The Gulf War rages in the middle east. The Soviet Union dissolves. George Bush senior rules the United States as president: Are the memories still fresh? This is 1991, the year this Cadillac Brougham d’Elegance rolled off the assembly lane in Arlington, Texas. A car that seemed to come from a different era even when new. The late 1980s/ early 1990s were all about downsizing, but here we have a 5.6 m two-ton sedan, completely old-school – except maybe the engine, because the V8 with merely 5.0 litres of displacement and a power output of 127 kW (170 hp) is small by American standards. In every other field, this sedan oozes conservatism. And it knocks back the years, with its brown metallic paintwork virtually free of visible rust and chrome in very good condition.
On the inside, too, the plush leather seating looks well-kept. The list of amenities is long in a Brougham: power windows, cruise control, climate control, electrically adjustable seats, rear-seat reading lamps and of course a stereo sound system.
This Cadillac has an unwarranted mileage of only 77,000 mls and comes with the American title.
Once an anachronism, today an authentic modern classic!

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In the 19th century, a “brougham” was a light horse-drawn carriage. Cadillac used the name to denominate their luxury sedans as early as 1916, and then intermittently as an option package or subseries of their full-size models. In 1987, Brougham became a Cadillac model in its own right, the last remaining rear-wheel drive model in the lineup after the Fleetwood and DeVille had been downsized and converted to front-wheel drive.
The Brougham, effectively the same model that had been sold as Fleetwood Brougham since 1984, was continued as the top of the line Cadillac and was built with only minor changes, mostly regarding the radiator grille, until 1992. An optional “d’Elegance” package was available which offered an even more luxurious trim level.
All Broughams came with V8 engines with either 5.0 litres or 5.7 litres of capacity, which were mated to a 4-speed automatic gearbox.
The Brougham was also the last Cadillac that came without any airbags. The contemporary sales brochure marketed it as “The classic spirit of Cadillac” – “crafted in the finest Cadillac traditions”.

– well-kept, low mileage MG TF
– from the final year of MG Rover production, 2005
– mid-engine roadster with excellent road holding and agile handling
– 1.6 litre petrol engine, 85 kW (116 hp) and manual gearbox
– bicolour (black / blue) Alcantara sports seats
– power windows, centre armrest, CD radio, front airbags
– leather steering wheel and wooden gear shifter knob
– complete with original MG alloys and hardtop
– ready for instant registration, valid technical approval until 04/2021
– reportedly accident-free vehicle
– an attractive British roadster that offers great value for money

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The MG F was developed and marketed during turbulent times: Ownership of the MG brand had passed to British Aerospace in 1988, and was sold once more to BMW in 1994. Only 6 years later, a management buyout landed the marque in the newly-founded MG Rover Group, which went into receivership in 2005 and was taken over by the Chinese Nanjing Automobile Group. All four companies were involved in the history of the MG F, which was presented in 1995. A classic two-seater mid-engine roadster, the car featured a 1.8 litre petrol engine with 88 kW (120 hp) in the base version. Stronger engines offered up to 117 kW (159 hp). A facelift in 1999 brought changes to the interior, including seats and centre console. In 2002, the MG F became the MG TF, named after the 1950s TF Midget. For this car, a traditional coil spring suspension replaced the sophisticated Hydragas system of the first generation. The TF was discernible by its new radiator grille, hood and head lights.
The bankruptcy of the MG Rover Group in 2005 brought a temporary end of production, which was resumed in 2007 under the Nanjing ownership, both in Longbridge, as well as in a new Chinese factory. The MG TF remained on offer until 2011.

– 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL “Pagoda”
– originally delivered to the US, not yet converted to meet German legal requirements
– engine starts up and runs, brakes and gearshift in working order
– injection and exhaust system recently renewed
– rocker panels welded in the past, no current need for welding reported
– car was repainted at some point of its life and is said to be rust-free
– leather interior in good condition, agreeably patinated
– rare jump seat in the back
– soft top without holes or cuts, linkage mechanically sound, plastic window needs replacing
– with regards to the pending work this Pagoda is being offered as a restoration project

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The Pagoda – a design classic par excellence!

When presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1963, the W113 had the difficult task of replacing two models at a time, the 190 SL as well as the 300 SL. A task that was almost equivalent to the quadrature of the circle, but was solved brilliantly. Because of its smooth surfaces, the spacious interior and the absence of decorative elements, it came across as very “masculine” and made the predecessors with their rounded styling look outdated.
It was available as 230 SL (1963-1967), 250 SL (1967) and 280 SL (1968-1971), built with either manual or automatic transmission, to a total of 48,912 vehicles. Because of its slightly concave hardtop, available as an accessory, it was nicknamed Pagoda.
The W113 was suitable for any occasion – be it for the opera, the golf course or the small shopping – and the main thing: it looked good on you!

