Small is beautiful, isn't it? Spotted in Geneva last week: a charming 1937 Rosengart LR4 N2 Super 5.

Powered by a 741cc 4-cylinder engine delivering... 18 HP at 3800 rpm, paired with a 3-speed gearbox (plus reverse), it could reach a top speed of 80 km/h. The Super 5 version is a refined evolution of the LR4, featuring a more aerodynamic front grille.

After collaborating with several manufacturers, including André Citroën, Lucien Rosengart founded his own car company in France in 1928. He began by assembling the Austin Seven under license, before moving on to produce his own designs.

Really cute. Thanks to the owner.

1963 Panhard PL17 Tigre (Model L7). Spotted last week in Geneva at Retro Mecanika.

PL stands for Panhard et Levassor, the brand's original founders. The 17? A clever bit of French logic: 6 seats + 6L/100 km fuel consumption + 5 CV (French tax rating) = 17.

Powered by a modest 850cc engine producing around 60 HP, and weighing around 850 kg, this lightweight machine delivered surprisingly lively performance for its time. A true expression of the genius of Louis Bionier, whose engineering and design vision shaped Panhard for decades.

Yes, small engine, but big ideas.

Several cars define the golden age of muscle cars, but one stands out: the Chevrolet Camaro... at least for GM car guys...

Spotted last weekend at Geneva Retro Mecanika, this beauty, first generation, and with rounded wheelarches, has it all: the color, the rumbling V8, the open-top convertible feel, and a stunning interior. Even standing still, you can almost hear the car growl.

Not sure everything is all original—with the RS appearance package and the 350 engine badge—but that's beside the point. The vibe is undeniable, and that's what truly matters. Big thanks to the owner for sharing this piece of automotive passion.

Another beauty spotted in Geneva at Retro Mecanika over the weekend: 1929 Bugatti Type 37.

While the 8-cylinder Type 35 was hugely popular on the racetrack, not every customer needed—or wanted—the more expensive engine. As a result, the Type 37, powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, 12-valve engine, proved highly successful. Its lighter powerplant, combined with a body closely resembling that of the Type 35, delivered very respectable performance.

The car came standard with wire-spoke wheels, a more affordable alternative to the Type 35's distinctive 8-spoke light-alloy wheels.

According to the owner, this particular Type 37 was eventually sold in 1933, having remained at the factory during the economic downturn following the 1929 Depression and a period of sluggish sales. At one point in its life, the car was completely disassembled in Belgium. When acquired by its current owner, it was carefully reassembled using as many original parts as possible and restored in line with its original specifications.

Actually, a real gem.

Amazing 1938 Salmson S4-DA Cabriolet spotted at Retro Mecanika in Geneva over the weekend.

For the S4-DA model, Salmson used its renowned four-cylinder engine with twin overhead camshafts, but increased the cylinder bore to raise capacity to around 1700cc. In addition, if not mistaken, the cylinder head featured hemispherical combustion chambers and centrally positioned spark plugs, giving the engine a level of responsiveness not usually associated with cars of this type.

All of this engineering brilliance, wrapped in a convertible. Truly remarkable.

Did you know the Fiat 126 was once available as a convertible? Fiat lovers surely do. And the other?

Several versions actually popped up over its lifetime, mostly aftermarket chop-top conversions. But in the mid-1990s, Bosmal created a proper factory-style version, professionally engineered and built in Poland. Around 500 were made.

This adorable example was spotted at Retro Mecanika in Geneva over the weekend. Possibly the smallest 2+2 convertible ever? Now imagine trying to put the roof up when the rain starts… small doesn't always mean simple. But honestly, it's so cute you forgive everything. And sure, the car looks better open.