The new Auto Bild Klassik is now available in magazine stores. As every month, it is dedicated to a diverse range of topics.
Small but regal
An interesting compilation of sometimes unorthodox vehicles is shown in the article "Small, but royal", in which more or less large small cars with luxury equipment are portrayed, from the Opel Kadett C Coupé Berlinetta, Ford Fiesta Ghia, AMC Pacer Limited, Renault 5 Exclusiv, Vanden Plas Princess 1300, Autobianchi Bianchina and the indestructible Beetle, shown here as a special anniversary model from 1985. These compact classics are by no means small-minded, although only an American would agree with the compactness of the AMC Pacer ...
The sportiest BMW
The second part of the big BMW comparison brings driving tests of the BMW 3.0 CSL, M1, M5, M3 and M Coupé. Which is the sportiest? The answer is in the magazine and will not be revealed here, but for many it will be a surprise.
Portrait John Surtees
He was world champion on two and four wheels and won a world championship title in a Ferrari, which alone makes him immortal. A comprehensive portrait explores the versatile talents of the racing driver who is still active today.
Front-wheel drive, classic car maintenance, air conditioning and a thirst for gasoline
The 12 pages on front-wheel drive, its pioneers and the most successful, best-known representatives are certainly of interest to technology fans.
And the Auto Bild Klassik Opel Monza had to be serviced. Six pages detail everything that came to light during the routine inspection.
Then you can look over the shoulders of a professional servicing the air conditioning system of a Mercedes Benz 450 SEL and follow the third part of the classic car consumption test on a standardized test track on nine pages.
The surprise here is that sports cars and road cruisers don't always have to consume so much fuel; a Porsche 356 Cabriolet was even content with 8.7 liters per 100 km.
And, yes, the original Herbie from the first Beetle movie has been gently restored and is now back on the road with all its dents.
So there's no way around the kiosk this month either.
