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However, it took another two years from is prototype to its public debut before he presented his sports car convertible to the public for the first time a the ‘1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e West Germany Motor Show’ in Reydt. Many visitors were certainly fascinated by it, but at the same time most of them also knew that such a vehicle would remain a dream, especially because of the very high price of just under DM 10,000 at the time. In comparison, a Beetle series model cost exactly DM 5,300 in September, 1949. At the end of the 1940s, Gerhard Drews cleverly positioned his body store on the market and reached and agreement with the Volkswagen plant to order his convertible via the Volkswagen specialist dealer and at the same time marketed it himself. As far as the number of units produced is concerned, there are two different vague statements circulating – “… les tan 100 units …” or “… at least 150 vehicles…”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThis was, of course, far too few to maintain long-term production. The Drews-Karosserie Wuppertal company continued to produce a few bodies until around 1960 and then switched to a repair business. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525982097693,"sku":"ATC05051-2","price":99.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/05051-2_Drews_VW_Sport-Cabriolet_lov_5184x3456_300dpi_q12.jpg?v=1761248972"},{"product_id":"mercedes-400-v-w147-prototyp-1938-black-1-43","title":"Mercedes 400 V (W147) Prototyp 1938 - black 1:43","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-outline-level: 2;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Mysterious One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; mso-outline-level: 2;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIf the Daimler Group currently only publishes bullet-point data on its own homepage that belonged to a prototype in 1938, in 1938, it says a lot about the rare information that has been preserved today! Specifically, this is the W147, designated as the 400 V model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; mso-outline-level: 2;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe total of six vehicles built are dated to 1938, although it is not known whether all of them were drivable. There are photos of sedans taken at the factory, which give the impression that they are scaled, larger models. This undoubtedly shows that the car has a long wheelbase – Mercedes-Benz has published the figure of 3,300 mm. It is also certain that the care was to be classified in the category of the so-called upper class. With a V-8 cylinder engine with a cylinder angle of 80 degrees and a displacement of exactly 4,003 cc, over 100 hp were available at the motor power testing station. With a theoretical top speed of up to 130 km\/h, the model would have been ideally suited for driving on the prestige project of the “Autobahn” at the time – even if no aerodynamic elements are recognizable in the design, which in turn suggests that the car was intended to appeal well-known conservative Mercedes clientele. It can be assumed that the 400 V would have been launched with two other variants, because it is known that two offshoots with nuances in the chassis and drive were planned, the 400 VM and 400 VMS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50526004281629,"sku":"ATC06065","price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/06065Mercedes-Benz400VW147Prototyp_lov_5184x3456_300dpi_q12_754cddb5-a404-4aca-a49a-caa5c732f27d.jpg?v=1761250550"},{"product_id":"renault-ligne-fleche-prototyp-1963-black-1-43","title":"Renault Ligne Fleche Prototyp 1963 - black 1:43","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Arrowshape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt was in 1960 when the ‘Corvair’ saw the light of day at Chevrolet in the USA. In designer circles, this car started a new era. Until then, the car designs were characterized by curves, but suddenly that changed to horizontal lines, an overall elongated, but slender and low shape. The front and rear end were completely balanced. Many experts regarded the design of the Corvair as the new era of automotive design. Several vehicle manufacturers around the world took up this design and developed it further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne who contradicted this development was the French designer Robert Broyer. He criticized that the flat, straight lines lacked any form of dynamics. For this consideration, the idea matured in him how a dynamic design could be taken up again, which at the same time also conveyed speed. The young designer gave free rein to his thoughts to find the future solution – a design solution for the “post-Corvair era”. His answer was the shape of an arrow – the “Ligne Flèche” (French for arrow shape).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe distinctive feature of his concept was the front end, which ascended towards the front and, in combination with the bonnet, could certainly be interpreted as an arrowhead. In future designs of passenger cars, based on the size of the Renault 4, this design pattern was more or less strong reflected. Ultimately Broyer’s design was found in the Renault 12.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548282818845,"sku":"ATC06058","price":69.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/06058RenaultLigneFleche_lov_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761678009"},{"product_id":"renault-ligne-fleche-prototyp-1963-black-1-43-kopie","title":"Renault R4 Bertin 1969 - black 1:43","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Meters Ninety-Three\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the 1960s, the Frenchman Jean Bertin dealt with the idea of future traffic. The problem of the “clogging” of cities inspired the then almost 50-year-old so much that he came up with a small, city-friendly, two seater car by which he wanted to bring his theory to the public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnd which car would have been better suited for this in France than the ever-popular Renault 4?