Classic Car News
Dolder Classics May 2017 - sun, rain and lots of new things
Everything was new and different at the first Dolder Classics on May 14, 2017: instead of the drained Dolder ice rink, the event took place on the open race track in Oerlikon. But the unusual turned out to be a good alternative. Due to the uncertain weather and the overlap with Mother's Day, however, there were no big crowds, so the new organization was able to prove itself on a quiet track. This photo report shows many of the classics in the picture and briefly summarizes the atmosphere on site.
Production anniversary at Porsche - the one millionth 911 rolls off the production line
Products
Porsche has built its one millionth 911 and there is no end in sight …
The old DTM returns, or at least almost - Touring Car Classics 2017
Motorsport
The “Touring Car Classics” is intended to show DTM spectators once again what it was like back then, with the cars and the stars of yesteryear
Miki Biasion at the Passione Engadina 2017
Events
World rally champion Miki Biasion will take part in this year's Passione Engadina (August 18-20, 2017) in his private Fiat 124 Abarth …
Bonhams Spa Classics auction on May 21, 2017 - Schumacher's Benetton and the collection from the Swiss castle
Auctions
65 fully-grown cars will go under the hammer on May 21, 2017 on the occasion of the Spa Classics, including a Maserati Ghibli, Ford Sierra Cosworth, BMW M3, Porsche 935 and a Benetton like the one Michael Schumacher once drove…
New on newsstands - Porsche Driver 3/2017 - 964 Turbo S, 924 GTP, Gijs van Lennep, ...
Publications
The new issue of Porsche Driver” has recently hit the newsstands. It is full of stories üabout little-known Porsche models (e.g. 964 Turbo S, 911 S 2.7 prototype), but also interesting personalities (Walter Röhrl, Gijs van Lennep) …
American Live 2017 - Raindrops on chrome and flames
On May 7, 2017, the 34th American Live took place in Oensingen, one of the largest American gatherings in Central Europe and a must-attend event in the agendas of US car enthusiasts for years. Rain and cool weather prevented new attendance records, but there was still plenty to see in 2017. This event report provides impressions of the meeting and shows many of the cars in almost 120 photos.
Concorso d'Eleganza Italiauto 2017 - Rain makes even more beautiful and elegant
On May 7, 2017, fans and owners of Italian classics met for the tenth time at the Concorso d'Eleganza Italiauto. Despite the bad and wet weather, many of the registered owners braved the adverse conditions and brought their rarities from Milan, Turin or Emilia Romagna to the idyllic park of the St. Urban monastery to choose the most elegant creations among themselves. This report describes the atmosphere, describes some of the vehicles and names the trophy recipients, illustrated with almost 150 pictures.
Heini Walter and Herbert Müller - motorsport history at Forellensee on June 4, 2017
The Forellensee Zweisimmen invites you to the annual Oldtimer-Pfingst-Meet. This year's theme is a tribute to the two great Swiss racing drivers Heini Walter and Herbert Müller. The highlight is the exhibition of a Porsche 906 racing car of the same type as the one in which Herbert Müller won the 1966 World Championship «Targa Florio» … today one of the rarest and most valuable cars üever.
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