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Volkswagen Flat-Four

Commissioned to create a people’s car (Volks Wagen) by Adolf Hitler, Ferdinand Porsche designed an engine that was cooled by air...

Mass-Market Models

In the 1930s motoring became popular for the middle classes of the United States and Europe, with discerning buyers choosing cars...

Judy Tyler’s Last Interview

She was pert, happy, vivacious. She chatted about her plans, about Elvis, about the future. She was full of life, full...

Sports Cars

New events such as the Mille Miglia in Italy and the Le Mans 24-hour race in France in the 1920s meant...

Slum Kid—Edd Byrnes

I’m Edd Byrnes. I had a drunk for a father . . . a stinking cold-water hole for a pad—and a...

Luxury Cars

The 1930s may have been the decade of worldwide depression, but there were still enough wealthy customers to support a fine...

Turkey Rarebit

For an easy post-Thanksgiving meal, try these open-face sandwiches. Smothered in a cheese and beer sauce and broiled until bubbling and...

Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom-Dill Sauce

Topping succulent beef tenderloin steaks with sour-cream-and-Cognac-infused mushrooms turns a weeknight meal into a special occasion. Serve with roasted fingerling potatoes...

Racing Cars and Single-Seaters

The 1930s saw Italian marques take the lead in European motor racing as French and British opposition waned. However, it wasn’t...

Alfa Romeo 6C 1750

One of the finest models ever produced by Alfa Romeo, the 6C 1750 is often considered to be the first true...

The Next Mrs. Rock Hudson?

In the house next door to his, Rock sat quietly in the corner by himself, watching. His buddy Don Burnett and his...

Cranberry-Apple-Walnut Crumb Bars

One buttery mixture is used for both the crust and the streusel topping, making these bars extra easy to assemble. Dried...

Jellied Cranberry-Orange Sauce

With delicate notes of orange and clove and a bright, sweet-tart cranberry flavor, this ruby-red sauce puts the canned stuff to...

Small Cars

In the 1920s manufacturers competed to produce practical motor cars at prices the middle classes could afford, finally enabling car ownership...

Quince Paste

In Spain, slices of this sweet fragrant paste, called membrillo, are served atop wedges of rich Manchego cheese as an hors...

Poached Quince Salad

Salty ham, buttery cheese, and rich almonds play up the delicate sweetness of the honey-poached quinces in this sweet-savory salad. For...

Cars for the Middle Classes

The 1920s saw huge changes in the driving world, as high-volume production pushed down prices, and it became the norm for...

Pickled Mushroom and Gruyere Pizza

An unexpectedly delicious combination of nutty Gruyere and tangy pickled mushrooms makes this simple pizza a knockout. Served with a green...

Duesenberg Model J

In 1926 the ailing Duesenberg firm was bought by the businessman Errett Lobban Cord, who already owned the Auburn motor company...

Banana Split Brownies

With a topping of marshmallows, crunchy almonds, and banana-infused ganache, these brownies are like a classic banana split, minus the ice...

Delivery To Greer Garson

One morning several years ago, a well known Beverly Hills decorator answered the telephone. “This is Greer Garson,” said the voice at...

Luxury and Prestige

Despite the recession that hit much of the world in the aftermath of World War I, there were still plenty of...

Cadillac V16

In 1926, perceiving that its customers wanted more power and greater refinement, U.S. luxury car maker Cadillac began developing a new...

Bugatti Type 35B

The Type 35 Bugatti was emblematic of France’s racing prowess in the 1920s. In motor sport, it was the French equivalent...

Competition Cars

The 1920s saw rapid technological progress in the world of competition cars, as the emphasis moved from proving road cars by...

Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

Strictly speaking, only one Rolls-Royce is named Silver Ghost: the unique, silver-painted, 40/50 hp open tourer with silver trim that was...

Luxury and Power

Car makers saved their finest work for their richest customers. Such customers would not tolerate unreliability, and demanded cars that gave...

Great Marques—The Cadillac Story

Cadillac is one of America’s oldest makes, and it has been mass-producing cars of quality ever since the company was founded...

Birth of the Competition Car

The idea of proving the speed and durability of new cars by pitting them against each other—in long-distance trials, hill climbs,...