Classic cars

Paris, June 25, 2008 – Two unique and specially restored Ford race cars will return to the famous Le Mans 24 Hours circuit for the 2008 Le Mans Classic between July 11 and 13. After painstaking restorations, the two cars, a 1923 Model T Montier and a 1973 Ford Capri RS2600, are taking to the track to compete again at the iconic Sarthe circuit under the 'Ecurie Ford France' banner.

Ford's Capri and Montier Ready for Le Mans Classic 2008

June 11, 2008 -- “The jewel that is Europe”, one of the most acclaimed international vintage car events, is set to take place along Europe´s most sumptuous coastline. This event is destined for all enthusiasts and owners of automobile jewels, who will be able to enjoy some of the most charming and picturesque natural landscapes that the south of France and Italy have to offer. The rally will begin in Rome on Wednesday June 11, with a programme brimming with events, before departing for the Gulf of Naples where it is set to come to close.

Turin, 19 May 2008 -- Alfa Romeo was the indisputable star of the Mille Miglia 2008 historical re-enactment: after its win in 2007, this year a Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 Super Sport dating from 1928 – driven by Luciano and Antonio Viaro – again won the marathon reserved for historical cars, with an Alfa 6C 1750 Gran Sport driven by the Argentine team of Fernando Sanchez Zinni and Juan Bartolomè close behind at the finish post.

1928 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 Super Sport

20th May 2008 -- Since the first auction in 2000, the specialist auctioneer Bonhams has sold more than £14m worth of Aston Martins and related automobilia often at record-breaking levels. This year’s sale was no exception with lot 345, a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT coupé, selling for £1,079,500 – a new record at auction for this model. One of only 75 built, the DB4 GT is arguably the most sought after of the David Brown Aston Martin road cars.

In The Tire Tracks Of A Legend

Munich/Brescia, 05/15/2008 -- It was 70 years ago that BMW first entered its 328 model in the Mille Miglia. For this year's anniversary appearance, BMW will be following the historic example by deploying four of these legendary roadsters in the event. Joining them will be the BMW 328 Berlin-Rom racing variant from 1941 as well as a BMW 327 Convertible and a 327/28 Coupé.

With nine private teams entering, a total of 16 BMW cars will be lining up in Brescia for the start of the 2008 Mille Miglia. For the first time this year, BMW's heritage division will be debuting under its new designation BMW Classic.

May 15, 2008 -- 47 Volvo P1800 cars from German and Swiss Volvo Owner clubs visit Sweden and Volvo Car Corporation in connection with the clubs' 30 year anniversary. An impressive sight.

Historical Volvo P1800 visit to Sweden

The German Volvo P1800 IG and the Swiss Volvo-Sport Club P1800 are both celebrating their anniversary with a week's visit to Sweden. The group consists of 38 cars from Germany and 9 from Switzerland. The different Volvos are; 35 ES, 11 P/S/E and an Amazon GT, altogether 95 club members. The troop arrived with the ferry to Göteborg habour in the beginning of the week and will tour western Sweden for a couple of days.

All from a single source: from technical information to repair instructions to spare parts

Friedrichshafen, 2008/05/13 -- For more than 90 years, vehicles with ZF technology have been used on land, water and in the air. The automotive supplier does now justice to this long standing tradition of technology by pooling its service offers for vintage vehicle owners. Themed "ZF Tradition",everything will be offered from a single source in the future.

Can History Be Repeated?

DEARBORN, Mich., May 12, 2008 – A century after the Model T put the world on wheels, Ford is challenging five universities from around the world to dream big and create a Model T concept for this century.

Highlights:
* Ford Motor Company challenges five universities from around the world to create a revolutionary global vehicle for today that shares the Model T's attributes: simple, lightweight, practical, compelling – and priced below $7,000.
* Two winners will be selected, earning their school $25,000 each in scholarships.

May 12, 2008 -- Since the first auction in 2000, the specialist auctioneer Bonhams has sold more than £14m worth of Aston Martins and related automobilia often at record-breaking levels. In 2007 a 1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Volante sympathetically restored by Works Service achieved a record price of £430,500.

The continued success of the event has been due to the number of interesting cars with fascinating histories that are presented for auction. This year is no exception with a record 41 cars entered into the auction; amongst the most notable being lot 345 a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Coupé, arguably the most sought after of the David Brown Aston Martin road cars.

Dazzling Beauties at Lake Como

04/28/2008 -- This year the BMW Group Design team took up the time-honoured tradition of designing cars exclusively for the Concorso d'Eleganza and unveiled its BMW M1 Homage. This design study, inspired by the BMW M1 and BMW Turbo, embraces tradition and modernism to give an insight into BMW's own vision of a historically inspired automotive future.

The 14th annual Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles is an automobile concours d'elegance.

Ticket info:
Advance tickets are $20 for individual and $50 for family.
Tickets at the gate are $25 for individual and $60 for family.

Location:
Glenmoor Country Club near Canton, Ohio

2008 Schedule of Events:
Friday, September 12

1:00 p.m. - Golf
6:00 p.m. - "Welcome" party on patio

Saturday, September 13
8:30 a.m. - Countryside Tour departs
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Fashion Show and Brunch at Glenmoor Country Club sponsored by Dillard's Department Stores
1:30 p.m. - Countryside Tour participants return (approximate)
5:00 p.m. - Cocktail reception for artists on rear lawn of Glenmoor Country Club

Different and exciting exhibition theme for Techno-Classica show in Essen

Feb 11, 2008 -- Volvo Cars will give attention to a lesser known fact at the world's largest show for classic cars and everything else to do with the classic-car hobby. The exhibition theme for this year's Volvo stand that will reflect the Volvo heritage is "Volvo cars - 80 years of serving society".

Railborne Volvo PV831 from 1953

History in black, white and orange

· "Bosch Klassik Teilevermittlung " as German Ebay Shop for Rare Bosch Spare Parts for Classic Cars
· Easy online search for rare Bosch parts from the warehouses of classic partners
· Further services available for classic cars and Bosch products