Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015 - Classics in the spotlight

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Created on August 3, 2015

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Alfa Romeo TZ1 (1962) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Just don't stir up too much dust - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Austin Seven catching up - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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A monster on a demonstration drive - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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The Bentley boys on the demonstration tour - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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A different kind of traffic jam - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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The Bentley boys on their way to the circuit - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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It's not about time, but about the proper presentation of classic vehicles - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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It can get really hot here - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Pre-war classic cars on the demonstration drive - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Dressed in style in a Bentley - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Elegance and splendor - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Elegant mascot on the hood - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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The proud eagle on an Alvis - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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The crew of the Locomobile waiting for action - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Hans-Joachim Stuck's Audi 200 quattro in DTM trim - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Norman Dewis, the fast Jaguar test driver, in his element - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Stirling Moss signing autographs - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Stirling Moss leaves his autograph on a Jaguar - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Stirling Moss is chauffeured in the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Stirling Moss in the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Singing and entertaining - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Music is provided - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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The little dance must of course be digitally archived - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Fins and chrome - as befits the US scene - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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The dancing leg is swinging - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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The guys and girls from Chem-Tools dressed in style as always - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Picnic with the Porsche 356 - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Art presented in style - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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A Harley-Davidson from 1929 - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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An Imperia Grand Prix 350 from 1932 - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Sidecar team on the demonstration circuit - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Motorcycle at an angle on the demonstration circuit - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Motorcycles, beautifully lined up - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Facel-Vega special show - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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A truly multi-seat VW Beetle - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Dark blue VW Beetle Cabriolet - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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A humpback Volvo in the castle park - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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A look under the hood is always interesting - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Monaco becomes a minor matter here - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Art of living instead of locomotion - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Bugatti Type 35 in the mirror - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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60 years of MG A must be celebrated - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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The BMW Isetta also served as a vacation vehicle - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Works of art can also be purchased here - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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German classics on the meadow - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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On the road on a historic bicycle - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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On the dog ... - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Bentley radiator sign - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Beer garden and picnic atmosphere - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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BMW 6-series on the meadow - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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The military attaché takes a look at the Mercedes SL - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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The Classic Days in the Triumph bike cover - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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The duck doesn't make the Ford faster - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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A proud Lagonda radiator - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Driving legends in the park - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Quite a lot is on offer here - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Great fun for the spectators - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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You can dance rock'n'roll here - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Lotus Seven side by side - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Mercedes-Benz SLC in the park - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Vatanen and Berglund contested the 1990 Paris-Dakar Rally with this Peugeot 405 T16 - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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With dog and ladies in a chic convertible - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Fashionable on the road - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Is this a mother-in-law in the mother-in-law's seat? - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Connecting classic cars - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Panther side by side - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Rally champions have immortalized themselves here - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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There is almost no better way to spend a sunny day - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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On the beach in style with the VW Bus T2 Westfalia - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Camping in style with a VW Beetle Cabriolet - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Volkswagen classics on the open field - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Stylish presentation - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Precious gems in front of the Orangery - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Stingray lettering on an early Chevrolet Corvette C3 - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Proudly on the road in the two-door Opel Rekord - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Every car was presented - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Proudly taking the trophy in the Charme & Style competition - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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On the road in the Ford T model - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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For sale ... - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Signposts show you the right path to the next exhibition - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS (1961) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Alvis Speed 25 (1937) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Amilcar Grand Sport Surbassé Duval 2 Seater (1927) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Apal Porsche Coupé (1961) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Aston Martin Le Mans (1933) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Off you go in a pre-war sports car - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Austin Seven Special (1932) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Bentley Speed Six (1929) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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View into a classic English cockpit - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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A look inside a Bentley cockpit - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Bugatti 35B (1926) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Bugatti Type 35C (1930) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Bugatti Type 50 T Weinberger Cabriolet (1932) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Citroën Traction Avant (1952) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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The Citroën Traction Avant - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Radiator of a Citroën Traction AvantCDSD-210 - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Fiat 1100 S (1947) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Jaguar D-Type (1956) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Jowett Ulster (1937) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Lagonda V12 Le Mans Team Car HPL 449 (1939) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Bentley cockpit - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Lotus sports cars flying in formation on the circuit - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Lotus 69 F2 (1971) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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The single-seaters also delight the spectators - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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March 713 (1971) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Monoposti on the demo circuit - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (1970) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (1955) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Mercedes-Benz SSK (1926) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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MG TA (1936) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Nagant Racer 2 Seater (1907) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Paulussen Beradino (1975) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Porsche 911 (1969) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Riely Big Four Special (1938) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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VW T1 Bully Camper (1963) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Click here for the garden party - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Entrance to the Concours d'Elégance - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet A (1950) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Front-engined Tatra - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Suitably dressed couple in the Tatra 75 (1935) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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The Tatra crew receives an award - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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A colorful affair - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Triumph 1800 Roadster (1947) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Porsche 356 SC Cabrio (1965) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Maserati Quattroporte (1968) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Everything clearly visible - here is the reference to the heroes of the economic miracle era - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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VW Beetle (1952) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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True to style with VW Beetle and Westfalia trailer - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Meadows Frisky Convertible Sport (1969) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Ford Taunus P3 Cabrio (1960) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Renault 4CV (1955) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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NSU Prinz1000 TT (1966) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Suzuki Fronte LC10 SS (1969) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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VW T1 flatbed truck (1951) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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VW T1 with patina - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

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Bildergalerie Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015 - Klassiker auf den Demonstrationsrunden

Bildergalerie Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015 - Charme & Style und Lovely Heroes

The weather couldn't have been much better, but it's not really surprising, because after all, the Classic Days Schloss Dyck are basically just a huge picnic. And you can't do much with rain. And so Peter is always understanding, which should certainly please the organizers, especially because they are also celebrating their tenth anniversary.

