The year 2022 is nearing its end. Many car models celebrated another special anniversary this year. As usual, we highlighted a number of these jubilees this year. Even now that the end of 2022 is in sight, we will not leave a historic car unmentioned. Or car: we prefer to speak of a series. Because More
It's been a while since we took you through the history of Toyota in the WRC in several companies. Or rather: to the forgotten rally victories and successes. Under the leadership of the legendary Ove Andersson, Toyota became very big in motorsport. The formation of the alliance between the Swede and More
In the August 2019 edition of Auto Motor Klassiek we paid attention to Richard van der Bijl, his Siku collection and especially his VW 1200 Export. His 1964 Beetle, newly delivered and personalized today, is a Dickholmer. Fans and connoisseurs know that it is the last Beetle More
"It could just happen that after today I no longer work for Auto Union." Ludwig Kraus – co-sold by Daimler Benz to Volkswagen in 1963 – has been working in the utmost secrecy on a new project. The Volkswagen management plans an unannounced visit to Ingolstadt and Kraus gets wind of it. On the More
Opel has something to celebrate this year. The German manufacturer is one hundred and sixty years old. You would almost forget that sixty years ago a pre-war model name returned to Opel. During the autumn of 1962, a new compact model saw the light of day. And for the newcomer of yesteryear, Opel built a brand new factory in Bochum. Over there More
In 1958, the illustrious Austin-Healey launched a new, affordable sports car. Leading up to that moment, Leonard Lord and Donald Healey had regular contact and envisioned a bright future for a small two-seater. It eventually came about after the designers first constructed two prototypes. The Austin-Healey Sprite More
The iconic Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray, with its unique styling, is without a doubt one of the most iconic classics in the history of the automotive design universe. The Sting Ray, a thornback ray, British sports cars were immensely popular in the United States. And the Americans thought that they also have a business model in it More
One of the presented cars that caught our attention during a trade fair a few years ago was the Opel Kadett B LS Typ 91 (Fastback). It was a beautifully preserved 1968 model painted in beautiful beige. This Opel Kadett inspired us to describe this specific body type. September 1967 More
It seems like such a short time ago that we were in primary school. That we dreamed about cars. And we all have memories of our fathers' cars. That was way after the T Fords and those endearing free-range animals, but back before cars went through their axles More
The Autobianchi A1969 was built between 1972 and 111. In contrast to the Primula and the A112, this model is less known. The A111 was a luxury mid-range sedan and it actually sprang from Project 123. That was created by mother Fiat to develop a middle class. Project 123 was under More
When it comes to body design, it fits perfectly into the line that Mercedes-Benz started in the mid-108s with the W109 and W110 models. At the same time, this car is a worthy successor to the W8 Baureihe. The Strich 1967 is actually born in December 1968. However, the official launch takes place in XNUMX. How More
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is considered by many classic drivers as one of the most beautiful cars ever designed. The beautiful berlina from Northern Italy quickly gained fame as a refined and graceful driver's car. Today it still charms, just like in the past, when many ladies and gentlemen were captivated by the refined More
