Germany

1946-1972

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

March 31, 2022

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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 […]

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1885-1912

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

March 31, 2022

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At the beginning of the twentieth century, the automobile industry was still searching for the most effective form of propulsion. Steam, gasoline, and electricity all competed as possible solutions. One of the most remarkable attempts to combine these technologies came from the collaboration between the Austrian carriage manufacturer Lohner and a young engineer named Ferdinand […]

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1946-1972

1958 Zündapp Janus – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 31, 2022

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The 1958 Zündapp Janus is one of the most unconventional small cars of post-war Germany. With doors at both ends and a centrally mounted engine, it challenged conventional automotive layout. Its name, referencing the Roman god Janus, perfectly reflects its forward-and-backward design concept. Technical Details: The 1958 Zündapp Janus was powered by a rear-mounted single-cylinder, […]

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1946-1972

1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagode – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 31, 2022

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1946-1972

1955 Volkswagen T1 Pritsche – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 31, 2022

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1946-1972

1958 Borgward Isabella Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 30, 2022

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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 […]

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1929-1945

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

March 29, 2022

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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 […]

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1946-1972

1969 Karmann Ghia Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 29, 2022

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In 1969, the Karmann Ghia Cabriolet combined Italian styling with proven Volkswagen engineering. Beneath its elegant lines lay the mechanical foundation of the Beetle, but its appearance suggested something more refined. The open-top version added a layer of exclusivity to one of Volkswagen’s most distinctive post-war models. Technical Details The 1969 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (Type […]

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1946-1972

1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 29, 2022

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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 […]

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1946-1972

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

March 29, 2022

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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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