The 1960s set the course for the end of the 20th century. Emancipation, cold war, moon landing – the beginning of a new era. This also applies to the world of two-wheelers. It is in the process of completely reinventing itself and the motorcycles of the 60s are formative for this. Continue reading Motorcycles of the 60s – Much beginning and much end
In 1970, the “Trimm Dich fit” campaign was launched to motivate Germans to do more sport and thus fight the “prosperity belly”. With various slogans and campaigns, this campaign of the German Sports Federation DSB ran until 1986. Whether it is a coincidence that the Ford Capri (1968-1986) and the Opel Manta (1970-1988) were produced in the same period, we do not know. But we do know that both vehicles represent this zeitgeist wonderfully. Continue reading Ford Capri vs Opel Manta A – Two sporty coupés for everyday use
When I turned 40, I got a poster. On it, a fat 40 grinned in my face, in front of it a BMW M1 and above it the slogan – “Legendary since 1978”. It doesn’t look that old yet, I thought, and wondered who would have held up better – definitely the M1! When another BMW legend turned 40 last year, my cylinders suddenly started ringing. No amount of 100 octane from the trusted fuel dealer helped, but I went into my garage, stroked the squeaky orange seat of my 1983 BMW R 80 G/S and looked at it as if falling in love for the second time with my own… um… let’s not make such comparisons.
The Modena Motor Gallery (25 and 26 September 2021) is one of the most important exhibitions in Italy related to the Classic cars and motorcycles. ModenaFiere stands for a huge area where visitors can find a wide exposition of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles. Continue reading Modena Motor Gallery 2021 – The Italian Fair you need to go to this Fall
Classic Trader serves as an international marketplace as a meeting place for sellers of classic cars and motorbikes and their potential buyers. Worldwide. To ensure that the long-awaited dream of owning your own classic car does not turn into a flop, we provide tips on the topic of “buying classics safely”. Continue reading Safely Buy and Sell Classic Cars – Buyer’s Tips
Classic Trader serves as an international marketplace as a meeting place for sellers of classic cars and motorbikes and their potential buyers. Worldwide. To ensure that the sale of a classic car does not turn into a flop, we have compiled some tips on the subject of “Selling classic cars safely”. Continue reading Safely Buy and Sell Classic Cars – Seller’s Tips
The number of classic cars registered on European roads continues to rise steadily. However, this boom in classic vehicles also means that there are always obvious or less obvious cases of fraud. In order to offer you more security when buying and selling classic cars, we have put together some useful tips for you. Continue reading Safely Buy and Sell Classic Cars – General Tips
The collector car sales business founded by former auction head Max Girardo has gone from strength to strength. Here’s why… Continue reading Girardo & Co.: Only the best will do
Driving a classic car is one thing. Living with it, maintaining and repairing it is another. Our Do-It-Yourself expert Sven Wedemeyer describes how having your own workshop, well sorted and equipped, can even intensify the desire for classic cars.
Continue reading Off to a mechanic’s paradise – your own workshop
Together with Potomac Classics and Metropole Druten, we will organize the second edition of our Classic Cars Pop-Up Store in 2nd of March – 29th of May 2021. For more than a month we will offer a selection of fine classic vehicles for sale at the stunning private classic cars museum Metropole Druten in the Netherlands. Continue reading Classic Cars Pop-Up Store 2021 – The ultimate Classics Event of the Year
