Stuttgart, Sep 11, 2008 - Mercedes-Benz builds the world’s most desirable coupés – a claim which the Stuttgart-based car maker is underlining at the 2008 Paris Motor Show with its ConceptFASCINATION design study. This unique vehicle, whose innovative and unconventional proportions interpret the emotional appeal of a coupé in a new way, represents an exciting and intelligent combination of sporty a...

As one of Joseph Figoni's first postwar designs , the Narval continues the flowing teardrop lines from earlier eras, but with newer more rakish elements. It shares its name and distinct nose with the Narwal Whale, a relative of the Beluga that has a bulbous melon for breaking ice.

As one of the world's most voluptuous supercars, this cabriolet design was first released at the 1938 Paris Motor Show. Basically built on a production-version of the V12 145 racecar chassis, it received accolades for both radical performance and world class elegance. Furthermore, it is one of only a handful of cars to receive Delahaye's rare V12 engine.

This pretty Delage is one of the first dual-purpose grand tourers and easily the most beautiful car that has raced and won at LeMans. It was built during Delage's transition year, back when they were being saved and swallowed up by Delahaye. As such, this car benefits from both company's engineering and expertise.

Of the 1680 Phantom IIs, this is the only example that received coachwork from Figoni et Falaschi, one of the most sought after French design houses of the period. Known for their smooth, flowing designs, Figoni et Falaschi's Rolls was untypical of the stoat coachwork usually found on other Phantoms. The lines of the car, especially at the rear distinguish it, not only from any other Rolls-Royce, ...

In the 1930s, Anthony Lago teamed up Giuseppe Figoni to create the Talbot-Lago Teardrop, one of the most elegant cars ever made. Leading up to the postwar period, Figoni and Lago resumed collaboration and reinterpreted their classic Teardrop design for this one-of cabriolet.

The American company ASC (American Specialty Cars) showed its creative expertise at the 2006 North American International Auto Show by unveiling a supercar made even more super by the addition of a mostly carbon-fiber body.

Ascari, the same company that is creating the fastest car in the UK, have revealed details of their newest project. Called the A10, this is a 600 bhp, road-going version of Ascari's Spanish GT Race Car.

The KZ1R, Ascari's new thoroughbred for the track, makes its first appearance in Holland at Auto Rai.

DETROIT (January 9, 2005) - ASC Incorporated, a full-service specialty-vehicle design and development partner for automotive manufacturers, today unveiled an enhanced version of the Pontiac GTO. The vehicle made its world premiere at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at ASC's press conference at the show.

Established as an automaker in 1902 by Cesare Isotta and the brothers Fraschini (Oreste, Vincenzo and Antonio), from around 1920 to the early 1930s Isottas were more popular in the United States than any other foreign marque except for Rolls-Royce. One of the world's most innovative automakers, IF introduced four wheel brakes in 1909, and the Tipo 8 series, unveiled in August 1912, featured an in-...

1995 Pebble Beach Concours best in show.

During two days in September 2003, a new legend was born with the reveal of the new Ascari KZ1 at Race Resort Ascari in Southern Spain, the worlds first Race Resort. The guests exclusively invited to this spectacular introduction experienced something that all car lovers around the world dream of. Who would not revel at the chance of getting behind the wheel of such an elegant and powerful machin...

If the Talbot T150 Teardrop is Joseph Figoni's masterpiece, then the runner up is his Torpedo Cabriolet. Eleven of these striking bodies were manufactured, and some feature the best two-tone paint schemes ever used on a car. In comparison, these Cabriolets make almost every other Delahaye look second rate.

This spectacular Torpedo Roadster built on chassis 90019 was first ordered by industrialist Julio Calheiros at the 1936 Paris Auto Show. It was built to match a similar-bodied Delahaye which was made to a Geo Ham design. Through Talbot-Darracq dealer Sig. da Rocha.

Of the few cars described as rolling sculpture, the Talbot-Lago Teardrop by Figoni et Falaschi is the oldest and most frequently praised as such. During its era, the teardrop, also known as the 'Goutte d'Eau', was one of the select few automobiles that both redefined automotive style and won top-level races. Having successfully combined racing function and elegant form, the Teardrop became trend s...

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2001 Lemans LMP900 entrant with 2 cars.