Classic Car News
Retro Classics Stuttgart 2012 - from the Golf GL to the Maserati 450 S in 20 minutes
One day after Essen, but exceptionally on the same weekend as Technol Classica Essen, Retro Classics in Stuttgart opened its doors in beautiful spring weather. The trade fair organizers reported that the halls were fully booked, with around 3,000 cars available for purchase on site. While the factory exhibits were somewhat less "bulky" than in Essen, the clubs stepped into the breach and presented the best of many a brand's history. The flagship of the 12th Retro Classics was a special Maserati exhibition, which offered a reunion with rare racing and sports cars from the brand. This article briefly summarizes some of the highlights and shows many of the exhibits in an extensive picture gallery.
Sporting results at the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro and Classic Car Sale
Silverstone Auctions' "Race Retro and Classic Car Sale" on February 25, 2012 offered an interesting cross-section of racing cars and sports cars, among other vehicles. The prices achieved were quite impressive, with almost three quarters of the lots on offer, including the two highlights Tojeiro Jaguar and Aston Martin DB 4, being knocked down. This report summarizes the results and lists the detailed results in tabular form.
Book presentation - The Swiss at Le Mans 2011 (Volume 6)
The yearbook on the 24 Hours of Le Mans from a Swiss perspective is being published for the sixth time: Jean-Marie Wyder and his team have once again created a valuable work and invited to the vernissage on February 2, 2012 at the Race-Inn in Roggwil. Our book presentation explains why fans of the Le Mans races of the 1960s to 1980s should also buy this book, as a significant part of the book is devoted to earlier events and the teams/drivers who took part in them.
The Enzmann Jeep (Rob's Jeep) is experiencing a renaissance
The Enzmann family (Enzmann 506) produced around 700 wooden Jeep models in 1946. As the family also sold many Jeeps to local farmers, they had a close relationship with the ingenious vehicle. Kari Enzmann and his family recreate the Willys according to the same plans (approx. 1:17) on the old tools using Swiss wood from Switzerland. All models are unique and may differ from one another.
Auction Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on November 26, 2011 - Classic car potpourri for those eager to buy
On November 26, the auctioneer at the Oldtimer Galerie in Toffen will once again raise the hammer and auction off 99 classic cars (in addition to a handful of newer cars and nine motorcycles). This announcement article analyzes the offer and highlights some of the vehicles on offer. The complete list of items on offer and an extensive picture gallery provide a more in-depth impression.
Pit stop @ Meylenstein in October 2011
At the second-last pit stop @ Meylenstein in October 2011, there were once again some classic car fans on site despite the nocturnal ambience...
Car construction inspires young people for classic cars
We visited Autobau in Romanshorn, where interesting vehicles were taken out of the garages for a special event and put through their paces on the test track. The automotive mechatronics technicians for commercial vehicles presented their in-depth work that day.
Gallery - Indianapolis in Oerlikon 2011
Once a year in Zurich Oerlikon, historic vehicles are allowed to rev their engines on Switzerland's oldest open cycling track. This is Indianapolis in Oerlikon (Zurich).
Photo gallery - Pit stop @ Meylenstein July 2011
Photo gallery of the 3rd pit stop @ Meylenstein in July 2011
Ennstal Classic 2011 - 904.52 km marathon for man and machine
The 19th Ennstal Classic was held between July 13 and 16, 2011. 225 participants battled for hundredths of a second and crossed the beautiful landscape around Grödming in Austria. The rally was won by father and daughter Alois/Birgit Heidenbauer in the beautiful yellow Dino 246 GT from 1971, followed by the duo Reinhard and Doris Huemer in the 72 Dino 246 GT. Third place went to Karsten and Monika Wohlenberger in a 1964 Mercedes Benz 230 SL.
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