Dispatch #001 – The VintagEuro Journey
Okay, so here you are. And maybe you’re still asking yourself, “what exactly is VintagEuro, anyway?” Fair question. We get to that in this first edition of the VintagEuro newsletter on SubStack.
Mercedes-Benz Looks to the Past to Celebrate Production of its Half-Millionth G-Wagen
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 …
Two Porsche 911s – One Family Legacy
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 …
Jamie Orr and the Allure of Personal Imports – Episode 14
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 …
Carlisle Import Nationals 2020
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 …
BBS Files for Bankruptcy Protection in Germany
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 …
The Pinnacle and the Tipping Point – 35 Years of the Mercedes-Benz 124
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 …
VintagEuro Podcast Set to Launch in August
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 …
What You Need to Know About the 25-Year-Old Personal Import Rule
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 …