BSA, Birmingham Small Arms. And what does an arms factory do when peace breaks out? It starts producing motorcycles. BSA used to be very big and a global leader. Shortly afterwards, the damned British came up with 'Management 1.0'. That wasn't so perverse…
Classic cars are not only a means of transportation, but also a real history on wheels. Keeping them in good condition is a task that requires special attention. One of the most important aspects of caring for a classic is choosing the right…
In all SAAB factories there used to be a big sign: “Quality is not created by control, it has to be there before then.” That says enough about the quality that was being pursued: aircraft quality. That had to be clear when you…
The Ford Cortina is one of the most successful models in Ford's history. It was introduced in 1962, both as a standard and luxury model, and in a 2- or 4-door version. The Estate appeared in 1963. This version is extremely…
In this last part of “The memories of” Rolf Wassens tells about his experience with the more BMWs, the technical problems that came with it and the choices that followed. After BMW Rolf tried a number of cheaper motorcycles and found surprising truths…
The eighties were a decade of great change in the world of motorized two-wheelers. The range of motorcycles became more diverse. They rekindled the motorcycle boom after the first wave of the fifties. The new generation of motorcycles fulfilled…
You hear from retirees that they are at least as busy as they were in their working lives. The simple explanation for this is that they slow down the pace at which they do things. Living proof of that…
From Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 January 2025, MECC Maastricht will once again be the familiar centre for classic car enthusiasts in the Benelux. This time with an extra festive touch, because InterClassics is celebrating its 30th anniversary. For the occasion…
Once upon a time, when television was still black and white, there was a cartoon series on TV: The Shaddocks and the Gibi's. The Shaddocks were strange creatures who often fussed about technology or just messed around with it. But we do…
The time when Japanese cars had little respect in the classic car world is long gone. From the sixties onwards, several generations in Europe also grew up with cars from the Far East. And that is becoming more…