How many Austrian rallies can you name? Two, three, four? Well, there are many more and they all have their own charms, as the book "Fotokompendium - Oldtimer Rallyes Österreich" by Klaus Schütz and Wolfang Simlinger impressively shows.
15 Austrian rallies
Fifteen Austrian rallies are photographically documented and briefly characterized (including history, participation criteria, specifics and web addresses). Included are:
- Planai-Classic
- Winter Rally Styria
- Historic Ice Trophy
- Südsteiermark Classic
- Seiberer Mountain Prize
- Wachau-Classic
- Goodyear Pannonia-Carnuntum
- Gaisberg Race
- Kitzbühel Alpine Rally
- Viva Italia
- Silvretta Classic Rally Montafon
- Ennstal-Classic
- Landl Rally
- Commercial vehicle veterans meeting
- Grossglockner Grand Prix
Due to the limited space available, it goes without saying that not all possible rallies that take place in Austria or pass through the country can be shown. The fact that buses and trucks were also included in a meeting makes the book even more appealing.
About rally driving itself
Anyone who wants to read up on the subject of classic car rally driving will be well served by this book. It offers both basic knowledge and expert tips, written by Harald Neger. From the road book and the various special stages to calibrating the odometer, you will learn a lot that can make your life easier at the next classic car rally.
About countless rally participant cars
The majority of the book is taken up by photos of the participating vehicles, which show the stars of the rallies in all their poses, but also draw attention to details. From the Abarth 595 SS to the Willys Overland Jeep MB, several hundred vehicles are portrayed.
Rarities such as the Atalanta Sport Tourer, Colani GT, Kellison J5 and McLaren M12 GT are also featured, as well as the popular Porsche 356, Mercedes Benz 300 SL and a wide selection of Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and BMW models. In any case, the photos make you want to take part in a rally soon.
Reference book and coffee-table book in one
This book satisfies two needs. Anyone who simply wants to enjoy beautiful photos and inspiration from and about rallies will leaf through it like a coffee-table book. However, anyone preparing for a rally will probably find plenty of inspiration in the text section, especially if they are not an old hand at rallying.
And if you can't remember a particular car that you think you've seen at an Austrian rally, you can quickly find the right picture via the vehicle index at the back. Maybe he is even pictured himself.
Designed by classic car fans
The fact that a book like this can only come from real classic car and rally fans is clear from the very first page through. As a professional photographer, Wolfgang Simlinger has photographed countless classic car events over the last 15 years and has built up an extensive photo archive. Klaus Schütz worked for 20 years in product development at an automotive supplier and now develops beautiful and practical products. It goes without saying that he brings a lot of enthusiasm to a beautifully designed book.
Who should buy this book?
This is certainly not the right book for readers who like to delve into the technical data of vehicles or study long lists of rankings.
It is aimed at people who want to be inspired for future rally visits or who want to reminisce about past rallies. Anyone who enjoys looking at beautiful old cars in beautiful landscapes will also be well served.
The photo compendium can be ordered and purchased for 49.00 euros at amazon.de 
You can also get an insight into the book on the motorclassic.at website .
Bibliographical details
- Title: Photo Compendium Oldtimer Rallyes Austria
- Authors: Klaus Schütz and Wolfgang Simlinger
- Publisher: Art of Time, 1st edition (October 17, 2013)
- Language: German
- Size: 28.8 x 22.8 x 2.8 cm
- Illustrations: over 300 large-format color illustrations
- ISBN-10: 3200032251
- ISBN-13: 978-3200032255
- Price: Euro 49.00 (including VAT), order at amazon.de
