Elegance and speed in the castle park - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

Name: Lancia Asturia Cabriolet Pinin Farina 1939
Brand: Lancia

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Created on August 4, 2014

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Delahaye 135M Torpedo Cabriolet Figoni & Falaschi (1937) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Spider Aprile (1931) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Impressions of the Concours d'Elégance - Jewels in the Park - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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OM 665 SSMM Superba Compressore Spider Castagna (1931) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Mercedes Benz 540 K W29 Freestone & Webb (1939) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Rosengart LR 539 Supertraction Cabriolet (1940) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Convertible Veith & Zoon (1936) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Rolls-Royce Phantom II James Young (1935) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Rolls-Royce Phantom II Boat Tail Barker (1929) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Horch 670 V12 2 Fenster Sportcabriolet (1932) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Mercedes Benz 540 K Special Roadster (1937) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Packard Super Eight 1004 Victoria Convertible (1933) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Mercedes Benz 380 K Erdmann & Rossi (1933) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet C Sindelfingen (1935) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Mercedes Benz 380 K Special Roadster Erdmann & Rossi (1933) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Lancia Astura 4th Series Cabriolet Pinin Farina (1939) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Auburn 8-100 Boat Tail Speedster (1931) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Avion Voisin C11 "Chartreuse" (1927) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S Convertible Pinin Farina (1947) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Talbot-Lago T150C Cabriolet d'Usine (1937) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Delahaye 135M Cabriolet Graber (1948) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Delahaye 135M Cabriolet Guillore (1949) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet Pinin Farina (1949) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing (1957) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Alfa Romeo 1900 C Super Sprint Touring (1955) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Fiat Simca 8 Sport Grolleau Deho Barchetta (1938) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Allard Barchetta Mk1 "Palm Beach" (1953) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Porsche Wendler Cabriolet (1957) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Porsche Cabriolet Wendler (1957) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Maserati 3500 GT Spyder Vignale (1963) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley R-Type Continental Mulliner (1952) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Sprint Coupé Zagato (1955) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Lancia Flaminia 2.5 3C Sport Zagato (1962) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Lamborghini 350 GT Prototipo 400 Touring (1964) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Ghia (1952) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II (1955) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Hispano Suiza K6 Vanvooren (1935) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley Mothergun (19xx) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley Blower (1928) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley 8 Litre (1931) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley 3 Litre Blower (1926) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley Blower (1929) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley Speed Six Corsica (1928) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley MK (1948) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley parking - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley Blower (1930) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The cars of the Bentley Boys - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The Blower Bentleys - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley lined up - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Austin Seven Sports (1932) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley boys at the finish line - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Fiat 8V Rapi (1954) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Mercedes Benz SSK (1928) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Lancia D50 (1954) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Porsche Type 64 (1939) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Porsche 550 RS Spyder (1955) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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VW Golf (1986) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS (1973) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The lightweight racing cars are reminiscent of the great races of Monthléry - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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BMW and Sénéchal - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Voiturettes - Amilcar - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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This Amilcar already looks like a real racing car - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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A rally as part of the Monthléry Group - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Salmson and Sénéchal waiting for the next outing - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The Monthléry vehicles at the start - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Lightweight construction in the truest sense of the word - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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An early BMW sports car - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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With a covering like an airplane - R Sénéchal - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Built as light as possible - Salmson - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Lightweight construction made visible - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Here you can get as close as you want - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Brachially fast-looking Austin Seven Special - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Lagonda at full speed - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Even the little one can join in - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Even the kids are on the road in style in the AC - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley has its own signpost - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley Woodie - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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BMW M3 E30 - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Stars and stripes - the American motto - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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American chrome sleds - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Chevrolet station wagon - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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De Lorean with movie look - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The flux compensator is ready - DeLorean DMC12 in movie look - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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And where has the white-haired professor gone - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The Mercedes Benz W25 Monoposto - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Observed from the air - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Double-decker demonstration - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The world record Mercedes Benz 190 E 2.3-16 - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Fiat 600 Multipla with trailer and motorcycle - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The traveling bar - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The merry musicians - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The music for the spectacle - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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An Opel commercial vehicle - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Eagerly admired paddock - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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One-handed on the old bike - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Paddock of the Monthléry Group - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Musical entertainment is provided - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Excited audience, authentic advertisements - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Hot Zakspeed formula car - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Historic camping atmosphere - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Historic soapboxes - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Humor on the radiator cap of a Bentley - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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In a Bentley on the circuit - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Lancia 037 Rally in the focus of the spectators - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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With a historic look - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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At the finish line - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Markus Herfort jokes with Walter Zipser and Jochen Mass, Christian Geistdörfer watches the hustle and bustle - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Always dressed in historically correct attire - the helpful men from Chemtools - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Jaguar XK 120 in front of the castle wall - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Now give me a break! - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Jochen Mass and Hans Hermann signing autographs - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Klaus Ludwig (left) and Dieter Glemser (right) hand out autographs - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Changing the spark plugs after the warm-up - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Monoposti from Talbot Lago - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Racing cars lined up - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Racing cars were in action - Volvo P1800, Austin-Healey, Lancia B24 etc. - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Classic cars in waiting position - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Organ grinder next to historic magazine store - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Left you throw in the compost, then the De Lorean flies away - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Mercedes Benz 190 SL on the way to the club parking lot - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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New next to old - Volkswagen Group paddock - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Race preparations at Volkswagen - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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NSU Prinz 1000 fills up at a historic filling station - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Commercial vehicles and racing transporters - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Picnic in an authentic setting in front of the Opel Ascona - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Scooters and airplanes - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Relaxation options for big and small guests - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Narrow next to powerful vehicles - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Full commitment on the horse and cart - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Motorcycles on the circuit - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The Harley Davidson motorcycle is older than the rider - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Everything fits together here - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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What's going on here? - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Signposts help with navigation in the terrain - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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When the Minerva becomes a steam engine - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Things get hot with this Minerva - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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When passenger cars still had a lot of style - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Old Jaguar limousines in the club area - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Pushing assistance from dad - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Entertainment for the children was also provided - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The road doesn't get any wider in a Bentley either - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley Blower on a fast ride - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley Blower in waiting position - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley Boys at the entrance - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley Boys gather around the "Mothergun" - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley Boys before the start on the circuit - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bentley boys on the circuit - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Ford Thunderbird on display - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Sparkling clean concours cars - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Flowery prospects - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Camping - the pontoon Mercedes with matching trailer - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Camping like in the old days - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Citroën Traction Avant - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The duck brush as the most beautiful minor matter in the world - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The Mercedes Benz C111 at the center of interest - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The JU-52 on approach - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The Ju-52 provides background music from the sky - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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A gullwing Mercedes Benz 300 SL - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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a Ford Taunus 17M - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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A Hebmüller convertible in the Volksagen exhibition - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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A final polish before the strict eyes of the judges take a closer look - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Elegance for the catwalk - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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it should bring luck - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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There is a lot of laughter - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Colored American dashboard - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Skillful is skillful - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Group picture of the Bentley boys - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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The main thing is to be properly dressed - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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historically appropriate outfit - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Historic crane truck - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Hopefully the oil line will hold - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Idyllic setting for the Concours d'Elégance - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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in the clothes of yesteryear - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Italian thoroughbreds waiting for the start - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Jaguar XK model on VW bus - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Jaguar, MG or MP - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Jochen Mass in conversation - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Mercedes Benz 220 SE Coupé in the straw - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Mercedes Benz 300 SL in rank and file - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Fashionably presented - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Bridging fashionable eras - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Musical entertainment - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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A different kind of passenger transportation - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Picnic in the Trabant on the "Schlossallee" - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Picnic outfit in historic style - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Repair on the Bentley - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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she's already looking after things - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Winner's trophy - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Seat test - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Fun is allowed - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Stars & Stripes - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Lots of activity in the club environment - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Volkswagen Rometsch (Lawrence) from 1959 in the VW exhibition - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Waiting for the next drive past - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

