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1969 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U416 – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1969 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U416 – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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The Unimog U416 model, introduced in the late 1960s, offered a longer wheelbase and higher payload than the standard Unimog 406, making it especially popular for military and municipal applications. Thousands of Unimogs were produced through the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, serving in militaries worldwide and in industries ranging from construction to forestry. Technical Details: […]
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1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1973-1996

1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia was often described as the “Volkswagen in a Sunday suit,” a phrase that captured its blend of familiar engineering and elegant presentation. This dual identity helped it appeal to buyers who wanted style without the perceived complexity of a true sports car. Technical Details: The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 of […]
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1962 Opel Kapitän – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1962 Opel Kapitän – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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The Opel Kapitän nameplate had been part of Opel’s portfolio since before the Second World War and evolved steadily into a core offering in the postwar decades. By the 1950s, the model had become a genuine sales success in the upper class, and the introduction of the P 2,6 in 1959 marked the high point […]
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1946-1972

1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 A Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Debuting at the 1951 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz 220 A Cabriolet was Mercedes-Benz’s first six-cylinder model post-WWII—a critical step in re-establishing its preeminence. Technical Details: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 A Cabriolet, part of the W187 series, delivered refined post-war performance through its 2.2-liter inline-six engine with an overhead camshaft. Producing 80 horsepower at 4,850 […]
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1962 Opel Kapitän Coupe – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1962 Opel Kapitän Coupe – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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The Opel Kapitän’s design story includes a rare footnote. The Darmstadt-based coachbuilder Autenrieth produced a very limited two-door coupé variant based on the Kapitän P 2,6 L. Most sources suggest that only two examples were built, making this version exceptionally rare and largely unknown outside specialist circles. Technical Details: In 1962, the Opel Kapitän on […]
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1971 Volkswagen Käfer Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1971 Volkswagen Käfer Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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While the Volkswagen Käfer 1302 remained unmistakably a Beetle, its proportions and details subtly signaled a new generation. The longer front end, dictated by the new suspension layout, resulted in a reshaped body structure. The front hood became wider, requiring revised front fenders and side panels. Technical Details: With the discontinuation of the VW 1500 […]
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1962 BMW 700 Sport Coupé – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1962 BMW 700 Sport Coupé – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Compact in size but decisive in impact, the 1962 BMW 700 Sport Coupé represents one of the most important turning points in BMW’s history. Developed during a period of financial uncertainty, it combined lightweight construction with genuine sporting intent. More than a small coupé, it helped redefine the company’s future direction. Technical Details: The 1962 […]
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1972 Audi 60L Typ F103 – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1972 Audi 60L Typ F103 – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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By 1972, the Audi 60L represented the final phase of Audi’s first modern post-war model family. Built on the F103 platform, it combined front-wheel drive with a longitudinal four-cylinder engine at a time when many competitors still relied on rear-wheel-drive layouts. The Audi 60L signaled how Audi was steadily rebuilding its technical identity within the […]
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1955-1962 BMW Isetta 250 Export – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1955-1962 BMW Isetta 250 Export – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Not all Isettas were the same. While the Standard version embodied strict minimalism, the BMW Isetta 250 Export added refinement and export-market appeal to the same compact formula. Built between 1955 and 1962, it demonstrated how a microcar could evolve beyond basic mobility into a more comfortable and internationally viable product. Technical Details: The BMW […]
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1967 Volkswagen Käfer 1300 – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1967 Volkswagen Käfer 1300 – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Few cars have enjoyed a pop-cultural afterlife as rich as the Volkswagen Beetle, and the late-1960s Volkswagen Käfer 1300 sits squarely in that legacy. In 1968, just one year after the 1967 model update, the Beetle achieved cinematic immortality with The Love Bug. The film introduced audiences to Herbie. Technical Details: By August 1966, production […]
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1962 BMC Austin-Healey le Mans – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1962 BMC Austin-Healey le Mans – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Not every Austin-Healey built in 1962 left the factory as a comfortable road car. A small number were prepared for endurance racing, fitted with aerodynamic hardtops and performance upgrades for events such as Sebring and Le Mans. The BMC Austin-Healey Le Mans Sprites represent the competition-focused edge of Britain’s smallest Healey. Technical Details The 1962 […]
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1974 Volkswagen Käfer 1303 Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1973-1996

