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1957 Steyr-Fiat 1100 M – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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Austria’s roads were changing in the 1950s, and so were expectations of what a family car should deliver. The Steyr-Fiat 1100 M answered those expectations with modern construction and proven Italian engineering, assembled locally for a growing market. It stood at the intersection of domestic industry and international collaboration. Technical Details: The 1957 Steyr-Fiat 1100 […]

1955-1962 BMW Isetta 300 – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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If the Isetta 250 secured BMW’s survival, the BMW Isetta 300 refined the formula. Introduced shortly after the original 250, the 300 version offered slightly more power, improved drivability, and broader export appeal—without abandoning the microcar concept that had stabilized the company. Technical Details: The BMW Isetta 300 was powered by a rear-mounted, air-cooled single-cylinder […]

1966 Steyr 680 FW – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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When the alarm sounded, this was the machine that moved first. The 1966 Steyr 680 FW was built for urgency, carrying crew, equipment, and water through narrow town centers and rural roads alike. Its purpose was defined by readiness rather than speed. Technical Details: The 1966 Steyr 680 FW (Feuerwehr) was based on the Steyr […]

1964 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Coupe – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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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

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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 […]

1933 Alvis Speed 20 SB – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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Engineering priorities, rather than market fashion, shaped the Alvis Speed 20 SB. Introduced as a development of an already capable model, the SB variant refined performance and road manners through targeted mechanical changes rather than increased displacement or visual drama. In 1933, it stood as a technically sophisticated British sporting car aimed at drivers who […]

1975 Volkswagen Käfer 1303 Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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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

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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 […]

1963 NSU Fiat Neckar 600 Jagst Riviera – Exterior and interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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It carried three names before you even reached the model badge. NSU Fiat. Neckar. Jagst Riviera. The 1963 Neckar 600 Jagst Riviera reflected the complexity of postwar European manufacturing, where licensing agreements and regional branding shaped the cars as much as engineering did. Technical Details: The 1963 NSU Fiat Neckar 600 Jagst Riviera was based […]

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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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 — […]

1969 MGC GT Coupe – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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Some cars reveal their purpose only after time has passed. The 1969 MGC GT Coupé was never meant to be a lightweight sports car in the traditional MG sense, yet it offered something rarer within the range: a fast, closed-roof grand tourer with genuine long-distance capability. Misjudged at launch, it has since been reassessed on […]

1960 BMW Isetta 250 Export – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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By 1960, the BMW Isetta 250 Export had evolved from an emergency solution into a refined microcar for international markets. It remained compact and mechanically simple, yet the Export version offered a higher level of finish and comfort. In the final years of its production run, it stood as a symbol of BMW’s recovery phase. […]

1963 Volkswagen Käfer 1200 – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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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

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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 […]

1963 Ferrari 250 GTE – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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In 1963, Ferrari was no longer building cars exclusively for racing drivers and two-seat purists. The Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 combined a Colombo V12 with genuine rear seating, becoming the company’s first series-produced four-seat model. It marked a decisive expansion of Ferrari’s grand touring ambitions. Technical Details: The 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 was powered […]

1961 – 1963 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 OTS Series 1 – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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When it appeared in Geneva in 1961, the reaction was immediate and unusually unified. The Jaguar E-Type 3.8 OTS did not simply introduce a new sports car—it reset expectations for performance, aerodynamics, and price in a single presentation. By 1963, the early Series 1 cars had already defined a new standard. Technical Details: The 1961–1963 […]

1974 VW Porsche 914 2.0 – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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By 1974, the Porsche 914 /4 had quietly reached its most balanced form. New emissions rules, a revised engine, and subtle mechanical updates reshaped how the car drove and how it was perceived. What began as a controversial Volkswagen–Porsche collaboration had matured into a distinctive mid-engine sports car with a clear everyday focus. Technical Details: […]

1969 Porsche 914 Aztec GT Gulf Racing – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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The Porsche 914 arrived at a moment when racing ideas were quietly reshaping road cars. With its mid-engine layout and removable roof, it promised serious balance rather than brute force. Yet its mixed VW–Porsche parentage ensured debate from the very first showroom appearance. Technical Details: The Porsche 914 is a two-seat sports car with a […]

