Workshop

Treasure Coves Still Exist

April 2, 2018

According to our very own Claus Ebberfeld, everything was better in the good old days – except the internet of course. Quite an interesting theory which I’ll happily subscribe to. It’s certainly the case when i... Read More...

Procrastination

Dave Leadbetter

February 23, 2018

Our Cars, Workshop

I don’t want you to get the wrong impression about my cars - in case I need to sell one to you some day. Any new rattles or buzzes get diagnosed to assess how serious they are, fluffing or hesitation is chased ... Read More...

Justice for Lucas

Claus Ebberfeld

June 11, 2014

Smalltalk, Workshop

One time too many I have heard the prejudices about Lucas, the infamous British company that started producing electrical components for the automotive industry around the turn of the century. So let me just su... Read More...

Going for drum brakes

Per Einarsson

May 23, 2014

Ultimostile, Video, Workshop

When I think of drum brakes, I always see Ferrari and Maserati drivers being out-braked at Mulsanne by Jaguars. Or rather, I see the frantic driver of a red car braking like crazy, while a green car is still on... Read More...

Instrument calibration

Per Einarsson

May 16, 2014

Ultimostile, Workshop

When I bought my Giulietta Sprint, the previous owner warned me that the speedo was offset, and that an indicated 80 kph was in fact only 50 kph. It was probably because of the low gearing at the differential, ... Read More...

Interior modification in a classic racer

Per Einarsson

April 11, 2014

Ultimostile, Video, Workshop

A forum thread here on ViaRETRO last year about how to regard “Originality vs. Safety” in historic racing was one of the biggest and longest discussions ever on this forum. The story was caused by a visit to th... Read More...

Black is the Colour of Death and Company Cars

Claus Ebberfeld

November 26, 2020

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For a period of a year and a half I was invisible: As a million other Danes, I drove a black company car. ... Read More...
When Nissan Really (S)Nailed It

Dave Leadbetter

November 24, 2020

Who doesn’t love a commercial vehicle? Who doesn’t love a retro-futuristic Japanese Domestic Market commercial vehicle? ... Read More...
Visual Sunday: No Lack of Style for the Middle Class

ViaRETRO

November 22, 2020

During the sixties, FIAT made sure that you didn't need to be filthy rich to arrive in style...... Read More...
Prime Find of the Week: A Rare Rekord

Tony Wawryk

November 21, 2020

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A few weeks ago when writing about the Borgward Isabella, I referred to my childhood holidays in Germany to visit family... Read More...
We have driven less in 2020 – but should drive more in 2021

Claus Ebberfeld

November 19, 2020

Classic car enthusiasts were really quite privileged in 2020 but I think we still need to realize this in full.... Read More...