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Driven daily: Volkswagen Bus
1960s / Driven daily / German / Volkswagen

Driven daily: Volkswagen Bus

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

This hippy bus is still roaming the planet. Continue reading →

Rust in peace: Mercedes-Benz 407D
1970s / 1980s / German / Mercedes-Benz / Rust in peace

Rust in peace: Mercedes-Benz 407D

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 2 Comments

This 407D’s wandering days are over. Continue reading →

News: BMW announces a new 8 Series
2010s / BMW / German / News

News: BMW announces a new 8 Series

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

The next-generation 8 Series will debut as a close-to-production concept in a few short weeks. Continue reading →

Porsche classics: 1950 356 SL Coupe
1950s / German / Porsche

Porsche classics: 1950 356 SL Coupe

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Porsche hit the track almost immediately after the 356 debuted. Continue reading →

Rewind to Berlin, Germany, in 1987
1980s / German / Rewind

Rewind to Berlin, Germany, in 1987

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 7 Comments

We’d take a Trabant — preferably the one with the hitch. How about you? Continue reading →

How a Citroen-built Volkswagen Beetle almost became France’s people’s car
1930s / 1940s / Citroen / French / German / Volkswagen

How a Citroen-built Volkswagen Beetle almost became France’s people’s car

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 3 Comments

The German forces’ repeated visits represent one of the reasons why the Type 2CV A was completely (and secretly) redesigned during the war. Continue reading →

45 years ago: Mercedes-Benz introduces electric LE 306 van
1970s / German / Mercedes-Benz

45 years ago: Mercedes-Benz introduces electric LE 306 van

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

In 1972, Mercedes’ experimental electric van offered just 60 miles of range. Continue reading →

Rust in peace: Mercedes-Benz 300TD
1970s / 1980s / German / Mercedes-Benz / Rust in peace

Rust in peace: Mercedes-Benz 300TD

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

It looks like this wagon had a violent encounter with a ‘roo one night. Continue reading →

News: Volkswagen unveils I.D. Buzz concept in Detroit
2010s / German / Volkswagen

News: Volkswagen unveils I.D. Buzz concept in Detroit

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 3 Comments

The I.D. Buzz concept is an electric, autonomous Bus for the 21st century. Continue reading →

Zeithaus treasures: 1972 Volkswagen 1302 S Weltmeister
1970s / German / Volkswagen

Zeithaus treasures: 1972 Volkswagen 1302 S Weltmeister

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

The Beetle outsold the Ford Model T on February 17, 1972. Continue reading →

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