The editorial already makes it clear. This is the last issue of Auto Illustrierte Klassik, which was launched a few years ago. The August issue is now available at newsstands as a special and final issue. The issue contains reports on the VW Karmann-Ghia, the Fiat 124 Sport, the 50th anniversary of Alpina and many other topics ...
Very special vehicles
The Volkswagen Type 14 celebrates its 60th birthday. The article looks back at the history of the car with the Italian design from American hands, which was produced using Wolfsburg technology in Osnabrück. With this model, a Virgil-Exner design found its audience after all and brought international flair to the Mittelland Canal.
The Arlberg Klassik led over 650 kilometers through the mountainous region of the same name. Not so easy with rain, defective fuses and a part-time co-driver. At least the Ford Escort RS2000 didn't let itself get down so easily. That's why an article was also dedicated to it.
The Fiat 124 Sport Coupé also combines a powerful dose of lifestyle and sporting spirit. To this day, it inspires with its Bella Italia touch from a fascinating era of Italian car manufacturing.
The article about the Nissan 300 ZX reports on the fat end of a legend. The sporty, taut 240Z from 1969 became a feisty sports coupé with a concentrated load of technical fitness and the power of two turbos.
Walter Röhrli nailed best times on the track with the Ascona B400 in 1982. In the fight against the overpowering Audi Quattro faction, he won the World Rally Championship in a car that is comfort personified, as the article reports.
Events of the oldies
Around 100 historic models from almost all eras as well as 60 motorcycles and sidecars really let it rip at the 3rd Lignières Historique for three days below the Chasseral. A pleasure not only for Olie fans, as the numerous pictures show.
There were also plenty of classic cars to see at the Classic Center opening of Emil Frey AG in Safenwil. The company opened more than just a classic car garage and in the magnificently renovated halls, a part of the company's history is presented alongside many other models.
The "Swiss Classic World" classic car trade fair in Lucerne also welcomed significantly more visitors this year. Around 160 exhibitors presented their treasures and the separate hall for US cars also contributed to the event being far more successful than in the previous year.
Mother of the new generation formula
At the end of the 1950s, Formula Junior became surprisingly popular. The category, which became internationally valid in 1959, promoted young talent until Formula Junior became the new Formula 3 in 1964. The report tells the story of the mother of all junior formulas from the time the idea was launched in Italy in 1956.
50 years of Alpina
In 50 years, there were a number of hurdles to overcome on the way from dual carburetor kit to small series manufacturer. Even a lavish takeover offer was turned down by boss Burkard Bovensiepen, so Alpina can now look back on a long and successful past. An article looks back.
