Celebrating Classic European Motoring
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 […]
Nothing can be as desirable to a car-crazy teen as his dad’s prized sports car. But actually winding up with it illuminates what the car really allowed them to do for and with each other. It can be easy to feel a tinge of envy when someone you know inherits […]
Bryan and Myles are joined by Jamie Orr of Orchid Euro. An intrepid world traveler, Jamie turned his wanderlust into a business, bringing in parts and cars from Europe for his personal project. That business now includes importing cars for customers, and he sits down with the guys to demystify […]
For import car enthusiasts in the eastern states, the Carlisle Import Nationals show in central Pennsylvania has long been the place to see an incredibly eclectic mix of European and Asian cars that aren’t often seen together. And while the Covid-19 pandemic forced the show from its usual late-May date, […]
The wheel business isn’t what it used to be, even for a veteran brand like BBS. The German company, founded 50 years ago, has filed for bankruptcy in an effort to remain solvent. This is the company’s third bankruptcy filing in thirteen years, in fact. The company was rescued from […]
If you are into older Mercedes – a safe bet if you’re looking at VintagEuro – perhaps you’ve stumbled onto the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center website. Mercedes is great at actively supporting and participating in the care of its older cars, a smart endeavor given its long history. During a recent […]
There seems to be a podcast for every interest. Or is there? We listen to a lot of podcasts and found ourselves surprised by the lack of shows dedicated to the unique interests of classic European motoring enthusiasts. So we’re doing something about it. On Wednesday, August 5th, we’re launching […]
Even a cursory scan of auction sites like Bring a Trailer will yield results for cars you’ve probably never seen or heard of beyond the pages of a magazine. Look closely and you’ll probably notice a common theme – they’re generally at least 25 years old. Cars and trucks once […]
It may seem a rather odd pairing on the surface, but the combination German cars and Scottish tartan cloth upholstery has become as natural as peanut butter and jelly, and just as tasteful. We take leather interiors for granted on most modern vehicles, especially high-end European vehicles. But in the […]
The spectrum of resto-mod options for an aircooled Porsche runs wide. From Outlaw 356s to rough-and-tumble Safari 911s to immaculately detailed Singers, the possibilities are as deep as your wallet. Perhaps deeper. This 1983 911 coupe from Florida restoration specialist Straat splits the difference between the super high-end custom builds […]