1974 Volkswagen Käfer 1303 Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Within this changing landscape, the Volkswagen Käfer 1303 Cabrio assumed a special role. While the 1303 sedan was discontinued after the 1975 model year, Cabriolet production continued until January 1980, largely as special versions for the US market. This made the Cabrio the final German-built expression of the Beetle concept. Technical Details: Introduced for the […]
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1954 Opel Kapitän – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1954 Opel Kapitän – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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By the early 1950s, the Opel Kapitän had already developed into a strong seller in the upper class, and the Kapitän 54 marked an important step in that trajectory. The redesign introduced for the 1954 model year modernized the car’s appearance significantly, aligning it with contemporary international styling trends while keeping pricing competitive. Technical Details: […]
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1955 BMW Isetta 250 Standard – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1955 BMW Isetta 250 Standard – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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In 1955, BMW’s future did not depend on a luxury saloon or a sports car. It depended on a microcar barely longer than a motorcycle. The BMW Isetta 250 Standard, in its most basic configuration, became the company’s practical answer to postwar mobility—and a decisive factor in its survival. Technical Details: The 1955 BMW Isetta […]
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1964 Opel Kadett A Coupe – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1964 Opel Kadett A Coupe – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Compact cars rarely announce ambition, yet in 1964 the Opel Kadett A Coupé quietly did exactly that. It was small, affordable, and mechanically conservative—but it was also carefully shaped to feel modern and aspirational. In a rapidly expanding market for personal mobility, the Opel Kadett Coupé offered more than basic transportation. Technical Details: The 1964 […]
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1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN1-L – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN1-L – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Launched as a 100 mph sports car for the postwar market, the 1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN1-L delivered performance figures that were ambitious for its price class. It combined Austin mechanical components with Donald Healey’s chassis design and a striking low-slung body. The BN1 marked the beginning of the “Big Healey” lineage that would define British […]
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1966 Volkswagen Käfer 1300 Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1966 Volkswagen Käfer 1300 Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Visually, the 1966 Volkswagen Käfer 1300 Cabrio preserved the instantly recognizable Beetle silhouette while incorporating subtle yet meaningful refinements. The steel body retained its rounded, friendly proportions, paired with a fully retractable soft top made from durable synthetic material, available in black or light beige. With the roof down, the Cabrio conveyed a relaxed, open-air […]
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1972 Porsche 911 Typ F Carrera S – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

1972 Porsche 911 Carrera S – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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The Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 bridged road car and race-bred engineering at a moment of quiet transition. Beneath its familiar silhouette sat technology carried over directly from the Carrera RS, while subtle body changes hinted at its elevated role. It looked restrained, yet its specification told a more focused story. Technical Details: The Porsche 911 […]
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1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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The Alfa Romeo Montreal was born from ambition rather than market logic. It carried a racing engine into everyday traffic at a moment when the world was becoming uneasy about power and consumption. That tension between motorsport heritage and changing realities defines the Montreal more clearly than any single specification. Technical Details: The engineering heart […]
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1956 -1960 Lamborghini DL 30C – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1956 – 1960 Lamborghini DL 30C – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Long before Lamborghini became synonymous with mid-engined supercars, the company built machines designed for fields rather than highways. The Lamborghini DL 30 C, produced between 1956 and 1960, represents a decisive phase in Ferruccio Lamborghini’s rise as an industrial manufacturer. It was a robust agricultural tractor that helped finance one of Italy’s most famous automotive […]
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1939 Maybach SW 38 Schwingachswagen – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1929-1945

1939 Maybach SW 38 Schwingachswagen – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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At the end of the 1930s, Maybach applied aircraft-level engineering discipline to a luxury automobile intended for a very small audience. The 1939 Maybach SW 38 Schwingachswagen combined advanced suspension design with a refined six-cylinder engine, offering technical sophistication that exceeded most contemporary luxury cars. It was not built to impress through spectacle, but through […]
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1966 Opel Diplomat A Coupe V8 – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1966 Opel Diplomat A Coupe V8 – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Power was not the point—authority was. When Opel unveiled the Opel Diplomat A Coupé V8 in the mid-1960s, it entered a space usually reserved for far more exclusive marques. Large, quiet, and unapologetically American in character, the car signaled a rare moment when Opel chose presence over modesty. Technical Details: The 1966 Opel Diplomat A […]
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1963 Volkswagen T1 Bus – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1963 Volkswagen T1 Bus – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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The Volkswagen T1 Bus is far more than a historic transporter. Technically robust, cleverly engineered, and endlessly adaptable, it defined a new category of vehicle in the postwar era. Its distinctive design, combined with practical construction and mechanical simplicity, allowed it to succeed across industries and continents. Over time, the T1 evolved from a working […]
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1955 Allgaier A111 – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1955 Allgaier A111 – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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By the mid-1950s, agricultural progress was no longer only about replacing horses. It was about tailoring machines to specific tasks, fields, and working rhythms. The Allgaier A111 reflects that moment, when compact tractors became more specialized tools rather than universal solutions. Technical Details: The 1955 Allgaier A111 was conceived as a small, lightweight diesel tractor, […]
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1966 Opel Rekord R3 – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1966 Opel Rekord R3 – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Not all performance cars announce themselves loudly. In 1966, Opel took a family-sized sedan and quietly reshaped it for competition, producing a version that looked familiar but behaved very differently. The Opel Rekord R3 was built not to impress at first glance, but to meet the demands of endurance racing and technical regulation. Technical Details: […]
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1962 – 1965 Lamborghini 2R Mec – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1962 – 1965 Lamborghini 2R Mec – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Before Lamborghini became known for V12 grand tourers, it built machines designed for vineyards and small farms. The Lamborghini 2R Mec, produced between 1962 and 1965, reflects the company’s final agricultural phase before Ferruccio Lamborghini entered the sports car market. Compact, diesel-powered, and mechanically robust, it helped consolidate the company’s industrial strength. Technical Details: The […]
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1960 Austin-Healey Sprite MK I Frogeye – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1960 Austin-Healey Sprite MK I Frogeye – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Headlamps that could not be lowered gave the 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I its unmistakable face. The “Frogeye,” as it quickly became known, was conceived as an affordable entry into sports car ownership. Compact, lightweight, and mechanically simple, it proved that driving enjoyment did not require six cylinders or high horsepower. Technical Details The 1960 […]
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1955 Volkswagen Käfer Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1955 Volkswagen Käfer Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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By 1955, Volkswagen had already produced more than one million passenger cars and commercial vehicles—a milestone that underscored the Volkswagen Käfer Cabrio’s extraordinary importance. Simplicity, reliability, and low operating costs were the core virtues of the Volkswagen philosophy, making the Beetle the ideal car for postwar Europe. Technical Details: For the 1955 model year, the […]
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1967 – 1972 NSU TT – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1967 – 1972 NSU TT – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Between 1967 and 1972, NSU transformed its compact Prinz platform into a serious small-displacement performance car. The NSU TT combined a rear-mounted high-revving engine with lightweight construction, becoming a fixture in European touring car racing. It proved that performance did not depend on size alone. Technical Details: The NSU TT was based on the NSU […]
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1958 Triumph TR3A – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1958 Triumph TR3A – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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In 1958, the Triumph TR3A delivered direct, unfiltered sports car performance at an accessible price. With its rugged four-cylinder engine, optional disc brakes, and minimalist cockpit, it appealed strongly to export markets. The TR3A refined the earlier TR3 formula without softening its character. Technical Details: The 1958 Triumph TR3A was powered by a front-mounted inline […]
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1969 Morris Traveller – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1969 Morris Minor Traveller – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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By 1969, the Morris Minor Traveller was already two decades into production, yet its timber-framed rear body still defined a uniquely British approach to practical motoring. While the automotive world was moving toward modern hatchbacks, the Traveller retained visible wood construction and split rear doors. It remained a familiar sight on British roads at the […]
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1966 Ford Thunderbird Big Block V8 – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

