Classic Car News
70s concept cars - from the perspective of the master photographer (book presentation)
The concept cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s are among the most influential and at the same time most extreme designs in automotive history. At the end of the seventies, Rainer W. Schlegelmilch had the opportunity to photograph 20 of these gems in the presence of the model Elvira Netzer. Now (finally) these photographs have been published in a book, together with explanatory notes by Heinrich Lingner. This book presentation shows what buyers can expect and who this work is primarily aimed at.
Two years of Zwischengas in the rear-view mirror
An anniversary is a good occasion to look back and reflect on what was really extraordinary. This review highlights a dozen or so special reports from the point of view of the Zwischengas editorial team and lists a comprehensive selection of articles published on Zwischengas over the last two years.
Something for everyone - a wide range of events in Toffen on December 1, 2012 (announcement)
The traditional winter auction of the Oldtimer Galerie in Toffen will take place on December 1, 2012. 80 automobiles will go under the hammer. The offer includes pre-war vehicles, post-war classics and many more recent vehicles. A number of very rare vehicles, such as a Citroën DS 21 factory convertible, are also likely to attract collectors from further afield. This announcement article presents the vehicles, lists all offers including estimated prices and shows most of the lots in pictures.
Spectacular end to the season with the Cologne-Ahrweiler Rally 2012
The traditional Cologne-Ahrweiler Rally took place from November 9 to 11, 2012. A handful of former winners lined up at the start and the car material with rally vehicles from 1966 to 1988 was also impressive. Serial winner Berlandy left nothing to chance and took the overall victory for the eighth time. This rally report describes impressions of the legendary racing event and shows many of the participants in pictures.
Hustle and bustle, excitement, affordable classics and expensive small cars at Artcurial in Paris
The Artcurial auction "Automobiles Sur Les Champs" traditionally takes place in the run-up to Christmas, as was the case on November 11, 2012. 74 vehicles, most of them of vintage age, were waiting for new owners, and the bidders were exceptionally numerous and cheerful. With almost all of the vehicles sold and prices averaging 86% of the average estimated value, the Artcurial people could be satisfied. But the buyers also had reason to smile, as some of them were able to acquire a rare classic for a good price. This auction report reflects the mood in Paris, picks out a few offers and lists the results in detail, supplemented by pictures of almost all the vehicles.
Peter Filby on TVR - 730 pages for 6,000 sports cars (book review)
By 1981, around 6,000 TVR sports cars had been produced. Despite this manageable quantity, around a dozen books on this English brand have been published over the years. One of the most distinguished authors, who also published the first TVR book ever, is Peter Filby, who is now documenting the era under Martin Lilley, or rather the years 1965 to 1981, in "Volume 2" of his three/four-volume TVR series, which has been slowly growing since 2010. This book presentation takes a look at the recently published work and tells you who should and shouldn't buy it.
Solid results and few surprises at RM Auction in London
The RM auction in London on October 31, 2012 was eagerly awaited. It was hoped that it would take a pulse on the classic car market, which was often described as overheated. The result exceeded the expectations of the skeptics. Nevertheless, no sales records could be celebrated, but the sales rate and prices achieved can be described as solid, there were hardly any surprises, but there were favorable opportunities. This auction report describes the atmosphere and dynamics of the event, looks at individual offers, shows most of the vehicles in pictures and lists the results in detail.
A Maserati - a car - the book "The Maserati 3015 - Its history"
There are many Maserati books, but only a few that deal precisely with a single chassis number. The book "The Maserati 3015 - Its History" is one such work. Everything in the book revolves around the Maserati 8 CM with chassis number 3015, delivered as a new car in 1934. A special book, therefore, and launched in a special way at a vernissage. This book review provides an insight into the work and, in addition to pictures from the book, also shows impressions of the vernissage and various appearances of the 1934 Maserati 8 CM portrayed in the book.
Winterizing your classic car or youngtimer - theory and practice
Every year, when the days get shorter and the weather gets colder and wetter, many classic and vintage car drivers are faced with the question of how to winterize their beloved vehicle. This report looks at the usual "winterization measures" and shows what is actually done in practice.
Delahaye 135 MS Tüscher wins the Zurich Classic Car Award 2012
The Zurich Classic Car Award (by EFG Bank) was held for the first time in October 2012. 18 pre-selected vehicles presented themselves to a jury of around eight members of the press. The Delahaye 135 MS from 1938 with Tüscher bodywork was named "Best of Show", while the three category winners were the Lagonda V8 Saloon, Jaguar C-Type and Lamborghini Miura. This report characterizes the field of participants, points out special features and shows some of the competing vehicles in historical and current photo material.
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