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAccording to Bertin’s idea, the in large quantities produced car, which was already a small car, was to become even shorter. Namely by exactly 74 centimeters. Responsible for the implementation of this radical shortening measure of the technically simple car was engineer Jean Simonnet, who ultimately removed a centerpiece and reassembled the two remaining parts. In the end the original doors and also the original rear side windows could be fitted again. In addition to the then unbeatable vehicle length of only 2.93 meters, the shortening also led to a wheelbase of only 1.66 meters – the original wheelbase measured 2.4 meters – and a weight reduction of over 50 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe shortened Renault was presented in shining black paint at the Paris Motor Show in 1969 and caused a sensation. Jean Bertin not only wanted to convince the people with his project, but above all to meet with open ears in politics and at Renault. The cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment ended in December 1973 without result and also the request to Renault, whether this small car should go into series production, got a rejection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548287963421,"sku":"ATC03023","price":69.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/03023Renault4Bertin_lov_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761678138"},{"product_id":"renault-r4-bertin-1969-black-1-43-kopie","title":"Renault 4CV Zink 1953 - black 1:43","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Unknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVery little is known about the car of the Swabian Renault dealer Zink, but it is certain that the creative dealer presented his unique car based on a Renault 4 CV to the public at the IAA in Frankfurt in 1953.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAll in black, the coupe showed unmistakable borrowings from the then current Porsche 356. It remains unclear whether the parts were also used for this purpose, as well as the question of whether other vehicles had ever left the Swabian workshop in addition to the assembled trade fair specimen. It is also not known what the reactions of the trade fair audience were to the coupe, but it can be assumed that Renault dealer Zink thought it was so good that he pushed ahead with his project. It seemed as if he did not want to launch a small series of his roadster only for German buyers and thus perhaps surround the approval of the French factory, but he intended to join the ranks of other manufactures who offered variants based on the 4 CV under their own sales name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRenault dealer Zink presented his car in 1954 at the factory in Boulogne-Billancourt, probably to get the official blessing of the company management. Even if nothing is known about the course of his presentation, it can be assumed that there was probably no thumbs up from the French company headquarters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548290847005,"sku":"ATC03025","price":69.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/03025Renault4CVZink_lov_5184x3456_300dpi_q12.jpg?v=1761678302"},{"product_id":"bayer-k67-1967-orange-1-43","title":"Bayer K67 (1967) - orange 1:43","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe all-plastic car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIt all started around 1963\/64. The then BMW board member Paul G. Hahnemann and the board member of the chemical giant ‘Bayer AG’, Hermann Holzrichter, agreed to produce a vehicle whose body should consist only of plastic – including the substructure. Bayer’s plastics research division was involved in the project, as was the ‘BMW AG’. In addition, the companies ‘Waggon- und Maschinenbau GmbH Donauwörth’ and ‘Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm as well as the designer Hans Gugelot were also involved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe then 43-year-old designed the layout for the future car. The first molds were manufactured at ‘Waggon und Maschinenbau GmH Donauwörth’, but the plastics division of ‘Bayer AG’ soon took the lead in the project. BMW suppled the engine – identical to the engine that did its job in the BMW 2000i. How serious the development was from the beginning on for both, BMW and Bayer, was shown by the fact that five test vehicles were built at the same time. This number was required by law if series production was targeted. This and the number of a planned series output of 5,000 units clearly proved that the first all-plastic car should not only remain a concept car. It lasted until October 1967, when the consortium presented its cars under the abbreviation K 67 to the public.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: DE; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eIn the end, there was no series production, because the originally targeted calculation that the production costs for the plastic car should be a tenth cheaper than with common, comparable cars, was not fulfilled. Thus, the project was ceased by both, Bayer and BMW. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548291535133,"sku":"ATC06053","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/06053BayerK67_lov_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761678500"},{"product_id":"bayer-k67-1967-orange-1-43-kopie","title":"Fiat 1200 Vignale Wonderful Cabrio 1957 - creme\/gold 1:43","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wonderful One!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt takes a very strong ego to call a car ‘wonderful’! This happened in Italy in 1957.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Fiat factory presented its tow advanced developments base on the 1100cc technology, the 1200 Granluce and the 1200 Spyder. While the Granluce was a four-door sedan, the Spyder, as a two-door roadster, appealed to the fast-paced clientele. Also in this vehicle category belonged a third version, the 1200 wonderful – visually spiced up by the design studio Vignale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Granluce served as the basis for the Turin studio, which was worked on by top designer Giovanni Michelotti himself. He drew a sweeping body in elegant ivory white, which leaned backwards in two fins at the rear rather than stretching upwards. While the visual appearance of the Fiat may have delighted many observers and experts, the Vignale-Fiat is also one of the passenger cars that set technical accents on the global scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAccording to popular opinion, the Fiat 1200 Wonderful was the first removable roof center section – later known as the Targa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt is not known how many examples of the Fiat 1200 Wonderful were ultimately produced, but it is assumed that five units were made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548305887517,"sku":"ATC05049","price":89.