A few years ago, the introduction of E10 fuel caused quite a bit of unrest and even more uncertainty. Three years later, Oldtimer Markt issue 7/2014 takes stock and issues a warning. Depending on the situation, E10 may even be more compatible with classic cars than other fuels. For some, the cost of the magazine (Euro 3.50, CHF 6.50) has already paid for itself, because you can even save money with E10.
Bonsai sports car Honda S800 and Fiat 850 Spider
The two small sports cars from Japan and Italy are certainly classics. Two examples compete against each other in an eight-page article. They are not necessarily original, but they are surprisingly fast. And refreshingly pretty.
Buying advice Renault Spider
It is probably one of the few vehicles from the nineties that is already being traded above its original price. The Renault Spider not only looks like a super sports car for the Hunaudières, it also has real sports car technology under the plastic bodywork. Perhaps this is why accidents are its biggest enemy, while rust and mechanical problems are rather negligible, the buyer's guide reveals. Of course, the Renault is not yet a real classic car, so the OM has probably jumped over its own shadow a little ...
Twice red
A wonderfully photographed report on the Aston Martin Ulster takes us back to the thirties, while the restoration story of an Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint brings the sixties back to life.
The story about stationary vehicles (instead of vehicles) is also entertaining. For example, there's a gnawing man who deliberately doesn't drive a Lancia Beta saloon when it's new (and with less than 100 km on the clock) in order to preserve the new car flair ...
Rekord and Commodore
The very popular Opel models Rekord C and Commodore A are once again brought into focus from the perspective of the buyers of the time.
A look back at the Gabelbach races, a review of the Concorso d'Eleganza and many other events as well as articles about a Trabant racing car and much more ... complete the 260-page magazine.
But the OM makers drop the big bombshell on page 19, announcing a redesign for issue 8/2014: "With even more power and a new design, Oldtimer Markt will shine in new splendor from August ...". It will be interesting to see.
