{"id":34903,"date":"2017-08-31T08:46:14","date_gmt":"2017-08-31T12:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thatdope.com\/rides\/6-beautiful-classic-cars-to-watch-at-singapore-rendezvous\/"},"modified":"2017-08-31T08:46:14","modified_gmt":"2017-08-31T12:46:14","slug":"6-beautiful-classic-cars-to-watch-at-singapore-rendezvous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatdope.com\/rides\/6-beautiful-classic-cars-to-watch-at-singapore-rendezvous\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Beautiful Classic Cars to Watch at Singapore Rendezvous"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>James May, motoring\u00a0journalist, former co-presenter of Top Gear and current presenter at Amazon Prime\u2019s The Grand Tour once opined that, \u201cif classic cars were any good, they\u2019d still be made.\u201d He was of course, being facetious. Obviously modern technologies make contemporary cars\u00a0faster, more comfortable, cleaner, safer and more economical but like a fine mechanical watch, it is the provenance, heritage and rarified design of a bygone era which gives many classic cars\u00a0the\u00a0elegant shapes and flowing lines hardly found on modern automobiles.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, the upcoming high luxury lifestyle event, Singapore Rendezvous 2017, running from October 5th to the 8th, will satisfy your lust for these retrotastic vintage cars. Here are at least 6\u00a0beautiful classic cars to watch at Singapore Rendezvous.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_170038\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catch this 1954 Mercedes Adenauer 300b in Singapore on show among the many classic cars at Singapore Rendezvous 2017<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>1954 Mercedes Adenauer 300b<\/h2>\n<p>With 123 bhp, the 300 series Mercedes Adenauer with 2,975 cc straight-six engine with twin Solex carburettors\u00a0and four-speed manual transmission marked a very important line of vehicles for Mercedes-Benz. They were the\u00a0first Mercedes-Benzes produced by the company after World War II. The four-door versions of the car adapted the name \u201cAdenauer\u201d because six custom examples of the 300 saw use by the chancellor of Germany at the time, Konrad Adenauer. Often used by politicians, captains of industry, and other wealthy individuals, this classic 1954\u00a0Mercedes Adenauer 300b symbolised success and it is recognised in classic car circles as one of the earliest examples of status symbols.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_170040\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-170040 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thatdope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1504183574_850_6-beautiful-classic-cars-to-watch-at-singapore-rendezvous.jpg\" alt=\"Catch this 1960 Mercedes 190SL cabriolet in Singapore on show among the many classic cars at Singapore Rendezvous 2017\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catch this 1960 Mercedes 190SL cabriolet in Singapore on show among the many classic cars at Singapore Rendezvous 2017<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL cabriolet<\/h2>\n<p>Introduced at the 1954 New York Motor Show as a more affordable and practical alternative to the famed Mercedes Benz 300SL, the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL cabriolet was an iconic roadster which was produced from 1955 to 1963, reflecting the popularity of that classic car. It might have be positioned as a smaller version of its illustrious big brother but it packed plenty of its technical refinements \u2013 earning a reputation amongst classic car enthusiasts as a sporting roadster. Only a fraction of the 26,000 production run are in existence today \u2013 this iconic two-seat roadster with signature styling still sets the bar for other Mercedes-Benz convertibles.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_170043\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-170043 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thatdope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1504183574_757_6-beautiful-classic-cars-to-watch-at-singapore-rendezvous.jpg\" alt=\"Catch this 1963 Mercedes 220 cabriolet in Singapore on show among the many classic cars at Singapore Rendezvous 2017\" width=\"660\" height=\"430\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catch this 1963 Mercedes 220 cabriolet in Singapore on show among the many classic cars at Singapore Rendezvous 2017<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>1963 Mercedes 220SE cabriolet<\/h2>\n<p>Originally debuted at the 1959 Frankfurt Motor Show, this 1963 Mercedes 220SE cabriolet was one of four new models which shared the same uni-construction bodyshell and all wheel independent suspension. The classic car is longer than its predecessors, featuring\u00a0\u00a0wider radiator shell, wrap-around windscreen, wider rear window and vertically positioned twin headlamps. Capable of hitting a century sprint in 14 seconds, it launched originally in coupe models with cabriolets appearing in 1961, this time, losing the tail fins of the saloon. For the era, the 220SE was considered to be among the more modern looking classic cars and these models were more luxuriously dressed as well \u2013 as a standard \u2013 it came with\u00a0a rev-counter, leather upholstery and four-speed automatic transmission. It was the\u00a0perfect summer car.