Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
1932 Chevrolet Confederate Series BA Sport Roadster – Exterior + Int. – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
Standardization and scale defined American carmaking in the early 1930s, but that did not prevent variety in form and intent. The 1932 Chevrolet Confederate Series BA Sport Roadster was shaped by this logic: a stylish open car built on a mass-produced mechanical foundation, intended to offer visual appeal and solid performance at an accessible price. […]
1940 Siata Super Testa 500 Sport Spider – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
Small Italian manufacturers often pursued performance not by scale, but by ingenuity. The 1940 Siata Super Testa 500 Sport Spider was conceived in that spirit: a lightweight, competition-minded sports car built around modest mechanical components that were carefully reworked for speed. It reflects a pre-war Italian approach in which tuning skill and low mass mattered […]
1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Cabriolet became the definitive SL of the 1970s, anchoring the lineup for over a decade (production ran from 1971 in North America through 1980). It was introduced to meet the power expectations of the crucial American market, arriving there in late 1971 and later reaching Europe in 1973. Technical Details: The […]
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
Debuting in the early 1970s, the Mercedes-Benz 280 CE represented a milestone in Mercedes-Benz’s W114 series evolution. As part of the “Stroke Eight” generation, it transitioned the brand’s mid-range lineup into a more stylish and aspirational space. Technical Details: The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE was powered by a refined 2.8-liter inline-six engine, delivering up to […]
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
One quirk of the Mercedes-Benz 560 SL is its paradoxical nature: it’s a heavy, comfort-oriented convertible that can still sprint when asked, an “iron fist in a velvet glove.” Owners love the solid thunk of the doors and the bank-vault hood closure, reminders of its build quality. Despite its age, the R107’s styling hardly changed […]
1954 MG TD Mk II – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
By 1954, MG was no longer simply reviving pre-war traditions—it was refining them. The MG TD Mk II introduced discreet but meaningful upgrades that sharpened handling and performance without altering the familiar roadster formula. For buyers who wanted a more capable MG without sacrificing character, the Mk II quietly delivered exactly that. Technical Details: The […]
1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The Giulietta Sprint Zagato emerged at a crucial moment for Alfa Romeo. After the success of the 1900, the Giulietta line was essential for the brand’s survival and growth, bringing advanced engineering to a broader but still aspirational audience. The Sprint Zagato itself was almost an accident. Its origins lie in a privately commissioned rebody […]
1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Touring – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
As an open 2+2 luxury-class sports car, the Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider was built for Alfa Romeo by Touring on a platform familiar from the 1900. The body is described as a steel coachbuilt design attributed here to Carlo Felice Anderloni, with “Italian elegance” that fits Alfa Romeo’s late-1950s to early-1960s visual language. Technical Details: […]
1989 Citroen 2CV6 Club – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The Citroën 2CV6 Club stands as a refined and sensible interpretation of the legendary 2CV concept. Introduced in 1979, it offered increased comfort, thoughtful interior upgrades, and practical features that enhanced everyday usability without compromising the simplicity that defined the model. Technical Details: The Citroën 2CV6 Club represents the more comfort-focused evolution of the classic […]
1959 Volkswagen Bus T1 de Luxe – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The Volkswagen Bus T1 de Luxe, better known as the Samba, represents the pinnacle of early Transporter evolution. Technically simple yet dependable, visually distinctive, and richly equipped, it transformed the idea of a van into a panoramic travel companion. Rooted in postwar ingenuity and shaped by a growing desire for mobility and leisure, the Samba […]
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, introduced in late 1967, was the final and most powerful evolution of the W113. Nearly 49,000 “Pagoda” SLs were built (about half were 280 SLs), and roughly 40% were sold in the U.S. Technical Details: The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL’s 2.8 L inline-six with Bosch fuel injection produces about 170 hp, channeled through either […]
1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL became a symbol of post-war affluence and Hollywood chic. It was famously driven by Grace Kelly, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and other stars Technical Details: The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL featured a 1.9-liter inline-four engine producing around 105 hp, mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. The car could reach 170 km/h (106 mph) […]
1923 Ford Model T Speedster – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The design of the Ford Model T was marked by versatility rather than visual experimentation. It was offered in a wide range of body styles, including touring car, roadster, coupé, limousine, and the so-called “town car.” There was even a truck version, the Model TT. This broad selection allowed the same basic vehicle to serve […]
1939 BMW 327 Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
Within BMW’s late-1930s range, the BMW 327 Cabrio was conceived as an exercise in balance rather than specialization. It was neither a stripped sports car nor a formal luxury vehicle, but an open automobile designed to combine smooth six-cylinder power, modern chassis engineering, and restrained elegance. In 1939, it represented BMW’s interpretation of refined open […]
1949 Bentley 4.0 L – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
In 1949, Bentley was redefining what a luxury car could be. The company moved away from the assumption that every owner would commission bespoke coachwork and instead presented a complete, factory-bodied automobile. The Bentley 4.0 L marked that transition with quiet confidence rather than spectacle. Technical Details: The 1949 Bentley 4.0 L was powered by […]
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider 1600 – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
A summer day in 1962, the Monza circuit, and a new Alfa Romeo rolling into the spotlight with the doors off and the revs up. The Giulia Spider 1600 looked familiar, yet quietly signaled a new era with its subtle hood scoop and five-speed gearbox. It was less about reinvention and more about refining a […]
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The arrival of the Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint in 1962 marked the quiet return of a classic Alfa formula. Beneath a familiar body lay a new six-cylinder engine that shifted the car into a different league. To the casual observer it looked almost unchanged, but for those who listened closely, the sound alone told a […]
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