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/05049Fiat1200VignaleWonderful_lov_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761678752"},{"product_id":"fiat-1200-vignale-wonderful-cabrio-1957-creme-gold-1-43-kopie","title":"Austin Healey 100S Streamliner 1956 - silver grey 1:43","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eAs the 100 drove almost 200!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eThe Austin Healey 100 of the car conglomerate BMC, which was first presented to the public at the Earls Court Show in 1952, had the number of 100 for the top speed of 100 miles per hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eDonald Healey continued to develop his sports car with his ‘Donald Healey Motor Company’, decided to get the most out of his design and set out to attack the existing speed record. As the location for this trip, he chose the popular and well-established salt lake of the ‘Bonneville Salt Flats’ in Utah. In addition to the first-class track, there was another reason for the choice, namely that it would make the Austin Healey name and the Model 100 better known in the USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eIn 1953, his team set new records, but this was not enough for Donald Healey. In the summer of 1954, the British finally shipped a specially built car to the USA, but when they arrived at the salt lake in Utah, they found that the surface was in far worse condition than they had expected. Nevertheless, they took their chance and Donald Healey himself, as well as his fellow drivers George Eyston, Carroll Shelby, Mort Goodall, and Roy Jackson Moore achieved new best values in class D over the 5 and 10 kilometer distances in the heavily modified Healy 100. However, the most memorable was the officially stopped speed over a kilometer – 192.6 mph. The calendar on this day was August 22, 1954 and for Donald Healey it was a dream come true.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548309819677,"sku":"ATC07031","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/07031AustinHealey100SStreamliner_lov_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761678860"},{"product_id":"austin-healey-100s-streamliner-1956-silver-grey-1-43-kopie","title":"Ford Ranger 2 Pick-up 1966 - blue met. 1:43","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Pioneer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIn 1966, the Ranger II concept car under the Ford label entered the show stage, a previously pick-up version. From today’s point of view, the sensation about the design at that time is no longer relatable, but at that the USA a pick-up was nothing more than a simple utility vehicle intended for the quick transport of any goods, without comfort and without any refinement. The Ranger II, however, was designed completely differently – namely as a comfortable pick-up, equipped with all the technically feasible gimmicks, very futuristically designed, and, above all, a downright noble pick-up!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe fact that the open loading area – so distinctive for this type of vehicle – was laid out with fine walnut wood instead of the usual wooden or steel planks should have caused a lot of astonishment among those who examined the concept car at the exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhat Ford ultimately wanted to achieve with the concept car is not known, and there were hardly any borrowings from it in later series production. The only one who created a nimbus for himself with the Ranger II was the then only 33-year-old designer Syd Mead, who actually did not specialize in cars at all, but appeared as an optical designer for industrial products and worked in the film industry. As a somewhat daring thesis, it can be said that Syd Mead was several decades ahead of its time in 1966, because in the current era, pick-ups have firmly established themselves in the luxury sector. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548318503197,"sku":"ATC08022-2","price":89.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/08022-1FordRangerIIblue_lov_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761679072"},{"product_id":"ford-ranger-2-pick-up-1966-blue-met-1-43-kopie","title":"Ford Ranger 2 Pick-up 1966 - light gold met. 1:43","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Pioneer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIn 1966, the Ranger II concept car under the Ford label entered the show stage, a previously pick-up version. From today’s point of view, the sensation about the design at that time is no longer relatable, but at that the USA a pick-up was nothing more than a simple utility vehicle intended for the quick transport of any goods, without comfort and without any refinement. The Ranger II, however, was designed completely differently – namely as a comfortable pick-up, equipped with all the technically feasible gimmicks, very futuristically designed, and, above all, a downright noble pick-up!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe fact that the open loading area – so distinctive for this type of vehicle – was laid out with fine walnut wood instead of the usual wooden or steel planks should have caused a lot of astonishment among those who examined the concept car at the exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhat Ford ultimately wanted to achieve with the concept car is not known, and there were hardly any borrowings from it in later series production. The only one who created a nimbus for himself with the Ranger II was the then only 33-year-old designer Syd Mead, who actually did not specialize in cars at all, but appeared as an optical designer for industrial products and worked in the film industry. As a somewhat daring thesis, it can be said that Syd Mead was several decades ahead of its time in 1966, because in the current era, pick-ups have firmly established themselves in the luxury sector. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548321386781,"sku":"ATC08022-1","price":89.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/08022-2FordRangerIIchampagner_lov_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761679143"},{"product_id":"ford-ranger-2-pick-up-1966-light-gold-met-1-43-kopie","title":"Singer Popular Viena Capellanes 1935 - dark red 1:43","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe propeller for the Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAt the sight of the teardrop-shaped car, the permanently mounted propellers are immediately noticeable – even today, the eye remains a shade longer than usual. What might this have been like in 1935, when the world was still dominated by rationality?