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Supercars

The 1970s saw a dramatic shift in car styling away from the flowing curves of the 1960s. Now stark, sharp-edged lines were epitomized by the dramatic wedge profiles that swept the car-show circuit. As television boosted the influence of motor racing, supercars were created by...

Mercedes-Benz 280SL

The Mercedes-Benz SL class of sports roadsters from the 1960s were known for their supremely elegant styling. Also referred to as W113 within the company, they were manufactured from 1963 to 1971. The “pagoda roof” 230SL of 1963 offered good performance and exceptional handling, together...

Man Of Note—Red Benson

“AS AN EMCEE,” SAYS RED BENSON, “THERE’S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR HONESTY, SINCERITY AND GOOD FUN.” IT’S THE HAPPY BLENDING OF THESE THAT MAKES THE “NAME THAT TUNE” QUIZMASTER TOPS...

Sports Cars

Despite a wide choice of attractive, often extremely potent models, the open sports car was in decline in the 1960s as the popularity of civilized, closed-top Grand Touring cars grew: Most of these sports cars were launched in the first half of the decade; many...

Audrey Hepburn’s True Love

It is practically standard procedure in Hollywood for a new feminine star to declare that she is completely disinterested in romance, and then in almost the next gasp to announce her engagement. But it was not so with Audrey Hepburn. Audrey came into the limelight already...

Powerful GT Cars

In terms of performance, the most powerful GT cars of the 1960s were on a par with their equivalents today, so efficient were their aerodynamics and engineering. Modern supercar drivers might notice differences in electronic gadgetry, soundproofing, and driver aids—but not in performance. The 1960s...