The cuddly Fiat 126, ingeniously simple
– Air-cooled 2-cylinder boxer engine (Citroen Visa) with dual exhaust system
– 4-speed manual gearbox
– German registration, 5 vehicle owners
– Sympathetic color combination, green outside – cognac inside
– Chromed bumpers rear and front with bumper horns and plastic corners
– The paintwork, all chrome parts and the glazing show only minor signs of use,
– Completely rust-free body
– In the interior hardly patina, only slight wear and tear

The 126er is in a good, ready to drive technical condition

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The Fiat 126 was presented at the 1972 Turin Motor Show as the successor to the Fiat 500 Nuova. Fiat would have liked to take over the design of its successful predecessor. But after almost 20 years, the spherical body shape no longer struck a chord with the 70s. Fiat designer Sartorelli designed the new body in a contemporary, angular style, with the benefit that there was now enough space for 4 occupants. The fuel tank was placed under the rear seat, now foldable. This increased the luggage space from 30 to 100 liters. The chassis and the engine were largely taken over from the predecessor. The Fiat plants produced almost 1.4 million 126s in Italy until 1980. Fiat officially ended production of the 126 in 1987, but in parallel, since 1973, the car was built under license by the Polish FSM in Bielsko-Biala and Tychy until 2000. Within its history, the Fiat 126 has undergone numerous changes. Among them, two convertible models were created. One version with a roll bar and almost original size doors was produced by Bosmal on FSM basis. The second convertible version was produced by Pop without the roll bar and smaller doors. This resulted in a small car with the flair of a convertible. From 1987 on, the Pop company produced about 700 units of the 126 Cabriolet with the water-cooled 700 cc 2-cylinder with 26 hp.

– Porsche 914 1.8 in amazing colour combination
– originally painted in green, now bearing “claret mica” paintwork
– bi-colour (beige / black) leather interior, renewed
– 1974 model with the rare 1.8 litre engine
– California car, recently re-imported, reportedly accident-free
– targa roof, bi-colour alloys, sports suspension
– 5-speed manual gearbox
– unwarranted mileage of 43,000 mls according to odometer
– original maintenance booklet and several repair receipts available
– being offered as restoration project, as it still needs a few things done

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The Porsche 914 – or VW-Porsche 914, since it was a cooperation between the two companies – was launched in 1969 as an entry-level model for Porsche, replacing the 912. It was also considered a potential successor to the Karmann Ghia as an upmarket sports model from the Volkswagen point of view.
Technically, the very lightweight car – curb weight less than one ton – was very much up to date and offered extraordinarily good road handling owing to its mid-engine layout. It was available as a VW version with a 4-cylinder engine, called 914/4, or as 914/6, which accordingly had a 6-cylinder engine installed and was sold with a Porsche badge. The 914 has often been described as unsuccessful, but this is really only true for the German market. In the US, where all models were sold as Porsches, at least the 914/4 did remarkably well for a number of years. A production span of 7 years and a total output of 115,646 vehicles built is not a figure to be scoffed at for a 1970s sports car. The 914/6 suffered from its hefty price tag, it was only slightly cheaper than the base model of the 911 and was phased out as early as 1972 after only 3,332 examples.
The mid-engine layout was only resurrected by Porsche in 1996 for the Boxster.

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.

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.

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.

– 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!

1992 was described by Her Majesty, the Queen as an “Annus Horribilis” – a horrible year. Fergie and Andrew had split up, as had Diana and Charles. The image of the Royal family had been damaged by scandals – and her home, Windsor Castle, by a large fire.
Not all was bad in 1992 though. This stunning Jaguar XJS rolled off the assembly line in Coventry.
An impressive 12-cylinder convertible which comes in a beautiful colour combination of bordeaux paintwork with beige leather interior. It was delivered to the US and imported into Germany 23 years later, with only 61,700 unwarranted miles on the clock, and apparently mostly in its original paint apart from the bonnet. The Jag has abundant chrome, on the door sills, mirrors, wheel arches, rims, fuel cap and bumpers, all in good shape. The windscreen shows some stone chip damage and the convertible top has visible cracks on the outside. Otherwise the car is mostly free from noteworthy scratches. The leather interior is in good condition with some traces of use. The original cassette radio is on board, and so are cruise control, power steering, trip computer, power windows, electrically adjustable mirrors and heated seats. Owner’s manual, service booklet and repair receipts are available.
1990s’ elegance at its best.

