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Classic Gala in Schwetzingen 2015 - Dwarves, elegance and sportiness in Baden

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Created on September 14, 2015

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Röhr 8F Authenriet (1932) - shown for the first time and Best of Show - Classic-Gala Schwetzingen 2015

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Röhr Type F 15/75 (1932) - in-line eight-cylinder, OHV, 3287 cm3, 75 hp, bodywork by Autenrieth, presented at the 1933 motor shows

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AC 18/95 (1937) - with six-cylinder in-line engine, OHC, 1991 cm3, 100 hp - production 44 units, three of which with supercharger

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Buick (1958) - with caravan - Classic-Gala Schwetzingen 2015

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Buick Limited (1958) - with V8 engine OHV, 5957 cm3, 304 hp also suitable as a towing vehicle for a stately caravan

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DeDietrich (1897) - probably the oldest car on the course - Classic-Gala Schwetzingen 2015

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De Dietrich Type 5 "Paris-Madrid" (1903) - with 12,867 cm3 and four cylinders, around 60 hp, developed by 22-year-old Ettore Bugatti, but not launched

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Ferrari 250 GT SWB (1961) - V12, 2953 cm3, 270 hp, 245 km/h - light-alloy coupé built by Scaglietti according to designs by Pininfarina

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Isdera "Autobahnkurier" (2006) - Not a classic car, but the realization of Eberhard Schulz's dream - the visitors were impressed, not only because of the two Mercedes V8 engines

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Lancia Flaminia Loraymo (1960) - a work by Raymond Loewy - Classic Gala Schwetzingen 2015

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Lancia Flaminia "Loraymo" (1960) - distinctive coupé body designed by Raymond Loewy and built by Motto, Turin

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Maybach "Zeppelin" (1931) - with V12 OHV engine and 6962 cm3, 150 hp limousine body with sliding roof was built by Spohn, Ravensburg, Germany.

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Mercedes-Benz 230, (1937) - with six-cylinder in-line engine, 2229 cm3, 55 hp, 115 km/h - the factory-built Cabriolet B was a solid, comfortable touring car for the whole family

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 (1973) - completely restored racing sports car, third-hand since 1984, rightly award-winning

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Simson-Supra A (1932) - with eight-cylinder in-line engine, probably built by Continental, USA, as a conventional convertible

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Steiger Rennsport (1925) - 4-cylinder in-line OHC engine, 2902 cm3, 70 hp, 150 km/h - the bodywork with the distinctive pointed radiator was probably manufactured at the factory

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Rolls-Royce Phantom I Pullman (1931) - the Swiss won a special prize - Classic-Gala Schwetzingen 2015

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Vector W8 Twin Turbo (1992) - "Best Supersport after 1971" - Classic Gala Schwetzingen 2015

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Small cars of the 50s in rank and file. From left to right: NSU Sportprinz, BMW 600, two Lloyds - Classic Gala Schwetzingen 2015

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Service cars from the 50s, including Lloyd, Kleinschnittger, etc. - Classic Gala Schwetzingen 2015

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The 11th International Concours d'Elégance took place on September 4-6, 2015 in the magnificent garden park of the baroque palace in mostly friendly weather. With over 200 participants showing their well-maintained and often rare and interesting cars from all eras, the organizers' expectations were exceeded.

Buick (1958) - with caravan - Classic-Gala Schwetzingen 2015

Buick (1958) - with caravan - Classic-Gala Schwetzingen 2015

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There were also many other vehicles exhibited by clubs and companies. The very large number of visitors and enthusiasts were able to enjoy a spacious exhibition in the beautiful setting of one of Germany's most important castle complexes.

Enthusiasm

As soon as visitors entered the garden, they were greeted by some particularly rare and magnificent collector's items, eliciting enthusiastic comments from young and old alike. The 1960 Lancia Flaminia "Loraymo" coupé, uniquely designed by the great designer Raymond Loewy and built by Carrozzeria Motto, remained a one-off. This was a surprise even for brand connoisseurs. Just a few steps away, there was a beautifully restored example of each of two now almost forgotten German brands. The futuristic Röhr streamlined saloon built by Autenrieth with a hatchback, center fin and two huge headlights celebrated another premiere here and the overall victory in the form of the "Best of Show" trophy.

