Treat Yourself
I felt this message was highly appropriate for Christmas as it is one of love, care and financial stability.... Read More...
Nissan’s Budget “Kenmari”: X-1R
Both the first- and the second-generation Skyline GT-R - nicknamed "Hakosuka" and "Kenmari" respectively - have sky-(sorry!)-rocketed in price: But here's an alternative that is every inch as cool for a tenth o... Read More...
How Crappy Tyres are You Actually Allowed to Fit to Your Classic Sports Car?
And I'm not talking from a technical aspect here, but from a moral one: Which makes it a much more difficult question to answer.... Read More...
What are the best alternatives to the 911?
It's no secret that I'm a huge admirer of the Porsche 911. There ARE a few worthy alternatives, though.
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Is the Next Great Thing the Perfect Car for Spring and Summer?
I believe I may have spotted the next big trend in the classic car world: At the spring exhibitions at Techno Classica and Retro Classics was an unusual high amount of camper vans - get one while you can!... Read More...
Roads to Drive Before You Die (Part 1)
When the season doesn’t allow us the pleasure of driving our beloved old cars, we can instead utilize the time to prepare what I personally believe is the greatest joy of classic car ownership: To travel down t... Read More...
The forgotten Datsun Z: 260
Any classic is better than no classic remains our motto here at ViaRETRO - a mindset which we truly believe in and adhere to. But a Datsun Z is even better than much else - and here's a tip which can save Z ent... Read More...
Have a Brake: Mintex are back-in-box!
The famous Bentley victories at Le Mans in the Thirties were secured with Mintex brake linings and years later the company mastered the new disc technology as well, securing further wins with Jaguar. Now they'r... Read More...
Only fools don’t fear project cars: Five years, four owners, two cars, zero progress!
Our most faithful readers might remember that I used to own a Scimitar. Two, actually. Which I sold five years ago upon realizing I’d never get them restored. Recently I had a phone call from a man who told me ... Read More...