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Limousine – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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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 […]

1958 Jaguar MK I – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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A compact saloon with the proportions of a sports car was an unusual proposition in 1958. The Jaguar Mk I condensed performance engineering into a smaller four-door body, challenging the idea that speed required two seats. It was discreet in size, but ambitious in intent. Technical Details: The 1958 Jaguar Mk I was offered with […]

1968 Fiat 1100R – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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In 1968, the Fiat 1100R marked the final evolution of a model family that had begun in the 1950s. Rather than redesigning it completely, Fiat simplified and refined the car to close the chapter with clarity. Technical Details: The 1968 Fiat 1100R was powered by a 1,089 cc inline four-cylinder engine, featuring an overhead valve […]

1971 Jaguar XJ6 4.2l – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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In 1971, Jaguar’s most important car was not a sports car. The Jaguar XJ6 4.2 had quietly become the backbone of the brand, combining six-cylinder performance with limousine-level comfort. It was a saloon designed to redefine expectations in the executive class—less flamboyant than an E-Type, but arguably more influential. Technical Details: The 1971 Jaguar XJ6 […]

1959 Fiat Multipla Jolly – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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No doors. No fixed roof. Wicker seats exposed to the sun. The 1959 Fiat Multipla Jolly was not designed for commuting or long-distance touring. It was built for coastal roads, hotel forecourts, and short journeys between marina and café—an interpretation of mobility shaped by leisure rather than necessity. Technical Details: The Fiat Multipla Jolly was […]

1958 MGA 1500 Roadster – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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When the MGA appeared in the late 1950s, it signaled a decisive break from MG’s past. Gone were the upright wings and exposed running boards, replaced by a smooth, low body shaped by aerodynamics rather than tradition. For many buyers, the 1958 MGA 1500 Roadster felt less like an update—and more like a reset. Technical […]

1931 Austro-Fiat Rosenbauer Feuerwehr – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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In interwar Austria, the modernization of municipal services often advanced through collaboration between local industry and international engineering. The 1931 Austro-Fiat Rosenbauer Feuerwehr is a clear example of this process: a purpose-built fire engine that combined Italian automotive technology with Austrian firefighting expertise. Rather than a prestige vehicle, it was conceived as a functional tool […]

1901 Lohner-Porsche Mixte – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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“`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 […]

1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Sport – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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In 1953, Cadillac did not introduce a new volume model—it introduced a statement. The Eldorado Convertible Sport was produced in limited numbers, priced far above standard Cadillacs, and positioned as a showcase of what the brand considered possible. It was less about filling a segment and more about defining aspiration. Technical Details: The 1953 Cadillac […]

1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider Touring – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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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

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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 […]

1952 Bentley Speed 8 – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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By 1952, some Bentleys were moving forward by looking backward. The Bentley Speed 8 did not originate from post-war design thinking but from one of the largest and most ambitious engines Bentley had ever built. Reworked for speed rather than ceremony, it represented a deliberate return to mechanical excess. Technical Details: The Bentley Speed 8 […]

1969 Citroen DS 21 Chapron Cabriolet Serie 2 – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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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

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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 […]

1953 Jaguar XK 120 SE DHC – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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In 1953, the Jaguar XK 120 SE Drophead Coupé combined the performance enhancements of the Special Equipment specification with a more substantial and refined convertible body. It stood between the minimalist Open Two Seater and the enclosed Fixed Head Coupé—offering speed without sacrificing comfort. Technical Details: The 1953 Jaguar XK 120 SE DHC was powered […]

1936 BMW 326 Autenrieth – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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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 […]

1965 BMW 3200 CS Bertone – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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By 1965, BMW was preparing for a new era—but one of its most elegant grand tourers still carried the company’s earlier V8 heritage. The BMW 3200 CS, styled and built by Bertone, combined Italian design clarity with German engineering. It marked both an end and a beginning in BMW’s design language. Technical Details: The 1965 […]
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