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe feeling at that time has not been handed down, but the extravagant appearance may have served exactly the purpose of the car, because it was used for advertising for a Spanish bakery called ‘Viena Capellanes’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eBakery owner Ricardo was responsible for implementing the propeller function. The chassis of a British ‘Singer 9 HP’ was chosen as the substructure, whose engine had a displacement of just under 1,000cc. The engine power fade into the background due to the teardrop-shaped body that Ricardo worked out for the vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eA total of three identical small delivery vans were made with this design and the bakery used them for service trips from 1935 onwards, including to the leisure and reaction areas of Case de Compo or Dehesa de la Villa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eUnfortunately, the bakery only enjoyed its unconventional sales cars for a few years, because for the Spanish Civil War all three vehicles were confiscated by the military and when the Spanish conflict was over, only one car was returned to the Viena Capellanes – the other two had probably not survived the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAfter repairing the vehicle damages, the only service vehicle was used again for the bakery and was used throughout the years of the Second World War until 1946. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548324630813,"sku":"ATC08023","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/08023SingerPopularVienaCapellanes_lov_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761679271"},{"product_id":"ford-ranger-2-pick-up-1966-light-gold-met-1-43-kopie-1","title":"Daimler Marienfelde DR 4.5 Schenker 1917 - white 1:43","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBerlin Transporter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen the Kaiser reigned in Germany and the annual calendar was about to reach the number 1900, the ‘Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft’ with its branch plant in Berlin-Marienfelde was very involved in the development of the truck. The company continuously expanded its transport sector, winning medals in various competitions and the then obligatory exhibitions for its innovative technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWorld War I, which broke out in 1914, did not stop the development at all, and in 1917 the Berlin branch offered three different types. The smallest truck was the 3-ton model DC 3 with a 33 hp-strong engine. The large DR 4.5d was produced in two variants and was designated as a four- to five-ton truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe DR 4.5d models were fitted with a 7.2-liter four-cylinder engine that produced 45 horsepower at the very low speed of only 800 rpm. The extent to which the generally weak motorization of the trucks challenged the engineers became clear in the driving performance. Daimler specified a maximum speed of 16 km\/h for the DR4.5d series! This specification referred to a route on the flat, but according to the brochure it was even possible for the DR 4.5 to master a gradient of up to 25%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAfter the end of World War I, it was not until 1922 that the DR model series was modified. Different wheelbases were offered and the engine output increased to 50 hp with the 55 hp drive, the top speed of 21 km\/h could be reached. In 1926, the last DR truck left the factory and the model series was replaced by the new generation called ‘L 2’.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548332593437,"sku":"ATC011019-2","price":99.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/11019-2DaimlerMarienfeldeDR4-5_lov_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761679438"},{"product_id":"daimler-marienfelde-dr-4-5-schenker-1917-white-1-43-kopie","title":"GM Corsair 1948 - dark blue 1:43","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eTrend Indicator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eBorn in Los Angeles in 1893, Hearley Earl was a great visionary. At the age of 34, he began his career at General Motors, which did not end until 1959 when he retired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eIn 1940, at the age of 47, he was appointed vice president of General Motors and at the same time the first designer in the company. In this capacity, he created the study called Corsair in April 1949, which was presented in the then popular technology magazine ‘Mechanix Illustrated’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eWhile it was considered a sensation at the time that this prototype had its engine located in the rear, it was also the visual implementation that impressed. An elongated glass dome extending over three rows of seats – including the driver seated in the middle – and reinforced with continuous struts allowed an unrestricted view of the passengers, but on the other hand, they could also enjoy the passing panorama completely unhindered. Without really publishing facts, General Motors probably also tested the acceptance of such completely new versions via the print magazine. It was not entirely clear whether there was also a ready-to-drive prototype of it, but the details were well worked out on a 3\/8\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e large model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eA high, central fin at the rear deviated from well-known US vehicle construction, as did revolutionary headlights and bumpers attached directly to the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eThe model most likely got stuck in the design and style elements mentioned were not found on production models. Due to the many new elements, it can still be assumed today that the Corsair was intended from the beginning as a pure marketing study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eHarley Earl died in 1969 at the age of 75. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548335182109,"sku":"ATC04043-2","price":89.