1900s

Today, a cross-country road trip can be planned in minutes. In 1903, there were no Interstate highways, no gas stations, virtually no useful road maps for the West, and only about 150 miles of paved road in the entire United States—all of it inside cities. Most roads were dirt tracks built for horses and wagons. Many Americans still considered the automobile an expensive novelty that might never become practical transportation. Then Horatio Nelson Jackson put $50 on the table

Renault is preparing for one of the biggest heritage moves in its 125-year history. In 2027, the brand will open a new public museum at its historic Flins-sur-Seine site near Paris. For the first time, Renault’s full collection—cars, concept vehicles, artwork, prototypes, archives, and industrial objects—will be displayed together in a dedicated space. To make room and refine the story it wants to preserve, Renault is streamlining its internal fleet to around 600 key vehicles

The 1894 Benz Patent-Motorwagen "Velo", displayed at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, is a remarkable piece of automotive history.

In 1907-1908 , Edward Penfield, celebrated for his groundbreaking work as a poster artist, brought his distinctive style to Oldsmobile’s...

The 1909 Sears Motor Buggy represents a fascinating chapter in the history of transportation in America, particularly during the early...

The 1907 Dernburg-Wagen represents a significant milestone in automotive history as the first commercially available four-wheel drive...

The 1906 Mercedes 120HP Rennwagen holds a significant place in automotive history as one of the pioneering racing cars of its time....

The 1905 Fiat Isotta-Fraschini is a remarkable piece of automotive history, representing the brute force and raw power of early...

The 1902 Gardner-Serpollet Œuf de Pâques, or "Easter Egg," represents a remarkable achievement in the history of steam-powered...

The auto industry doesn't have a single universal definition for a "shooting brake." Long story short, there's confusion between what constitutes a "shooting brake" and a station wagon, 2+2, coupe, hatchback, sports wagon, etc. So, this article was inspired by hopes of clearing up the confusion and informing enthusiasts about the history and evolution of these automotive body styles, which began as horse-drawn vehicles. Let's start with the history: 1875 Engraved Illustration

This 1910 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost (chassis #1246) is a perfect example of this very English trend. Although Rolls-Royce's Silver Ghost...

Tom Batchelor previously owned this 1908 Silver Ghost Shooting Brake (chassis 712). The 712 is pictured here in the 1979 Monterey 75th...