– beautiful Series II Jaguar E-Type Convertible with 4.2 litre straight 6 engine
– back in Europe since 2014 after 45 years in the US
– repainted in Germany
– side marker lights removed so Jag visually resembles European model
– black convertible top and black leather interior with only slight patina
– chrome parts good
– dashboard free of visible damage
– chrome spoke wheels
– new water pump, new heating valve, new mirrors, new soft top seals
– underbody partly renewed, new carpets
– Classic Data appraisal over € 93,000 in 2016 (condition 2)
– technical approval until 04/2017
– valuable investment and fun to drive

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The essence of automotive beauty

No other than Enzo Ferrari called the E-Type the most beautiful car ever made, and even if beauty is always in the eye of the beholder, not too many people would have contradicted him since. The debut of the XK-E, called “E-Type”, in 1961 was nothing short of a sensation. Its unrivalled elegant styling was complemented by plenty of power, and all of that at a relatively moderate price.

Over the years, the successful model was modified in several ways: From the spring of 1966 there was a 2 + 2-seater version with an extended wheelbase. In 1967, the headlight covers fell victim to American safety regulations. On the engine side, there were six-cylinder engines with 3.8 and later 4.2 litres, and as of 1971, twelve-cylinder motors to choose from. Production of the compact two-seaters ceased in 1971, the so-called Series III was only offered as a 2+2-seater.

A classic of superlatives, that’s all there is to it.

– Volkswagen T3 Syncro VANAGON GL
– 7-seater
– US import in a good condition and rust-free
– 2.1 litres / 70 kW variant (95 hp) with catalytic converter, electronic ignition and fuel injection
(Digifant / 70kW)
– General Grabber A / T tires on original VW 6JX14 LM rims
– Power steering, sliding windows in the passenger area, colored glass, chrome bumpers
– Air conditioning
– Car radio Alpine CDE-173BT, front + rear loudspeakers with CD player, bluetooth, USB
– Recent inspection: Change of motor oil + filter, brake fluid, air filter
– Historic Rallye proven
– German registration + historic vehicle admission
– Valid technical control (MoT) until 06/2022

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For many of its followers, this is the ultimate version of the VW Bus: The Volkswagen Type 2 (T3), as it was officially referred to, the third generation of VW’s forever-popular van. It still had the engine where they thought it belonged: in the rear. In fact, early T3 models featured the identical air-cooled engines of the predecessor, even though the new van was much roomier and also a fair bit heavier. 1981 the first Diesel-powered T3 were made available, and as of 1982, a new generation of water-cooled boxer engines became standard. Regular improvements, such as the introduction of fuel injection or catalytic converters kept the T3 up to date. In 1985, the 4 wheel-drive option called Syncro was released.
Regarding body types, the T3 continued to offer a great selection, including transporter, 2-door utility, twin-cab utility, and several trim levels for the van, topped in 1985 by the popular Multivan. Camping fans’ favourite, however, remained the Westfalia variant, a well-equipped camper van with pop-top.
In 1990, the successor model, the front-engined, front-wheel-drive T4 entered the market. However, the T3 remained in production in South Africa for another 13 years, right to the end of the T4 production in Germany!

Equipped as “Daimler Double Six”.
– 295 hp from a 5.4 liter V12 engine
– Speedometer reading
– Accident-free according to the previous owner
– Power steering, air conditioning, power windows, sunroof
– Radio / CD Alpine
– Multi-piece BBS alloy wheels
– Sports suspension and Momo steering wheel type Cavalino registered in ZLB
– German registration + admission as historic vehicle
The luxury limousine of the Jaguar series

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The XJ may be regarded as Sir William Lyons’ masterpiece. It was the last car the co-founder of the Jaguar company designed, and what he had created in 1968 turned out to be perennial: The luxury sedan was built over 24 years with only minor modifications regarding the bodywork.
The XJ effectively replaced not only the S series, but the 420 and Mk II along with it, becoming the sole Jaguar saloon and one of the best known British motorcars. At first, only the XJ6 was available, but in 1972, a 12-cylinder version was added, the XJ12, at that time the world’s only mass-produced 12-cylinder sedan.
The first major facelift for the 1974 model year brought raised front bumpers and, consequently, a flatter radiator grille which made the XJ appear even more slender and elegant.
In 1979 the XJ was facelifted once more, incorporating a mild redesign by Pininfarina while largely retaining Sir Lyons’ original lines. Over the whole production span, around 318,000 XJ6 and XJ12 were produced.
One of the pecularities of the XJ is that it is equipped with two separate fuel tanks positioned on each side of the boot, each with its own chrome filler cap and a changeover switch on the dash.

