Charming, uniquely designed and graceful. Actually, every classic enthusiast has sympathy for the Citroën Ami 6. The Ami 6 was presented on April 24, 1961. Citroën emphasized in the press release that the new car was not intended as a replacement for the 2CV. It was indeed in a different class than the 2CV. […] More
We can go on talking about money not being important. But explain that to the cashier at the Aldi. Or explain to the liquor store that you want to pay for the drink, but not the excise duty. What do you want and what is it worth? I classicland has been playing […] More
At the March 1963 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz presented the new 230 SL. The beautiful Gran Turismo faced the challenge of replacing two much-loved sports cars. Those were the 190 SL (W 121) and 300 SL (W 198). The new SL was internally referred to as the W113 Series, nicknamed […] More
A hobby is only fun if you hardly have time for it, because then you can look forward to the moments when you are busy with it. There is little better than entering the 'classic' field and tasting the stories of people with a warm car heart. The story of his rare […] More
When we talk about the Fiat 850, Jan cannot keep his enthusiasm on the back burner. Jan therefore has a whole 850 family that currently consists of a Fiat 850 Idroconvert, now a unique car with automatic transmission. A Fiat 850 Coach in the basic version. A Fiat […] More
After almost 30 years I was face to face with Voske again. That sounds like a childhood sweetheart. Something for Yvon or Anita. But isn't it. Voske and I once met on a Shovelhead parts hunt. He turned out to be causing a furore with his purchasing policy, I heard later. He watched at night. And came […] More
Recently we got a great opportunity to drive a DAF. We did that often. Now it was the turn of the 44 DAF 1974 de Luxe. The car was offered by Gerard Kramer Classics and offered every reason to make a report about it. We already share the driving impression […] More
While the turbulent 1963, full of hope and hate, writes history, the sun is shining in Italy with the creation of the Lamborghini brand and the start of production of Lancia's most famous car ever. Designer Piero Castagnero delivers a masterpiece with his design that the brand would never surpass. But not only the […] More
There are people who get flakes between their fingers from the idea of converting classics and young timers into cafe racers and scramblers. There must have been people like that in the sixties. But look what we think of Tribsa's and Triton's now. In den Beginne Building café racers […] More
At the March 1963 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz presented the new 230 SL. The beautiful Gran Turismo from Sindelfingen faced the challenge of replacing two extremely popular sports cars: the 190 SL (W 121) and 300 SL (W 198). It was internally referred to as the W113 series, and is said to symbolize high […] More
