Alois Ruf: The Yellowbird, a Road & Track Article, and the Birth of a Legend

In this special solo episode of Car Stories, Dan sits down with none other than Alois Ruf—the visionary behind Ruf Automobile—to dive deep into the origin story of the legendary Yellowbird.

Alois shares how a now-iconic Road & Track article nearly featured a Ruf car painted a completely different color, how that last-minute decision changed everything, and what the ripple effect of that article was on Ruf’s global reputation. They also revisit the groundbreaking Faszination on the Nürburgring video, a viral sensation before the internet even knew what “viral” meant.

It’s a rare, firsthand look at the moments that made Ruf a cult icon—and a must-listen for any enthusiast of performance, history, and automotive storytelling.

Please check out Ruf at: RUF Automobile: Sports cars in perfectionOr on Instagram:

RUF Automobile GmbH (@rufsince1939) • Instagram photos and videos

Thanks to Kahn Media for enabling the interview: www.kahnmedia.com