The luxury SUV market was barely even a concept when Mercedes-Benz introduced its Gelandewagen in 1979. Originally conceived as a military off-roader, it was hardly the luxury sled we know today, powered by a range of 4-, 5- or 6-cylinder diesel engines and sparsely equipped with manual windows, cloth seats […]
Author: Bryan Joslin
VintagEuro Podcast to Return July 1
After a 4-month hiatus, Bryan Joslin and Myles Leevy return to their weekly routine with Season 4 of the VintagEuro podcast. The first episode in the new season will be released on July 1, with weekly episodes following every Thursday afterward. The guys return after an extended break during which […]
VintagEuro United 2021 Event Schedule Announced
VintagEuro has planned five Philadelphia-area United events for the 2021 season, starting June 27th. All five of this year’s monthly events are once again planned for Sunday mornings from 9 to 11 am at The Shops at Valley Square, located on Route 611 at Street Road in Warrington, PA. The […]
Whiskey Tango Delta Integrale – Episode 33
Tim McNair of GP Concours Preparation returns to the show to talk with Myles and Bryan about the hottest of VintagEuro hot hatches, the Lancia Delta Integrale. He shares his personal experience as the new owner of a 1992 HF Integrale 16V, as well as his knowledge of all the […]
Twenty(-ish) Questions – Episode 32
The plan was simple: Bryan and Myles would take turns asking each other questions related to their love of classic European motoring. The goal was ten questions each, but the guys got deep into their answers and ran longer than anticipated, causing what Myles would describe as a scheduling conflict […]
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Wall Clock Knows What Time It Is
Rarely does a piece of contemporary motoring memorabilia come along that is as functional as it is beautiful. This simple Mercedes 300 SL wall clock from Etsy seller Heritage Racing Design is one such exception. This 9″ x 9″ battery-operated clock is dead simple in its execution. The spare wooden […]
Lending a Hand – Episode 31
Bryan and Myles each take one for the team, helping out friends in need. Bryan spends part of his Sunday helping out past guest Jamie Orr of Orchid Euro (episode 14) with a Volkswagen engine transplant. Myles goes high-rent and gives up a bit of his Tuesday morning to help […]
Coming to America – Episode 30
Is a European car built in America really a European car? That depends. Myles and Bryan discuss the early European transplants, including Pennsylvania-built BMWs, Wisconsin-built Renaults and South Carolina-built BMWs. Plus Rolls-Royces and Fiats once upon a time. The guys also delve into the short-lived trend of European brands created […]
Cavallino Classic and Amelia Island Concours Postponed Due to Pandemic
Just as we were beginning to lock down arrangements for the 2021 Amelia Island Concours weekend scheduled for early March, we started hearing rumblings that the event was going to be rescheduled. An official statement from event organizers will be made on January 12th, but several sources close to us […]
Save It or Scrap It? – Episode 29
Have you ever felt bad parting out a perfectly good car? Ever bought bits and pieces from a part-out vehicle to complete your own project? In this episode, Bryan and Myles discuss the merits and ethics of taking collectible cars off the road responsibly. The guys also talk about the […]