The new issue of Oldtimer-Markt provides plenty of reading material for the new year. There is extensive discussion of how to protect your classic car from thieves, as classic car thefts are on the increase. But there are also articles about interesting personalities such as Paul Rosche and Rudolf Uhlenhaut and cult cars such as the DeLorean DMC-12.
Classic car thefts on the rise
From 2014 to 2015, the number of classic car thefts in Germany rose by almost 70 percent, and the insurance industry expects similar figures in this year's balance sheet. This is probably also due to the spectacular increase in the value of classic cars, which makes classic cars increasingly interesting as stolen property. So you have to protect yourself more and more from thieves.
Memories of Paul Rosche
Much could be written about Paul Rosche and his life, which was full of highlights. With his passing, the world has lost a design engineer who shaped the image and brand essence of Bayrische Motoren Werke like no other for over half a century.
MG A, B and C in motorsport
In the fifties and sixties, MG was involved in motorsport with the A, B and C models. Although the Competitions Department in Abingdon was always struggling with tight budgets, the brand with the octagon enjoyed considerable success.
Swedes against Swabians
Two limousines with the solidity of a Castor container and the calmness of a new Hessian housing estate. Is it still a duel when both automotive candidates have the disposition of a rocking horse? In any case, the Volvo 940 and the Mercedes-Benz W124 are compared with each other ...
Allow me: Ludwig
Restoring an Opel Super 6 is a comparatively easy task - manageable pre-war technology on a solid frame, a lively club scene - what could possibly go wrong? Unless the car is the only one of its kind in the country, namely in the USA...
Prototypes from Karmann
Karmann was the last coachbuilder in Germany and produced over three million cars. The end of Karmann came gradually, but in the decades before, entire series and countless prototypes were built.
Oil pressure trouble
Slack oil pressure can have numerous causes, many of which are life-threatening for the engine. It is best to get to the bottom of these circulation problems as quickly as possible. The oil is too thin, the indicator or oil pressure sensor is broken, the pump is not sucking in enough oil, the delivery rate is too low or the pressure is escaping due to a leak in the main flow - these are the basic conceivable causes.
All good things come in threes
Motorcycles with three-cylinder engines are left behind by many manufacturers although they are adored by many fans. Engineers have repeatedly tried to combine the best of both worlds, i.e. to create something between a stomping twin and a high-revving four-cylinder.
The grand seigneur Rudolf Uhlenhaut
Whether ships, railroads, airplanes or automobiles - everything fascinated little Rudolf. Even as a child, he knew he wanted to be an engineer. He became one of the most famous members of the Mercedes-Benz team.
A trip around the world in the DeLorean DMC-12
World travel is still one of the great adventures. Especially when they don't take place on a cruise liner, but in your own classic car. Three German drivers chose their favorite exotic car, bravely went on tour and came back safe and sound.
