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1962 Ford Taunus 12M – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2022

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The Taunus nameplate had already become central to Ford-Werke’s passenger-car identity well before the Ford Taunus 12M appeared. First introduced before the Second World War and revived afterward, Taunus models formed the backbone of Ford’s West German production throughout the 1950s to the 1970s. Technical Details: The Ford Taunus 12M (P4) of 1962 represents a […]

1966 Ford Thunderbird Big Block V8 – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Silence, weight, and displacement—this was the language of the 1966 Ford Thunderbird. It did not compete for attention through compact proportions or youthful image. Instead, it offered controlled power and isolation, presenting performance as something refined rather than urgent. Technical Details: The 1966 Ford Thunderbird was powered by a 390 cubic inch (6.4-liter) big block […]

1950 Studebaker Champion Bullet Nose – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2022

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Start at the front, and everything else follows. In 1950, Studebaker placed a pronounced central spinner in the middle of its grille—an aircraft-inspired detail that made the Champion instantly recognizable. The “Bullet Nose” was not subtle, and it was not meant to be. Technical Details: The 1950 Studebaker Champion was powered by a 169.6 cubic […]

1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster – Exterior and Interior – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2022

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The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was a key part of Mercedes-Benz’s post-war recovery and international expansion. By 1959 it had become a refined, highly desirable model. Technical Details: Under the hood, the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster housed a 1.9-liter inline-four engine, delivering 105 PS (approximately 104 hp) at 5700 rpm. This power was transmitted through […]

1966 Ford 17M Turnier – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2022

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In the mid-1960s, progress for many drivers was measured in space, reliability, and calm competence. The Ford 17M Turnier addressed those expectations directly, offering a practical estate car that balanced comfort with mechanical simplicity. It was designed not to attract attention, but to earn trust through everyday use. Technical Details: The 1966 Ford 17M Turnier […]

1965 Ford Mustang 4.7 V8 210 – Salon Automobile Lyon 2022

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The appeal of the 1965 Ford Mustang did not come from size or exclusivity, but from how precisely it met expectations. With a V8 under the hood and a price within reach of a broad audience, it offered performance without pretense. The 4.7-liter, 210-horsepower version captured that balance particularly well. Technical Details: The 1965 Ford […]

1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2021

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In 1941, American automobiles were defined less by restraint than by confidence, scale, and comfort. The Cadillac Series 62 Convertible captured this mindset clearly, presenting a car designed for effortless motion rather than mechanical austerity. Positioned just below Cadillac’s most formal limousines, it offered open-air luxury combined with engineering aimed at smoothness, durability, and long-distance […]

1949 Ford Shoebox – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2021

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In 1949, Ford did something rare for a mass manufacturer: it changed the visual language of the American car almost overnight. The new model abandoned exposed fenders and upright forms in favor of a smooth, integrated shape that felt unmistakably modern. Almost immediately, it earned a nickname that said everything about how different it looked—the […]

1966 Ford Mustang Coupe – Exterior and Interior – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2021

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Most 1966 Mustangs were not convertibles or fastbacks—they were coupes. Parked in ordinary driveways and used for commuting as often as for cruising, the hardtop version defined what the Mustang meant in everyday terms. Its influence came from volume and visibility rather than spectacle. Technical Details: The 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe shared its mechanical architecture […]

1957 Ford Lincoln Premiere Coupe – Exterior and Interior – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2021

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By 1957, restraint was no longer a priority in American luxury design. Cars were expected to signal confidence, prosperity, and technological optimism at a glance. The Lincoln Premiere Coupé embodied that moment, presenting size, styling, and power not as indulgence, but as reassurance. Technical Details: The 1957 Lincoln Premiere Coupé was powered by a 368 […]

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 […]

1932 Chevrolet Confederate Series BA Sport Roadster – Exterior + Int. – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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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. […]

1929 Oldsmobile F-29 Coupe Deluxe – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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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 […]

1951 Bentley 3/8 Racer – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

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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, […]
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