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Auto Union D-Type Silver Arrow back on the auction block at Bonhams in August

The history of the notorious Silver Arrow racers parallels that of the nation which bore its birth. In the years leading up to WWII, Adolf Hitler was bent on world conquest – not just on the battlefield, but on the race track as well. Convinced that motor racing was the perfect venue to exhibit what he viewed as Germany's superiority, the Fuhrer commissioned Germany's top engineers at both Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union to develop a generation of advanced racing machines that would later become known as the Silver Arrows. The 1938 Auto ... Read more →

Jaguar to headline this year's Mille Miglia Noah Joseph

The Mille Miglia is one of those iconic races that, even though it's not run anymore as a contemporary competitive race, is still celebrated every year with a retrospective historic rally along the ...

Now this is gorgeous: Jaguar D-Types returning to Le Mans Sam Abuelsamid

Click image to enlarge Next month's 24 Hours of Le Mans is set to be a battle of the diesels with either Audi or Peugeot celebrating at the top of the podium on Sunday. However, before the race ...

Recently acquired Proteus to debut Jaguar C-Type Coupe replica John Neff

Proteus is a well respected manufacturer of replica sports cars based in the U.K. It currently offers convertible versions of the Jaguar C-Type (pictured at right) and D-Type that are near spot-on ...

AUCTION ACTION: The most expensive car ever? Hitler's Auto Union on the auction block Dan Roth

One of two remaining Auto Union D-Types is scheduled to be sold in Paris by Christie's this coming February. The shiny silver streamliners were commisioned by Adolf Hitler to showcase the ...

Auto Union D-Type Silver Arrow back on the auction block at Bonhams in August 6 months ago on Autoblog

The history of the notorious Silver Arrow racers parallels that of the nation which bore its birth. In the years leading up to WWII, Adolf Hitler was bent on world conquest – not just on the battlefield, but on the race track as well. Convinced that motor racing was the perfect venue to ...

Jaguar to headline this year's Mille Miglia 7 months ago on Autoblog

The Mille Miglia is one of those iconic races that, even though it's not run anymore as a contemporary competitive race, is still celebrated every year with a retrospective historic rally along the original route through the Italian countryside. Ferraris, Alfa Romeos and Maseratis typically make ...

Now this is gorgeous: Jaguar D-Types returning to Le Mans 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image to enlarge Next month's 24 Hours of Le Mans is set to be a battle of the diesels with either Audi or Peugeot celebrating at the top of the podium on Sunday. However, before the race starts on Saturday, Jaguar will be the team doing some celebrating. Two Jaguar D-Types will be on hand in ...

Recently acquired Proteus to debut Jaguar C-Type Coupe replica 2 years ago on Autoblog

Proteus is a well respected manufacturer of replica sports cars based in the U.K. It currently offers convertible versions of the Jaguar C-Type (pictured at right) and D-Type that are near spot-on doppelgangers of the originals. Much has been happening in Proteus' world lately, as the company was ...

AUCTION ACTION: The most expensive car ever? Hitler's Auto Union on the auction block 3 years ago on Autoblog

One of two remaining Auto Union D-Types is scheduled to be sold in Paris by Christie's this coming February. The shiny silver streamliners were commisioned by Adolf Hitler to showcase the technological superiority of the Reich. Even now, they're impressive and cleverly engineered using a mid-engine ...






Autoblog Podcast #156: Paukert comes back for more! 

Chris, Dan, and Editor Paukert chat and give each other grief. Merriment ensues.

 
 

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