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 […]
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1965 Volkswagen T1 – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1965 Volkswagen T1 Bus – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Although originally conceived as a purely functional vehicle, the Volkswagen T1 Bus “Bulli” evolved into one of the most powerful cultural symbols of the 1960s and 1970s. Its spacious interior, simple mechanics, and suitability for conversions made it ideal for camping and long-distance travel. As a result, the Volkswagen T1 Bus became closely associated with […]
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1958 – 1960 NSU Prinz 2 – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1958 – 1960 NSU Prinz II – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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In 1958, NSU returned to automobile production with a compact rear-engined car built for a recovering West Germany. The NSU Prinz II combined motorcycle-derived engineering with practical four-seat packaging in a body under 3.2 meters long. It marked the rebirth of NSU as a car manufacturer after decades focused primarily on two-wheelers. Technical Details: The […]
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1959 Mercedes-Benz 300d Adenauer Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1959 Mercedes-Benz 300d Adenauer Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300d Adenauer Cabriolet was more than a luxurious automobile; it was a political statement, a technological showcase, and a cultural emblem of its time. With limited production, elegant design Technical Details: Under the hood of the Mercedes-Benz 300d Adenauer Cabriolet lies a 3.0-liter inline-six engine featuring fuel injection—an advanced feature for its […]
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1968 Volkswagen T2 Transporter – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1968 Volkswagen T2 Transporter – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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Beyond its technical merits, the Volkswagen T2 Transporter became part of everyday life and popular culture. In Germany, it earned a reputation as a dependable “Lastesel,” while in the United States it was increasingly used as a family vehicle, a fact noted even in period road tests. Technical Details: Introduced for the 1968 model year, […]
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1968 Constructam Condor 2 – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1968 Constructam Condor 2 – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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In 1968, the Constructam Condor 2 represented a distinctly European vision of mobile travel. Built in Belgium, it combined lightweight construction with panoramic glazing and carefully considered interior space. At a time when caravan design was often purely functional, Constructam pursued clarity of form and technical precision. Technical Details The 1968 Constructam Condor 2 was […]
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1990 Volkswagen T3 Atlantic – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022
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1990 Volkswagen T3 Atlantic – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

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The Volkswagen T3 was the first Transporter generation developed entirely from scratch, no longer tied closely to the Beetle’s engineering roots. Although it retained the rear-engine layout, it introduced modern safety concepts, including a defined crumple zone, reinforced doors, and a collapsible steering column. It was also the first Transporter designed with integrated seatbelt anchorage […]
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1969 – 1977 Audi 100 LS – Motorworld Bodensee 2022
1946-1972

1969 – 1977 Audi 100 LS – Motorworld Bodensee 2022

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When the Audi 100 LS appeared at the end of the 1960s, it marked a decisive return of Audi to the upper middle class. Developed largely in secret, the model became a commercial breakthrough for the brand. The 100 LS combined restrained design with modern front-wheel-drive engineering at a time when Audi was redefining its […]
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