Newsletter December 2022

Newsletter: Ferraris, Volvos, Lancias and will your car be a future classic?

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Above all, the entire ClassicCarPassion.com team wishes you a happy new year 2023!

We hope you can enjoy your automotive passion without constraints and discover new and exceptional roads in 2023.

To wrap up the year, we have selected the 5 most viewed articles from 2022 for you to revisit. So, sit back, relax and read through features like Will your car be a classic? and buying guides on beautiful classic Ferraris.

For 2023 we will be arranging more exciting rallies in South Africa as well as co-organizing an extraordinary rally in Scotland with a partner. To find out more visit: Scotland via the Hebrides.

And finally, thank you for your support, in 2022 more than 250 classic car events have been inserted by our members! Also, feel free to share your experiences and stories with the ClassicCarPassion.com community. Our articles are brought to you thanks to the passion of this community. Do you have an interesting classic car-related topic? Then get in touch with our team.

We wish you good reading and see you very soon,

The ClassicCarPassion.co.za team

Prepare for your year with our calendar of vintage car events:

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Future classics to look out for

Predicting which cars today will become desirable collectors’ items in the future is not an exact science, but if you know what to look for then you are well placed to pick up a bargain that may one day become a sought-after classic.

Ferrari 328 Buying Guide: Evolution of a mid-engined classic

Combining the stunning lines of the 308 with updated running gear, the Ferrari 328 may just be the perfect Italian modern classic.

Ferrari F40, Enzo's last wish

The Ferrari F40, the manufacturer's technological showcase, celebrated its 40th anniversary with panache. This supercar also marked the beginning of a new era for the prancing horse firm after the death of its creator.

Lamborghini Miura : Gandini's masterpiece

Rarely has a car been as beautiful as the Lamborghini Miura. This rolling work of art has changed the fortunes of the manufacturer and put it on the map for good.

Volvo P1800, Scandinavian charm

Arguably the sexiest Swedish car of all time, the Volvo P1800 allowed its manufacturer to change its somewhat austere image while demonstrating the legendary robustness of its engines.

Lancia Fulvia coupé, affordable elegance

Extrapolated from a sedan with no real soul, the Lancia Fulvia coupe has been successful for a decade in world rallies and on the road.

Maserati Quattroporte II : mix of genres

In the Maserati Quattroporte saga, the second saloon of the same name didn't make much of an impression, and for good reason, since it wasn't really a product designed by the brand.

Vector, Gerald Wiegert's setback

An engineer with a passion for speed, Gerald Wiegert fought for much of his life to make his Vector the fastest American car on the market.

Apal, polyester cars made in Belgium

Known to the general public for its buggies, which enjoyed their golden age in the 1970s, Liège-based Apal has produced a number of models that share a certain originality and a body made from composite materials.

Bizzarini 5300 GT : delicious blend

With its Italian styling and big American V8, the Bizzarrini5300 GT was one of the rarest and most exclusive cars of its time, winning over discerning customers like the Shah of Iran.