Issue 5/2026 takes readers on a ride in the original Bentley 3-Liter Speed, explains what to look for when buying a Fiat Barchetta, profiles a young Volvo 244 owner, tells the story of the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus, and celebrates 100 years of Ducati. The “Special” section covers paint removal and rust removal, and retrospectives look back on the best summer events and the celebration of 50 years of the Porsche Transaxle. And that’s not all… Here’s a sneak peek at five highlights from the current issue.
Bentley, but done right!
You often come across green, open-top pre-war Bentleys, but what’s on paper isn’t always accurate. Using collector Dieter Ringli’s 1926 3-Liter Speed with a Vanden-Plas open tourer body, Martin Sigrist demonstrates why a fully documented history is worth its weight in gold when it comes to vintage Bentleys. Chassis DE1208 was delivered in June 1926 and has been meticulously documented to this day.
50 Years of the Transaxle at Porsche
In 1975, Porsche turned everything upside down with the 924: a front-mounted engine, water cooling, and a transmission bolted to the rear axle—the “anti-911” that carried the brand through the 1970s. The report traces the 20-year transaxle era from the 924 through the 944 and 928 to the coveted 968 CS; four models from the Porsche Factory Museum were made available for this purpose.
Talbot Sunbeam Lotus: The Anti-GTI and Rally Champion
While the rest of the world was betting on front-wheel-drive cars like the Golf GTI, Chrysler consistently stuck to the classic rear-wheel-drive path with the Sunbeam Lotus and won the 1981 World Rally Championship against Audi, Datsun, Ford, Opel, Renault, and Toyota. Bruno von Rotz explains how the base vehicle was developed in just 18 months using the Chrysler Avenger as a platform.
The New AMAG Classic
Since July 1, 2026, AMAG Classic has been bringing together everything related to the history of Switzerland’s largest auto importer—from the workshop and collection to heritage communications. Martin Sigrist spoke with Managing Director Dino Graf about the growing fleet of classic cars available for rent, a planned car hotel, the Audi Nuvolari as the latest addition to the collection, and the grand vision of a “small car city.”
Volvo 244 GLI: A Perfect Start
A flat tire on a hill, a helpful young man—and just like that, the story began: Finn Arnold, just 18 years old (born in 2008), bought a 1981 Volvo 244 GL with fuel injection as his first step into the classic car hobby. Martin Sigrist took a closer look at this remarkably well-preserved Swedish car, which had been through four previous owners and came with a service manual and all original documents.
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