Classic Trader is holding an online auction featuring 201 vehicles from the former Villach Vehicle Museum. Thirty-five cars and 166 motorcycles, mopeds and scooters of the Villach Collection will be auctioned without a reserve price. Continue reading Classic Trader auctions more than 200 vehicles from the Villach Collection with no reserve price
The name Rekord has been used for eight generations of Opel’s upper mid-range models. Each generation reflects developments, customer tastes and the influence of parent company General Motors. Continue reading Opel Rekord Caravan – A station wagon on the way forward
The Vespa from Piaggio is the epitome of a scooter. There are numerous alternatives, niche products and serious competitors. Lambretta and Schwalbe are two such models that have no reason to fear the Vespa. Continue reading Scooter heaven – Vespa, Lambretta and Schwalbe
When the sound of classic racing engines and the smell of burnt rubber and fresh popcorn fills the air in German region Eifel in early summer, numerous enthusiasts are drawn to “the Ring”. Continue reading Nürburgring Classic 2025 – Historic motorsport for everyone
France, La Grande Nation, has produced a number of cars that have become great vehicles over a long production period. The Citroën DS and the Renault 5, for example. But there is also a star on two wheels – a modest one, but one with a large fan base: the Vélosolex. Continue reading Vélosolex – La Grande Nation on a roll
In 2022, Mercedes-Benz celebrated 70 years of the SL-Class, starting with the 300 SL racing sports car from 1952 through to the current R 232 generation. In 2023, there is another round, sporty and light anniversary to celebrate: 60 years of the Mercedes-Benz SL W 113, better known as the ‘Pagoda’. Continue reading Mercedes-Benz SL W 113 – The Pagoda as a lighthouse
In our Classic Trader Portraits, we regularly introduce you to selected classic car dealers and people from the scene. This time with Claudia Stiller from Emil Frey Classic Auctions. Continue reading Portrait of Emil Frey Classic Auctions
The Emil Frey Group has made a name for itself as a Swiss car dealer – in Switzerland and far beyond. Emil Frey, a trained mechanic, founded his first workshop in Zurich in 1924. Over the decades, the company has continued to develop and has recently started offering live auctions under the name Classic Auctions – with the company’s traditionally high standards. Continue reading Emil Frey Classic Auctions – Exclusive vehicles at an exclusive event
About three years ago, the classic car scene was shaken up by a bang. One of the two Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR ‘Uhlenhaut coupés’ was auctioned off to a private collector for a record price of 135 million Euro. Continue reading Will this 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Streamliner set the next record?
The Range Rover was built for off-road use. Although it was equipped with British noblesse, it was mainly intended to make good progress off the beaten track. Continue reading Range Rover Rometsch Hunting Car – From Great Britain to GDR
