The May issue of Oldtimer Markt provides new reading material. With detailed articles on the VW-Porsche 914, Subaru and the MG K3, buying advice on the Citroën BX and some tips on adjusting a carburetor, the magazine has a lot to offer.
VW-Porsche 914
The fan community of the VW-Porsche 914 only found a way to defend its image as a mid-engine sports car when it got older. Previously, the 914 suffered from the reputation of being neither a genuine Porsche nor a virtuously reliable VW. Moreover, when the VW-Porsche appeared, the mid-engine was an extremely exotic affair...
MG K3 Magnette
MG won the hearts of many racing fans at the 1933 Mille Miglia. The K3 was the big winner of the race and can look back on an exciting history. A car that was bigger than the Midgets and sleeker than the Magna series but cheaper than an Aston Martin or Talbot was planned - this is how the MG K3 Magnette was created.
V8 for the driver's license
The first project of mechatronics apprentice Max Forster is impressive - the 18-year-old restored a 22-year-old BMW E34 540i Touring. His father, also a master craftsman, gave him advice and saw the project as a good opportunity to learn something new.
El Camino versus Ranchero
No law in the world says that commercial vehicles have to be just metal boxes with four wheels. Coupé utilities originated Down Under and attract many curious glances. Two examples from this class are the Ford Ranchero and the Chevrolet El Camino.
The history of Subaru
Subaru remained the underdog among the established brands for a long time, until they made a name for themselves with rally successes. Although the entries were planned less as a marketing strategy and more for the sake of the products, Subaru caught the public's eye anyway.
80cc in Germany
With the introduction of 80 cubic meter light motorcycles in 1980, the motorcycle industry wanted to protect the environment. The heyday was brief, then Kreidler and Zündapp and finally the whole class went downhill.
Rust in Peace
Dean Lewis grew up on the scrapyard in Georgia and has been cultivating the decay since the 1970s. There are around 4000 exhibits on his site, including many local models and the odd European. Old Car City has thus become a cult object...
