The first issue of Oldtimer Markt 2016 is also available at newsstands. In addition to the cover story, which reports on the triumph of diesel vehicles, vehicles such as the Jeep CJ5, Land Rover Series II and the Alfa Romeo Giulietta are given a closer look under the hood.
80 years of passenger car diesel
In 1936, Mercedes-Benz did the "nail test" and presented the 260D - the world's first series-produced diesel passenger car. In the following decades, the diesel engine rose from the working class to the upper echelons. The Audi 100 TDi, VW Golf GTD, Dodge Ram, Peugeot 403 and Hanomag Rekord Diesel are just some of the vehicles celebrating 80 years of diesel passenger cars.
Alfa Romeo's Giulietta once caused quite a stir, and not just among the Tifosi, especially in the tight-fitting Zagato sports outfit. The little racing car owes its existence to an accident.
Among primeval rock
Jeep and Land Rover - no brands have had a greater impact on the off-road scene. Their names and faces have become the global epitome of adventure. The Jeep CJ5 and the Land Rover Series II are two famous off-road models. But what happens when the second generation meets?
He was a master of design and, with the Lancia Loraymo, created a car that is still polarizing today: Raymond Loewy. He waged a campaign against the overblown chrome trim of American cars. Oldtimer Markt takes a test drive in this one-off based on a Lancia Flaminia.
Dazzlingly beautiful?
The Porsche 356 made its way into the classic Olympus early on. Unrestored examples are therefore hard to find, but poorly restored ones are all the more common. Find out what is important when buying in our buying guide.
It is well known that oldies are better investment objects for some than shares or zero percent savings accounts. However, a pawnshop in the Westerwald shows that vehicles can also be lent on temporarily. However, the short-term loan model quickly becomes extremely cost-intensive.
Attic floors
100 years ago, construction work began on Europe's most modern car factory in Turin. An assembly line wound its way upwards over five floors before finally releasing the finished cars onto a 1400-meter-long test oval on the roof. Immerse yourself in the world of the legendary Fiat Lingotto factory with this article.
Nothing is impossible if you really want to: a fan dared to build a replica of the legendary Rover Jet 1 - with fully functional turbine technology.
Young screwdrivers
There are many ways to get old iron. Oldtimer Markt was fascinated to see how Colin had already completed his first three classic cars by the age of 18, while Raphael was still wrenching his way through the abyss of wild youngtimers at 19. But their enthusiasm and technical curiosity stem from similar genes.
Who would have thought that so little car could do so much work? A Heinkel enthusiast has bequeathed us his rare cabins for a fundraising campaign in aid of children's cancer charity. Vintage car market restored - an adventure in several acts.
