Rare, unique and amazing

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Rare & Unique Vehicles is a quarterly magazine dedicated to showcasing some of the most fascinating and lesser-known vehicles from automotive history.

When the first issue of Rare & Unique Vehicles was published many serious enthusiasts took to the magazine in a big way

Launched in 2021, the publication covers a wide variety of rare cars, motorcycles, trucks, and even buses, often focusing on specific themes in each issue, such as 'Streamlining', 'Alternative Power', or 'Coachbuilding'.

The first issue featured significant text, images and pages dedicated to pioneering aerodynamicist Paul Jaray, as well as others

Its content is curated by a global team of automotive historians and experts, providing deep insights into the stories behind these unique machines.

Similarly, Tatra's aerodynamic masterpieces were featured too

Publishing and editing the magazine is Dr Pal Negyesi, who is a renowned motoring historian and an auto industry market researcher.

Thematic throughout each issue is a deep dive into one topic or another

Each issue includes detailed articles, historical features, and rich photography, emphasising not just the vehicles themselves but also the cultural and technological contexts in which they were created.

The second issue's deep dive into the world of the microcar was most fascinating and informative

The magazine is well-regarded for both its high-quality production and thoroughness, making it a favourite among serious historic vehicle enthusiasts and collectors.

Amongst the coachbuilders featured in the third issue was the Berlin-based Szawe

The very first issue was a deep dive into the world of streamlining since the beginnings of the automobile. This was followed by an issue devoted fully to mini and microcars.

As well as well known ones such as Vanvooren

The third issue was a special on coachbuilders, the fourth on custom specials and the fifth on the age-old fascination regarding speed and fast cars.

The next bunch of covers provides a glimpse of the spread of topics and articles

The sixth issue was on alternative power and the seventh issue on the cars that were first a new idea or concept. The eight issue was on the importance of provenance and the ninth on elegance.

All kinds of vehicles are featured including bikes

The magazine's recent themes have included 'Women' in its Summer 2024 issue, which featured pioneering female figures in the automotive world, and 'Celebration' in Winter 2024, which highlighted milestones in automotive innovation, including landmark designs and iconic models.

And even military tractors...

Rare & Unique Vehicles also wrote extensively on concours d'élégance à la française

For those interested in deep dives into automotive history, Rare & Unique Vehicles offers both print and digital subscriptions, with back issues and special bundles available for purchase online.

The last set of issues have been no less fascinating

If you would like to pick up the entire set of past issues at one go, it is possible. The Mega-Bundle is now called Collector's Edition and it is available for €160 for all 16 issues which have been published until now (Rare & Unique Vehicles Magazine – Fascinating Aspects of Automotive History – Every Quarter).

The last two issues have been very exciting, on families and on women

And that included a brilliant article on the legendary Hellé Nice