European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 13, 1985, Darmstadt, Hesse Friday. September 13. 1985 the stars and stripes Page 3 British Rolls Royce c Tir Niche convertible is flunked by Royal guards. The British m l Kex a in Rcpt car. Ii has 4-Whecl-Dri e and a 3-Liler v6 engine. Audi offers fully Galiani cd Bodywork on Many models for 1986. Shown is an a ant. The German firm of Irmscher has designed come Lihle opel Vorsas in mini size Loo. I tech Glamour at Frankfurt Auto show Story and photos by Randy Barnetts a Auto editor Frankfurt the 51st International Frank furl Auto show opened thursday with the emphasis on Low pollutant cars four wheel drive cars of All types concept curs and sleek convertibles. The convertibles add increased Glamour to a show that already has plenty of it one that features the latest automotive technology and world premiere of Many new models from Germany and other european nations As Well As Japan. The new porsche 959, a dynamic 450-Horscpower, four wheel drive sports car that tops out at 205 Mph and costs $145,000, is easily the Star of this year s show. Only 200 models of this Ultra expensive machine will be built for Sale in 1986, and despite the Price those 200 models already have been sold porsche officials say. While the show s Glamour Clement is assured with such vehicles As the porsche 959, the design study cars and concept cars spokesmen for All of the German Auto firms looked a the everyday Side of motoring by stressing the necessity and immediate use of cleaner engines that use catalytic converters and unleaded fuel to Cut pollution. The spokesmen emphasis cd their current lineups All include Auto Rubiles that make use of the converters. At a news conference proposals to impose Speed limits on autobahn also were discussed at length and German Auto executives All lined up solidly against such proposals primarily because German cars would lose their image. Next year the automobile will celebrate its 100th anniversary and the technological Progress and the future of the car is being noted by the Frankfurt show s Mono the automobile 9l years for those attending the exhibition which runs from now until sept. 22 at the Frankfurt Fairgrounds technology and plenty of it. Along with a Large variety of new and updated cars All Are on display. Daily hours Are from . To 6 30 ., with hours on fridays extended to 8 30 Admission is 12 Marks about 54but members of nato forces May enter for 5 Marks about si.70 with identification. The porsche 959, with engine cuter open