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/04043-2GMCorsair_lov_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761679688"},{"product_id":"fiat-1200-vignale-wonderful-cabrio-1957-creme-gold-1-43-kopie-1","title":"Memminger Roadster - light blue 1:43","description":"","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548341539101,"sku":"ATC60149","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/Avenue43_60149_p1_MemmingerRoadster_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761680653"},{"product_id":"memminger-roadster-light-blue-1-43-kopie","title":"Memminger Roadster - green 1:43","description":"","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548380336413,"sku":"ATC60150","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/Avenue43_60150_p1_MemmingerRoadster_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761680801"},{"product_id":"memminger-roadster-green-1-43-kopie","title":"NSU EP4 - grey 1:43","description":"","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548382335261,"sku":"ATC60140","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/Avenue43_60140_p1_NSUEP4_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761680889"},{"product_id":"volvo-760-gle-mellberg-light-blue-1-43-kopie","title":"Volvo 760 GLE Mellberg (1985) - white 1:43","description":"","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548399374621,"sku":"ATC60134","price":109.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/Avenue43_60134_p1_Volvo760GLEMellberg_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761681678"},{"product_id":"gm-corsair-1948-dark-blue-1-43-kopie","title":"Volvo Coupe de Mola 1961 - red 1:43","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; mso-outline-level: 2;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Paradox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; mso-outline-level: 2;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn the 1930s, both brothers Umberto and Bruno de Mola left their Italian homeland and tried their luck in the capital of Belgium with the production of specially designed bodies. It is unknown how the business worked, whether they only repaired or whether they also provided larger quantities with their own design cars. Their first project, on the other hand, has been preserved and is now in the Belgian museum `Musée de l'Auto Mahymobiles`, joins the presentation with other vehicles and only those who look very closely can recognize a very unusual segment in the lines of the body – namely the side window section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; mso-outline-level: 2;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eCompletely contrary to the side windows, which tended to be conservatively designed in the 1960s, a large curved radius gives agility on both, the upper and lower edges. The de Mola brothers seemed to have been taken with rounded shapes, because the front end also captivated with well-proportioned curves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; mso-outline-level: 2;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eBecause of the built-in 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder, they screwed the Volvo lettering to their body and presented their neat coupé for the first time in 1961. Completely contrary to the modern engine o the time, the brothers used the chassis of an Lancia Augsta and this dated 1934! Even today, it is hard to imagine wanting to sell a modern vehicle with a 25-year-old substructure – was this also the reason why the care was hardly known in 1961?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50551466393885,"sku":"ATC06064","price":89.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/06064VolvoCoupedeMola_lov_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761768933"},{"product_id":"denzel-wd-1300-super-rallye-des-alpes-1954-blue-1-43","title":"Denzel WD 1300 Super  \"Rallye des Alpes\" 1954 - blue 1:43","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eSporting Success\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eWolfgang Denzel, supplier of the cars of the same name, achieved over 300 successes at sporting events in his career – on two and four wheels – and the greatest success of his career was the overall victory at the “XVII Rallye international des Alpes” in 1954.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eOn July 8, 1954, the riders started in Marseille and covered over 3,000 kilometers in the winding and mountainous roads of France and Italy before the racers finally finished their marathon ride in Cannes on July 13, 1954. 46-year-old Wolfgang Denzel was sitting behind the steering wheel and his companion Stroinigg guided him the way from the passenger seat. From today’s perspective, the fact that the duo chose a 1300cc Denzel convertible for the rally is unusual, because in the still snow-covered heights of the French and Italian Alps, temperatures were anything but summerly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eWith the numbers of their starting number 228 painted in bold on the two doors, the two Austrians confidently dominated the “1001-1300” displacement class, so that they were rated as the fastest in their class at the finish line in Cannes. For Wolfgang Denzel, this was the greatest motorsport success, not least in his own car, which underlined his myth in the scene as the feared opponent of the Porsche drivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eOf course, the victory was an enormous proof of the performance of the Denzel engine and the Denzel 1300, so that it not only increased awareness, but also boosted sales. But the Viennese company did not have the capacity to push its car production and continued to assemble its cars in modest series production. Denzel maintained its production until 1959 and even exported to the United States. A total of around 350 roadsters and coupes were produced before the company concentrated exclusively on the distribution\/ sales of automobiles from 1960 onwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50551489036573,"sku":"ATC07033","price":89.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/07033DenzelWD1300SuperRallyedesAlpes1954_lov_1280x853_72dpi_q10_7f3547af-61d6-47a4-a1f5-4cd2980934d1.jpg?v=1766070612"},{"product_id":"anadol-stc-16-1973-red-1-43","title":"Anadol STC-16  (1973) - red 1:43","description":"","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50551502471453,"sku":"ATC60125","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/Avenue43_60125_p1_AnadolSTC-16_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761769623"},{"product_id":"opel-admiral-b-hatchback-sedan-1972-white-1-43","title":"Opel Admiral B Hatchback Sedan (1972), white 1:43","description":"","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50551516528925,"sku":"ATC60130","price":109.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/Avenue43_60130_p1_OpelAdmiralBSchraegheck-LimousineZDFCoupe_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761770020"},{"product_id":"opel-admiral-b-hatchback-sedan-1972-blue-1-43","title":"Opel Admiral B Hatchback Sedan (1972), blue 1:43","description":"","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50551522820381,"sku":"ATC60131","price":109.