TURIN – Barely a week after the traditional Monte Carlo Rally, engines were fired up again in Turin. On Sunday, February 1st, the 28th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique kicked off there. Not on an anonymous industrial estate, but at the famous hunting lodge…
OPEL Kadett B. From compact to iconic!
Rallying with historic rally cars is a hobby that has gotten quite out of hand over the years. What once started as a bit of a drive around in rally cars of faded glory has grown into a…
Text and photos: Peter Vader Today is March 20th. The day that spring begins at ten in the morning. It has become a lot sunnier in recent years. And sunnier means earlier and earlier in the season,…
It is not only the special sound (the V4 rumble), but also the memories of Wim's father, that give a special magic to this SAAB 96 V4 from 1969. The sound takes him straight back in time; the…
Gert Holmersma, an avid collector of classic motorcycles, radiates his enthusiasm during the classic car show in Eelde, where he talks passionately about his special Citroën The Pembleton convertible. For Gert this car is much more than a means of transport; it is…
Joop Stolze is going to stop. It was a bit of a shock for classic car enthusiasts last November when this announcement was suddenly thrown into the world. But it was understandable. Stolze, now 80, has decided to auction his stock of cars and he is…
“Step into a world of driving pleasure!” That is the first piece of advice Maurice gives us, as he tells us in his own words about the formidable past of this Triumph Mayflower. It was a small luxury family car, built from 1949…
This American workhorse really deserves the spotlight because of its impeccable condition – an example of a top restoration! It deserves attention and will appeal to many enthusiasts. “It looks colored on it”, a statement that is often open to multiple interpretations,…
Last Sunday you could already enjoy his Mercedes-Benz 450 SL from 1979. Ronald is passionate about Mercedes and has several classic models, including this beautiful, original Mercedes-Benz 280 SE from 1974. This model, once a luxury car that was…
The BMW M3 E30 is recognized worldwide as one of the most iconic sports cars of the XNUMXs. BMW built its reputation on fast, safe and sporty models that not only dominated international racetracks but also proved to be desirable cars for…
Lovers of youngtimers know: you cannot simply ignore the BMW 5-series of the E39 generation. There is good news for them, because there is a special copy on the market: a BMW 525i from the autumn of 2000,…
One of the most iconic and elegant cars ever made is the BMW 507 Roadster. This beauty from the 50s is not only a feast for the eyes, but also has a story full of glamour,…
Opel expected great sporting performance from this model. The technical powerhouses were built in small numbers (400) to meet the conditions for racing in a certain class. The appearance is clearly different from the regular Ascona,…
While the turbulent 1963, full of hope and hate, writes history, the sun shines in Italy with the establishment of the Lamborghini brand and the start of production of Lancia's most famous car ever. Designer Piero Castagnero delivers with his design…
The American Dream from Canada: but it became a nightmare Economically and safely. It doesn't often go together with a supercar. No, not even in the Bricklin SV-1. Moreover, it did not make him particularly attractive to the eye. Still a core value…
A promising fiasco At least, that's how it seemed on paper. Where Giorgetto Giugiaro had also added a few lines to give this Zastava Yugo a nice face. That always helps, despite all prejudices. Just ask…
It didn't have to be. And it rhymes very emphatically with misbaked. But with that we embarrass this totally forgotten wallflower which is too emphatic and actually unjustified: the Citroën Axel. The stepchild of Citroën certainly didn't get a head start in life.…
Eight of them have ever been registered in the Netherlands. And yet it was a great success. This Gurgel X12 was the absolute bestseller of João do Amaral Gurgel's Brazilian car company. Guaranteed attention when you hand over the keys to…
It is May 1994. Exactly 20 years after the introduction of the Golf I, a brand new VW Golf I Cabriolet in beautiful Inka blue is delivered in Leiderdorp just before the summer. The Golf II (never made as a convertible) is…