Tag Archive: History

Pumped Up: Part III

The weird (seriously) history of gasoline octane ratings. Variable compression test rigs, crazy blending pumps, and more.

Mass Transit

Want another reason to be endlessly fascinated with Ettore Bugatti’s legacy? This is the Autorail.

Tartanology

Today in “I can’t believe it wasn’t already doing this” news, Porsche announces it’s selling heritage fabrics for restorers and, well, anyone who wants to pay Porsche prices for cloth.

New Discipline

Recently unearthed sketches provide a look at the early days of car design.