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In the winter of 1937, the four-seater BMW 327 Cabriolet came onto the market. The elegant lines of the body were immediately recognised, but sales got off to a slow start. For many, the BMW 326, also as a convertible, was more practical. In 1938, the 327/ 28 variant with the more powerful engine was added to the range and suddenly the 327 Cabriolet was in demand. Today, this model is in great demand. ...

BMW achieved its breakthrough with the “New Class”, i. e. the modern four-door models. The 1500, 1600, 1800 and 2000 models covered all customer requirements. Based on this, BMW launched the 02 series of petite two-door models. The sporty character and external inconspicuousness helped this series to great success. A convertible with a fully retractable soft top was presented at the IAA in Frankfurt. ...

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 ...

When the new style limousines with fins were introduced in mid-1959, the pontoon coupés all of a sudden looked quite old. Nevertheless, the 220 SE b coupé remained on the market until February 1961. In early 1968, the the model was converted to 2. 8 liters. From November 1969, the coupé and convertible with the wider and flatter radiotor grill (nickname “flat cooler”) became avaiable.

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February 1963 was the end of production for the two classics 300 SL and 190 SL. The new 230 SL (W 113 series) was the successor. A modern body and a snarky six-cylinder engine made it a hit as a replacement for the 190 SL. The legendary 300 SL remained without successor. The racing and rally driver Eugen Böhringer earned the new roadster respect with his successes on the 230 SL.

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When Carl F. W. Borgward returned to his factory from internment after the war in 1948, he already had plans for a new mid-range car. The Hansa 1500 was the first German post-war design to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1949. The pontoon body was sensational: no wings, thus more space in the interior, no semaphore indicators as direction indicators but modern flashers developed by Bosch. ...

BMWs first post war car was the model 501, a representative, luxurious limousine. But its six-cylinder engine with two liter capacity from the pre war model 326 could not keep up. In order to match performance, the model 502 came with a V-8 engine. It was available with 2. 6 liter capacity and 100 PS or 3. 2 liter capacity and 120/ 140 PS. Sales remained modest, however, since the conservative design ...

At the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, Sir William Lyons’ second bombshell after the XK model, the Jaguar E-Type supercar was unveiled. It was available as a convertible and a coupé. The engine with 3. 8 litres capacity was further developed into a 4. 2 litre unit. Many detail improvements distinguish the 1971 model.

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Who is still familiar with the brand N. A. W. (Norddeutsche Automobil-Werke)? This respectable manufacturer was located in the middle of Hameln/ Germany and produced cars until 1929. Burkard Manufactories built many of their models, including the Sperber (Sparrowhawk) 6/ 20, a successful car with solid 20 PS. After World War I, Walter von Selve bought the company and continued manufacturing successfully. ...

Ferrari’s 308 GT Coupé right away got an open peer, the Targa! And then at the IAA in 1977 the attractive and modern GTS was introduced. Starting in 1980 the V-8 engine by Bosch K-Jetronic received fuel injection, prompted by US emission laws. 1, 473 cars of the GTSi model were built.

Our Ferrari 308 GTSi Targa was sold to Greenwich, CT in the US and we have the original receipt which ...

After many years of Bentley and Rolls-Royce having identical bodies, the Bentley Coupé Continental R 1991 was finally a Bentley-own series! The Coupé was very successful from the get go and in 1995 the Bentley Azure, the open version of the Continental Coupé was presented at the Geneva Salon. This classic was a unique combination of relaxed high performance and stylish elegance. Its 389 PS and ...

When the new Mercedes limousines from the W 111 series (nicknamed "Tail Fin") were introduced, the former "Ponton" convertibles looked conversative in comparison. So the market and customers instantly took to the cabriolets and coupés from the series W 111. Starting in September 1961, the 4-seater cabriolet was available and was considered the most beautiful cabriolet in the world.

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At Mercedes-Benz, the turn towards an intregal body was well advanced. Only the large limousines were still traditionally built on a separate chassis. The Type 300 even underwent a fundamental relaunch as the 300 d. Fuel injection engine, power steering and automatic transmission were possible. The four-door Cabriolet D was also hand-built. Only 65 examples were built between July 1958 and February ...

Alfa Romeo had a sporty image, which it had rightly built up over decades with sporty designs. In 1954, Alfa Romeo presented a new car to the sports public, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint. It was also available as a coupé, handy, sleek and sporty, produced with few changes until 1962.

Our Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Coupé has been in today’s hands for 25 years. The owner, a classic ...

After the introduction of the new Jaguar Mark V Limousins, the sensation was presented at the end of 1948: The Jaguar XK 120. The figure 120 signalled the top speed of 120 miles or 193 km/ h. And that in 1948! The further development is the Jaguar XK 140, which means even more power, more space in the interior and not quite as puristic as its predecessor. The SE (Special Equipment) version had even ...