Resurrecting a Classic ItalVolanti Steering Wheel
A couple years ago at a local German car show I stumbled across a vendor with some ‘80s era accessories for sale. I wasn’t really shopping, but a slightly worn …
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Dispatch #023 – Both Ends of the Spectrum
Originally published on September 15, 2025, this issue discusses the obvious divide but also the common thread between the L'oe Show and the Radnor Hunt Concours.
Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance 2025
Drawing from the area’s deep automotive history, the Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance is known for pulling together unique classes, many with a motorsports connection. This year was no exception, with featured marques including Moon and Mercedes-Benz in the Classic division, AC Cars in the Sports division, and panel vans, station wagons and shooting brakes in the Vintage division.
L’oe Show is a Wild Trip Back to Our VW Roots
Every Labor Day weekend since 2021, the L'oe Show has brought thousands of Volkswagen enthusiasts from across the country (and indeed, from well beyond) to Pottstown, Pennsylvania for what can only be described as a cult festival. This year was no exception.
Dispatch #022 – Giorgetto Giugiaro and the Land Rover Defender
Originally published on August 11, 2025, this issue discusses what it means for one the world's most iconic car designers to drive a controversial vehicle he didn't deign himself.
Dispatch #021 – Do You Trust Your Vintage Ride for the Long Trip?
Three years ago, I planned to take my new-to-me Porsche Boxster on a week-long tour of New England with my daughter. I did not succeed.
Dispatch #020 – Reuniting With AMG Friends in Chicago
Originally published on July 14, 2025, this issue closes the loop on the earlier post after a visit to Chicago to reunite with the actual people behind AMG North America in the 1980s.
The AMG North America Reunion That Somehow Flew Under the Radar
For more than a decade, AMG built cars in the suburbs of Chicago. Nearly 30 of these special cars reunited recently for a celebration almost no one knew about.
Dispatch #019 – Summer’s Here … and It’s Gone
This weekend ushered in the official start of summer, and with it a full slate of activities. It also signals the approach of a small milestone for the VintagEuro newsletter - its six-month anniversary.
Dispatch #018 – If You Want a Practical Classic, Find a BMW
Originally published on June 8, 2025, this issue digs into the popular and surprisingly affordable appeal of '80s-era BMWs as an entry point to classic car culture.