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.