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The new W 123 series from Mercedes-Benz, which was launched in 1976, was a huge success. At the end of production, 2, 696, 915 units of all variants had been built. The large number of engine and body variants made these numbers possible. The coupé was a classic right from the start. In the range since March 1977, it captivated with its elegance. The model was available from the 230 C through the ...

When the BMW 327 appeared as a convertible and coupé in 1937, a truly modern car was on its wheels at the time. In 1938, this type was also available with the more powerful engine of the 328 sports car, but for most buyers the 55 hp variant remained the preferred choice. After all, 1, 124 convertibles were built. Even today, this BMW is no obstacle on the road, as it drives lightly and nimbly.

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When the Bentley S and its sister model, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, were presented in 1955, both were an immediate worldwide success. As the old six-cylinder engine had reached the end of its development, work on a new design had already been going on for a long time. The new V8 aluminium engine was introduced in 1959 with the Bentley S 2. Significantly more torque even at low engine speeds was ...

The automotive industry and the Hanse city of Bremen have belonged together since the beginning of the 20th century. There were the Hansa plants, NAMAG with the Lloyd brand and the Goliath brand. Carl F. W. Borgward and Wilhelm Tecklenborg founded Hansa-Lloyd and Goliath-Werke Borgward & Tecklenborg oHG as a new company in 1931. Tecklenborg left the company as a partner in 1937. The most successful ...

Motorsport once brought two men of different natures together: Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin founded Bamford & Martin Ltd in 1913. The vehicles were to stand out from the rest through a high degree of individuality. The name of the brand: Aston Martin. The brand name was valuable even after both founders had left the company. A receivership saved the company and new backers were found. Cesare Bertelli ...

Sir William Lyons personally unveiled the Jaguar E-Type at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1961. The public was thrilled. It was as big a sensation as the 1948 presentation of its predecessor, the XK 120! The performance figures alone commanded respect: 195 kW/ 265 hp, top speed 241 km/ h. This made the E-Type a ?racing car? for the road at that time. The early models are the most desirable, although ...

At the beginning of 1971, the Mercedes 280 SL (“Pagoda”) was still selling well. But the sports car, designed at the end of the 1950s, was getting on in years. Its successor, the 350 SL of the R 107 series, appeared in April 1971. Equipped with a V8 engine and a modern, innovative body, it was successful for a very long time. It was no secret that there would be a whole V8 family. For the important ...

The impetus for Volkswagen to build a van came from the Dutch general importer Ben Pon senior. He sketched out a closed van with a rear engine. Thus was born the famous VW van and bus. The idea of using a bus for leisure, hobbies and fun with friends gained cult status with the design of the special model “Microbus Deluxe”.

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The star of the 1948 London Motor Show was the Jaguar XK 120, which had a sensational body and a top speed of 120 mph (193 km/ h). At the time, it was the fastest production car in the world! The further development XK 140 was refined in many details and had an increased output of 140 kW/ 190 hp. There was again the coupé, the roadster and the convertible (Drophead Coupé).

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At the 1952 Earl's Motor Show in London, the Healey 1000 was the sensation. Initially, Austin provided the engines. Its huge sales success lead to production at Austin and the brand was named Austin-Healey. At first, the Roadster was a raw block but its continuous development turned the Austin-Healey into a distinguished sports car. In 1956, the 4-cylinder was replaced by a 6-cylinder.

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The roadster study “BMW Z07” became the ravishingly beautiful Type Z8. In 1999, the car with the retro design went into small series production as a reminiscence of the BMW 507. The chassis, built as a self-supporting spaceframe, gives the open-top two-seater the necessary stability. The Z8 is equipped with a semi-automatic fabric soft top, and a hardtop is included in the scope of delivery. The ...

In June 1987, Porsche had built 250, 000 models of the 911 series. To mark the occasion, there was an anniversary model, of which only 205 convertibles were produced out of a total of 875 units.

Our Porsche 911 Carrera 3. 2 Convertible in the special paint finish diamond blue metallic is part of this series. The delivery took place according to the Porsche certificate in August 1987. ...

The Triumph Motor Company went bankrupt in 1939. In 1944, the Standard Motor Company took over the rights to the name and, from 1953, built on the sporting successes of the pre-war period with the TR model series. It began with the TR 2 and the TR 3 and TR 4 models led to the TR 5 with the six-cylinder engine. The TR 5 Pi was the first British production car to be supplied with a Lucas fuel injection ...

William Lyons founded the S. S. (Swallow Sidecars) brand in 1931. After the war, the brand name was changed to “Jaguar”. During this period, technical work began on pre-war designs. There were the 1½ Litre, 2½ Litre and 3½ Litre limousines, further developed in detail, which were later called Mark IV. They were picture-perfect, extremely elegant creations. The six-cylinder engine with 3½ litre ...

The new W 124 mid-range model series was extremely important for Mercedes-Benz. After all, it represented a large part of the market success for many years. A small series was produced as early as autumn 1984 and it was clear that the successor to its enormously successful predecessor, the W 123, was a major task. The mere variety of different engines in the saloons, long-wheelbase versions, estate ...