Dream cars and dreams of cars
Cadillac Model A 1903
The Standard of the World “No other American car on the market in the first decade of the century was constructed to higher standards than Cadillac.” - Stephen W. Sears in The Automobile in America Some of you may know that Cadillac has long had the slogan “Standard...
Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet – 1938
A Rare Beauty “August Horch was among the pioneers of car manufacture in Germany.” - G. N. Georgano in The New Encyclopedia of Motorcars: 1885 to Present One of the newest acquisitions by the Demers Car Collection is a rare find. The 1938 Horch Sport Cabriolet is a...
Concours d’Élégance
A Brief History “By celebrating the timeless beauty and elegance of classic automobiles, future generations can continue to admire and appreciate the artistry of the past.” - Car Guy in Leland West Part of classic car culture is the Concours d’Élégance or...
The 1940 Cadillac V16
The Car that Shocked the Industry Twice “This was a saber-rattling exercise, part of Cadillac’s grand strategy to enrich its prestige while maiming its enemies. Mark that “mission accomplished.”” - Don Sherman At its introduction in 1930, the Cadillac V16 surprised...
Electricity, Steam or Petrol Engines
What Powers the Heart of the Automobile? “The first car to go a mile a minute was an electric; the first to go two miles a minute was a steamer. In the early years of this century electrics and steamers far outsold the cantankerous petrol-engined cars.” - Ralph Stein...
Jalpa 1985
The Forgotten Lamborghini of the 1980s “Despite the myopia of popular car culture, the Countach wasn't the only Lamborghini produced in the 1980s.” - Connor Golden for Motor Trend At a time when the Countach was featured in every car calendar and plastered on...
Ferruccio Lamborghini
The Origin of the Bull “When it comes to luxury, performance, and beauty, few names garner as much respect as Lamborghini.” - The Automotive Wall of Fame A must in automobile history is the founding story of the Lamborghini car brand. The 2022 movie Lamborghini: The...