The March issue of Oldtimer Markt magazine recently arrived on newsstand shelves and at subscribers' homes. Citroën's goddess, a plastic bomb duel and the Triumph Spitfire in the buyer's guide fill the current issue.
The goddess of retirement age - 60 years of the Citroën DS
The DS from Citroën made everyone else look old back then. It was a courageous attempt to reinvent the wheel at a time when others were still philosophizing about whitewall tires. And she simply had a divine figure. At 60, the grande dame is now reaching retirement age.
Plastic racing material - Alpine A110 and Lotus Europa S2 in a duel
Rally ace versus racing trump card, mid-engined versus rear-engined, England versus France. The differences between the Alpine A110 and Lotus Europa S2 are manifold, but both have their origins in France. Who will win the battle of the plastic bombs?
Space - What to do if the dream classic is simply too small?
People are getting bigger and bigger and are now outgrowing some classic cars. Oldtimer Markt has dedicated itself to this problem and set out in search of space giants and zigzags within model ranges and compiled a few effective tricks to make room.
Davis Divan - An American wanted to take off on three wheels
After the Second World War, American car manufacturing saw an awakening of great creativity. Gary Davis was also one of the creative minds and built an elegant three-wheeler. But he also failed, like so many newcomers at the time.
Buying advice Triumph Spitfire - The cheapster has matured into a classic
Hardly any other roadster promised so much riding pleasure for so little money. Whether you enjoy the supposed bargain or despair of it depends more than ever on its previous owners. Find out more in the buying guide in this magazine.
Orient Express - 2500 kilometers across Europe in the Ford Granada
There was a time when the only way for millions of people to see their homeland was by car - even if it meant risking their lives. Oldtimer Markt drove a 1975 Ford Granada along the former guest worker route to Istanbul.
And of course, the tips and technology or motorcycle sections also offer much more worth reading.