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Classic Days is the name of the annual classic car event at Schloss Dyck, near Düsseldorf, which is not entirely coincidentally reminiscent of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Except that there is no hill climb but a circuit, which is much better. And that the number of vehicles that show off their talents on this circuit is more in the double rather than triple digits. Another difference is perhaps that the number of spectators is measured in five figures and not in hundreds of thousands. But that's also quite likeable.

Lancia Flaminia 2.5 3C Sport Zagato (1962) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

However, visitors who have paid between 12 and 12 euros in admission fees, depending on the day, hardly notice any deficits. On the contrary, they are overwhelmed with impressions. There is something to see at every turn and the club vehicles in the miscanthus field alone can keep a fan busy for a whole day.

Jewels on the peninsula

The main attractions, however, are to be found in the castle park around the Orangerie, the vehicles of the FIVA Concours d'Elégance, which is appropriately called "Jewels in the Park".

Rolls-Royce Phantom II James Young (1935) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

These are indeed jewels that Marcus Herfort and his team have brought together. They compete for elegance and condition rating. Special emphasis is placed on the creations of the great carossiers and so in 2014 creations from almost all the masters - Pinin Farina, Figoni & Falaschi, Saoutchik, Giullore, James Young, Barker, Touring, Erdmann & Rossi, Wendler, Graber, Beutler, etc. - can be admired. - to admire.

Lancia Astura 4th Series Cabriolet Pinin Farina (1939) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

The Lancia Astura with Pinin-Farina bodywork from 1939, which competed in the "Noblesse & Design" class, was voted "Best of Show". The Mercedes Benz 380 K Erdmann & Rossi from 1933 took second place in the overall standings.

