Autumn is here and with it the fifth issue of our „SwissClassics Revue“. Among other things, this issue reports üon the Peugeot 504 on the occasion of its anniversary, shows our impressions of the Indianapolis Oerlikon, provides a neat buying guide to the Mercedes Benz 190 and offers a lesser-known perspective on Swiss automotive history with the Throndahl T.
Since August 23, 2018 and until April 22, 2019, the Bernisches Historisches Museum has been showing the new exhibition «Grand Prix Suisse 1934–54. Bern im Rennfieber» and places the historical spectacle in the context of its economic, social and technical significance for Bern and Switzerland.
The engines are roaring again: from Friday to Sunday, October 5 to 7, 2018, the Jochpass Oldtimer Memorial will take place for the 20th time. As the last major event in the classic car year, the „Jochrennen“ has become a firm favorite for motorsport enthusiasts. In the anniversary year, younger model years than in previous years can also take part.
Last year, Leclere Motorcars was already able to auction off several treasures from “L’Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS”, and on September 16, 2018, the next nearly üover 60 cars will be up for auction, including the super-fast Peugeot 406 from the film “Taxi 2”.