The 51st edition deals with the eight-cylinder Mercedes-Benz cars of the sixties and seventies, none of which were for the average consumer. The buyer's guide is about the Fait Topolino, which is not expensive, not complicated, not capricious and not boastful, but is one thing above all: likeable. In addition, a young driver talks about her first experience behind the wheel of a classic car and you will learn what the right means are to intervene if your classic car starts to burn before it is too late to save it.
Three cars, one engine
The cover story compares three post-war luxury Mercedes with eight-cylinder engines. The superlative Mercedes-Benz 600 saloon, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 sports model and the Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9. And they had more in common than you might expect from their different bodies and design.
Blown away by the seawater...
On July 26, 1956, the proud luxury liner "Andrea Doria" sank 50 nautical miles off the North American island of Nantucket after a collision with the passenger ship "Stockholm". It was traveling on the classic North Atlantic route from Genoa to New York and had 1706 passengers on board. In contrast to the "Titanic" disaster, 1660 passengers and crew members were fortunately rescued. But one extraordinary automobile remained at the bottom of the sea forever: the Chrysler Norseman.
A, B or C?
This issue's buyer's guide is about a classic car that is not a status symbol, namely the Fiat Topolino. The Fiat 500 A, B and C are not ostentatious, but simple, honest and above all likeable representatives of the classic car guild. Together with the club members of the Squadra Topolino Bern, the article explores the character of the Topolino.
The first time
How does it feel to drive a classic car for the first time as a young driver? Tamara Tanner experienced this and wrote down her impressions for SwissClassics readers.
And what did the young drivers strive for in the seventies? SwissClassics tells the story of three dream cars of the time: VW Scirocco, Opel Manta and Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint Veloce. And of course the current owners also have their say.
Burning cars
Nobody expects it, and yet cars keep burning - especially our classic cars. Often every rescue attempt is too late. This is because there are many flammable substances in the car, the fire spreads and there is usually a lack of suitable means to extinguish the fire quickly. The article not only gets to the bottom of the causes of a fire, but also shows ways and means to help prevent all being lost.
Of course, the latest issue of SwissClassics Revue also includes a detailed calendar of events, the large vehicle market, event reviews and previews and many other topics.
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