Classic Rides

In 1960 the English sports car marque Aston Martin engaged the services of the Italian bodywork craftsmen at Zagato to give the DB4 GT a unique look. An overall weight of 1,250 kilograms and six-cylinder engine with an output of 314hp give this DB4 a power-to-weight ratio comparable with today's Porsche Turbo. With only 23 units built, the DB4 is even more exclusive than any Ferrari GTO.

Spotting the Ferrari 365 California Spyder in real life is practically impossible, because only 14 of them were ever made. In 1967 one example was delivered to Rapallo on the Italian Riviera, where it was used as the summer car of an industrial family from Milan. Responsible for the impressively elegant lines of the Ferrari 365 California Spyder is Sergio Pininfarina.

More than 100 of the luxurious sports from Maserati have arrived in Italy to celebrate a special occasion: the 90th anniversary of the famous Italian brand with the trident logo. However, Maserati started life purely as a racing car manufacturer. It wasn't until 1957 that production of road vehicles began. Classic Ride takes a look back at the history of Maserati.

The Dodge Charger is one of the fiercest muscle cars of the 1960s and a typical child of an era, when sporty American cars had to have one thing above all: a hefty V8 with a large capacity and even more horsepower. Classic Ride takes a look at the Dodge Carger. Plus: Classic Ride show the history of the BMW 02 series, which still brings a smile to the face of most car fans.

Once a year Russian vintage fans meet at a spots stadium in Moscow Sports for the Retro Style, a vintage rally through Moscow. Classic Ride takes advantage of the opportunity to celebrate the passion for old cars with Russan drivers. Once ahead of its time, the Citroen SM is now a rare collector's item. Classic Rides takes a look at the French diva with an Italian heart.

In its original form the Karmann Ghia promised solid Volkswagen mass produced technology paired with an elegant Italian silhouette. But on this episode a Karmann is put to the test that is very different. Its engine comes from a 10-year-old Porsche. Plus: Classic Ride visits the Mexican Bettle scene which appreciates the Volkswagen Beetle as an collector's item and a means of transport.