In the roaring world of 1920s and 1930s motorsports, a star shot across the tracks, leaving a trail of broken records and shattered stereotypes. Her name was Helle Nice, a French dancer turned racing driver. Nice is a story of audacity, perseverance, and the unbridled passion for speed that challenged the conventions of her era.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans, a grueling test of endurance, skill and grit for auto racing teams, has been a site of innumerable tales of triumph and heartbreak. However, one fairy-tale finish will always captivate casual observers and racing aficionados alike–the story of a relatively unknown team rising through the ranks to taste victory under seemingly impossible circumstances.
Unveiled in 1963, the Porsche 911 has evolved over the past six decades into one of the most influential and iconic sports cars in the world. The story of its development pays homage to both design ingenuity and the pursuit of artistry in automotive performance.
Heralded as pioneers of the automotive world, Karl and Bertha Benz were both instrumental, albeit in different ways, in the inception and global embrace of the automobile. Their entwined stories influence, are influenced by, and often mirror the challenges and triumphs of the industry they helped to shape.