Classic Car News
A legend returns - 1000-minute rally from October 26 to 28, 2017
Events
To honor the most challenging rally in öAustria's motorsport past, the“1000 Minute Rally, Division historique” will take place from 26 to 28 October …
New on newsstands - Oldtimer Markt 6/2017 - Ferrari 400i, Bitter SC, Peugeot 205, Opel Kapitän, Nürburgring, ...
Publications
It will soon be June and the Oldtimer Markt issue 6/2017 will be available at the kiosk. Many entertaining articles invite you to linger in the shade. From a comparison between the Bitter SC from Germany and the Ferrari 400i from Italy to a look back at 90 years of the Nürburgring, the new 258-page issue …
Swiss Classic World Lucerne 2017 - gleaming chrome cars, cool drinks and hot temperatures
On May 27 and 28, 2017, over 10,000 visitors swarmed through the exhibition stands of Swiss Classic World in Lucerne in almost midsummer temperatures to look at the many elegant classic cars, talk to specialists and suppliers or simply have a good time. Three special shows and a wide range of exhibitors ensured there was never a dull moment and provided a broad range of information. This trade fair report invites you to take a virtual tour of the halls and tells you what there was to see.
RM/Sotheby's Villa Erba 2017 - lots of money, but also many cars without new owners
45 cars, 20 motorcycles and 1 boat worth EUR 55 million (CHF 60 million) went under the hammer on May 27, 2017 in the park of Villa Erba in Cernobbio. 62% of the vehicles on offer were sold, with the new owners putting down an average of EUR 618,435 for them. Some very expensive cars and newer Ferrari sports cars in particular were left standing. This auction article describes the atmosphere on site, shows impressions of the event and pictures of all the cars on offer.
50 years of the Shelby G.T. 500
Products
In 1967, the Shelby G.T. 500 was launched, a Mustang hatchback coupé with a powerful seven-liter V8 under the hood that was good for over 350 hp with a few tricks. The name proved so popular that Shelby GT 500 Mustangs were built again in modern times …
Finally back - Albüron mountain test on August 20, 2017
Events, Motorsport
On Sunday, August 20, 2017, the well-known Altbüron (canton of Lucerne) mountain stage will take place for the eighth time. With a length of 1.4 kilometers and around ten bends, the route is certainly not one of the biggest challenges for riders and equipment on the calendar, but there is hardly any other mountain race where camaraderie and socializing work so well. You can still register until June 8, 2017 …
Farewell to the visionary Volvo P1900 60 years ago
Products
On May 21, 1957, the last Volvo Sport P1900 was shipped to America. This sports car was the first European production vehicle with a plastic body. As a sporty brand ambassador, it paved the way for the much more popular Volvo P 1800 (with sheet steel body) ….
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