When European car manufacturers finally shook off the dust of the post-war years, they found what were perhaps the most apt…

There are cars. And there are icons. The E30 M3 is definitely the latter. Which is why many people think it´s…

Actually, Axel and I wanted to take our old Moto Guzzi motorcycles to Italy. Enjoying the beauty of Tuscany, escaping the…

Carroll Shelby´s partnership with Ford began in 1965 when the race car driver and builder transformed the first Mustang into a…

Only few people know that Škoda means something like “damage” or “pity” in Czech. However, the name actually goes back to…

There is really only one thing for Alexander Furiani, and that´s victory. The Alfa Pope has been building race cars for…

For most people, pre-war cars are a dark horse. Their outlandish looks, fragile technology and limited markets do not attract the…

I often feel like I should have been born into the 1950s, and not more than 30 years later. Because this…

Celebrating 100 years of Berlin´s famous race track, this opulent 288-pager captures the essence of what the AVUS is all about:…

“For its age, the Motom chassis still feels balanced and confident. The bike from the early 1950s has lost none of…

“The sun is already low as we get on our bikes while their engines roar beneath us. The track in front…

There´s something special about 1960s Ferraris. Because they still breathe the atmosphere of a very small, but ambitions sports car business,…

The round, striking design and large windows of the AMC Pacer made the compact car a real eye-catcher in the mid-1970s.…

Honestly, if you’ve never traveled through Southern France on a motorbike, then you’re really missing out. It’s not so much the…

Sometimes it doesn’t take many words to describe the feeling of a situation, a special experience or the vibes of a…

Its hard to explain why Lancia´s Thema 8.32 – with a Ferrari-derived 3-liter V8 (from the 308) – is still an…

I have followed the European motorcycle custom scene intensively over the last 20 years. And I know Axel for almost that…

The Ducati brand has produced countless legends, from small-volume sports bikes of the post-war era to the legendary Bevel Head, Pantah,…

There are many dream cars out there. Some long for luxury saloons, others for the dream of their youth. Memories of…

As a true enthusiast, I have bought – or sold – many classic cars in my life. I therefore appreciate the…

When Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher founded AMG after their engineering careers in the Development Department at Daimler-Benz in 1967,…

Lancia’s Aurelia B20 GT is not only one of the most beautiful cars of the 1950s, but also one of the…

I have been to the Rømø Motor Festival a couple of times. And have since fallen in love with the concept…

No doubt about the fact that driving the Eagle Speedster on wet Sussex roads was quite a moment in my career.…

I must admit, vehicles which put purposeful performance above sanctimonious appearance have a great appeal to me. So I was immediately…

Fiete is a master in what he does. Running a special effects studio for advertising productions, he definitely knows how to…

A pick-up is not the first choice for long-distance travelling. Especially when it was built ages ago, and has spent the…

Hans-Jürgen was a medical student in 1974. He bought a used green Porsche 356 C Convertible, for 4.200 DM – money…

Mainstream has its justification, in normal life as well as when dealing with classic cars. But, let’s face it, the really…

From a distance, she´s got everything you need to make a bold statement. Raked front fork, wide five inch tire, psychodelic…

Thorsten Schlesinger is an artist. As a trained product designer, his major job is to feel and understand the character of…

George Brough produced little over 3.000 motorcycles under his prestigious brand until 1940, and each of them is a marvel. Despite…

Nissan is a weird company. On the one hand, they sell Leafs and Micras. At the other end of the scale,…

“A shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man who does not exist. Michael Knight, a young loner on a…

November is not the ideal time to travel around Denmark. It might be foggy, cold and most likely dark. But with…

The BMW E36 is a milestone in the automotive world, perhaps the most successful 3-Series ever built. But it hasn’t reached…

Many “true” petrol heads (whoever they are…) fear electromobility. As if criticism on the internal combustion engine is a sacrilege. Of…

Everything used to be better in the past? Well, no! Or do you want to set your flux compensator back to…

Stanley H. “Wacky“ Arnolt from Chicago/USA was a true car nut. He began importing European automobiles in the 1950s and modified…

One thing I really like about my workshop is that I can easily transform it from a private dream garage into…

Having the privilege of seeing the greatest workshops around the globe is a burden. You get spoiled over time, and bored…

You must admit that the huge diversity of books for motoring enthusiasts is mind-blowing these days. No topic untouched, no car…

Not many words are needed to describe Axel Budde´s Kaffeemaschine creations. They are just the best real-world Guzzi builds on the…

I like when people are challenging the limits, in a serious way. This is exactly what will happen when Dresden-based motorcycle…

Custom Bike Life is the latest coffee table treat from teNeues. The high-quality, two kilogram heavyweight throws light on the vibrant…

For a guy like me, who spent more than 25 years solely with on-road motorcycles, off-roading is a thing. And the…

