Giant Killers: Light vs. Might

1934 MG K3 Magnette driven by Kevin Kelly. Giant Killers: Light vs. Might. Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum. Philadelphia, PA

It is not always the biggest engine or the fastest car that wins the race. Certain cars regularly beat the bigger models because of their maneuverability and balance in road races. The Simeone Museum demonstrated a quartet of cars that did surprisingly well against their larger competitors: 1913 Mercer Raceabout, with a  relatively small 4.9 liter engine.… Continue reading Giant Killers: Light vs. Might

Catch Me If You Can: Rally Cars

1935 Jaguar 3.5 Litre SS 100. Rally Demo Day. Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum. Philadelphia, PA

The Simeone Museum demonstrated four cars under the theme: Rally: 1935 Jaguar 3.5 Litre SS 100 which was so named to reflect the theoretical 100 mph maximum speed of the vehicle  1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Coupe with its rakish fastback body by Oblin and racing pedigree, this specific car was one of the first produced Grand… Continue reading Catch Me If You Can: Rally Cars