As we drive around the property, the car draws pointing and stares—and cellphone-camera shutter clicks—from literally everyone we pass, many of them visibly mouthing the word “Bodo.” Bushmann seems pleased at the attention. “If people would always react to it the way they did to this car, that would mean good things for us.”
Back in the 1930s, film stars Clark Gable and Gary Cooper had the only two Duesenberg SSJs in the world, and used to race these magnificent potent roadsters around the Hollywood Hills. Gable’s car just won Best of Show at the Pebble Beach Concours, the most prestigious award at the world’s pinnacle car show. I drove Cooper’s car years ago. But that’s another story. Luckily, that story is linked within this one, so you get a couple of Dueseys with one click.
How high-end automakers are maximizing profits by minimizing production.
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On the occasion of his retirement, after nearly 30 years on the job, I chatted with outgoing Mercedes-Benz design chief Gorden Wagener to discuss his lengthy tenure, some of his favorite vehicle designs, and some near-misses–including the one that caused his boss to shout “It looks like a school bus. Get it under control!”
Given the prominence of these designs, which originated in the brand’s LA creative consultancy, perhaps the company should consider changing its name to Californie Motoren Werke?
For some time, finding a 1965 Buick Riviera with functioning headlights was a marvel akin to finding a pearl in a clam. Frank and Paul Duran changed that.
The third installment in my Car and Driver series on shops that repair obscure parts for vintage vehicles. Click on the image above (and then click again, if you want) to view a crappy scan. Or just subscribe to the magazine already you Chintzy Bltch.
Given the cooling in the electric vehicle market–caused in no small part by the current administration’s scattershot tariffs and resolute antipathy toward EVs –what is the plan for Volkswagen’s relaunch of the fabled Scout brand as an rugged electrified truck brand? I get all the answers from Scout CEO Scott Keogh.
A new documentary by Ben Bertucci (streaming now!) explores Naito Auto, a meticulous multi-generational Japanese classic auto restoration garage with a decidedly analog vibe.
When asked what drew them to the car, Anderson says, “It’s just a beautiful piece of furniture.”
Rolls-Royce has been producing Phantoms for 100 years, making its pinnacle model the longest-running nameplate in automotive history. Discover what makes each era of Phantom so opulent and oppressive.