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One of the 1980/90s Top Trumps winners!

With “Cylinders: V12”, it beat them all, or almost. A winning type therefore – despite being eyed with rather a lot of suspicion at its presentation – hardly surprising, after all, being the heir to an undisputed cult object such as the Jaguar E-Type is certainly no easy game to play.

And yet it has managed, in its very own way. Precisely by being different: Massive, dignified, courageous, athletic only at second glance – a bit quirky even, a car for individualists. And they honored it, kept buying the distinctive upper-class coupé for over two decades. During this period, the modifications took place almost exclusively underneath the sheets: Never change a winning, er, cat. The real convertible variant only became available in 1988.

Even with the straight 6 engines, the big cat was far from underpowered, and owing to its innovative chassis, sports car connoisseurs can still feel like winners today.

– BMW 635 CSi from the popular E24 series
– original European delivery, returned from a stay in the US
– European-specs bumpers and no side markers
– colour combination of vermillion red paint with tan interior
– dashboard free of visible cracks
– long list of features including cruise control, trip computer, power windows and steel sunroof
– legendary 3.5 litre inline six-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox
– unwarranted mileage of 172,600 mls
– valid technical approval until 06/2018

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A high-revving straight six engine, standard drive, and all packaged in an equally expressive as well as timeless coupé shape: Hardly surprising the BMW 6 Series (E24) met with enthusiastic buyers for over 13 years, longer than any other BMW.

Upon its presentation, the design anticipated the styling of the future 7 Series (E23). Inside, there is the driver-related cockpit – a 70s novelty at BMW – with the center console turned slightly towards the driver. Otherwise, the upper-class coupé boasts lush luxury, since the 6 Series was designed for a comfortable ride. And that is not at all contrary to a sporting performance, least of all with the more powerful engines of the 635 CSi.

The 6 Series has the reputation of easy maintenance and its engines are said to be virtually indestructible. For this reason, this BMW is well placed for a second spring as a classic that is fit for everyday use.

A gorgeous, vintage American Pick-up
– Imported from the U.S. in 2014
– Engine upgrade to 312 CID with TÜV data sheet (244 HP by a 5.5 L V8)
– Equipped with power steering and heating
– all chrome parts: door handles, window crank, rearview mirror in very good condition
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– complete ignition system
– Exhaust system from the middle pot
– Battery
– the interior including seats and roof lining
– Platform restored
– Rust free
– Full technical report according to §21
– German registration + historic vehicle admission

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The original F Series, as presented in 1948, was the first pickup truck by Ford which was not based upon a car chassis, but on a purpose-built truck platform. The models were denominated F-1 through F-8, according to their loading capacity, with the F-1 being the smallest (1/2 ton). After four years of production, the 2nd generation introduced a different naming scheme which is valid until today. What used to be the F-1 became the F-100, larger models were then called F-110, F-250, F-260, F-350 and F-360.
The 2nd generation F series, which had increased dimensions and improvements to engines and chassis, was assembled at 11 Ford factories, including one in Brazil, where production continued after it had ceased in the US. On the powertrain side, customers could choose between straight-6 and V8 engines with up to 129 kW (173 hp), with either manual 3-speed, 4-speed or automatic transmission. Power steering was introduced as an option in 1954.
The F Series continues to be one of Fords most successful product lines, which has in 2015 reached its 13th generation.