The new Swissclassics Revue 83-1/2021 looks at the Subaru SVX and why it was not a success. The issue also covers the beginnings of the Swiss importer AMAG with the vehicles of the British brand Standard. The buyer's guide to the Land Rover Series I-III, 90/110 and Defender explains the strengths and weaknesses of this all-purpose vehicle. The history of Forster motorcycles from Hinwil goes back to a time when motorcycles were still being built in Switzerland. Further reports are devoted to an Alvis 3 Litre, the American Rockne and the racing driver and entrepreneur Fredy Lienhard. Beautiful winter driving pictures from the past are also shown.
Subaru SVX
It's hard to believe that the six-cylinder sports car from Subaru is already 30 years old. It was introduced back in 1989 and with all-wheel drive and excellent aerodynamics, it had what it took to become a top star from 1991 onwards. Nevertheless, it remained more of a marginal phenomenon. We try to find out why this was the case.
Standard instead of Volkswagen
It was not the VW Beetle with which the Swiss importer AMAG began its successful business, but cars from the British company Standard. After the war, however, some things were not so easy and the cars were not always convincing. We revisit the story with many nuances.
Buying advice Land Rover
It may sound a little surprising when a classic car magazine devotes itself to a car that could actually still be bought as a new car until 2016. But many Land Rovers are already 30, 40, 50 and more years old. We examine their characteristics and what you should look out for when buying one.
Forster - Motorcycles from the Zurich Oberland
In the boom years of the first motorization from 1923, the Forster brothers from Hinwil built their own engines into externally manufactured frames. It was a loss-making business. Immediately before the New York stock market crash, the Forster brothers ceased motorcycle production in 1928 after 200 units and subsequently worked as suppliers to the textile machinery industry.
Fredy Lienhard: Following in big footsteps early on
Of course people know Fredy Lienhard and his car manufacturing business in Romanshorn. And people also know the company LISTA, which markets its metal furniture worldwide. But how did this actually come about and what challenges did Fredy Lienhard face when he had to take over the business from his father at the age of 22? We take a look back.
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Vehicles (excerpt)
- Subaru SVX
- Land Rover 90/110/Defender
- Standard
- Graber Alvis TC21 Cabriolet
- Rockne Six
- and others
