Lancia & C. Fabbrica Automobili was founded 1906 in Turin, Italy by Fiat racing drivers, Vincenzo Lancia and his friend, Claudio Fogolin. The brand is known for its strong rallying heritage, and technical innovations such as the 1922 Lambda and …
Hanomag (Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG) was a mechanical engineering company founded in 1871 in Hanover, Germany. In addition to commercial vehicles such as construction machinery, trucks, tractors and steam locomotives, Hanomag also supplied small cars and mid-range passenger cars from 1925 …
Georges Irat was a French car manufacturer from 1921 to 1953, specialized in luxury and sports cars. His slogan was “The car of the elite”. The first automobile produced by the Georges Irat was the Model A, which was shown …
Rochet-Schneider was a French company that produced automobiles between 1894 and 1932. The Rochet-Schneider sales slogan was “strength, simplicity and silence”. Like other motorcars of the Brass Era, the cars made by Rochet-Schneider were largely intended for wealthy hobbyists and …
The Mors automobile factory a French manufacturer from 1895 to 1925 producing automobiles and race cars. The racing cars achieved great success at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. For example, Camille Jenatzy began his racing career on …
Automobiles Messier was a French automobile manufacturer from 1920 till 1931. George Messier owned a factory for pneumatic equipment and had developed a chassis with unconventional air suspension, which did not need coil or leaf springs (French “sans ressorts”). In …
Lorraine-Dietrich was a French automobile and aircraft engine manufacturer from 1896 until 1935. Lorraine-Dietrich was not the first French constructor to win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. That honour went to Chenard & Walcker at the very first …
The redesign of the website is finally completed! Look forward to the new posts in the MarqueBLOG, which will be published on a weekly basis from now on. I wish all visitors a lot of fun with the constantly expanding …
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British luxury car maker Rolls-Royce has revealed a redesigned version of its Spirit of Ecstasy hood mascot. The new figurine was revealed over the weekend, exactly 111 years since Rolls-Royce first registered the patent for its Spirit of Ecstasy, a …
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At one time, the illuminated radiator mascot was one of the most eccentric extras money could buy. The 4,000-euro option was popular with Rolls-Royce customers. But now the crystal-glass figurine is falling victim to Brussels’ regulatory frenzy. Back in early …