The third issue of the year of Moto Klassik focuses on three sports coupés from the seventies, the Stromlinine bodies of the thirties and advice for new classic car owners...
That was 1971
46 years ago, Alfa Romeo presented the 2000 GT Veloce. At that time, the Ford Capri 2600 GT and the MGB GT were already firmly established among sports coupés. The three were driven by the Motor Klassik team - now comes the driving report.
The classic that suits you
When you decide to buy your first classic or modern classic car, you inevitably come up against the question - what do I need to consider? There is a lot to think about, from researching the vehicle and buying it to insurance and registration.
Streamlined shapes in the thirties
The streamlined shape revolutionized car body design in the 1930s. Most vehicles at this time were produced in small series, although the Adler 2.5 liter and the Peugeot 402 managed to achieve larger numbers...
Luxury line
At Mercedes, 300 stands for high standards, very high - they wanted to build the best car in the world. With the 300 S series, they took the art of engineering and driving culture to the extreme. A 150 hp six-cylinder engine with an overhead camshaft powered the car, a masterful achievement by the Mercedes team. But whether it was the best car in the world is, of course, the subject of this report.
Cruising on Lake Garda
In summer, the attraction of Italy's largest lake is reflected in a huge flood of tourists, but a trip is also worthwhile in the off-season. On the Gardesana to Garda, via Costermano to Caprino, up to Spiazzi, from Terbole via Riva towards Toscolani Maderno...
Open Manta and Calibra
The three coupés - Manta A, Manta B and Calibra - are Opel icons and as such stand for the brand's sportiness and reliability. They come together in the Rüsselsheim factory halls, even if the Calibra will have to wait another two years before it gets an H license plate.
