The July issue of Auto Bild klassik, the magazine for classic and vintage cars, is packed with topics such as the entire VW Golf II family in a comparison test, the most beautiful coupés to melt your heart away, the hottest Porsches of all time, and much more...
It's getting more and more beautiful!
Fewer doors, more elegance: coupés are not only particularly stylish, they often have a special history. With the Alfa Romeo Giulia SS, the Mercedes-Benz 220 S Coupé, the Jaguar XJ 4.2 C, the Buick Riviera and the VW 1600 Karmann-Ghia, Auto Bild klassik tells five of the most exciting stories...
In nine years of construction, countless Golf variants were created. With the VW Golf GL, the GTI 16V, the "10 million", the Country, the TD Memphis and the Rallye, the first, the highest, the widest and a few widely used ones are compared.
A career in pictures
As a schoolboy, René Staud won four out of five prizes in a photography competition. Today, he is perhaps the most famous car photographer in the world. What makes the man whose visual language we all know tick?
When time is of the essence, Porsche serves up the most delicious treats. A Porsche prepared according to recipe R is hotter and spicier than anything else from the company - and has been for over 40 years. These include the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7, the 911 R, the 911 RSR 3.0, the 911 SC RS, the 997 GT2 RS and the 991 R.
Closing time
From July, Paris will be largely closed to classic cars. Auto Bild klassik took a last drive through the after-work traffic...
Many classic Triumph models are available at a reasonable price. An opportunity for anyone looking for a classic car with a robust character and mechanic-friendly technology.
Our BMW was no longer completely leak-proof!
The Auto-Bild klassik long-term test BMW has a patchy past: a gap at the rear light due to some old rear damage. This has consequences. High time for a repair.
Classic treads with modern tire technology are all the rage. They look good, but during the tests on wet and dry roads, Auto Bild klassik experienced some nasty slips.
Looking back on a little happiness
Norbert Fischer was lucky not to leave the provinces. The big world couldn't be further away than in Hof. That's why his photos show the cars, streets and people as they really looked - images from a bygone country.
Kickers and bodies - they've always gone together. But why strikers, of all people, appreciate well-behaved limousines and defenders speedy sports cars remains an eternal mystery...
