Classic Car News
From vision of the future to drama - DeLorean (book review)
The DeLorean DMC-12 is certainly one of the most legendary cars of the 1980s, not only because it was transformed into a time machine in the film trilogy "Back to the Future", but also because legends, myths and dramas surround its creation and demise. In the book "Too early for the future - the DeLorean drama", author Michael Schäfer gets to the bottom of these as well as the planning, development and production of the stainless steel sports car. This book review explains who the book is aimed at and whether it is worth its price.
Classic car association merger in Switzerland is progressing
Car Culture
ÜThere has been a lot to report about discord in the Swiss classic car scene, disputes and discussions in recent months, but now the goal of a classic car association for Switzerland seems to be within reach, as the joint commission has done its work and a vote on the merger of Swiss Oldtimers and FSVA is scheduled for May 16, 2015.
OTM Fribourg on March 21/22, 2015 with Citroën DS, Peugeot 402, Sauter and Jo Siffert
Events, Products
On 21 and 22 March 2015, the OTM Fribourg, the most successful and largest classic car show in Switzerland, will open its doors for the 40th time. Highlights will include special shows on Citroën DS, Peugeot 402 and Sauter, but the club shows and various other attractions will also provide an aha experience ...
Geneva Motor Show 2015 - Classics under the stars
The 2015 Geneva Motor Show once again shines with premieres and pioneering concept cars. With all the modern technologies and gleaming bodies, is the preservation of tradition being neglected? Probably yes, but you can still discover some classics at the Geneva Motor Show. This report takes you through the exhibition halls and shows the classics on display and, for those interested, some of the vehicles of the future.
Breathtaking classics in the heart of Zurich at the Zurich Classic Car Award 2015
Events
The Zürich Classic Car Award, a Concours d'Elégance in the heart of Zürich, is taking place for the fourth time this year. On August 19, 2015, üover 50 breathtaking collector's vehicles from all eras will once again gather on Bürkliplatz.
65 years of the Bulli, 60 years of the Hanover van plant
Products
The Bulli was launched 65 years ago. Because it and the little car were so successful and the plant in Wolfsburg was bursting at the seams, a new plant had to be built after 5 years and so construction of the Tvan plant in Hanover began in 1955. Within just one year, a complete plant was built - the largest production hall in Europe at the time. Since then, the legendary Bulli (T-series) has been built there.
New on newsstands - Porsche Driver 2/2015 with 911 Targa restoration and Glöckler Porsche
Publications
The new issue of Porsche Fahrer magazine will be published on March 4, 2015, and is once again packed with reports üon a 911 Targa restoration, the Glöckler Porsche, the 964 Carrera Cup, along with many other topics.
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