On June 14, the classic car scene will meet for the seventh time at the Old Wheels in Biel. More than 1000 vehicles of all kinds are expected in and around the Tissot Arena. For the first time, a small parts market is planned, where there will also be specialist literature, enamel signs, model cars and vintage fashion.
The Vanvooren company from Paris, one of the most important and influential coachbuilders of the first half of the last century, is almost exclusively known only to specialists today. Martin Waltz tells us why this happened and why this state of affairs urgently needs to be corrected.
Is a V6 a prevented V8? Or would a V6 be a "natural" phenomenon and the V8 simply an exaggeration? Historically, of course, the V8 is the decisive step, the clever move and the unexpected counterattack. Put simply, the popular V8 was Ford's answer to the straight six-cylinder engines of its competitors General Motors and Chrysler, and Chevrolet and Plymouth respectively. No wait, the Plymouth also only had four cylinders when it came onto the market in 1929, but it did have four hydraulic...
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The tuning meeting at the Technik Museum Sinsheim has become a popular fixture on the annual agenda of many tuning fans. On June 20, 2026, the time has come once again for an automotive encounter as part of the current special exhibition "Fascination Tuning - VW vs. Opel" ...
The Ford Fiesta will be 50 years old in 2026. It started out with slender 1.0 and 1.1-liter versions, but the desire for more power and a sporty look quickly emerged. And Ford delivered, initially with the RS parts program, later with complete cars such as the "X" and the "Super S". The Ford Fiesta 1.1 "X" portrayed here shows what this felt and looked like ...
Does the renaissance of an old model name really make sense? New, young customers may not remember the old model. And old customers may be bitterly disappointed if the successor is so different. So it's basically pointless. Just think of the old and new Ford Capri. Or the new and old Opel GT. Rather than leaving a historic name alone, the ridicule in specialist circles is practically pre-programmed. Nevertheless, Lancia is now trying a new edition of the Gamma name. And it's putting the model...
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At the Supercar Fest at Sywell Aerodrome in Northampton, Iconic Auctioneers auctioned off 182 vehicles worth just over £10 million. 70% were sold, although some fell well short of expectations. The more recent Aston Martins did well, while other brands sold at a lower rate. This auction review...
Following the successful launch in 2025, Broad Arrow once again organized two auctions on 16 and 17 May on the occasion of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2026. 76 vehicles worth almost EUR 60 million went under the hammer, including many rarities and super classics. More than four-fifths of...
Following the company's own recipe by shortening the saloon (previously the 204 and 304), Peugeot presented the 104 Coupé at the Paris Motor Show in October 1973, which was later renamed the 104 C = Compact and was finally delivered to the German market in September 1974. This test report takes a...
After Ford's problematic but promising debut of the GT40 at the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans - with the clearly formulated goal of beating Ferrari uncompromisingly - Shelby American was brought in to further develop the GT40 technically and eliminate the reliability problems. The result was the GT40 MK...
In 1958, NSU in Neckarsulm took over the sale of Alfa Romeo models in Germany. The plan was to set up a German customer service network and even the later assembly of the Giulietta at NSU. In return, Alfa Romeo was to take over sales of the NSU Prinz in Italy. But nothing came of it. NSU and Alfa...
They do exist - those evenings that are simply better than most before and after. Not because the "Tatort" is more exciting or the beer is colder. No: it's the encounters with friends and like-minded people that create a special energy. If the location and cuisine are also right, an evening becomes...
Ayrton Senna only drove a single Group C sports car race at a time when he was barely known. But even in this outing, the exceptional Brazilian talent impressed with his basic speed and his feel for the racing car he was unfamiliar with ...
On November 14, Michèle Mouton spoke about her racing career at the Energypark in Laupersdorf on the occasion of the 4th Legends Meeting. Swiss photo reporter Dieter Schöni led the conversation. He had twice had the opportunity to experience some fast test drives with Mouton in an Audi Quattro in...
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