The connection between Aston Martin and the famous Milan-based coachbuilder Zagato goes back to the revered 1960 DB4 GT Zagato, but in the early 1980s the two companies decided to do it all again – with the Aston Martin V8 Zagato. Continue reading Aston Martin V8 Zagato – One of 51
One of the greatest ever racing drivers, Sir Stirling Moss, has died. Here are just a few highlights from his remarkable life. Continue reading Sir Stirling Moss
The current COVID-19 pandemic is putting a great strain on both society and the economy. Classic Trader, the international marketplace for classic vehicles, is introducing a package of measures that allows customers to cushion the negative impacts on their businesses. The total value of these measures is in excess of 500,000 euro. Continue reading Immediate Support – Classic Trader assists dealers in testing times
The revitalised 21st century BMW Mini may have been a far cry from the original, but it still delivered a similarly joyful driving experience, with a good dose of modern practicality too.
The organizers had hoped and believed for quite a long time everything would turn out fine in the end. Unfortunately they had to realize that the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and the Mille Miglia 2020 cannot take place in May. They have decided to postpone both events till the end of October 2020 in the hope the situation will have improved significantly by then. Continue reading VILLA D’ESTE AND MILLE MIGLIA 2020 POSTPONED
When in our latitudes the motorcycle season is slowly coming to an end, a nice tour around the northern Italian lakes might just be the ticket. One compulsory stop on such a tour would be Lake Como, not just for its natural beauty and awe-inspiring views, but also to experience the great motorcycle history of Moto Guzzi in the small town of Mandello del Lario. Continue reading MOTO GUZZI – HISTORY OF A LEGEND
A long-lost GM Futurliner was discovered in the USA and exported to Germany by ChromeCars. This news was quite a sensation and not only in the local classic car scene. The find is a special one in many ways: only 12 of these giants, which are also called “Red Elephants” due to their size and color, were ever built. Continue reading GM Futurliner No. 7 – Back from the Future.
If manufacturers are wrong this usually spells financial disaster, with the Honda CB 750 Four the opposite is the case. When the Japanese manufacturer launched the model on the market in 1969, it was meant to be a niche product for a small group of enthusiasts. Continue reading Honda CB 750 Four – An immediate success with 750cc and neverending power
The combination of frequently opposing elements often has a special charm. Think sweet chocolate with hot chili, Campari and healthy orange juice or a sporty engine in an elegant limousine: The Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3. Continue reading The Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3 (W109) profile
For an entire breed of car to be named after one model, its arrival must have been groundbreaking. That car was the Ford Mustang, the first generation of which came on the market in 1964, becoming the eponymous genesis of “the Pony Car”. Continue reading The Ford Mustang first generation profile
