Tuesday, December 30, 2025

1953 Inter 175A Berline


This microcar was designed and built by SNCAN- a French aircraft manufacturer. It was built to compete with the Messerschmitt KR-175. It was powered by a single cylinder 175CC engine making 8hp. Three hundred were produced between 1953 and 1956, Approximately thirty cars survive.

Monday, December 29, 2025

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Darryl Starbird's Predica



The car started life as a wrecked 1957 Thunderbird. In 1959 Darryl Starbird spent eleven weeks turning into the Predica. Today it and other creations of his are housed in the Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Read the story of the build  here and see a video about the car and the Museum of American Speed here.

Saturday, December 27, 2025

Jehle Saphier


The Saphier was one of two vehicles produced by Jehle in Leichtenstein. The Saphier was built on a Volkswagen floor pan and powered by a turbocharged VW engine. Production was between 1984 and 1993.