The MGA is a true classic car icon. Small, simple, cheap and sporty – it was constructed as a daily. But…

Can you imagine riding a lightweight Vespa, with remarkably tiny wheels and this oh-so-cute appearance – but a 64 hp racing…

Over 90 years ago, Giuseppe – the brother of Moto Guzzi founder Carlo – took a Guzzi GT and rode it…

Motor journalists are blessed. We are a special breed, regularly surrounded by exotic machines, rare sports cars or high-end superbikes. But…

The concept of „built not bought“ stands for independence, self-confidence and ambition. It´s a statement: Be aware of your skills, try,…

It´s easy to understand the appeal of motocross. Action, dirt, steady surprises and the never-ending battle between man, machine and nature.…

I thought I´ve seen it all. High-end classics, ultra-rare small volumes, top-notch resto-mods and rotten dailies – the lot. But this…

I did many features of custom shops and motorcycle builders over the last decade, learning a lot about this business. In…

So much has been said about early Harley-Davidsons. Their legendary “Knucklehead“ v-twin pedigree, military history and massive influence on today´s brand…

Never heard of Auerberg? Well, we better change that! Because the Auerberg Klassik hill-climb, with the Alps in sight, is a…

To many enthusiasts, a Ferrari marks the climax of the classic car world. My taste, however, works somewhat differently. To me,…

There´s nothing like BRUMMM, the brainchild of friend and colleague Hermann Köpf. It´s not a motorcycle magazine nor a book. The…

On November 9th 1989, the Berlin Wall came down. I was only seven years old. Grown up as a lucky child…

Driving the French Alps from North to South is a motorist´s dream, for sure. Because the Route des Grandes Alpes represents…

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is best known for its´ tranquility. The region 1,5 hours North of my hometown Berlin cannot offer much more than…

The Norton 88 stands for shyness on two wheels. She might suffer under the sheer presence of more ambitious, more expressive…

A Volkswagen Golf might be the dullest car on earth. No passion, no feel, no need for love. But things change…

The BMW E30 is a true motorsport icon. Legendary drivers like Quester, Winkelhock or Ravaglia left a huge mark in BMW´s…

Estate cars were considered unglamorous pack-horses for a very long time. In contrast to their brothers and sisters – saloons, convertibles…

Oil leaks from all over the place. The engine runs smooth like a charm, though. With a beat you can follow…

“And we build up castles, in the sky and in the sand, design our own world, ain’t nobody understand…” Berlin´s music…

To be fair, reaching Ireland by car from continental Europe is a bit of a struggle (unless your car is something…

It was summer last year when my buddy Klaus and myself pondered about our next big trip. I had just come…

Too many legends of the motorcycle racing cosmos have passed away too early. John Britten, Marco Simoncelli, you name it. But…

I wonder if the creators of Jaguar´s XK family realized that they were building one of the most outstanding designs of…

One of the best Hotels in Europe, a setting at the banks of Lake Como, well-dressed guests and carefully confected delicacies.…

You should always grasp opportunities when they appear. So did I when my girlfriend was hooked by the idea of some…

I´m definitely nuts about Italian motorcycle culture. Which is why the passion for Moto Guzzi, Ducati and anything in between is…

This is definitely not your usual getaway car. But having spent one week behind the wheel of a 1962 Morris Minor…

It is not easy to roust the classic car scene these days. People have seen everything – from sunken Bugattis to…

The bigger, the better? Not necessarily! Because squeezing a couple of 18 meter long, custom-made lorries for ADAC into my lens…

This book thing is really gaining momentum…! Gestalten´s latest work called Hit the Road is already the fourth book I have…

“Since the first running of LEJOG in 1993, the event has become an enigma as well as one of the most…

Being a motor journalist sounds like a very restricted job. But, to me, it isn´t! Spending a foggy and very cold…

The concept of a Gran Turismo has always inspired my imagination. Côte d’Azur, twisty alpine roads, may be an adventurous trip…

Most of my work is published in magazines, on websites or in books. But the best shots of masterminds, anarchists and…

Here is my top tip for spending the best weekend of the year: Find yourself some old and new friends, pack…

Classic car events can be an absolute overkill for your senses. Because being surrounded by so many stunning vehicles, impressive price…

Spending a day with vintage cars is a fun guarantee. Even better when you can enjoy their presence over a complete…

“Pure&Crafted feels like a huge melting pot – mixing motorbike cliches, urban lifestyle, new heritage and musical zeitgeist. It´s a laid-back,…

“What doesn´t kill you makes you stronger.” A mantra I truly believe in… Because life is what you make it! I…

Spending seven days with the best custom builders on mother earth, escorting a huge video production for BMW Motorrad and discovering…

“Sven is one of Bike EXIF’s best-kept secrets“ is the ultimate accolade to me. Bike EXIF is the number one web…