Classic Car News
Swiss Classic Award 2021 - vote now!
Car Culture
The Swiss Classic Award will once again be presented in 2021 for outstanding projects and personalities from the classic car scene.The public vote for the Swiss Classic Award 2021 has begun. Votes can be cast in the categories “Innovation Award”, “Door Opener Award” and “Rookie Award” to decide who should be the 2021 winner…
Dorotheum auctions classic and particularly sporty vehicles in Salzburg on October 16, 2021
Auctions
76 vehicles from the Fiat 500 to the Lamborghini Countach LP 400 S will be auctioned live in front of the public by Dorotheum on October 16, 2021 at the Classic Expo classic car fair in Salzburg. The wide range of vehicles with an average age of 50 years is expected to sell for an average of EUR 50,000. Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen dominate the brand statistics, but there is also a Kaimann Formula V or a Pontiac Grand Prix Nascar racing car for sale. 29% of the lots are offered without a reserve price
Stuck's Porsche 962 C resurrected
Motorsport
A year and a half ago, Porsche decided to bring a Group C racing car that caused a sensation in the 1980s out of storage and back into the spotlight. In addition to racing driver Hans-Joachim Stuck, other contemporary witnesses were also involved in the resurrection of the Porsche 962 C with PDK, breathing new life into the car with their memories and knowledge. The red and yellow racer should soon be back on the circuits…
Understanding the Porsche 911 better
Publications
With the 164-page Motor Klassik Spezial “1000 Schrauber-Tipps für 911-Fahrer”, the German classic car magazine deals exclusively with a model series family for the first time and explains the technology of the popular Porsche 911 sports car. You don't have to screw it yourself, it's also about a better understanding of the peculiarities of the rear-engined sports car …
Škoda Spider B5 (1972) and Škoda Spider II (1975) - prototypes for the racetrack
Products, Motorsport
It is well known that Škoda has always made its mark in rallies. But at the beginning of the 1970s, the Czech car manufacturer also wanted to get involved in other motorsport disciplines. The result was the visually unconventional Spider B5, which was replaced by the Spider II three years after its launch. Both models enjoyed some success…
100 years of Bugatti Type 13 Brescia: quadruple victory on debut
Products, Motorsport
Almost exactly a century ago, Bugatti laid the foundations for its dominance in motorsport in the "Roaring Twenties". The "Voiturette" Type 13 was a genuine lightweight vehicle and gave its heavier and less innovative rivals no chance. The suffix "Brescia" refers to a truly historic triumph ...
Lugano Classic showcases the beauty of the Lugano region on October 30/31, 2021
Events
A two-day classic car event on October 30 and 31, 2021 will explore the Valcolla and bring the rolling cultural heritage closer to the residents and guests of Lugano…
Porsche's engine magician Valentin Schäffer turns 90 today
Car Culture
Many legendary racing cars such as the 904, the 908 and above all the 917 owe their numerous successes in large part to the ingenuity and dedication of Valentin Schäffer, who joined Porsche in 1955. For over three decades, “Turbo-Valentin” developed racing engines for the then up-and-coming Zuffenhausen-based manufacturer. Today, the father of two is celebrating his 90th birthday. Congratulations!
Artcurial brings 97 special classics under the hammer in Paris on October 24, 2021
Auctions
On October 24, 2021, the French auction house Artcurial is inviting 97 cars with an average age of 48 years to the Champs-Elysées in Paris for auction. The total value amounts to around EUR 8.5 million, so each car is expected to fetch around EUR 88,000. The most expensive car is expected to be a Subaru Impreza at around half a million, but the many Citroëns and some rare sports cars are certainly also of interest. A “no reserve”share of almost 50 percent ensures a good chance of success…
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