Fiat 1100 S (1947) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

Classics should be moved

A key element of the Classic Days are the demonstration laps that classic cars from different eras take on a circuit through the castle park. Old cars are at their best when they are allowed to hiss, crash and sputter.

The Bentley boys on the demonstration tour - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

Whether it's a Bugatti 35, an Auto Union D-Type, an Audi V8 DTM touring car or an Alfa Romeo TZ1, the rarities are sure to attract attention. Especially when they appear in droves, like the "Bentley Boys". And the men behind the steering wheels, only exceptionally a lady is driving, are clearly enjoying the fast laps.

Alfa Romeo TZ1 (1962) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

The heroes behind the wheel

Where there are beautiful cars, legendary Grand Prix and touring drivers are not far away.

Stirling Moss is chauffeured in the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

Sir Stirling Moss was guest of honor in 2015 and eagerly handed out autographs. Frank Biela, the multiple Le Mans winner, Ellen Lohr, the DTM Amazon, Strietzel Stuck, the fun Bavarian, Hans Herrmann, the fast Swabian, Jochen Mass, the former McLaren driver, Klaus Ludwig, the multiple DTM champion, Roland Asch, who was fast with Ford, Mercedes, Nissan and Porsche, and Dieter Glemser, the European Touring Car Champion, were also spotted.

Norman Dewis, the fast Jaguar test driver, in his element - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

Norman Dewis, who drove the 1961 Jaguar E-Type from England to the Geneva Motor Show for its premiere, was also there. They were happy to provide information, were delighted with the interest shown by the fans and occasionally let a light-hearted remark slip. An ideal world in a classic car environment, at a time when modern Formula 1 racing drivers are banned from speaking.

Open-air museum

Several special shows were set up in the castle park, transporting visitors to a large open-air museum. Whether you were interested in the French luxury Gran Turismo from Facel Vega or the aerodynamically balanced luxury sports cars from Bristol, every visitor found interesting cars here that you don't see every day. And they could enjoy them without the stress of the Concours.

Facel-Vega special show - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

Of course, this also included the Mercedes-Benz 540 K streamlined car, which Mercedes presented on the museum island.

Originality is the trump card

It is noticeable that in addition to the perfectly restored cars, more and more completely original vehicles are arriving at Schloss Dyck. This pleases visitors, as it is usually these perhaps somewhat worn-out cars that have long stories to tell and the quality of craftsmanship of past eras can be understood much better.

VW T1 flatbed truck (1951) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

Rarities of a different kind

Eva-Maria Geutebrück's Ford Taunus, aka the "bathtub", is considered to be the last P3 convertible of its kind registered in Germany. The car made it all the way to Tunisia before it was parked in a garden and left to rust. The complete restoration took two years and there is still nothing to suggest that squirrels once made their nest in the elegant convertible.

Ford Taunus P3 Cabrio (1960) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

The Bardino, which was built entirely by Johannes Paulussen, has already appeared at various events. And it offers a special feature that hardly any other car has: the service panel in the engine compartment, which acts like a second dashboard with various displays showing the health status of the engine. The Porsche six-cylinder can even be started from there. And if Paulussen has enough time, he can convert his sports car from a notchback coupé to a convertible in twelve minutes.

Paulussen Beradino (1975) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

The rare Citroën Traction Avant 15C from 1950 is of a completely different nature, with a six-cylinder engine with a displacement of three liters and 70 hp. The car comes from Marseille and has been lying dismantled in a barn in Warburg for 42 years, reveals the proud owner Georg Schepers. 1200 hours were spent on the complete restoration, but this is the fourth time he has taken part in Schloss Dyck.

Citroën Traction Avant (1952) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

And then there was "Il Drago Ruggente". When this colossus was set in motion, it could be heard all over the grounds and almost everyone stretched their necks to see where the thunder was coming from. The beast from the 1920s produces around 750 to 800 hp at 2500 rpm. Impressive!

Beauty counts, but differently

Anyone in Cernobbio (Villa d'Este) or Pebble Beach who is tired of all the top-restored and overly exclusive splendor will probably be thrilled by the "Charme & Style" Concours. Although the cars here are also well-maintained and gleam against the castle pond, they are above all presented very stylishly, with the crews dressed in period clothing.

Suitably dressed couple in the Tatra 75 (1935) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

And the Lovely Heroes, the cars from the era of the economic miracle, are really likeable. VW Pretzel Beetle, Lloyd LP 600 Combi, VW T1 Platform Truck or Meadows Frisky Convertible Sport, these cars have charisma, are contemporary witnesses of an era in which almost everything was possible. How fondly we remember them.

Renault 4CV (1955) - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

Conversations and leisure

For many, the reason why they come to Schloss Dyck is to get in touch with each other. Meeting fellow club members, having a chat with the owners of dream classics, pestering racing legends with questions - the relaxed and open atmosphere of the Classic Days is particularly conducive to all of this. You might even strike up a conversation with a Porsche driver who can drive up to 250 km almost silently in a converted 912 with an electric motor and says that old cars are much easier to electrify than modern cars with their CAN bus systems and omnipresent control electronics.

Picnic with the Porsche 356 - at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2015

To each his own, the one or other observer among the 30,000 or so visitors may think, and that's exactly what the three days at Schloss Dyck offer plenty of scope for.