1946-1972
1976 Citroen Ami 8 Break – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2021
In France, the Citroën Ami 8 Break became a popular choice among families and young drivers during the late 1960s and 1970s. Its modest performance, combined with low running costs and exceptional practicality, made it a familiar sight on everyday roads. Technical Details: The Citroën Ami 8 Break is based on the proven technical foundations […]
1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia TI – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2021
The Alfa Romeo Giulia TI arrived in 1962 looking like a sensible four-door sedan, yet it hid ideas that would shape Alfa Romeo’s future for more than a decade. Its boxy silhouette turned out to be unusually aerodynamic, and its family-friendly layout concealed genuine performance potential. Spend a little time with the Alfa Romeo Giulia […]
1954 Citroen 11 CV Traction Avant – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2021
The Traction Avant paved the way for large-scale production of front-wheel-drive vehicles equipped with monocoque construction. Its technical coherence, durability, and dynamic advantages established a template that influenced generations of Citroën models. Technical Details: The Citroën 11CV Traction Avant is defined above all by its drivetrain concept, which gave the model its name and lasting […]
1957 Citroen 2 CV – Oldtimer-Meeting – Baden-Baden 2021
Few cars are surrounded by as many anecdotes as the Citroën 2 CV. Initially intended for rural use, the 2 CV unexpectedly found great success in cities, where its low running costs and surprising practicality were widely appreciated. Technical Details: By 1957, the Citroën 2 CV had already established itself as one of the most […]
1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
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 MGC Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
Not every sports car succeeds by fitting expectations. When MG introduced the MGC Cabriolet in 1969, it offered more power, more weight, and a different driving character than buyers associated with the brand. The result was a car that puzzled contemporaries—and later earned a more nuanced reputation. Technical Details: The 1969 MGC Cabriolet is mechanically […]
1959 Porsche 356 A 1600 S – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
The Porsche 356 A 1600 S arrived at a moment when quiet technical refinements mattered more than dramatic change. Its higher-output “Super” engine, subtle design updates, and growing range of body styles showed how far Porsche had come since its earliest cars. By the end of the decade, this version of the 356 had become […]
1954 Porsche 356 Pre A Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
At a glance, the Porsche 356 Pre A looks familiar, yet something about it quietly breaks expectations. The windshield is no longer split, but it is not quite modern either, marked by a subtle crease that earned it the nickname “Knickscheibe.” Built in small numbers and shaped by constant technical revision, this early 356 captures […]
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé Gullwing – Exterior + Int. – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
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 […]
1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Auto Zürich Classic Car Show 2021
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 — […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