Simson-Supra A (1932) - with eight-cylinder in-line engine, probably built by Continental, USA, as a conventional convertible

Simson-Supra A (1932) - with eight-cylinder in-line engine, probably built by Continental, USA, as a conventional convertible

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A classic convertible of the Simson Supra A with an 8-cylinder 90 hp engine was on display.

Another crowd-puller was the 1931 Maybach Zeppelin, which traveled to Schwetzingen in Baden on its own wheels to meet up with an 8-litre Pullman and a Maybach Zeppelin Cabriolet Spohn.

Racing car rarity

Many other jewels of automotive history were encountered on the tour.

De Dietrich Type 5 "Paris-Madrid" (1903) - with 12,867 cm3 and four cylinders, around 60 hp, developed by 22-year-old Ettore Bugatti, but not launched

De Dietrich Type 5 "Paris-Madrid" (1903) - with 12,867 cm3 and four cylinders, around 60 hp, developed by 22-year-old Ettore Bugatti, but not launched

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These included the Paris-Madrid racing car No. 5 from 1903, developed by Ettore Bugatti for DeDietrich, and the DeDion-Bouton racing car for the 1908 GP, albeit the road-going version with carbide lamps and small fenders. Several veteran cars from Mercedes, Opel, Benz. Loreley and others were impressive.

A Stanley Steamer from America and the replica of the 1896 Ford Quadricycle were fascinating. The 1920s and 1930s were also well represented, from small cars to powerful luxury vehicles. The selection of post-war models ranged from light family cars to many great sports cars, solid used cars, special bodies, a number of Americans and rows of Jaguars and Porsches.

Rolls-Royce Phantom I Pullman (1931) - the Swiss won a special prize - Classic-Gala Schwetzingen 2015

Rolls-Royce Phantom I Pullman (1931) - the Swiss won a special prize - Classic-Gala Schwetzingen 2015

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Very small cars on a grand scale

A special area was reserved for microcars. Here there was a reunion with many models from the 50s and 60s.

Small cars of the 50s in rank and file. From left to right: NSU Sportprinz, BMW 600, two Lloyds - Classic Gala Schwetzingen 2015

Small cars of the 50s in rank and file. From left to right: NSU Sportprinz, BMW 600, two Lloyds - Classic Gala Schwetzingen 2015

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In two parades, Brütsch Mopetta and Zwerg rolled through the French garden together with the British Scootacar, Berkeley and Ashley through the trellis of hundreds of spectators, followed by Heinkel Kabine and Isetta, all Goggo models, a Lloyd 300 from 1952 with "Leukoplast bodywork", as well as the rare Kroboth, the Goggo scooter, the Champion, Gutbrod, Maico and Messerschmitt. Almost all microcars were represented, rounded off by the Glas Isar 600, the Daffodil 600, the Renault 4 CV and all important variants of the Fiat 500 Topolino - the "Micro-Concours" will continue to be an important part of the AvD-Classic-Gala Schwetzingen in the future.

International event

Schwetzingen is not only easy to reach from many parts of Germany, but also from the surrounding countries. The journey from Switzerland takes just under 4 hours, including tolerable traffic jams on the highway. So there were also cars from Switzerland to be seen, but participants also traveled from other countries. The 20,000 visitors also spoke a wide variety of languages.
Next year's Classic Gala will take place from September 2 to 4. Schwetzingen is well worth a visit!

Lancia Flaminia Loraymo (1960) - a work by Raymond Loewy - Classic Gala Schwetzingen 2015

Lancia Flaminia Loraymo (1960) - a work by Raymond Loewy - Classic Gala Schwetzingen 2015

