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In our series we provide skilled mechanics from Hersfeld-Rotenburg and their classic cars. Today: Torsten Hubl from Bebra with his Chevrolet Two-Ten roadway cruiser.
It does not matter if Torsten Hubl is driving the 64- year-old “Christine”, a Chevrolet Two-Ten, in Bebra to shop, to work or on federal highway 27, “I get inquired about my automobile all the time,” states the automobile lover of generally smiling.
The five-meter-tall American, who is more in your home on American highways such as Route 66, appears too huge for the streets of Bebra– so the 38- year-old frequently appears taller. sufficient parking area. “Christine” is initially from San José, 100 kilometers south of San Francisco, and came from Christine Leonard up until 6 years earlier, whom Torsten Hubl called her Chevrolet. The ship took a trip from California to Mönchengladbach, where it was partly brought back.
American automobile designers had an interest in planes in1956 Some functions of the Chevrolet Two-Ten are plainly oriented towards aircrafts, states cars and truck lover Hubl. The rear lights of the Chevrolet are similar to afterburners, the hood decor is based upon an aircraft. When producing the control panel, the innovative individuals at Chevrolet likewise appear to concentrate on the cockpit of the airplane.
The love of mechanics started with the very first cars and truck– and inadequate horse power
” I truly wished to have this Chevy from 1956,” states Torsten Hubl. It wasn’t that simple: “This type was integrated in America in simply one year and 298,000 times. 4 years ago I began searching Ebay and discovered my dream cars and truck.” The owner was looking for a VW Karmann-Ghia– the Bebraner business had a deal, so routine cars would be offered.
The enthusiasm for classic cars began with Hubl’s very first automobile; Opel Astra F from1993 “My daddy offered me an Opel when I was 18, however it just had 60 hp which was too sluggish for me,” remembers the 38- year-old.
He checked out a couple of handbooks and after that worked it up till the Opel had 130 hp. “I taught myself whatever which’s how I found my enthusiasm, which is the best balance of working,” states Hubl.
Much attention to Christine: the remediation took a year
After the qualified mechanic adoringly brought back 3 other classic automobiles, he began dealing with his Christine in 2016: “First I needed to purchase parts from the United States online. Bumpers, radiator grill, clutch, engine, door manages, fittings and other parts were given Germany with no problems.” With the assistance of his daddy and a mechanic good friend, he invested every extra 2nd bring back the vehicle for a year.
Hubl now takes pleasure in school outing, for instance to the Edersee, and classic car rallies. Christine will not be the last classic car he repairs. “The next one might be American once again. They simply did it to me.”
Autograph: Chevrolet Two-Ten by number
- speed(miles per hour): 155
- 0– 100 km/ h(seconds): 16
- to move(cc): 3900
- cylinder: 6
- KW/PS: 104/140
- intake(l/100 km): 15
- drop weight(kg): 1600
- Year of building: 1956
- initial cost Price: $1926
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Do you likewise own an ex? Have you turned a rust pail into a glossy classic car? Or an eye-catcher from the daily cars and truck? Call us by email at roteburg@hna.de and redaktion@hersfelder-zeitung.de or send out a letter to the editors, keyword “Oldtimer”, Benno-Schilde-Platz 2, 36251 Bad Hersfeld.
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