At the end of the first VW Golf generation, Volkswagen produced a special GTI model that still holds an exceptional position today, the "Pirelli Golf". Just over 10,000 examples were produced, making it a particularly sought-after model today. How it differed from the rest of the range and how it drove is described in this driving report on the 50th anniversary of the GTI.
The Kampen Classics is a new highlight in Sylt's calendar of events. From June 18 to 21, the famous Whisky Mile will be transformed into a stage for classic cars, selected youngtimers and an enjoyment-oriented, style-conscious community. The response to the new event format has been fantastic - four weeks before the event, only a few starting places are still available for the rides.
In fact, the TVR 3000 S has been a reliable member of my fleet since 1998 and has never let me down (on the road), running more reliably than you would expect given the manufacturer's reputation. Of course, there have been one or two technical problems over the 28 years, but I've never been left stranded on the open road. Until last Sunday. The engine stopped without much warning on the lake dam between Rapperswil and Pfäffikon. Thank goodness I was able to pull into an alternative bay with...
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In 1906, the first race took place in Sicily in the mountainous region of Madonie to the east of Palermo. The "Targa Florio" became a great classic of international sports car racing. This article juxtaposes historical images with current ones taken in 2025 on a tour of the legendary route that was shortened considerably due to road closures.
The Beaulieu Autojumble is always worth a visit - or even just a flying visit on a trip through France and England's southwest. For the spring edition, I only had time for a quick walk around part of the site the day before it opened. We had to convince a fence guard that we absolutely had to go in. Perhaps it helped that we were more familiar with the area than the good man himself. The UK's largest parts market, held on the estates of Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, has a long history, first...
As every year, the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este took place from May 15 to 17, 2026 on Lake Como in Cernobbio. Of course, a "Best of Show" was chosen and the public was also allowed to vote for a favorite. BMW took the opportunity to reposition the Alpina brand. Photographer Daniel Reinhard summarizes the whole weekend in a picture story "ABC of the Concorso Villa d`Este" ...
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On the occasion of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami, Bonhams organized an auction of automobiles on the morning of 3 May 2026, just like last year. On offer were 31 cars worth USD 41.4 million. A total of 17 vehicles were sold for an average of around USD 886,000. While young hyper sports cars...
On the occasion of the 15th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2026, RM/Sotheby's organized an auction of 59 vehicles at the Grimaldi Forum on Saturday, 25 April 2026. With a turnover of EUR 86.8 million and 86% of the vehicles sold, the auction was a success, even though some lots were sold well...
Many hundreds of vehicles came together at the first Oldtimer Sunday Morning Treffen (OSMT) in the Stierenstallungen in Zug on May 17, 2026 to ring in the new season and swear off the rather nasty May weather. The sun was shining and the variety on site was more than just impressive, as the...
It certainly takes more than courage to develop your own engine when you are a small British sports car manufacturer. Peter Wheeler, however, was just the enthusiast to tackle such an undertaking in the early nineties. The result was the AJP V8, which was only built for a few years and only for...
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...
Bernhard Taeschler was president of the Swiss Historic Vehicle Federation SHVF, the umbrella organization for classic cars, and organizes the micro-car meeting in Switzerland, which takes place every four years and is the largest of its kind in Europe. He has long been concerned about the lack of...
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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