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Results of the awards

FIVA Class A - built up to 1904
DeDietrich Spider 1897
Benz Velo 1896
Benz Victoria 1893
FIVA Class B - year of construction 1905-1918
Mercedes 22/50 Tourer 1915
NSU 5/15 PS 1914
Rochet-Schneider 1910,
FIVA Class C - built 1919-1930
Cadillac 341 A Imperial 1928
Rolls Royce Phantom I 1929
Rolls Royce 20/25 HP 1930
FIVA Class D - built 1931-1945
Röhr 8 F Olympier 1932
Simson Supra A 1932
Talbot Lago 1935
FIVA Class E - built 1946-1960
Fiat 6C 1500 Cabriolet Farina 1949
Lancia Aurelia B 20 GT 1956
Triumph TR 2 Coupé Francorchamps 1955
FIVA class F - year of construction 1961-1970
Maserati 3500 GT Vignale Spider 1963
Ferrari 250 GT SWB Scuderia Serenissima 1961
Aston Martin DB 6 Coupé 1969
FIVA Class G - Year of construction 1971-1990
BMW M 635 CSi 1985
Alfa Romeo Montreal 1976
DeLorean DMC 1988
Class H - Best Original
Citroën SM 1972
Opel Olympia 1955
Rolls Royce Phantom 1 1931
Class I - Honor Mark Jaguar
Jaguar E-Type Roadster 1964
Jaguar XJ 12 Coupé 1978
Jaguar XJ6 LWB
Class O - Best Own Restoration
Opel Kadett Italusuisse Cabriolet 1961
BMW 3.0 Si Limousine 1971
Opel Admiral Cabriolet 1939
Grand Prix of the Public
Buick Model 35 Touring 1923,
Goggo Scooter 1954
Citroën B 15 Camionette Wood Carburetor 1928
Best special body 2015
Pre-war: Talbot Lago 1935
Sport: Fiat 1100 S MM
Touring: 59 Horch 930 V Cabriolet
Porsche Trophae Penske Porsche Center
Porsche 959 1987
Porsche Carrera RS 1973
Porsche 356 A Coupé
Honorary Design Award
BMW 327 Cabriolet 1938
Iso Grifo 7 Litri Bertone 1970
Alfa Romeo SZ Zagato Coupé 1992
Best Supersport pre 1970
Ferrari 250 GT SWB Scuderia Serenissima 1961
Best Supersport after 1971
Vector W8 Twin Turbo 1992
Honorary Award TÜV Süd - Technology/Innovation
Gutbrod Superior 1954
Prize of the AvD-CLASSIC-GALA 2015
Röhr 8 F Olympier Autenrieth 1932
Best of Show AvD-Classic-Gala 2015
Röhr 8 F Olympier Autenrieth 1932
Maserati 3500 GT Vignale Spider 1963
DeDietrich Spider 1897
Grand Prix AvD-Classic-Gala 2015
Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Brewster 1929
Ferrari 250 GT SWB Scuderia Serenissima 1961
Peugeot 172 R Quadrilette 1926
Jury Prize of Honor
Fiat 6C 1500 Cabriolet Farina 1949
DeDietrich Bugatti Type 5 1903
Lancia Aurelia B20 GT 1956
Star of Classic-Gala Schwetzingen
Maserati 3500 GT Touring 1961
Volvo PV 60 Limousine 1946
DeDion Bouton GP 1908
Prix d'Elégance
Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Brewster 1929
Lagonda Rapier Tourer 1938
Adler Trumpf Sport 1935
Jaguar-Heritage Trophy
Jaguar E-Type S1 Coupé
Prix Couture des Concurrents
Rolls-Royce Phantom I Pullman 1931
Ford Quadricycle 1896
Oldsmobile L-36 1936
Prix deLuxe until 1939
Maybach Zeppelin V-12
Prix deLuxe until 1966
Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster 1953
Best of Pre War (until 1939)
Bugatti 57 Galibier Visiblée 1936
Best of 50ies
Sunbeam Alpine Roadster 1953
Best of 60ies
Rolls-Royce Continental S3 Coupé 1964
Best of 70ies
Datsun 240 Z 1970
Best British Car
Aston Martin DB 6 Saloon 1969
Best Sportscar
Steiger Rennsport 1925
Lotus 23 1963
Porsche Speedster 1956
Vainquer francais
Panhard Dyna Z 1958
Trofeo Italia
Lancia Flaminia Loraymo Coupé 1960
Best small car
Lloyd 300 1952
Simca 6 Topolino
Champion 400 1954
Convertible of the Year
Bugatti 57 Stelvio 1934
Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Pininfarina 1948
Mercedes-Benz 280 SL R107 1983
USCCC-Best-of-Show
Cadillac Sedan de Ville 1957
USCCC-Best Pre-War
Oldsmobile L-36 1936
USCCC Best Post-War
Buick Limited 1958
USCCC - Best of 20ies
Cadillac 341 A Imperial 1928

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