The latest issue of Auto Bild klassik has recently hit newsstands. The 9th issue (September 2015) once again features many exciting topics such as tuning, Volvo's forgotten convertibles, an Opel price check, a comparison of 14 classic cars from Germany and England and much more.
Eternal winners?
The two countries have long been fierce rivals in football, although the Germans have celebrated far more triumphs in the recent past. In the Germany vs. England report, the international battle is transferred from the football pitch to the test track by juxtaposing 14 classics from the two countries - VW Beetle vs.Morris Minor, NSU Wankel-Spider against MG Midget, Porsche 911 against Jaguar E-Type, Mercedes-Benz 600 against Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, Mercedes-Benz W123 against London Taxi, BMW 525i against Rover 827, Ford FK 1000/1250 against Bedford Dormobile. Exciting comparisons and not always predictable "winners".
More than just tired sheet metal
Many forests, garages and barns still contain old treasures. On these pages, readers of Auto Bild klassik show which barn finds they have made and tell the various stories behind them.
On a treasure hunt in Cuba
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is worth half a million euros. Two of these models are supposed to be rotting away somewhere in Cuba. Spaniard Miguel Llorente sets off on a search with a photo and actually finds one. The report tells the true story of the Cuban gullwing.
100 years after the victory
100 years ago, a Mercedes won the world-famous 1915 Indianapolis race. Today, Georg Wingard is driving the same model again.
Volvo's unknown convertibles
Even if the name "Volvo" does not necessarily bring convertibles to mind, there were prototypes and even small series of open-top Volvo cars for decades. Nevertheless, the company was too late when it finally wanted to really get into the business.
Opel price check
When buying an Opel, only rarities are expensive. In the guide, a market analysis of various Opel models was carried out and the collector's gems were named.
Make a wish
If the car leather is the wrong color, the saddler is often only a second choice. Coloring keeps the look and feel closer to the original. The report shows how it's done.
120 years of tuning
Looking "awesome" or being faster than the rest - these two motives have been driving drivers to do strange things for 120 years. The article reports on the disrespect that used to be called "tuning".
Auto Bild klassik also offers a preview of the Hamburg-Berlin-Klassik, in which a spectacular convoy of classic cars travels through the north.
