Retro Classics Stuttgart 2015

Ford

1911 Ford Model T Convertible Touring Car – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2015

May 6, 2026

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Long before the Ford Model T became a symbol of industrial standardization, it was still a surprisingly flexible and even slightly improvised automobile. The 1911 Ford Model T Convertible Touring Car belongs to that earlier phase. These cars were open, lightweight, exposed to weather, and mechanically direct in a way later Ford Model Ts gradually […]

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1908 – 1927 – Ford Model T Racer – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2015

April 10, 2026

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The Ford Model T was never designed as a racing machine, yet it quickly found its way onto tracks, dirt ovals, and improvised courses. Lightweight modifications and mechanical ingenuity turned this everyday car into a surprisingly capable racer. In doing so, it helped introduce motorsport to a much broader audience. Technical Details The Ford Model […]

USA

1908 – American LaFrance Funkenblitz – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2015

April 10, 2026

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Before standardized race cars and regulated circuits defined motorsport, machines like the American LaFrance “Funkenblitz” pushed the limits of speed with little precedent to follow. Built for outright performance rather than practicality, it became closely associated with exhibition racing and early speed contests. Its name—derived from German, meaning “spark lightning”—captured both its purpose and its […]

Peugeot

1932 Peugeot 301 – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2015

April 8, 2026

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The 1932 Peugeot 301 reflects a moment when automotive design was moving from experimentation toward standardization. It was conceived as a reliable, mid-range car for everyday use, combining straightforward engineering with a level of refinement that made it suitable for both private owners and professional applications. Technical Details The Peugeot 301 was powered by a […]

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1936-1938 Peugeot 302 – Exterior and Interior – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2015

April 8, 2026

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The Peugeot 302 occupies a distinctive position in Peugeot’s pre-war lineup, bridging the gap between the smaller 202 and the more advanced 402. Produced during a period of rapid stylistic and technical evolution, it adopted many of the aerodynamic ideas of its larger sibling while remaining more accessible in size and cost. Technical Details The […]

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1892 – Peugeot Type 3 – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2015

April 7, 2026

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At the very beginning of the automobile era, the Peugeot Type 3 stood at the intersection of experimentation and emerging industrial ambition. Built at a time when the concept of a “car” was still being defined, it became one of the earliest vehicles to move beyond prototypes into something resembling series production. Its significance lies […]

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1954 – Peugeot 203 C – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2015

April 7, 2026

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In the mid-1950s, Peugeot refined its first post-war success rather than replacing it outright. The Peugeot 203 C represents the mature stage of a model that had already proven its reliability across Europe and export markets. By 1954, the Peugeot 203 had evolved into a well-developed, dependable car shaped as much by gradual improvement as […]

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1955 – 1966 – Peugeot 403 – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2015

April 7, 2026

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At a time when European carmakers were redefining post-war mobility, the Peugeot 403 emerged as a carefully balanced response to growing demand for reliable, modern family cars. It combined conservative engineering with a design language that signaled a clear departure from pre-war forms. Over more than a decade of production, it became one of Peugeot’s […]

Renault

1938 – Renault Primaquatre BDF – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2015

March 28, 2026

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Positioned between Renault’s smaller family cars and its more prestigious six-cylinder models, the Renault Primaquatre BDF represented a carefully balanced approach to mid-range motoring in late 1930s France. By 1938, in its BDF iteration, the model had evolved into a mature and well-defined product, combining conservative engineering with increasingly modern styling cues shaped by the […]