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/Avenue43_60131_p1_OpelAdmiralBSchraegheck-LimousineZDFCoupe_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1761770146"},{"product_id":"koenig-c-62-red-1-43","title":"Koenig C 62 (1991) - red 1:43","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the mid-1980s onwards, the extreme downforce prototypes of Group C caused a sensation in the World Sportscar Championship, the IMSA, and at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Porsche was right at the heart of the action and leading the way with its 956 and 962 C models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the 962s eventually found their way onto public roads. At the beginning of the 1990s, changes in the regulations made the Porsche 962 C less attractive for racing. But what to do with the more than 125 cars that Porsche and various private teams had previously used in racing? While some vehicles disappeared into depots, a number of drivers and team owners cherished the dream of getting these cars road-legal. Among them were Jochen Dauer, Vern Schuppan, and Koenig Specials. With some effort, all three—and others—finally managed to convert the 962 so that it could be road-legal. This set new standards beyond familiar track benchmarks such as the Ferrari F40 and Porsche 959. Koenig Specials went one step further and gave the car a complete overhaul to make it more suitable for everyday use. After the modifications, none of the original components were compatible with the modified vehicle.The Koenig Special C62 has an output of around 550 hp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, the lines of the 962 C remain unchanged, but for approval in Germany, the headlights were raised and the fenders were modified to create more clearance for the suspension. In addition, Koenig Specials raised the car significantly to increase ground clearance and reduce the impact of curbs and manhole covers. A Plexiglas cover was installed over the six-cylinder boxer engine for maintenance work. As with the race car, the rear end can be completely removed. Instead of the race engine, a 3.4-liter boxer with turbocharger was used, based on the Porsche 911 (964) Turbo. With around 550 hp at bar boost pressure, this was a respectable performance in 1991. In combination with a manual five-speed transmission and the 962 brake system, the car was well equipped for precise driving maneuvers. Underneath the independent bodywork from Koenig Specials, the C62 is based on a chassis from Thompson. Similar to Kremer Racing, Thompson manufactured independent 962 chassis with improved crash sensitivity and greater rigidity. After the end of Group C, these vehicles, like all other Porsche 962s, were left on the shelf. Koenig Specials originally planned a small series of 30 units at a base price of DM 1,800,000. Such a hefty price tag for a new car was a sensation at the time – and also the reason why the planned number of units was never realized. In fact, exactly three C62s were built, one in red, one in black and one in yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50579260539165,"sku":"ATC60114","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/Avenue43_60114_p1_KoenigC62red_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1762285727"},{"product_id":"koenig-c-62-red-1-43-kopie","title":"Koenig C 62 (1991) - yellow 1:43","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the mid-1980s onwards, the extreme downforce prototypes of Group C caused a sensation in the World Sportscar Championship, the IMSA, and at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Porsche was right at the heart of the action and leading the way with its 956 and 962 C models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the 962s eventually found their way onto public roads. At the beginning of the 1990s, changes in the regulations made the Porsche 962 C less attractive for racing. But what to do with the more than 125 cars that Porsche and various private teams had previously used in racing? While some vehicles disappeared into depots, a number of drivers and team owners cherished the dream of getting these cars road-legal. Among them were Jochen Dauer, Vern Schuppan, and Koenig Specials. With some effort, all three—and others—finally managed to convert the 962 so that it could be road-legal. This set new standards beyond familiar track benchmarks such as the Ferrari F40 and Porsche 959. Koenig Specials went one step further and gave the car a complete overhaul to make it more suitable for everyday use. After the modifications, none of the original components were compatible with the modified vehicle.The Koenig Special C62 has an output of around 550 hp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, the lines of the 962 C remain unchanged, but for approval in Germany, the headlights were raised and the fenders were modified to create more clearance for the suspension. In addition, Koenig Specials raised the car significantly to increase ground clearance and reduce the impact of curbs and manhole covers. A Plexiglas cover was installed over the six-cylinder boxer engine for maintenance work. As with the race car, the rear end can be completely removed. Instead of the race engine, a 3.4-liter boxer with turbocharger was used, based on the Porsche 911 (964) Turbo. With around 550 hp at bar boost pressure, this was a respectable performance in 1991. In combination with a manual five-speed transmission and the 962 brake system, the car was well equipped for precise driving maneuvers. Underneath the independent bodywork from Koenig Specials, the C62 is based on a chassis from Thompson. Similar to Kremer Racing, Thompson manufactured independent 962 chassis with improved crash sensitivity and greater rigidity. After the end of Group C, these vehicles, like all other Porsche 962s, were left on the shelf. Koenig Specials originally planned a small series of 30 units at a base price of DM 1,800,000. Such a hefty price tag for a new car was a sensation at the time – and also the reason why the planned number of units was never realized. In fact, exactly three C62s were built, one in red, one in black and one in yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50579274465565,"sku":"ATC60115","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/Avenue43_60115_p1_KoenigC62yellow_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1762286521"},{"product_id":"microlino-orange-1-43","title":"Microlino (2023)  - orange 