On 10/11 March 2018, the "Autojumble" organized by the automotive umbrella association Letzebuerger Oldtimer Fédération took place once again in Luxembourg City - on the LuxExpo site on the Kirchberg, the banking and government district.
Admittedly: With only two halls, this classic car fair was quite manageable after all, but its catchment area included not only visitors from the Benelux countries, but also those from the neighboring Moselle and Saar regions. This means that the Luxembourg Autojumble is not just of local importance.
Clubs and dealers
The clubs were the main exhibitors here, but dealers were of course also represented. Visitors were offered a pleasingly broad spectrum of automotive delicacies. In addition to some classic cars of Scandinavian provenance, English vehicles in particular were also widely represented.
For example, a Bentley Blower with the license plate "RR 001" (!) and a Lotus Elan were on display at the stand of the British Sport Cars Owners Club Luxembourg.
There were also some TVRs and Morgans, even some "three-wheelers" on display. An unrestored example of the Morgan three-wheeler with JAP engine from 1934 was offered in "British racing green" for EUR 95,000.
Anlgo-Italian Bertone rarity
One of the highlights of the fair was certainly an Arnolt MG Coupé from 1953 with a mileage of 37,000 miles. Only 67 of this graceful vehicle were built at the time and reminded the reporter somewhat of the Lancia and Cisitalia of the time. The coupé with its timelessly elegant body designed by Giovanni Michelotti (!) and built by Bertone was intended for the US market at the time, which explains the left-hand drive.
The car, painted true to the original in "peacock blue", which effectively bridges the gap between British and Italian automotive engineering, was sold by Saturday afternoon.
Popular classics from Italy
Speaking of Italian cars, there were also plenty of them to discover - such as a phalanx of dinosaurs or a rare Fiat Mutipla.
The car based on the Fiat 600 may seem a little quirky to some today, but it was the first minivan.
Numerous Alfas were also on display, including the rare large Alfa 1900 Super sedan from 1957, which was for sale for EUR 65,000.
And, of course, cars from other nations
Of course, French vehicles were also represented, such as a now unfortunately very rare Simca 1100 in a post version, a Renault 16 or an Alpine A 110. A Citroën SM from 1971 in "sable metallisé" was for sale for EUR 62,500.
Friends of US cars also got their money's worth. A four-door Plymouth Belvedere shown last year was fatally reminiscent of the Fury hardtop coupé from John Carpenter's movie shocker "Christine", based on the novel by Stephen King.
A beautiful black Corvette C1 was also on display and a Jeep Wagoneer was on offer for under EUR 13,000. Historic motorcycles, buses and tractors were also on display. For example, there was a Le Percheron, a licensed version of the legendary Lanz Bulldog.
All in all, the Luxembourg Autojumble was a well-organized and interesting event. But I wonder if the yellow Golf I of the 1st series, very confidently advertised at EUR 17,500, went anywhere?
