Austria

1912 Austro-Daimler Motorspritze – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2018

May 8, 2026

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The 1912 Austro-Daimler Motorspritze belongs to a little-known chapter in automotive history where early motor vehicles were still proving their value beyond private transport. Designed during Ferdinand Porsche’s time at Austro-Daimler, this motorized fire engine combined engineering ambition with practical public service. More than a century later, it remains an unusual link between early firefighting […]

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1911 Austro-Daimler 20 HP Double Phaeton – Classic Expo Salzburg 2016

May 5, 2026

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In 1911, the automobile world was still far from standardized. While some manufacturers pursued simplicity and scale, others focused on engineering depth and refinement. The 1911 Austro-Daimler 20 HP Double Phaeton belongs firmly to the latter group—a car shaped by technical ambition rather than production efficiency. Technical Details The 1911 Austro-Daimler 20 HP Double Phaeton […]

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1911 Austro-Daimler 20HP Double Phaeton – Classic Expo Salzburg 2019

April 27, 2026

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By 1911, cars were expected to work reliably over distance, not just demonstrate new ideas. The Austro-Daimler 20 HP Double Phaeton reflects this shift, focusing on durability and consistent performance rather than experimentation. It represents a more settled phase of early automotive engineering. Technical Details The Austro-Daimler 20 HP Double Phaeton was powered by a […]

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1911 Austro-Daimler 20 HP Double Phaeton – Classic Expo Salzburg 2020

April 27, 2026

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At the beginning of the 1910s, the Austro-Daimler name stood for technical ambition within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The 20 HP Double Phaeton reflects a period when engineering discipline and refined construction began to define touring cars, moving beyond the experimental character of earlier automobiles. Technical Details The 1911 Austro-Daimler 20 HP Double Phaeton was powered […]

Lohner-Werke

1899 Lohner-Porsche – Classic Expo Salzburg 2023

April 27, 2026

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At the turn of the 20th century, electric mobility was not an experiment but a serious contender. The 1899 Lohner-Porsche stands at the center of this forgotten chapter, introducing ideas that would only re-emerge more than a century later. Developed by a young engineer, it quietly anticipated the logic of modern electric and hybrid vehicles. […]

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1909-1920 – Austro-Daimler 28-36 – Classic Expo Salzburg 2015

April 10, 2026

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At a time when the automobile was still defining its role, the Austro-Daimler 28/36 stood out for its engineering pedigree. Developed under the influence of Ferdinand Porsche, it reflected a shift from experimental machines to more structured, high-performance touring cars. Its combination of power and mechanical refinement made it a notable presence on early European […]

1946-1972

1949 Steyr Diesel Universalschlepper Type 180 – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 31, 2022

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Heavy steel, exposed mechanics, and a single-cylinder diesel at work—this was the reality of mechanized farming in 1949. The Steyr Diesel Universalschlepper Type 180 was built not for display, but for endurance. Its importance lay in reliability measured over seasons rather than speed measured in kilometers per hour. Technical Details: The 1949 Steyr Diesel Universalschlepper […]

1946-1972

1966 Steyr 680 FW – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 31, 2022

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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 […]

1946-1972

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

March 31, 2022

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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 […]

1929-1945

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

March 31, 2022

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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 […]