Well-maintained Crossfire Roadster in fantastic condition

– From 2003 to 2007 the company Karmann built 76,045 Crossfires based on the SLK 170.
– 30,539 of them were roadsters
– 3.2 liter V6 engine with 160 kW (218 hp)
– Five-speed automatic transmission
– Retrofitted hands-free system
– Leather steering wheel
– CD-Player, Radio, navigation system, speed control, power windows and mirrors
– Chrysler alloy wheels
– Total mileage of only 56.000 Km
– The vehicle has no signs of use and is in almost perfect condition

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“Route 66 meets the Autobahn” was the marketing slogan of the Chrysler Crossfire, presented in 2003. This sports car was not built in the US, but at Karmann in Osnabrueck and was available as a coupe and roadster. The Crossfire was based on the Mercedes SLK of the R 170 series, but with a fixed steel roof or a fabric roof for the roadster. The name of the model comes from the crease directions crossing along the side line. The basic engine of the smallest sports car marketed as Chrysler was a 3.2-litre naturally aspirated 160 kW (218 hp) engine. In 2004, at the Geneva Motor Show, the stronger version, Crossfire SRT6, with a supercharged engine and an output of 246 kW (335 hp) was presented. The SRT6 was available with a six-speed manual gearbox or with a five-speed automatic gearbox at an extra charge. Two special models, Black Line and Silver Line, appeared at the end of 2014 to increase sales. Black Line was a cheaper version, which was offered only with manual transmission. The Silver Line variant, on the other hand, was equipped with automatic transmissions and carbon fiber fairings. By 2007, a total of 76,045 units of this elegant sports car had been built. An interesting detail: The standard tyres are 18 inches at the front and 19 inches at the rear.

Mercedes 220 A in new car condition
– Fully restored frame-off
– The professionally executed restoration is among other things documented by photos
– Whitewall tires
– One of only 1,278 Type A convertibles built
– Only about 300 drive-in kilometers completed since the restoration
– The supporting timber of the body renewed
– Classic Data report from 2019 available (1-)
– Tecnical service report until 05/2022
– Inspection carried out in 2020

An extremely rare and beautifully restored w187 convertible, as it is probably unique in this condition.

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Immediately after WWII, Mercedes-Benz had only offered 4-cylinder engines in their passenger cars. This changed when at the Frankfurt Motor Show of 1951, the company presented two 6-cylinder models: One was the range-topping 300 (W 186), the other the 220 (W 187). The latter essentially used the chassis and body shell of the pre-war W 153, presented in 1938, just that the previously free-standing headlights were now integrated into the fenders in an attempt at making the car look more modern. In direct comparison to more progressively styled, ponton-bodied cars like the Borgward Hansa, the 220 still looked positively old-fashioned from the start. What was modern and received plenty of praise, however, was the inline 6-cylinder engine with overhead camshaft and oversquare dylinder dimensions. It provided a power output of 59 kW (80 hp), sufficient for a top speed of 140 km/h (or 145 km/h for the convertible). So it doesn’t come as a surprise that, while the W 187 had an unusually short production run, the basic layout of the M 180 engine lived on, with many modifications and power enhancements, until 1989. A total of 18,514 units of the W 187 were built, with the coupe – only available 1954 / 1955 – being by far the rarest model, of which only 85 pieces were manufactured.

Would you believe, this Ford Thunderbird convertible will be celebrating its 50th birthday next year!

According to its previous owner, the car was in everyday use in California before being imported to Germany. It is a so-called “Flair Bird”, the fourth generation of Thunderbird which was offered with this styling from 1964 to 1966. With this specimen built in 1966, it is a late model of its generation, already featuring the V8 with increased power, delivering 235 kW (315 hp), and of course the front disc brakes which had become standard one year earlier.

The T-bird comes in the popular black/black colour scheme. The outside is virtually rust-free due to its Southern California provenience but shows distinct traces of wear and tear. The interior is apparently complete and includes the sports-roadster cover for the rear seats.

The convertible is customs cleared and is being offered with its US title.

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Starting out as a sports car in direct competition with the Chevrolet Corvette or European rivals such as Jaguar and Porsche, later becoming a “Personal Luxury Car” for classy cruising – the Ford Thunderbird was always a product of the Zeitgeist of his era. The company’s market strategists really had their eyes fixed on the market, and their strategy proved highly successful for decades.

We distinguish a total of 11 generations, from the “Classic Bird” and “Square Bird” of the 50s, via “Bullet Bird”, “Flair Bird” and “Glamour Bird” of the 1960s, “Big Bird” and “Torino Bird” of the 1970s, and “Box Bird”, “Aero Bird”, “Super Bird” of the 80s / 90s all the way to the “Retro Bird”, which from 2002 to 2005 attempted a not-so successful revival.

In the models before 1980, you’d find the enormous, thirsty V8 engines with capacities up to 7.5 litres – typically American. After years of “longer, wider, heavier” the trend was reversed, with later model Thunderbirds being lighter and sportier again.