1964 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Coupe – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
As the range-topping coupe of its era, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SE bridged the handcrafted 1950s 300 S models and the later S-Class lineage. It was a showcase of Mercedes’s technical innovation, integrating fuel injection, air suspension, and advanced safety design. Technical Details: Beneath its refined shell, the 1964 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Coupe featured a 2,996 […]
1967 Citroen DS 21 Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
By September 1967, the Citroën DS 21 adopted the third front-end evolution, featuring the iconic double headlamps set behind a glass cover. These headlights reinforced the car’s avant-garde appearance and gave the front end a distinctive, almost organic expression. Technical Details: The Citroën DS 21 represents a mature and technically refined stage of the DS […]
1975 Volkswagen Käfer 1303 Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The Volkswagen Käfer 1303 Cabrio retained the unmistakable Beetle silhouette, but several design changes distinguished the 1975 model from earlier versions. The most noticeable update was the relocation of the front indicators into the box-style bumpers, a modification shared across the range and immediately visible from the outside. Technical Details: Introduced originally for the 1973 […]
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
Produced from 1968 to 1971, the Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet was designed for discerning buyers who valued luxury over brute power. Positioned just below the 3.5 V8 variant, it delivered much of the same charm at a more accessible price point. Technical Details: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet was introduced with a fresh 2.8-liter […]
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe wasn’t just a car — it was a revolution. Combining advanced engineering, jaw-dropping design, and racing DNA, it redefined what a performance car could be Technical Details: The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe was a technological powerhouse for its time, featuring a 3.0-liter straight-six engine with direct fuel injection — […]
1963 Volkswagen Käfer 1200 – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The 1963 Volkswagen Käfer 1200 exemplifies Volkswagen’s philosophy of evolutionary engineering. Shaped by unprecedented production demand and guided by practical refinement, it combined familiar design with meaningful improvements in safety, comfort, and durability. Subtle exterior updates, enhanced braking technology, improved heating, and modernized interior materials all contributed to a more mature driving experience. Technical Details: […]
1967 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
This was the final production year for the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Cabriolet before the introduction of the 250 SL. It marked the end of the model that reinvented the Mercedes-Benz roadster image. Production was from 1963 to 1967. Technical Details: In its final production year, the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Cabriolet was still powered by the […]
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Limousine – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Limousine merges classic Mercedes luxury with newfound V8 performance. It brought a new level of power to the brand’s sedans without compromising elegance or engineering excellence. Technical Details: The Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Limousine was among the first Mercedes sedans with a modern V8. Its 3.5 L M116 engine produces […]
1901 Lohner-Porsche Mixte – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
“`html 1901 Lohner-Porsche Mixte General Information Manufacturer: Lohner-Porsche (K.u.K. Hofwagenfabrik Jacob Lohner & Co. in collaboration with Ferdinand Porsche) Year: 1901 (market-ready presentation as “Mixte” following the first prototypes in 1900) Vehicle Type: Hybrid vehicle – an early electric car with an additional gasoline engine acting as a generator (considered the first production hybrid automobile […]
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider Touring – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
Alfa Romeo arrived at the 1962 Geneva Motor Show with a surprise that hadn’t been seen from the brand since 1939: a new six-cylinder engine. Wrapped in Touring’s open Spider body, the Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider Touring hid its updates so well that visitors had to play detective—until the starter turned and the all-aluminum DOHC […]
1958 Borgward Isabella Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The Borgward Isabella’s exterior design reflected the clean, ponton-style bodywork that defined modern European cars of the 1950s. With smooth flanks, restrained chrome accents, and well-proportioned front and rear overhangs, the car appeared both elegant and contemporary. Technical Details: The Borgward Isabella was engineered as a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive mid-size car, a layout that balanced performance […]
1969 Citroen DS 21 Chapron Cabriolet Serie 2 – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The Citroën DS 21 Chapron Cabriolet occupies a unique position in automotive history due to its collaboration between Citroën and the French coachbuilding company Chapron. Technical Details: The Citroën DS 21 Chapron Cabriolet got a modern short-stroke power unit, notable for its strong performance reserves. The four-cylinder inline engine is water-cooled and features an overhead-valve […]
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet marked Mercedes-Benz’s definitive shift into the V8 luxury performance market. When production ended in 1971, it also marked the brand’s temporary farewell to large luxury convertibles—a gap not filled until the W124 of the 1980s. Technical Details: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet introduced a new era of […]
1936 BMW 326 Autenrieth – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
With the BMW 326, the brand entered the upper middle-class segment for the first time. The approach proved successful: by 1941, nearly 16,000 examples had been delivered, making it BMW’s most commercially successful model of the period. Technical Details: The BMW 326 marked a clear technical step forward for the brand and was positioned as […]