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_170048\" style=\"width: 635px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-170048\" src=\"https:\/\/thatdope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1504183574_906_6-beautiful-classic-cars-to-watch-at-singapore-rendezvous.jpg\" alt=\"Catch this Mercedes-AMG E36 in Singapore on show among the many classic cars at Singapore Rendezvous 2017\" width=\"625\" height=\"469\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catch this Mercedes-AMG E36 in Singapore on show among the many classic cars at Singapore Rendezvous 2017<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>1996 Mercedes W124 E36 AMG cabriolet<\/h2>\n<p>Just how rare is a 1996 Mercedes W124 E36 AMG cabriolet? Really really rare. Fewer than 200 E36 AMGs were ever made and of those, only 14 were right hand drive soft tops. Equipped with a\u00a0a 272hp, 284lb ft 3.6-litre straight six engine, this classic W124 E36 AMG completes its century sprint in 7.2 seconds.\u00a0Springs and dampers were also firmer and AMG opted for the proven 4-speed auto instead of the standard \u2018electronically regulated\u2019 5-speed.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_170051\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-170051 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thatdope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1504183574_156_6-beautiful-classic-cars-to-watch-at-singapore-rendezvous.jpg\" alt=\"Catch the only Fiat 130 coupe in Singapore on show among the many classic cars at Singapore Rendezvous 2017\" width=\"700\" height=\"340\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catch the only Fiat 130 coupe in Singapore on show among the many classic cars at Singapore Rendezvous 2017<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>The only Fiat 130 Coupe in Singapore<\/h2>\n<p>Produced by the Italian car manufacturer from 1969 to 1977, the Fiat 130 coupe is a large six cylinder executive car produced on the same platform of the four door saloon. Designed by Paolo Martin of Pininfarina, this only Fiat 130 Coupe in Singapore features a unique interior (also adopted in the saloon when it was upgraded to the\u00a0130B version which also featured the Coup\u00e9\u2019s enlarged 3235 cc V6). Interestingly, it also featured a button-operated mechanism allowing the driver to open the passenger-side door.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_170053\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-170053 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thatdope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1504183574_724_6-beautiful-classic-cars-to-watch-at-singapore-rendezvous.jpg\" alt=\"Catch the Porsche 356 coupe on show among the many classic cars at Singapore Rendezvous 2017\" width=\"660\" height=\"550\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catch the Porsche 356 coupe on show among the many classic cars at Singapore Rendezvous 2017<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Porsche 356 coupe<\/h2>\n<p>The Porsche 356\u00a0was Porsche\u2019s first production automobile.\u00a0Such was the popularity of the\u00a0nimble, rear-engine, rear-wheel drive, two-door, sports car available in hardtop coup\u00e9 and open configurations that\u00a0production of the 356 continued until April 1965, even after its\u00a0replacement, the Porsche 911\u00a0debuted in 1963. Initially, it was little noticed by a small number of auto racing enthusiasts and the first few 356s sold primarily in Austria and Germany.\u00a0By the early 1950s, the Porsche 356 had gained some renown on both sides of the Atlantic for its aerodynamics, handling, and excellent build quality. Today, only half of the 76,000 classic car model Porsche 356 coupes exist today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can see these beautiful classic cars at the upcoming Singapore Rendezvous from October 5th to the 8th.<\/strong><em> Images of the classic car models featured here are representative and may not reflect actual colours and fittings as the cars are still being shipping to Singapore.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luxuo.com\/motoring\/automobile\/6-beautiful-classic-cars-to-watch-at-singapore-rendezvous.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>James May, motoring\u00a0journalist, former co-presenter of Top Gear and current presenter at Amazon Prime\u2019s The Grand Tour once opined that, \u201cif classic cars were any good, they\u2019d still be made.\u201d He was of course, being facetious. Obviously modern technologies make contemporary cars\u00a0faster, more comfortable, cleaner, safer and more economical but like a fine mechanical watch, it is the provenance, heritage and rarified design of a bygone era which gives many classic cars\u00a0the\u00a0elegant shapes and flowing lines hardly found on modern [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34904,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9],"tags":[176,18],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>6 Beautiful Classic Cars to Watch at Singapore Rendezvous<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"James May, motoring\u00a0journalist, former co-presenter of Top Gear and current presenter at Amazon Prime\u2019s The Grand Tour once opined that, \u201cif classic cars\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, 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