Our appartment in Berlin, close to the Oslauer Straße subway station in North Mitte neighbourhood. We stayed two nights in this 60's style appartment, a bit outdated but providing for all basic needs and with a very hospitable host. Pictures from our May 2017 trip to Berlin.
Szállásunk Berlinben, egy hatvanas évekbeli lakás, amit az Airbnb oldalon foglaltunk le és fizettünk ki. A tulajdonos egy mongol orvosnő volt, akivel azonban nem találkoztunk, helyette nagyon segítőkész német barátja, Andreas adta át a lakást kedden késő esti érkezésünkkor, mutatott meg mindent és látott el tanácsokkal a másnapi városnézéshez. A lakás tiszta, de elég elavult volt, pedig ez a hely Nyugat-Berlin volt a lakás építésének idején...
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Our appartment in Berlin, close to the Oslauer Straße subway station in North Mitte neighbourhood. We stayed two nights in this 60's style appartment, a bit outdated but providing for all basic needs and with a very hospitable host. Pictures from our May 2017 trip to Berlin.
Szállásunk Berlinben, egy hatvanas évekbeli lakás, amit az Airbnb oldalon foglaltunk le és fizettünk ki. A tulajdonos egy mongol orvosnő volt, akivel azonban nem találkoztunk, helyette nagyon segítőkész német barátja, Andreas adta át a lakást kedden késő esti érkezésünkkor, mutatott meg mindent és látott el tanácsokkal a másnapi városnézéshez. A lakás tiszta, de elég elavult volt, pedig ez a hely Nyugat-Berlin volt a lakás építésének idején...
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Our appartment in Berlin, close to the Oslauer Straße subway station in North Mitte neighbourhood. We stayed two nights in this 60's style appartment, a bit outdated but providing for all basic needs and with a very hospitable host. Pictures from our May 2017 trip to Berlin.
Szállásunk Berlinben, egy hatvanas évekbeli lakás, amit az Airbnb oldalon foglaltunk le és fizettünk ki. A tulajdonos egy mongol orvosnő volt, akivel azonban nem találkoztunk, helyette nagyon segítőkész német barátja, Andreas adta át a lakást kedden késő esti érkezésünkkor, mutatott meg mindent és látott el tanácsokkal a másnapi városnézéshez. A lakás tiszta, de elég elavult volt, pedig ez a hely Nyugat-Berlin volt a lakás építésének idején...
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A Porsche 356A Speedster vintage race car from the mid- to late 50's, driving on the German motorway between Berlin and Dresden, in May 2017.
Egy szép veterán Porsche sportkocsi vezetett mellettünk az autópályán Berlin és Drezda között 2017. májusában, berlini kirándulásunkról hazafelé indulva.
Porsche 356 A
The car was built of a unibody construction, making restoration difficult for cars that were kept in rust-prone climates. The basic design of the 356 remained the same throughout its lifespan, with evolutionary, functional improvements rather than annual superficial styling changes. Nevertheless, a variety of models in both coupé and convertible forms were produced from 1948 through 1965.
One of the most desirable collector models is the 356 'Speedster', introduced in late 1954 after Max Hoffman advised the company that a lower-cost, somewhat spartan open-top version could sell well in the American market. With its low, raked windscreen (which could be removed for weekend racing), bucket seats and minimal folding top, the Speedster was an instant hit, especially in Southern California. It was replaced in late 1958 by the convertible D model. Cabriolet models (convertibles with a full windshield and padded top) were offered from the start, and in the early 1950s sometimes comprised over 50% of total production.
Engine: Porsche designers decided to use the engine case they had originally designed for the Volkswagen Beetle. It was an air-cooled pushrod OHV flat-four engine. For use in the 356, they designed new cylinder heads, camshaft, crankshaft, intake and exhaust manifolds and used dual carburetors to more than double the VW's horsepower. While the first prototype 356 had a mid-engine layout, all later 356s had a rear-mounted layout. When the four-cam Carrera engine became available in late 1955, this engine became an extra cost option starting with the 356 A, and was available through the 356 model run.
Legacy: The 356 has always been popular with the motor press. In 2004, Sports Car International ranked the 356 C tenth on their list of top sports cars of the 1960s. Today, the Porsche 356 is a highly regarded collector car. The original selling price of a late 1950s Porsche was around US$4,000, which was also the price of a new Cadillac; today they regularly bring between US$20,000 and well over US$100,000 at auction. Thousands of owners worldwide maintain the 356 tradition, preserving their cars and driving them regularly.
Motorsport: The Porsche 356, close to stock or highly modified, has enjoyed much success in rallying and car racing events. Several Porsche 356s were stripped down in weight, and were modified in order to have better performance and handling for these races. A few notable examples include the Porsche 356 SL, and the Porsche 356 A Carrera GT.
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A Porsche 356A Speedster vintage race car from the mid- to late 50's, driving on the German motorway between Berlin and Dresden, in May 2017.
Egy szép veterán Porsche sportkocsi vezetett mellettünk az autópályán Berlin és Drezda között 2017. májusában, berlini kirándulásunkról hazafelé indulva.
Porsche 356 A
The car was built of a unibody construction, making restoration difficult for cars that were kept in rust-prone climates. The basic design of the 356 remained the same throughout its lifespan, with evolutionary, functional improvements rather than annual superficial styling changes. Nevertheless, a variety of models in both coupé and convertible forms were produced from 1948 through 1965.
One of the most desirable collector models is the 356 'Speedster', introduced in late 1954 after Max Hoffman advised the company that a lower-cost, somewhat spartan open-top version could sell well in the American market. With its low, raked windscreen (which could be removed for weekend racing), bucket seats and minimal folding top, the Speedster was an instant hit, especially in Southern California. It was replaced in late 1958 by the convertible D model. Cabriolet models (convertibles with a full windshield and padded top) were offered from the start, and in the early 1950s sometimes comprised over 50% of total production.
Engine: Porsche designers decided to use the engine case they had originally designed for the Volkswagen Beetle. It was an air-cooled pushrod OHV flat-four engine. For use in the 356, they designed new cylinder heads, camshaft, crankshaft, intake and exhaust manifolds and used dual carburetors to more than double the VW's horsepower. While the first prototype 356 had a mid-engine layout, all later 356s had a rear-mounted layout. When the four-cam Carrera engine became available in late 1955, this engine became an extra cost option starting with the 356 A, and was available through the 356 model run.
Legacy: The 356 has always been popular with the motor press. In 2004, Sports Car International ranked the 356 C tenth on their list of top sports cars of the 1960s. Today, the Porsche 356 is a highly regarded collector car. The original selling price of a late 1950s Porsche was around US$4,000, which was also the price of a new Cadillac; today they regularly bring between US$20,000 and well over US$100,000 at auction. Thousands of owners worldwide maintain the 356 tradition, preserving their cars and driving them regularly.
Motorsport: The Porsche 356, close to stock or highly modified, has enjoyed much success in rallying and car racing events. Several Porsche 356s were stripped down in weight, and were modified in order to have better performance and handling for these races. A few notable examples include the Porsche 356 SL, and the Porsche 356 A Carrera GT.
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