Classic Car News
Rétromobile Paris postponed again, new date in February 2022
Events
The 46th Paris Rétromobile has to be postponed again, as the planned date of June 2021 is too uncertain due to the ongoing pandemic. The new date is February 2022 as usual …
100 years of women at the wheel of Alfa Romeo racing cars
Motorsport
Alfa Romeo stands for a brand that has a long history in motor racing dating back to 1910 and is still present in Formula 1 today. Over the last few decades, many Alfa Romeo drivers have left an inauspicious mark on the sport. To celebrate International Women's Day, Alfa Romeo looks back at the female racing drivers in the service of the works teams ...
Bernina Gran Turismo Hill Climb from September 16 to 19, 2021 - like a rock in the surf
Events, Motorsport
As one of the few major events that could be held in 2020 despite all the adversity, the Bernina Gran Turismo mountain race is planning to be held again regularly in 2021. It will take place again from September 16 to 19, 2021 …
65 years of Bulli production at the Hanover-Stöcken plant
Products, Car Culture
On March 8, 1956, production of the VW Bus started at the Hanover-Stöcken plant after a construction period of just one year. More than 10.3 million vehicles have been manufactured at the site to date, 9.2 million of which are Bullis. It is worth taking a look back …
The Technik-Museen Sinsheim and Speyer will be open again from March 8, 2021
Car Culture
The Technik Museen Sinsheim and Speyer are set to return to almost normal operations from March 8, 2021. Only the IMAX cinema and the restaurants will remain closed for the time being, but the exhibitions can be visited and the anniversary and special shows will be open anyway …
Porsche mourns Rolf Sprenger (obituary)
Car Culture
On February 24, 2021, Rolf Sprenger passed away at the age of 77. Born in Stuttgart, he initiated the special request program for the individualization of chassis, engine, body and interior at Porsche in 1978 – the predecessor of today's Exclusive program. A look backüat his life's work ...
Bonhams auctions 74 vehicles online "in Paris" from March 3 to 10, 2021
Auctions
Bonhams also had to adapt the traditional Paris Rétromobile auction, which should have taken place in February 2021, to the current circumstances. The decision was made to bring the 74 vehicles, including six two-wheelers, under the virtual hammer in a purely online format. From March 3 to 10, 2021, interested parties will be able to bid online for the classic cars, which are on average 48 years old and together worth over EUR 7.2 million. The offer is varied and naturally also includes some French cherries.
Emil Frey Museum open again and with a French pop-up surprise
Events, Car Culture
From March 4, 2021, the Emil Frey Classics Museum in Safenwil will open its doors again. For the month of March 2021, a Üsurprise pop-up exhibition has been organized with two French aerodynamic rarities …
Auto e Moto d'Epoca - once again there for classic car enthusiasts in 2021
Events
On October 21 to 24, 2021, it will be that time again. The largest SöEuropeanäclassic car fair Auto e Moto d’Epoca will once again welcome üover 100’000 enthusiasts and celebrate the beauties of the automobile in a typically Italian ambience.
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