Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
Some cars announce a generational shift without changing their silhouette. The Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV did exactly that in 1971, pairing a familiar Bertone shape with a noticeably stronger two-liter engine and subtle mechanical upgrades. Beneath its restrained evolution lay performance figures and engineering decisions that quietly reset expectations in the two-liter class. Technical Details: […]
1969 MGC Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
Not every sports car succeeds by fitting expectations. When MG introduced the MGC Cabriolet in 1969, it offered more power, more weight, and a different driving character than buyers associated with the brand. The result was a car that puzzled contemporaries—and later earned a more nuanced reputation. Technical Details: The 1969 MGC Cabriolet is mechanically […]
1940 BMW 327 Roadster – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
Among BMW’s late pre-war models, the 327 Roadster occupies an unusual position. It was neither a pure touring car nor a dedicated competition machine, but a carefully judged compromise shaped by market expectations and technical continuity. Introduced at a moment when civilian car production was already under pressure, the 1940 BMW 327 Roadster reflects how […]
1954 Porsche 356 Pre A Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
At a glance, the Porsche 356 Pre A looks familiar, yet something about it quietly breaks expectations. The windshield is no longer split, but it is not quite modern either, marked by a subtle crease that earned it the nickname “Knickscheibe.” Built in small numbers and shaped by constant technical revision, this early 356 captures […]
1959 Porsche 356 A 1600 S – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
The Porsche 356 A 1600 S arrived at a moment when quiet technical refinements mattered more than dramatic change. Its higher-output “Super” engine, subtle design updates, and growing range of body styles showed how far Porsche had come since its earliest cars. By the end of the decade, this version of the 356 had become […]
1988 Porsche 911 Carrera – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
When Porsche reintroduced an open version of the 911 in the early 1980s, it was less a nostalgic gesture than a calculated response to long-standing customer demand. The Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet and Targa combined established mechanical fundamentals with a renewed focus on everyday enjoyment. Their success showed how adaptable the classic 911 formula […]
1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
By 1964, the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL had established itself as a cornerstone of the Mercedes-Benz SL family. It succeeded the legendary 300 SL not by mimicking its raw performance, but by introducing a more accessible interpretation of the grand touring roadster. Technical Details: The 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL retained the robust mechanical configuration introduced in […]
1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Cabriolet captured the spirit of 1950s luxury leisure. It was embraced not only by Hollywood but by the rising European upper middle class. Technical Details: The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Cabriolet was mechanically identical to the standard Mercedes-Benz 190 SL and shared the same 1.9-liter inline-four, twin-carb setup with 104 hp and […]
1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Cabriolet was a game-changer, steering the SL series toward comfort without sacrificing sportiness. It was the first Mercedes sports car explicitly marketed for both spirited driving and everyday usability. Technical Details: Debuting at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Cabriolet was an engineering marvel of its time. Under […]
1933 Morgan 3-Wheeler Super Sports – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
In early-1930s Britain, performance was not always a matter of horsepower or cylinder count. The 1933 Morgan 3-Wheeler Super Sports approached speed from a different direction, relying on light weight, mechanical simplicity, and an unconventional layout. It was a vehicle shaped as much by taxation rules and racing culture as by engineering theory, and it […]
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé Gullwing – Exterior + Int. – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing became a cultural icon, appearing in Wall Street, Mad Men, and fashion editorials. It epitomized 1950s style and engineering genius. Celebrities like Jay Leno and Ralph Lauren added it to their collections, boosting its mythos. Technical Details: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (Flügeltürer) was a groundbreaking sports car, not […]
