Now it's worth making the trip to the kiosk again, because the new Auto Bild klassik has arrived.
Classics of the future
For issue 11/2013, the klassik editors have chosen seven youngtimers that they believe will have a career as classics: Mercedes CL 420, Porsche Boxter, Alfa Romeo 156, Jaguar XK8 Convertible, Renault Twingo, BMW M Coupé and Buick Park Avenue.
The Beetle and its competitors
The article "The Beetle and its competitors" compares five lower mid-range cars that were available and "en vogue" in the early 1970s, not only by eye but also by stopwatch. VW 1302 S, Opel Kadett 1100 S, Simca 1100 GLX, Datsun 1200 and Fiat 128 have to show how they fare forty years after their active days. And the winner is revealed in the magazine. One thing can be revealed here: the Datsun 1200 was honored with the best score for engine sound.
The right oil for classic cars
The range of engine oils designed for classic cars is growing, but what's inside the attractively presented packaging? Auto Bild klassik examined 15 products and found something surprising.
A new old gearbox for the BMW 328
Many BMW 328s are fitted with Volvo gearboxes because the original can often no longer be repaired and the modern version is easier to drive. The FIVA has now threatened to ban the cars from events. Auto Bild klassik has now been able to test drive the new ZF part, which is intended to solve this problem, for the first time and the story behind it is of great interest.
But of course there is much more reading material in the new issue: one extensive article looks at the work of Mercedes designer Bruno Sacco, another explains how to repair a vinyl roof. And for car racing fans, the history of Carrera is revisited.
The new Auto Bild klassik is 170 pages long and full of interesting background information and is available at your nearest newsstand.
