The new issue of Motor Klassik recently hit newsstands again. On 162 pages, the September issue offers plenty of entertainment and interesting facts for all fans of the fascinating world of classic cars and youngtimers.
Fascination V8
With a V8 under the hood, you've made it. Whether with a central or four overhead camshafts, whether with a lot of displacement and power from the cellar or a hoarse high revving - a V8 engine always fascinates. Four such vehicles are presented in this report. These include the Mercedes-Benz 500 E, the Ferrari 348 tb, the MGB GT V8 and the Chevrolet Camaro Z28.
Three little Italians
They were not only practical, but also affordable: the 500 Topolino and the Nuovo 500, with which Fiat succeeded in mobilizing the country until the Fiat Panda took over this job.
Compared with the Alfa Romeo Alfasud or the Citroën GSA, the VW Golf is technically rather simple. The report tells you more about the two charismatic rivals, which spare no effort in terms of design.
The conversion of a Volvo P 1800 also required a great deal of engineering effort. The Swedish sports coupé requires neither petrol nor oil, but is powered by an electric motor with zero emissions and almost no noise.
A reason to celebrate
50 years ago, the Renault R16 set completely new standards. To mark this anniversary, it is worth following in the footsteps of this French motoring legend.
60 years ago, Mercedes-Benz won the one-make world championship for sports cars. This anniversary was celebrated in style at the Festival of Speed.
Hot iron
With tropical temperatures of up to 40 degrees in the shade, the Silvretta Classic was a test of endurance. It wasn't just the teams that were sweating, some of the cars also got too hot.
The 25th AvD Historic Marathon also turned into a heat battle. This event has been a highlight of the OGP weekend for a quarter of a century, but this year even the racing pros had to contend with the extremely high temperatures.
Forgotten legends
Rudolf Caracciola was one of the most successful racing drivers of the pre-war era, but hardly anyone knows him today. Paolo Spalluto believes that the racing driver is under-appreciated and to change this, he organized the Passione Caracciola.
The global empire for which he was created is long gone. Now the Land Rover is leaving after 67 years, but in the report he starts one last adventure.
Another report in this issue investigates the claim that Porsche 964s are particularly complex and expensive to maintain. In addition, Lamborghini mechanic Wolfgang Instinsky shows his BMW 3200 S, which he restored in his spare time, and an article on on-board remedies proves that the last resort for a vehicle that has been neglected for years does not necessarily have to be a painter.
