The motorbike experienced something of a revival in the 80s. At the latest when Tom Cruise rode off into the sunset on a Kawasaki (and without a helmet) in Top Gun, everyone wanted a motorbike. Continue reading Motorbikes of the 80s – Nothing is impossible
Not exactly the perfect car for winter, but unexpectedly suitable for everyday use even at this time of year. Even after ten years, the Ferrari 328 GTS is still as exciting as on the first day.
Continue reading Column Zeitsprünge | Ferrari 328 GTS – Two tracks in the snow
The motorbikes of the 90s mark the end of an eventful century. In anticipation of the millennium, the industry pulls the cord once again. Fast-as-an-arrow racers, old brands in new guises and technical quantum leaps indicate that this decade also produced legends. After a good 100 years, the motorbike is more alive than ever – the motorbikes of the 90s are living proof.
Continue reading Motorbikes of the 90s – On two wheels into the new millennium
The 1970s brought a lot of movement into the world of luxury-class saloons. With the W 116, Mercedes-Benz did more than just launch the S-Class name for the first time, Opel said goodbye to the luxury class for the time being with the Kapitän/Admiral/Diplomat B and Jaguar remained true to itself with the XJ Series 2. A look at three saloons of the 70s.
Continue reading Old Nobility – Saloons of the 70s
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
What does it take to ignite a passion for classic cars? Fond childhood memories of the smell of grandfather’s Opel Kadett C or the dusty Hillman in the blocked garage? Thrilling duels between Mercedes and BMW in the DTM? Or pleasant memories of cult TV stars on four wheels?
Continue reading Success in series – Automobile film and TV stars
Where is the journey heading? What does the future hold for classic cars? A frequently asked question in the automotive sector, especially when it comes to classics. Many things are currently on the move: New drive concepts are finding their way into current new cars, but does that also have an impact on my classic?
Continue reading The Future of Classics – A Forecast
No question: SUVs are IN – from the Suzuki Jimny to the now ubiquitous G-Class, the roads are full of SUVs. Every manufacturer is betting on this market segment – and even luxury brands are occupying this market. Aston Martin builds the DBX, Maserati the Levante, Lamborghini the Urus and soon Ferrari will also delight mankind with an SUV. Continue reading Fiat Panda 4×4 & Co. – The birth of the cult SUVs
Anyone who thinks about legendary sports cars immediately thinks of the usual suspects – the brands that dominated Le Mans or had their bodies drawn by Pininfarina, Bertone or Zagato. One dreams of American V8 engines, Italian twelve-cylinder engines, British wooden chassis and German perfectionism. Only a few people think of the Land of the Rising Sun – but there were and still are a considerable number of interesting sports cars in Japan, for example the Toyota Supra. Continue reading Toyota Supra – A cult vehicle with many faces
To use cars in racing, manufacturers must produce a number of road versions for homologation purposes. These homologation vehicles are quite rare and sought-after. As new cars, they were the trump card in every car quartet, and even today as classics, many models break records – though no longer on the track, but in terms of price. These ten homologation vehicles were called up most frequently on Classic Trader in 2020. Continue reading CT Analytics | The ten most popular homologation cars
