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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…
We don't need to tell you much about the Opel Kadett B, and yet we could fill at least a magazine with model history and related stories. You can really get lost in the history of this model, which is certainly…
It's finally here. Today I published my 1250th online article for Auto Motor KlassiekAnd that's the contribution you're reading now. It's remarkable to reach that number, especially when I think back to how…
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the legendary Fiat 600. This compact car became a key player during Italy's reconstruction and became a success. Today, you can read the first part of a two-part series about the Fiat 600.
OPEL Kadett B. From compact to iconic!
On September 21, 2025 we made a trip in Gaasterland in a Citroën 2CV6. The weather cleared before the start, and we enjoyed the Frisian landscape, villages, and terraces. The simple and charming 2CV provided plenty of fun. The day was all about friendship, conviviality, and the timeless charm of the 2CV.
Those of you who have been following us for a while know that we love attending events. Small, large, unique, and universal. One of our favorite shows is the Bremen Classic Motorshow. You can't have missed that either. The start of the German classic car season...
Summer is slowly coming to an end, but the Association Peugeot Hollande (APH) managed to close the season one last time in style. The annual Rencontre event took place "au Centre" this time – and it was a worthy finale…
By the 3s, BMW had already left the difficult period of the 1972s behind. The XNUMX Series quickly became a popular car in that decade. But three years before its arrival—in XNUMX—the…
He turned the world upside down in 1969. The Fiat 128 was successful from the start, and offered scope for further development of the model range. Moreover, Fiat was already active in…
This year Peugeot celebrates the 65th anniversary of an illustrious and still very popular model: the 404. The beautiful French model was available in various versions and shapes. The saloon was always the basis. Cor Tjepkema from Leeuwarden has…
Every Renault enthusiast knows the legendary Renault 4 CV, but do you also know its predecessor, the Renault Juvaquatre? The owner is an entrepreneur and is active in the repair and maintenance of cars, campers, caravans and trailers on a daily basis. But his love for characteristic…
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,…
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…
The MGB, which was built from 1962 to 1980, is the most popular British sports car of all time, with an astonishing 523.836 examples produced. As time passed, the car lost its edge over the competition when it came to…
Spain is not that far away, if you believe Dutch holidaymakers, but in the past there were still things happening in the car field that we barely knew about. With the note that the SEAT 1430 in the Netherlands…
The proven quality and value retention of Mercedes-Benz are undeniable. It is no wonder that Wijtze chose this class car after his retirement because of its good condition, safety and reliability. With 40 years on the clock, this car is now a…
Citroën takes interest in Panhard acquired in 1955 Citroën a 25% stake in Panhard, France's oldest car manufacturer. Panhard was known for its innovative and unique solutions, a tradition that continued after the Second World War under the leadership…
As soon as we hear MG, the first thing we think of is the MGB. The most popular and best-selling MG ever. Even in 2024, MG's B version still enjoys enormous popularity. The reason? The convertible model appeals to many, it…
Taking old brands and type names out of mothballs is a kind of marketing 1.0. Usually it is not very successful. Respect for the origin has been lost. Benelli has become a Chinese brand, Triumphs come from Thailand or…