Japan has given us lots of things to be grateful for. The Sony Playstation. Nintendo. Manga. Martial Arts. Weird flavoured Kit-Kats. But what about cars? Japanese automobiles are predominantly known for their functionality and superior engineering, which definitely shouldn’t be understated. But there’s also a lot to talk about when it comes to style. As …
Welcome back to another edition of the Rear View Prints blog. We’re taking a short break from F1 talk this week to cover a broader automobile subject, and something we hope you’ll be interested in reading about. We’re going to cover 7 of the most expensive cars of all time. Definitively this list changes and …
A car pre-faced with the word “super” is bound to be special, and supercars are indeed special. Becoming a pop culture phenomenon unto themselves, although supercars are primarily adored by automotive culture enthusiasts, they enjoy widespread recognition beyond endurance race tracks and lavish European car shows. They are admired by kids and adults of the …
Best Supercars in the World: A Car Culture Special Read More »
When it comes to legacy in the automobile industry, it’s difficult to think of one as pure, engaging and romantic as Henry Ford’s. 1903 was the birth year of the brand that would go on to gift motoring to a mass market, race alongside the all time greats such as Ferrari and perhaps most importantly …
Motorsport in general has always attracted the thrill-seekers amongst us. The tight and unforgiving turns of an F1 circuit, the speed and tenacity of NASCAR racing. However, above all else, it is perhaps rally car racing that provides the true edge of your seat experience. The brushes with danger that sparks our intrigue, sense of …
Best Rally Cars Ever Made: A Tribute to Rally Legends Read More »
When it comes to car posters and auto design, the team at RVP loves to browse our favorite sites. Whether it’s a classic cars at auction or an entire iconic collection for sale, we love to think about the possibilities. And last month, we found a true diamond in the rough with a Chevy Nomad. …
Your Vintage Classic Car of the Month: 1970 Mercedes SL Pagode Read More »
In the world of design, there are many truly unique and mind-boggling ideas. And this is true whether you’re talking about the art behind your favorite car posters or the philosophy of your favorite racing vehicles. Plus, over the decades, people seem to be willing to try out just about any idea once or twice. …
6 of the Oddest Cars and Vehicles You Must See to Believe Read More »
Your Vintage Classic Car of the Month: 1958 Chevy Nomad Read More »
I had the pleasure of visiting the Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble last weekend and was very impressed. We arrived around mid afternoon and there was a steady stream of cars already leaving. This lead us to believe it was over but once we got in we were told this was just the car clubs as …
Imagine it for a moment: you’re living sometime in the 1800s, and as you tie up your horse after a long trip, you see it… those big bold letters, a snazzy font, and that almost otherworldly word, “car” now linked to an engineering marvel. While many of us probably don’t remember our first automobile advertisement, …
A History of Car Advertisements and Vintage Car Prints Read More »