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1953 Jaguar MK VII – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021

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A large four-door saloon winning international rallies was not the norm in 1953. Yet the Jaguar Mk VII combined polished wood interiors with genuine performance credentials, challenging assumptions about what a luxury sedan could accomplish. It was as capable on a competitive stage as it was in formal settings. Technical Details: The 1953 Jaguar Mk […]

1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021

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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 Ford Mustang Mach 1 – Auto Zürich Classic Show 2021

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Stripes along the flanks, a matte-black hood, and an engine lineup that left little room for understatement—the 1969 Mustang Mach 1 announced its priorities without subtlety. It was Ford’s way of concentrating performance and image into a single, clearly defined version of the Mustang. By the end of the decade, this was the model that […]

1962 Maserati 3500 GT Vignale Spider – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021

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By 1962, the Maserati 3500 GT Vignale Spider had matured into one of Italy’s most refined open grand tourers. It combined a competition-derived six-cylinder engine with modern fuel injection and four-wheel disc brakes. At a time when Maserati was redefining its future, this Spider embodied both technical ambition and commercial necessity. Technical Details: The 1962 […]

1958 Maserati 450 S – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021

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In 1958, Maserati fielded one of the most powerful front-engined sports racing cars of its era. The Maserati 450 S combined a 4.5-liter V8 with lightweight racing construction to compete at the highest level of endurance motorsport. It represented the final chapter of Maserati’s large-displacement sports prototypes of the 1950s. Technical Details: The 1958 Maserati […]

1963 Messerschmitt KR200 – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021

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By 1963, the microcar boom was already fading, yet the Messerschmitt KR200 still offered a radically different approach to everyday transport. With its aircraft-style canopy and tandem seating, it blurred the line between road vehicle and cockpit. Few production cars of its era looked—or operated—so unconventionally. Technical Details The 1963 Messerschmitt KR200 was built by […]

1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021

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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

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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

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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 […]

1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021

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In 1965, the Aston Martin DB5 Convertible combined British grand touring refinement with open-top exclusivity. Built in very limited numbers, it offered the same 4.0-litre straight-six performance as the coupé, but with added rarity. Among DB5 variants, the Convertible—later called the Volante—remains one of the most sought-after. Technical Details The 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible […]

1933 Morgan 3-Wheeler Super Sports – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021

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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

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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 […]
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