Retro cars 2023, June
Oldtimer: A Worthwhile Route To The H License Plate
The automotive treasures are still in hibernation, but with drier weather and warming rays of the sun, the summer car season will soon begin again. If your own classic car turns 30 this year, it could perhaps get an H license plate
Breakdown Does Not Justify Withdrawal From The Purchase Contract
If you get stuck while driving a vintage car, you cannot automatically withdraw from the purchase contract. Ready to drive just means that the car
Silver Anniversary For Small Car Icon
The Nissan Micra saw the light of day 25 years ago. Within three generations, the small car has lost its rough edges
Three In A Revolutionary Mobile
This is a self-presented birthday present for the 100th of the Ford T-model. Members of the Technical University in Aachen have one
Mercedes 190: A Misunderstood Classic
With the 190 series, Mercedes dared a real breach of style when it was launched 25 years ago. The relatively sober design not only ensured at the time
When The Chrome Loses Its Shine
The market for so-called youngtimers has more than doubled over the past ten years. The supply of spare parts is not the same
The Vespa: A Cult Object Turns 60
The Vespa has long been a legend. 60 years ago, a new vehicle category was created with it: that of the scooter. To date there have been more of her
The Car For Everyone
When did that still exist? A car that got cheaper and cheaper. Henry Ford's T-Model is celebrating a milestone anniversary
02 From BMW: The Beginning Of The Everyday Athlete
In the early sixties, BMW ventured into sporty sedans. In the case of the legendary 02 series, however, that was precisely what happened for the time
Half A Century Serving
Born on a paper napkin, driven through London by the Beatles and simply immortal: England's cult car number one turns 50. We're leaving five
Treasure Chest On Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles has countless museums worth seeing. If the weather in the sunny state should be bad or the sun is annoying: off to the Petersen
Barkas, Ural And Mielkes Volvo In Beuster
In the north of Saxony-Anhalt there is probably the largest collection in the history of cars and technology in the GDR. Around 10,000 visitors per year receive from
The Number Of Classic Cars Is Increasing
The number of vintage and youngtimers is steadily increasing on the German car market. The industry has an annual turnover of 4.6 billion euros in this area
Trabbi Turns 50
The Trabant has advanced from a political beacon of hope to a cult vehicle. 50 years ago the first "asphalt bubble" of East German socialism drove in
Keep Your Eyes Open When Buying
When buying an old mobile phone, many interested parties run away with horses. Quiet and objectivity are more important to keep any follow-up costs low
More And More Classic Cars On German Roads
The number of classic cars is increasing. According to figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority in January, almost 233,000 cars with an H license plate are on the German ones
40 Years Of Toyota Celica
Very elegant, quite sporty and a bit stolen: The Toyota Celica is one of very few cult cars from Japan. Now the Nippon Mustang is celebrating
The Dream Began 60 Years Ago
On Sunday, Porsche celebrates the 60th birthday of sports car production. Within six decades, the family-run company grew to become one of the
Half-hearted Way To The Upper Class
30 years ago, Opel dared one last foray into the luxury class. But the people of Rüsselsheim dug the water themselves on the way to success
Forgotten Milestone
Opel launched the Kadett D 30 years ago. It represented a technical turning point for the people of Rüsselsheim. Much has been said about this
Tin Dreams In The Magic Forest
The famous Hemmings magazine has its headquarters in the middle of the small US state of Vermont. We paid the car crazy a visit - and
Opel Successes Through The Ages
Opel presents highlights from racing car and rally history at the Retro Classics. In addition to the racing cars from 1902, the Cup of Victory is also included
From The Saw Blade To The Automobile
The Peugeot Lion celebrates its 150th birthday. The well-known logo did not adorn the automobiles of the manufacturer until the beginning of the 20th century
Cheap Bond Cars
James Bond and Aston Martin - one heart and one soul. In the new film, he has to switch to a Ford Ka in the meantime. But 007 has in his
The Night Of The Long Knives
The spectators at the Monte recognized him from afar by the wild roar. For years, the Lancia Delta Integrale dominated the rally scene. in the
True Beauty Does Not Go Away
There are cars that inspire. One such vehicle is the Jaguar XJ from 1968. This car is the passion of Walter Richter from Bayreuth
Bond's Company Car Under The Hammer
Agent 007's Aston Martin DB5 is long retired. Now the car and its modifications of «Q» will be auctioned. To just under five
Classic Car Fans Hope For An Exception
The announced establishment of climate zones in city centers is causing a lot of discomfort among lovers of old vehicles. The current one
From The Board To The High-tech Headquarters
Even if they have changed little on the outside, a lot has changed, especially behind the dashboards. A foray from the speedometer needle to
As Old As Grandma
They devour a small fortune and swallow insane amounts of gasoline. But the passion for oldtimers cannot be overcome with reason anyway
The Discovery Of The Streamline
The Volvo PV36 is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The first streamlined model laid the foundation for design development in car manufacturing
Opel Kadett B: Competition For The Beetle
The Opel Kadett B turned out to be a real Beetle hunter in the sixties. The sporty models were also extremely popular
The Retro Classy Combination
Corvette station wagon? There is no such thing, many will think. That probably existed, it just never happened - the “Nomad” from 1954 remained a show car
Graduation With Dustin Hoffmann
The Alfa Romeo Spider owes its status to the glamor studios from Hollywood. At the beginning, the classic open two-seater was thanks to its shape with
Panorama Roof Replaces Sliding Roof
In the past, they were considered a status symbol for luxury sedans and were the only way to get fresh air into the interior without drafts. But the
The End Of The “07 License Plate” Outraged Fans
Friends of 20 to 30 year old cars will soon have to pay more for their hobby. From 2007 it will not be the cheap 07 license plate for youngtimers
Poking Around In The Fog
The Nürburgring had rarely meant it so badly with its classic car fans. Due to the heavy fog, the motorsport enthusiast could do many
Classic Cars In The Fast Lane
The number of cars over 30 years old in Germany is increasing continuously. However, the youngtimers achieve the greatest growth rates
Zwickau: Auto Mecca In Saxony
Zwickau not only stands for the manufacture of the Trabant. Another brand celebrated its 50 years before production of the "Volkswagens der DDR" began
Dino 206 GT: Ferrari Without A Name
The Ferrari, which was not allowed to be a Ferrari, celebrates its anniversary. Behind the Ferrari Dino, which was first launched 40 years ago, there is one