Classic Car News
From Tempo to Wendax - special show presents the classic cars of the Hanseatic city at the Hamburg Motor Classics
Events, Car Culture
Pure nostalgia: almost forgotten automobile brands return to the limelight at the Hamburg Motor Classics from October 13 to 15 for three days. The special show „Hamburger Automobilhistorie“ features rarities and one-offs from brands such as Tempo, Wendax and Hermes. And when looking at the Cuno Bistram cars, some Hamburg residents will realize that they once sat behind the wheel of one of these Hamburg-built vehicles themselves as a child – when visiting Hagenbeck's zoo.
50 years of the NSU RO 80 - anniversary also celebrated at the Autovision Museum in Altlußheim
Car Culture
The NSU RO 80 was shown for the first time 50 years ago at the IAA in Frankfurt. The presentation caused a worldwide sensation in 1967 due to several refinements and technical innovations. A cutaway model was involved, which is on display at the Autovision Museum in Altlußheim …
Record price for Audi Ur-Quattro
Auctions
A late 1991 Audi Quattro Turbo 20V was sold for an impressive £ 72’050 (EUR 82’115, CHF 93’925) at the Classic Car Auction at the Warwickshire Exhibition Center on September 23, 2017. But this was far from the only highlight of the well-attended auction in the UK …
Artcurial Mercedes-Benz auction on October 15, 2017 - 130 years of the automobile in one day in Paris
Auctions
On October 15, 2017, Artcurial will put 55 vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and related manufacturers worth üover EUR 10.5 million under the hammer in Paris. In addition to two 300 SLs, the auction will certainly include the powerful 300 SEL 6.3, 450 SEL 6.9 and 190 E 2.3/2.5-16 sports saloons, as well as a Benz Patent Motorwagen …
Anniversary for the Škoda 450: predecessor of the Felicia convertible celebrates its 60th birthday
Products
Škoda Auto is celebrating the anniversary of a pioneering model: exactly 60 years ago, in September 1957, the Škoda 450 made its debut at the mechanical engineering trade fair in Brünn. The elegant roadster had a folding roof and was characterized by its attractive, sporty design. The model rolled off the production line at the Kvasiny plant and was primarily intended for the demanding international markets, including Germany, Great Britain and the USA. In 1959, the traditional Czech brand presented the Škoda Felicia Cabriolet, its äextremely successful successor.
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