And then “Made in Germanyâ€â€¦

[jmv2006]

Barely one decade after all their industry was destroyed to the ground and the vast majority of experts dead or emigrated to the USA and URSS, Germany motor industry woke up and - like Phoenix - rose from the ashes to become the very BEST in the world in less than 30 years.
Very early “the writing was on the wallâ€
For more information click on the images below:

1948 – Porsche 356​

1952 – Mercedes 300SL​

1956 – BMW 507​

 

[Candy]

ooohhhhh......... i like the Merc's!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Gromit]

When I'm old have a "blue rinse" I'll buy a Merc. I also think that Mercs have lost their lustre/luster her in SA. Just too many of them on the road.
Until then I'll dream about my Morgan. :y72:
The German motor industry is dominant but there's still something heavy and utilitarian about the appearance of most of the Mercs.
Porsche - different story.
Audi - stunning.
BMW's - I guess it's that attitude of Beemer drivers here in SA that just puts me off. h:

 

[jmv2006]

[quote author=Gromit link=topic=723.msg3773#msg3773 date=1216300841]
BMW's - I guess it's that attitude of Beemer drivers here in SA that just puts me off. h:
[/quote]You said in SA, Gromit???
What about WORLDWIDE!!!???

 

[DaveM]

I have always liked German engineered machinery there just seems to be a mark of quality about it. Love the 1956 – BMW 507, funny as I am not really a big BMW fan when it comes to the new models.

 

[jmv2006]

Still unbelievable that BMW that in 1957 was producing under licence the Isetta 250 nowadays owns Rolls Royce Motor Cars.

And that Volkswagen that in 1946 was producing the Beetle is now the owner of Bentley Motors Limited

 

[DaveM]

Now this I did not realize until now :y18:

 

[jmv2006]

[quote author=Gromit link=topic=723.msg3773#msg3773 date=1216300841]
When I'm old have a "blue rinse" I'll buy a Merc[/quote]As I'm already old and "natural white" I drive one

[size=8pt]E220CDI Touring[/size]​

It is not what one could call a "looker" but is reliable and - most important of all - has space enough to carry my motorbike parts!

 

[CarlS]

I loved my Porsche. It was a well built, well designed car and it could certainly corner.

 

[jmv2006]

[quote author=CarlS link=topic=723.msg3818#msg3818 date=1216345078]
I loved my Porsche. It was a well built, well designed car and it could certainly corner.
[/quote]Which type did you have, Carl?

 

[CarlS]

911 in Germany and I brought back a 944 to the States. I really liked the 944 more than the 911. The balance of that car was perfect.

 

[jmv2006]

[quote author=CarlS link=topic=723.msg3831#msg3831 date=1216355184]
...I really liked the 944 more than the 911.  The balance of that car was perfect.
[/quote]Nice car indeed! :y18:

[size=8pt]Porsche 944[/size]​

 

[CarlS]

Ah, great vehicle. Mine was "arrest me" red!