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
This big V12 grand tourer offers space and pace in equal measure at prices that are still reasonable, at least when compared to most classic Ferraris. As with any complex Italian sports car from the ‘90s, finding a good Ferrari 456 is essential, read on to ensure that you do. Continue reading The Ferrari 456 Buying Guide
With the new Mercedes-Benz SL R230 being presented in Hamburg during the summer of 2001, Mercedes-Benz’ newest luxury convertible started its carrier. Now it already is a credible modern classic. Continue reading The Mercedes-Benz SL R230 buying guide
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
Anyone who has ever sat behind the wheel of a BMW 328 understands why the words “driving pleasure” are still deeply rooted in BMW’s DNA to this day. Continue reading The BMW 328 profile – Roots of “driving pleasure”
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
Nothing combines design, technology and horsepower in the same way as the legendary Bugatti Type 35. The supercharged inline eight-cylinder 2.3-litre engine resembles a work of art, although it is a serious pure-bred racing motor. Continue reading The Bugatti Type 35 profile – A true racing legend.
