The new issue of Oldtimer Markt is here! The focus is on the Mercedes-Benz W124 V8, which conceals quite a lot of power under its simple hood. We also discuss the damage to some barn finds that will probably no longer be on the road. Vehicles were made to be driven after all...
Mercedes-Benz W124 V8
With the V8 W124s, Mercedes packaged power more discreetly than anyone else. After the test drives, all the Mercedes-Benz board members were probably grinning and production of the 500 E was quickly sold for three years in advance...
Aerial icon from Syracuse
At the beginning of the 20th century, a standard construction method began to take root in the automobile. However, individual manufacturers continued to develop their own ideas. One of these was Herbert Franklin, who built air-cooled cars with ash wood frames and light metal.
No compromises in the restoration
Remco von den Brink was not concerned with market values when restoring his Opel Kadett - the main thing was that the result was perfect. His Kadett was brought up to scratch regardless of the cost. After all, the Dutchman won't be giving this valuable piece away any time soon.
Gordini T15 roadster
Not even four examples of the Gordini T15 roadster were produced in the Paris workshop. One of them is portrayed in the current issue of Oldtimer Markt. This "last" Gordini left the factory in the summer of 1979 and from then on made the roads unsafe.
Land Rover versus Land Cruiser
Two worlds meet in this duel. The Land Rover 109 V8 and the Land Cruiser FJ55 have one thing in common - they were made for rough terrain. Apart from that, however, they are fundamentally different...
Buying advice Alfa Romeo Montreal
There is probably no classic car regulars' table without horror stories circulating about the Alfa Romeo Montreal and how the eight-cylinder car drove unsuspecting mechanics to ruin. How much attention should we pay to these stories, or are they just old wives' tales?
Walter Röhrl turns 70
The Bavarian didn't actually want to become famous, but as a two-time world champion and rally driver of the millennium, he had no other choice. On March 7, the living legend celebrates his 70th birthday. That's why Oldtimer Markt takes a look at his career...
Caution for long sleepers
Low mileage and years of downtime make the eyes of many classic car drivers light up. You might think that such a car still has its life ahead of it, but it could also be a mummified corpse. After all, vehicles are there to be driven and standing for a long time is not good for them.
Trip to Europe in a mini
Steven Weinberg wanted to visit the smallest countries in Europe in the smallest car suitable for traveling. The Mini took him from Luxembourg to Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, the Vatican, San Marino and Malta. A big adventure in a small car!
