A brief history The first-generation SLK (factory code R170) debuted in 1996 and immediately shook up the compact-roadster segment. Its steel “Vario-Roof” folded away in 25 seconds, and journalists hailed the car as a “hard-top” rival to the Mazda MX-5 and the then-new Porsche Boxster. Production ran until 2004; a 2000 facelift brought more powerful … Read more
Ferdinand Porsche – Brilliant Designer and Pioneer of Automotive Engineering Early Life Ferdinand Porsche was born on September 3, 1875, in Maffersdorf (today Vratislavice nad Nisou), which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and is now located in the Czech Republic. He came from a family of craftsmen; his father, Anton Porsche, ran a … Read more
One of the most iconic cars in cinema history is undoubtedly the Alfa Romeo Spider from 1967, featured in the cult classic The Graduate, starring Dustin Hoffman. The light, elegant roadster quickly became a lasting symbol of youth, freedom, and rebellion in the 1960s. Interestingly, Hoffman himself reportedly fell in love with the car (which … Read more
History of the Mini Cooper Cabrio The Mini Cooper Cabrio made its debut in 2004 as a stylish British convertible based on a modern reinterpretation of the classic Mini. The first generation (R52, years 2004–2008) offered petrol engines designated as W10 (base One version), W11 (more powerful Cooper S with supercharger), and W17 (naturally aspirated … Read more
The History of the Porsche 356 Cabriolet – The Beginning of a Legend “At the beginning, I looked around but couldn’t find the car of my dreams. So, I decided to build it myself.” – Ferry Porsche The Porsche 356 was the first mass-produced model of the legendary German brand, marking the beginning of an … Read more
