356 ROADSTER SUMMER VIBES. Summer is coming soon – so let’s celebrate summer style driving with a classic Porsche 356 Roadster. We admire the legendary 356 model as the origin of the genuine sports car – compact, light with sporty driving characteristics and technically easy going. And without the 356, there would be no 911 today. ⁣ ⁣ Our new-in 356 B Roadster of 1961 comes in a sophisticated colour scheme in (original) slate grey with a red leather interior and black soft top. Delivered new in Germany it received a complete, top-quality ‘frame-off’ restoration in 2011 by the renowned 356 specialist Serge Heitz in France. The car still has its original engine and gearbox with ‘matching numbers’, while the engine was given a power upgrade to approx. 85 hp. With a total of just 2,902 examples of the 356 B were built as Roadsters this open-top version is much more exclusive than the cabriolet.⁣ ⁣ Just imagine a carefree summer escape on a winding country road or along a coastline with this impressive and iconic companion in superb condition…⁣ ⁣ #porsche #porsche356 #porsche356roadster #classicporsche #vintageporsche #classicdriver #classiccars #classiccartrader #carphotography #drivetastefully #carpassion

DINO DESIRE. We are pleased to have another Ferrari Dino 246 GT available in our portfolio. We love this model as it is extremely agile and easy going – and a great pleasure to drive. We fully agree that the Dino 246 is recognised as the first “real” sports car from Modena with a rear-mid-engine in the style of Le Mans racing cars at that time. Today the Dino is a desired design icon and a well-recognised milestone of the Ferrari myth.⁣ ⁣ The highlight of our 1972 example was its rare original paintwork in ‘Dino Marrone Metallizzato’ with a beige leather interior. It remained for 18 years with its first owner in the US and then came to Germany in the early 1990s with two further long-term ownerships here. In 1992, the car received an overhaul including a black paint finish and a new black interior. ⁣ ⁣ After more than 30 years, some overhaul and repair work is again required, depending of the new owner’s needs and taste. The engine is still the original one with ‘matching numbers’. Of course, we would recommend to restore the 246 GT to its now highly sought-after original ‘Dino Marrone Metallizzato’ paintwork to turn the Dino into an extremely attractive and valuable example.⁣ ⁣ #ferrari #ferrari246 #246gt #classicferrari #vintageferrari #classicdriver #classiccars #classiccartrader #carphotography #drivetastefully #carpassion

TR TASTEFULLY REFINED. The Ferrari 512 TR from 1991 is a tastefully refinement of the Testarossa introduced in 1984. An improved 4.9-liter engine developed 428 hp added by a slightly modernised design and an upgraded interior. Our 1993 high-quality example shows a mileage of only 57,500 km. Delivered new by Tamsen it always remained in Germany with a complete ownership history. The classic Rosso Corsa paintwork is largely original and the ‘matching numbers’ engine has a full service history with the last timing belt change 1,000 km ago. This ultimate (design) icon among the younger Ferrari classics comes with its on-board folder including all booklets and original tool kit for an asking price of EUR 225,000. We share the passion for the sophisticated, sensational design by Pininfarina that kicked-off a new era for Ferrari. The wide side flanks and the large ribbed air intakes were a true ‘form follows function’ resulting in one of the best-known automobile design features. See the long video on our YouTube-channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HIlySaPXIY #ferrari #testarossa #ferrari512tr #classicferrari #vintageferrari #pininfarina #classicdriver #classiccars #classiccartrader #carphotography #drivetastefully #carpassion

LOST & FOUND – RESTORED & ADMIRED. Eberhard Thiesen has a deep relationship with the Horch 853 model. By his search for classic cars in the countries of the former Soviet Union from 1985 to 1995, he found about 15 Horch 853s and brought them back to Germany. Hence, he set up a specialised workshop for these cars to completely restore a number of 853 examples.⁣ ⁣ Our new arrival is a 1937 Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet, which was also discovered by Eberhard Thiesen in Russia in the early 1990s. Back in Germany, the car underwent a high-quality, faithful-to-the-original complete restoration. In the following, the 853 has had only a few owners and each change of ownership was arranged by Eberhard Thiesen. Thanks to craftsmanship of the very highest standard, the car remains in virtually mint condition to this day.⁣ ⁣ Compared to later versions, this first-series model impresses with a number of attractive details: the longer bonnet, the low, fold-out windscreen assembly, the lower roof-line, the beautiful gold-coloured instruments instead of black ones, and the brass-chrome trim, which was later made entirely of aluminium.⁣ ⁣ #horch #horch853 #horch853sportcabriolet #classicdriver #classiccars #carphotography #classiccartrader #drivetastefully #carpassion

SINDELFINGEN ONE-OFF Mercedes-Benz supercharged cars from the 1930s are our top favourite automobiles. However, we are always delighted by special examples with unique features – as our 1934 Type 500 K Cabriolet A with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind body style. Made by the Sindelfingen in-house coachbuilder it shows a sloping rear end with a luggage rack and looks that far more attractive than the boxy design of the standard Cabriolet A. Together with the long bonnet, the short passenger compartment, the low windscreen and the compact soft top (when closed), it provides the car a particularly elegant yet sporty silhouette.⁣ ⁣ This 500 K was originally delivered to Italy and remained there until the late 1960s. Since then, it has had only four further owners. Under its last ownership, a comprehensive overhaul of the technique and other components has been carried out in the past four years at a cost of around EUR 180,000. According to the commission document the engine is still the original unit with ‘matching numbers’. Just 342 examples of the 500 K were built in two years and only 33 of them as the Cabriolet A. But this unique example is a striking addition for any Mercedes supercharged collection.⁣ ⁣ #mercedes #mercedesbenz #classicmercedes #vintagemercedes #mercedes500k #mercedes500kcabriolet #prewarmercedes #classicdriver #classiccars #carphotography #classiccartrader #drivetastefully #carpassion

TRIPPLE BLUE SUPERCHARGED. We are always delighted when we have a rare supercharged Mercedes for true connoisseurs like our 500 K Cabriolet B. This 1935 example was delivered new in Poland and made its way to the US after the war and its further history is also largely known. The pre-war car has still its original engine and is in excellent condition. It still benefits from the comprehensive restoration in Germany from 2009 to 2013 and impresses with its attractive colour scheme in triple dark blue - paintwork, leather interior and soft top. Let’s fall in love with this supercharged beauty of the 1930s.⁣ ⁣ #mercedes #mercedesbenz #classicmercedes #vintagemercedes #mercedes500k #mercedes500kcabriolet #prewarmercedes #classicdriver #classiccars #classiccartrader #drivetastefully #carpassion