1:43","description":"","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50579301171485,"sku":"ATC60120","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/Avenue43_60120_p1_Microlino_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1762287200"},{"product_id":"microlino-2023-light-green-1-43","title":"Microlino (2023)  - light green 1:43","description":"","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50579307266333,"sku":"ATC60121","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/Avenue43_60121_p1_Microlino_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1762287262"},{"product_id":"mercedes-lo3100-uerdingen-1935-light-grey-1-43","title":"Mercedes Lo3100 \"Uerdingen\" (1935) - light grey 1:43","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eJaray‘s omnibus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThere is no doubt that bus construction in Germany received a major boost in the mid-1930s with the inauguration of the first highway sections. The German government wanted to connect the major cities with long-distance bus routes. Promising themselves lucrative sales, the well-known manufacturers reacted quickly and offered buses with a streamlined look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe most modern substructure for coachbuilders available form 1935 with the chassis of the Mercedes-Benz Lo 3100. Waggon-Fabrik AG Uerdingen also chose this chassis for its streamlined bus, the body of which was designed by the well-known stylist Paul Jaray. It is not known whether the Swiss by choice was the driving force behind the project or whether the body factory commissioned the designer. Paul Jaray’s striking lines, all based on the shape of a drop, can also be clearly seen on the bus, which was put on its wheels in 1935. The bus was powered by a 95 hp petrol engine; the second model, which was built in 1936, was fitted with a diesel engine with 120 horsepower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe bus body, made entirely of sheet metal with seating for 24 passengers, was most likely produced in two units.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50623224086813,"sku":"ATC10015-1","price":144.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/10015-1Mercedes-BenzLo3100Uerdingen_lov_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1763226859"},{"product_id":"mercedes-lo3100-deutsche-reichsbahn-1935-ivory-red-1935-1-43","title":"Mercedes Lo3100  \"Deutsche Reichsbahn\" (1935) - ivory-red (1935) 1:43","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eJaray‘s omnibus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThere is no doubt that bus construction in Germany received a major boost in the mid-1930s with the inauguration of the first highway sections. The German government wanted to connect the major cities with long-distance bus routes. Promising themselves lucrative sales, the well-known manufacturers reacted quickly and offered buses with a streamlined look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe most modern substructure for coachbuilders available form 1935 with the chassis of the Mercedes-Benz Lo 3100. Waggon-Fabrik AG Uerdingen also chose this chassis for its streamlined bus, the body of which was designed by the well-known stylist Paul Jaray. It is not known whether the Swiss by choice was the driving force behind the project or whether the body factory commissioned the designer. Paul Jaray’s striking lines, all based on the shape of a drop, can also be clearly seen on the bus, which was put on its wheels in 1935. The bus was powered by a 95 hp petrol engine; the second model, which was built in 1936, was fitted with a diesel engine with 120 horsepower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe bus body, made entirely of sheet metal with seating for 24 passengers, was most likely produced in two units.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50623234539805,"sku":"ATC10015-2","price":154.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/10015-2Mercedes-BenzLo3100Uerdingen_lov_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1763227672"},{"product_id":"daf-46-brandweer-red-1974-1-43","title":"DAF 46 Brandweer - red (1974) 1:43","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eA great love for small vehicles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eDAF – `Van Doorne’s Automobiel Fabriek N.V.`, as teh Dutch company is known in full – primarily served the market with heavy trucks and also entered the passenger car scene from 1959 to 1975. It entered the lower passenger car class with the Type 33, which became the successor 44 from 1966 and the Type 46 from November 1974.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn the mid-1970s, the decision to purchase a small, flexible fire engine for the local fire department was probably also made by the fire department in the municipality of Voorst. The decision was made to build it from a DAF 46. The entire rear roof area was removed and the trunk lid was also cut open. A huge, round tank containing extinguishing water was inserted into the resulting gap. Due to the removal of the roof, both the driver and the passenger had to enjoy a convertible feeling – the two blue lights found just enough space on the frame of the windshield. It is not known how satisfied the “Brandweer” in Voorst was with its small fire engine or how long it was used, but in retrospect in can be said that with a full water tank, the handling certainly took some getting used to – this was because the center of gravity was very far back and also very high. In addition the water sloshing around in the barrel probably had a negative effect when cornering and lack of stability of the car due to the capping of the roof the possible exceeding of the total weight is not even worth thinking about at this point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50623237062941,"sku":"ATC12020","price":124.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/12020DAF46Brandweer_lov_5184x3456_300dpi_q12.jpg?v=1763227841"},{"product_id":"vw-double-t1-heinz","title":"VW Double-T1 \"Heinz\" 1:43 + Stick with Book of the year 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eVW at its Best!