When someone buys a classic car at the age of 20 and remains loyal to it for over 30 years, it is a very special story. And if it's a Chevrolet Fleetmaster, then it's also a special car, at least in our latitudes and in the lead article in the new issue 43/3-2014 of Swiss Classics, which is available on newsstands these days.
How does the combustion engine actually work
If you have forgotten what actually makes an engine run, please refer to the article "Gentlemen, start your engine", which explains the main components of a gasoline engine and how they work.
Type approval and its exemption
For people considering importing a vehicle, the article on type approval and the consequences of not having it should be useful. The recommendation is to first clarify what can be approved and how, and then to buy, but not the other way round.
Monteverdi's American adventure
In 1969, the Monteverdi luxury sports car brand, just two years old at the time, set out to conquer the American continent. The fact that this adventure turned out to be more difficult than expected is documented in this article, which is divided into two parts.
The second part of the report, "Ferrari No. 4787 in Alpine stress", then takes the reader to the Côte d'Azur and back via the Route Napoléon.
Buying advice Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
The Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit and Silver Spur models are almost fabulously affordable. And they offer upscale luxury and a great deal of prestige. But repair backlogs and expensive workshop bills can quickly spoil the owner's enjoyment. This buyer's guide points out some tricky points and explains why a Rolls-Royce has a soul of its own.
The history of the Targa Florio, which is briefly summarized and impressively illustrated in the article on the antiquarian book "La favolosa Targa Florio", is also exciting.
As in every issue, previews and reviews point to future and past events. There are also around 180 classic cars for sale in the vehicle market and the valuation of 2200 classic cars in the Swiss price index.
So if you are not a subscriber, you have plenty of good reasons to drive to the nearest newsstand.
