Monthly Archives: November 2009

Saab Automobiles

Posted on November 30, 2009 by admin

When in 1937 the Swedish “AB Svenska Järnvägsverktäderna” and “Svenska Flygmotor AB” merged into “Svenska Aeroplan Aktie Bolaget” (Swedish for Swedish Aeroplane Ltd), it was to manufacture airplanes for the Swedish Air Force. After WW2 the company sought ways in … Continue reading →

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Jaguar, A Short Story

Posted on November 28, 2009 by admin

In 1922 William Lyons and William Walmsley founded the Swallow Sidecar Company in Blackpool. The company was producing motorcycle sidecars and coachwork. In 1928 the factory moved to Coventry to meet the demands for the Austin Swallow. In 1931 the … Continue reading →

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Ford Köln and Ford Eifel

Posted on November 26, 2009 by admin

In 1931 the people in charge of the Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan found it necessary to produce a smaller car for the European market. The Ford Model Y was designed. It was first presented in 1932 on the … Continue reading →

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Old Cars

Posted on November 23, 2009 by admin

A video I like, simply from the artistically point of view:

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Mercedes-Benz W 120/121

Posted on November 22, 2009 by admin

From 1953 to 1962 442,963 Mercedes-Benz W 120/121 Ponton Cars were manufactured. The model names were 180 and 190. The 180 was a fairly small car that can be compared with nowadays C-class, and the 190 with the E-class. The … Continue reading →

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The Mercedes-Benz SSK

Posted on November 20, 2009 by admin

As loud as an angry wild beast and even faster than that is the Mercedes-Benz SSK. SSK stands for Super Sport Kurz (Super Sports Short) due to the short wheel base of 116 in. This was to make the car … Continue reading →

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A 1941 Buick Series 50 Super Convertible Coupe

Posted on November 18, 2009 by admin

The Buick Motor Car Company was founded in 1903 by David Dunbar Buick and soon became very successful. Production rose from over 725 cars in 1907 to more than 8,800 the following year. The Buick Series 50 Super Convertible Coupe … Continue reading →

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The Opel Kapitän

Posted on November 15, 2009 by admin

The Opel Kapitän was the last Opel model produced before the outbreak of WW2. It was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in spring 1939. The pre-war Kapitän was available as a 2-door saloon, a 4-door saloon, and a convertible. … Continue reading →

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Ford Model T

Posted on November 13, 2009 by admin

The first time I read about the Ford Model T was in my English book in school. It really impressed me, to read that the Tin Lizzy was able to pull a tractor out of a ditch. In September 1908 … Continue reading →

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More about Classic Car Restoration

Posted on November 11, 2009 by admin

After having made up your mind about what way to restore your classic car is the best for you and of course your car, you should check what you got. An inventory about all parts of the car and what … Continue reading →

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