Incremental change rarely reshapes perception—but in 1959, MG proved that small mechanical steps could quietly transform a sports car. The MGA 1600 Roadster looked familiar at first glance, yet beneath its bodywork it addressed the limitations of the original MGA with measured, purposeful improvements. It was less about reinvention and more about refinement, aimed at […]
1930 DeSoto Six Series K – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
When Chrysler introduced the DeSoto brand at the end of the 1920s, it was intended to occupy a carefully defined middle ground in the American market. The 1930 DeSoto Six Series K illustrates this positioning clearly: a car engineered to offer six-cylinder smoothness, modern features, and solid construction at a price below Chrysler’s senior models. […]
1971-1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Cabriolet represents the final chapter of the R107 generation. Introduced for 1986, it capped off an 18-year production run; the last R107 rolled off the line in August 1989. North America was the Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Cabriolet’s primary market. Technical Details: As the range-topping model of the R107 SL series, the […]
1935 Alvis Silver Eagle Special – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
Not all pre-war performance cars were conceived as finished products. The 1935 Alvis Silver Eagle Special belongs to a category defined as much by owner involvement as by factory intent, reflecting an era when sporting motorists frequently reworked standard models into lighter, faster machines. Built around Alvis’s technically advanced foundations, the Silver Eagle Special illustrates […]
1974 Volkswagen Porsche 914 – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
By 1974, the Volkswagen Porsche 914 had become an important commercial success. The four-cylinder 914/4 outsold the Porsche 911 by a wide margin during its production run, with more than 118,000 units sold worldwide. Technical Details: Introduced in 1969, the Volkswagen Porsche 914 was the first true mid-engine sports car sold by Volkswagen, internally designated […]
1936-1940 BMW 328 – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The BMW 328 shaped perceptions of German sports cars before the Second World War. It demonstrated that strong performance could be achieved through intelligent engineering rather than forced induction or excessive displacement. Technical Details: The BMW 328 is best understood as an exercise in extracting maximum efficiency from established engineering principles. At its core sits […]
1929 Citroen C4 – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The 1929 Citroën C4 stands as a clear reflection of André Citroën’s industrial vision: modern, accessible, and technically forward-thinking. Combining robust mechanical construction, evolving engine technology, American-influenced yet distinctly French design, and an unmatched variety of body styles, the Citroën C4 successfully bridged innovation and practicality. Technical Details: The Citroën C4 was conceived as a […]
1985 Volkswagen 1200 50 Jahre Käfer – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
By the mid-1980s, Beetle production for Germany had long since moved to Puebla, Mexico, after domestic manufacturing ended in 1978. Volkswagen continued importing these cars into Europe until deciding to conclude the program with a commemorative run: the 1985 Volkswagen 1200 “50 Jahre Käfer” Technical Details: From a technical perspective, the 1985 Volkswagen 1200 “50 […]
1985 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
The introduction of the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet marked a practical shift in Porsche’s model strategy during the early 1980s. After years of customer requests, the company finally paired its core 911 platform with a fully open body style. Alongside the Targa, it reflected changing expectations of how a sports car could be used […]
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
Launched in 1957, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster marked a pivotal transition for Mercedes-Benz, shifting from raw, motorsport-inspired performance to refined grand touring. Technical Details: The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster was engineered as a refined successor to the famed Gullwing Coupe. Under the hood lay a 3.0-liter inline-six engine, producing 215 horsepower at 5800 […]
1958 Volkswagen Käfer Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
Updated in 1957, the Volkswagen Käfer Cabrio stands as a textbook example of thoughtful automotive evolution. Through extensive yet subtle updates, Volkswagen improved safety, comfort, durability, and usability while preserving the Beetle’s unmistakable identity. Enlarged glass areas, refined interior ergonomics, enhanced braking, and improved cold-weather reliability all contributed to a more mature and capable convertible. […]
1929 Oldsmobile F-29 Coupe Deluxe – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
By the end of the 1920s, American car buyers increasingly expected comfort, style, and mechanical refinement even in mid-priced automobiles. The 1929 Oldsmobile F-29 Coupe Deluxe reflects this shift clearly. It was designed to deliver six-cylinder smoothness and modern equipment in a compact, stylish body, positioned for customers who wanted a step above entry-level motoring […]
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 […]
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 […]
1951 Bentley 3/8 Racer – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
By the early 1950s, racing Bentleys were no longer factory products but personal projects. The 1951 Bentley 3/8 Racer emerged from this environment, shaped by private ambition rather than corporate strategy. It reflects a moment when Bentley performance lived on through individual interpretation. Technical Details: The Bentley 3/8 Racer was not a standardized production model, […]
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider Touring – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
Among the 2600 family introduced in 1962, the Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider is consistently described as the most elegant variant. Its styling revisions compared with the earlier 2000 Spider are restrained and require close inspection. The front now features slightly staggered twin headlamps, while the indicators move down into the bumper. Technical Details: The 1962 […]
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 […]
1933 Alvis Speed 20 SB – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
1969 MGC GT Coupe – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
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 […]
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 — […]
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 […]
1974 VW Porsche 914 2.0 – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
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: […]
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 […]
1969 Porsche 914 Aztec GT Gulf Racing – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
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 […]
1931 Austro-Fiat Rosenbauer Feuerwehr – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
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 […]
1958 MGA 1500 Roadster – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
1952 Bentley Speed 8 – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