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe new Edition 2025 is a different kind of book – it is THE book for the automotive enthusiast who wants to learn more about the stories of long forgotten automobiles, brands and other developments. Whether rare, fast, or crazy—many interesting stories with historical background, accompanied by numerous historical photos and images of AutoCult models from 2025, make this book a must-have for anyone interested in automotive history. As every year, AUTOCULT includes the book in “digital” form on a USB stick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-outline-level: 2; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #111111; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn retrospect, both the VW Beetle and the T1 proved to be the models that enjoyed great popularity in the customizing scene. Every possible conversion has been created, but from the multitude of altered originals seen again and again, every now and then some fall out of line that make you smile – like the “double T1”!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #111111; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe designation is by no means official, but it characterizes the converted T1 flatbed transporter exactly, but at first glance it causes a lot of confusion in the head, because the question is: Where is the front and ware is the back?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #111111; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eHowever, if you take a closer look, you will quickly discover the sophistication behind the concept. It is explained in simple terms, a standard T1 flatbed transporter, whose sheet metal part of the loading area in the rear area was shortened in length by exactly enough that it could be replaced with a second driver’s cab of another T1 flatbed model. Since the substructure is still technically the same as of a standard model, the boxer engine contributes to work in its proven place in the rear, but only covered by the sheet metal of a driver’s cab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #111111; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eNothing is known about its creator, owner or collector, only it is proven that the VW was at home in South Africa and probably used as daily, as the wear and tear shows. There is a lot of speculation here, but one thing is certain – this special T1 model is simply a very cool “\u003ci\u003eVW at its Best\u003c\/i\u003e”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50623241552157,"sku":"ATC99125","price":139.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/99125VWT1RecoveryBus_lv_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1763228276"},{"product_id":"anycar-1971-1-43-book-of-the-year-2022","title":"Anycar (USA 1971) 1:43 + book of the year 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Diversity of Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk81834245\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Edition 2022 is a different kind of book – it is THE book for the automotive enthusiast who wants to learn more about the stories of long forgotten automobiles, brands and other developments. Whether rare, fast or strange – many interesting stories in conjunction with precise historical accuracy, flanged by many historical photographs and illustrations of\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eautocult\u003c\/b\u003e models produced in 2022, make this book (as well as all future editions) a reading experience for those interested in automotive history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk81834245;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eWhen looking at the car for the first time, which went down in automotive history as the “Anycar”, most people are likely to react with a uncomprehending shake of the head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFor European-influenced eyes, the first thing that immediately catches the eye is the rear area, which is unmistakably reminiscent of a VW Beetle. But also the front suddenly looks familiar, the massive radiator grille of an American road cruiser and also at the rear of the car features a typical fin, as the once charismatically shaped US-cars…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAnd that’s the point. Particularly the enormous diversity of the car industry was the intention that led to the construction of the car – as many parts of the most diverse cars as possible should be put together. The deep meaning behind it was based on an initiative of the bank ‘Manufactures Hanover Trust Company’. In 1971, the financial institution wanted to appeal specifically to US car buyers with its lending and therefore created the slogan “Our Anycar loan. For any car you have in mind”. The underlying idea was that all sorts of car buyers, and that was almost every household in the USA, should feel addressed by it. With this in mind, the New York based bank turned to customizer Gene Winfield and asked for an authentic design matching to their advertising slogan. His creation became nationally known through the advertisements placed by the bank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50623259148573,"sku":"ATC99122","price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/99122Anycar_lov_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg?v=1763229313"},{"product_id":"dixi-r8-16-ps-doppelphaeton-white-germany-1910-1-43","title":"Dixi R8\/16 PS Doppelphaeton - white (Germany 1910) 1:43","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe little One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAutomobiles whose rear end is reminiscent of a boat in its shape, be it due to a tapered shape, the wooden planking or a keel-like design, are generally referred to as “boattails”. At least one Bugatti of the Type 40 was also dressed with it by a – unfortunately unknown – coach builder, because the Type 40 was built as a sedan with space for four passengers. A special feature was that there was only one entrance door.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Type 40 was first produced on 25 June 1926 and was intended to be the successor to the Type 23 in the factory chronicle. The front engine was a water-cooled four-cylinder engine with a displacement of just under 1,500cc, which, with an output of 45 hp, resembled the highly-bred sports engine at the time and was derived from the Type 35. The special feature of the design were the valves, because each cylinder received its gasoline-air mixture via two intake valves, while the burnt exhaust gases only entered the exhaust through a single valve. With a maximum speed of up to 125 km\/h – depending on the body – the “little Bugatti” was by no means slow for its vehicle class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAssembly at the Molsheim factory ended in May 1931 after just under 800 units. There are three different figures in the literature about the exact number of produced vehicles, one mentions 765 vehicles, a second specks of 860 vehicles and a third specifies 775 vehicles. 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