Volkswagen Vintage Cars Collection

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (Germany) - 1977

The Volkswagen Beetle, also known as the Volkswagen Type1, was an economy car produced from 1938 until 2003 with over 21 million manufactured in its air-cooled, rear-engined, rear wheel drive configuration. In the 1950s, it was more comfortable and powerful than most European small cars, having been designed for sustained high speed, and ultimately became the longest-running and most-produced automobile of a single design. Originally known as Kafer, German for "beetle", the car ultimately took the same nickname in English. Several engine variants were produced with designated displacement in cubic centimeters from 1100, 1200, 1300, 1500 or 1600. In 1998, many years after the original model had been dropped from the lineup in most of the world (production continued in Mexico until 30 July 2003), VW introduced the "New Beetle" which bore a visual resemblance to the original.

Porsche 356 A Convertible (Germany) - 1959

Ferrari Dino GTS (Italy) - 1974

Named for Enzo Ferrari's son Alfredino, the Dino is a design triumph and is one of the most beautiful, rare and expensive cars of all time. Designed by Pininfarina, the body is stell although all three deck lids are aluminum. The six cylinder midship engine is transversely mounted, has a five-speed gearbox and puts out about 195 hp which propels the Dino up to 240 kph. There are four ventilated, servo-assisted disc brakes, rack and pinion steering. independent double wishbone suspension and coil springs. There are 2 valves/cylinder, 2 overhead cams and 3 Weber 40 DCNF/7 carbs. Its agile handling and unmistakable Ferrari exhaust note make for an exhilarating driving experience.

Porsche 356 A Coupe (Germany) - 1959

The Porsche 356 was the company's first production automobile. It was a lightweight and nimble handling rear-engine rear-wheel-drive 2 door sports car available in hardtop and convertible configurations. Design innovations continued during the years of manufacture from 1948 until 1965, contributing to its motorsports success and popularity. Today, the Porsche 356 is a highly regarded collector car, whether close to stock or highly modified, it has enjoyed much success in rallying, the 24 hours of Le Mans, the 1000 km Buenos Aires, the Mille Miglia, the Targa Florio, the Carrera Panamericana, as well as many other important car racing events.

Triumph TR2 (UK) - 1952

If ever there was a sports car that epitomized the British building spirit it must be the Triumph TR2. If is as true Brit as a car can be, born in the golden age of British motoring. It was a brave attempt to create an inexpensive sports car from a company with no track record of building sports cars. Legend says that the engine came from a tractor. The design of the chassis was a simple ladder with X-shaped bracing, and a twin-carb engine had a displacement of just under 2.01 giving a top speed of 169 km/h. The low door accommodated "elbows out" driving style and the seating position was so low that you could reach out over the doors and touch the road.

Mercedes Benz 190SL (Germany) - 1966

The Mercedez-Benz 190SL was two door grand touring convertible with an removable hardtop. It was produced by Mercedez-Benz between May 1955 and February 1963. The 190SL was sold alongside the faster, more expensive Mercedes-Benz 300SL, which it closely resembled both in its styling and its fully independent suspension, with both cars having double wishbone suspensions at the front and swing axles at the rear. The 190SL was powered by a completely new, slightly oversquare 1.9L straight-four SOHC engine, that developed 120 gross hp. It earned a reputation for its difficulty in properly synchronizing the twin-choke dual Solex carburetors. The 190SL is considered one of the most collectible Mercedes Benzes today because of its time less beauty and form.