Classic Car News
The Maserati Ghibli celebrates its 55th birthday
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Don't be fooled by the name, this GT was much more than just hot air. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and presented at the 1966 Turin Motor Show, the Ghibli not only looked stunningly good, but also swept its rivals off their feet with the power of its V8. Even today, the brand with the trident still uses the names of air currents for its hot sports cars. The company has also returned to the jubilarians time and again for other features...
RM/Sotheby's to auction Jean Guikas' racing car and classic car collection on November 19, 2021
Auctions
On November 19, 2021, an entire collection of racing cars, sports cars and special bodies will go under the hammer in Le Castellet, France. Together, the 76 cars are worth just under üover 50 million and many of them are particularly rare specimens. All vehicles will be offered without a minimum price, so there will probably still be no bargains, but who knows …
Artcurial is putting Dakar driver Richard Romagny's vintage/youngtimer car collection under the virtual hammer in November 2021
Auctions
Every now and then, entire car collections come under the hammer, but the “French Collection” should be of particular interest to fans of the Citroën, Peugeot and Renault brands, as it brings together a particularly large number of former everyday cars with low mileage and rare equipment versions. A total of 90 cars (and some motorcycles) with an average age of 42 years will go under the hammer virtually from November 4 to 22, 2021, with an average of EUR 21,600 expected per car, including a Mercedes-Benz 190 SL and a BMW Z3. 76 percent will be auctioned without a minimum asking price.
The Swiss Oldtimer Association SHVF informed
Car Culture
On October 22, 2021, the SHVF board under Bernhard Taeschler informed the presidents of the affiliated classic car clubs about the progress, results and plans of the Swiss umbrella organization. One major topic was the difficulties with issuing the FIVA Identity Cards. Driving in convoy, data protection rules and the 2022 schedule were also discussed …
Andelfingen car showroom officially opened
Events, Car Culture
The vintage and classic car meeting center “Autohalle” in Andelfingen, located on the Z rich-Stuttgart traffic axis, was officially opened with a big party on the evening of 30 October 2021. With Stefanie Heinzmann (“All we Need is Love”, “Labyrinth”), an internationally renowned musician also performed on the show stage …
45 years of the VW Golf GTI - when a dream comes true
Car Culture
The GTI has countless fans all over the world. Dennis Weber, an employee of the Autostadt in Wolfsburg, is one of its first and biggest admirers. The sight of a GTI-Erlkönig was enough to make him fall in love, and the compact cracker has never let him go. He has a unique story with one particular specimen.
Tailgates to life - From the Renault 4 to the Arkana
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The Renault 4, or R4 for short, is, like the “Ente” Citroën 2CV, an important symbol of mass motorization in the post-war decades. The concept of the compact is quickly explained: at the end of the fifties and beginning of the sixties, a car with ample cargo space, a “car like a pair of blue jeans” was to be created. This was the starting signal for the global triumph of the one-piece tailgate, which is now an integral part of automotive engineering.
Fireside chat with Mario Illien (Autohalle, November 24, 2021)
Events
At the first fireside chat in the Autohalle, Zwischengas editor-in-chief Bruno von Rotz has the well-known engine builder Mario Illien as a guest. Illien builds racing engines, but also enjoys classic cars and the technology of the past. He will talk about his experiences and his engine favorites in the fireside chat. The evening will be preceded by a fine dinner in the Autohalle restaurant Lucie’s Finest …
60 years of the Volvo Amazon P130
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Wonder Woman is not the only Amazon you come across these days. The Nordic warriors from Volvo are also seen in abundance, and there are good reasons for this. The second-class saloon sold extremely well, not only in Scandinavia, thanks to its pioneering safety features and its robustness and sophisticated corrosion protection. In addition, there was a suitable engine for every customer …
ADAC Eifel Rallye Festival will take place from July 21 - 23, 2022
Motorsport
After a two-year hiatus, things are set to heat up again next summer in the Volcanic Eifel as the Eifel Rallye Festival makes a loud return. And with two anniversaries! Both the participants and the spectators are already looking forward to 160 rally cars letting the shreds fly…
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