You could literally feel it, the classic car enthusiasts were tired of waiting. Rarely has so much enthusiasm been felt. It started again. We could meet again on June 13, 2021.
Successful parade
The Dolder Classics, which had previously always been held in Zurich, had moved to Kemptthal. On the Motorworld site around the former Maggi factory, there was enough parking space to attractively display a large number of classic cars.
The classic car drivers came in droves and showed that the idea of moving the popular meeting, which typically takes place once a month, to Kemptthal was a very good one.
Not only was there plenty of space, but it was also easy to get to and the weather cooperated on June 13, 2021.
Although there was a bit of congestion at the entrance, overall the organization ran reasonably smoothly and you could see mostly satisfied faces.
Thanks to the possibility of leaving the meeting on the opposite side, enthusiasts who had already left before midday swapped their parking spaces with other arrivals.
It was a real scene meeting and with so many familiar faces, some people didn't even know where to look and say hello.
Impressive diversity
Those who found their way to Kemptthal were amazed at the variety on display at Motorworld. Pre-war cars from almost forgotten manufacturers, super classics such as the Ferrari Daytona or Maserati Ghibli Spyder, mass-produced vehicles from the past and much more were lined up in a wild jumble, including a few younger classics (age limit actually 30 years).
Saloons, cabriolets, coupés, roadsters and other body styles took advantage of the sunny summer weather to once again show themselves off to a large audience.
Festival of colors and shapes
In contrast to the parking lot in front of the shopping center, where black, white and grey tones dominate today, the classics shone with bright colors and showed off their sometimes elegant, sometimes whimsical shapes.
Spruced up and prepared for their grand entrance, the old cars allowed visitors to stroll past and were probably delighted with the attention they received.
After all, the cars have also had to suffer during the pandemic, with many of them being driven significantly less during the last 14 months than in other years. The more or less long journey to Kemptthal certainly did them good.
Lots of bread-and-butter
What is always particularly noticeable at Older Classics, as at its predecessor Dolder Classics, is the widespread appearance of so-called "bread-and-butter cars", i.e. former everyday cars that were once produced in their hundreds of thousands and were frequently seen on the streets at the time, but have now almost disappeared.
Whether Fiat Topolino, Simca 1501, Opel Kadett A or Renault 5, they are always particularly appealing at these meetings and as an observer you are pleased that their owners take care of these little treasures without any great financial incentives.
Alternative fuels in a visual lesson
While the Swiss were voting on their CO2 law (and rejecting it), the owner of a Ford Model A showed how it is possible to drive on wood instead of gasoline.
In fact, the obviously knowledgeable driver fired up the Ford so that he could then drive a few kilometers with a bag of wood. You probably can't get much more CO2-neutral than driving a Ford Model A with a wood carburetor that is already over 80 years old.
Gladly again
The move from the Dolder ice rink to Kemptthal was a success for Older Classics. Most visitors had no trouble finding the former Maggi factory between Zurich and Winterthur and only a few took the exit to drive in. There was plenty of space if you were looking for something creative, and the wide range of food and drink on offer was largely able to cope with the onslaught. In any case, there was hardly anyone who hadn't already decided to come back.
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