The class winners were the OM 665 SSMM Compressore Spider from 1931, the Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Convertible Veth & Zoon from 1936, the Duesenberg Model "A" from 1923, the Packard Super Eight 1004 Victoria Convertible from 1933, the Mercedes Benz 380 K Erdmann & Rossi from 1933, the Lancia Astura Cabriolet by Pinin Farina from 1939, the Alfa Romeo 6C2500S Convertible from 1947, a Mercedes Benz 300 SL Coupé from 1957, the Fiat Simca 8 Sport Grolleau Deho Barquetta from 1938, the Maserati 3500 GT Spyder Vignale from 1963, the Alfa Romeo Super Sprint Zagato from 1955 and the Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II from 1955.

Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Sprint Coupé Zagato (1955) - at the Concours d'Elégance Jewels in the Park on the occasion of the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

There are exciting stories surrounding some of the 57 vehicles on display. For example, the Mercedes Benz 500 K with Erdmann & Rossi bodywork. In the 1930s, the King of Iraq had this car built for him. Many years later, the vehicle was to be loaned to the royal court of Jordan and finally returned to Sadam Hussein. Prior to this, however, a 1:1 copy had been built in Germany, which was copied from the original due to a lack of plans and documentation. The original vehicle was returned to Baghdad and is probably hidden away in a state depot. The copy, however, has survived and today, when it is not on display in the park at Schloss Dyck, it can be found in the Sinsheim Museum of Technology.

Lightweight construction on the circuit

The Monthléry vehicles at the start - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

While some marvel at elegant concours cars, others wait on the narrow circuit for the cycle cars, the lightweight racing cars that were created in the 1920s and could compete with many a heavyweight and powerful car. They raced around 90 years ago at the Autodrome de Monthéry. This was one of the first permanent racetracks in Europe and the 2.55-kilometre oval circuit with its banked corners allowed high speeds and, thanks to its width of around 20 meters, comfortable overtaking manoeuvres. In terms of driving, this was quite demanding. But those who were able to do so achieved incredible speeds. In 1925, Mrs. Gwenda Steward set a long-lasting track record of almost 235 km/h on a Derby with an American Miller engine.

After a few years, the track was extended to a ten-kilometer road course. As a result, the French Grand Prix could now be held in Montlhéry, which happened regularly between 1931 and 1937.

In 1939, the French state took over the race track, which was suspended during the war. The track was renovated and modernized in 1946. Formula and sports car races were held until the 1970s. The last "1000 km of Paris" race took place in 1971, although the uneven concrete track was no longer suitable for sports cars even then.

These endurance races were discontinued as a result of a serious accident, but were reactivated in the 1990s. However, racing soon went into decline again and the track began to fall apart, with no one willing to bear the cost of renovating it.
Although events are still held in Monthléry today, real races are no longer possible. However, the spirit of the cycle car races of that time is revived by the Sénéchal, Salmson, Amilcar, De Coucy, Anzani Collet and Rally vehicles on the circuit around Dyck Castle, much to the delight of the spectators.

Lancia D50 (1954) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

But it's not only small-volume pre-war racers that curve around the castle; the Lancia D50, which Jano developed in the 1950s, is also impressive. The weight was optimally distributed between the wheels, and the V8 engine with two overhead camshafts was more compact than its competitors' units. The gearbox was coupled to the rear axle as a transaxle and the fuel tanks were located on both sides between the axles. Ascari was able to win grand prizes with the car straight away, but it was only under the Ferrari racing team that the cars reached top form and won the world championship with Juan Manuel Fangio at the wheel.

The Bentley boys as popular figures

Bentley Speed Six Corsica (1928) - on the castle circuit at the Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

Crowds of people always form around the large-volume Bentley sports cars, which are driven on the road from England to Germany by the so-called Bentley Boys, just as they were 80 years ago. Camaraderie is the top priority. If a Bentley driver breaks an oil pipe on the Dyck circuit, helping hands are immediately on hand to remove the mishap and its traces. Just like in the old days!

Repair on the Bentley - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

Stars and stripes

The Americans are guests at Schloss Dyck for the first time. Chrome, fins and panoramic windows are typical stylistic elements of cars from the fifties and sixties, which are represented by the brands Lincoln, Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Dodge, Plymouth and Ford. An attractive addition!

American chrome sleds - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

If you don't plan and pay attention, it's easy to miss one or two attractions at Schloss Dyck, be it the picnic scenes in the style of yesteryear, ....

Picnic in an authentic setting in front of the Opel Ascona - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

.... the historic camping scene, ....

Camping - the pontoon Mercedes with matching trailer - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

... the manufacturers' special exhibitions or the DeLorean DMC12 from the film trilogy "Back to the Future", which with its flux compensator could create those leaps in time that you experience at the Classic Days without taking the risks of traveling back in time.

The flux compensator is ready - DeLorean DMC12 in movie look - Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2014

For the sake of completeness, we should also add that the weather was largely beautiful throughout the weekend. This is certainly not a matter of course in summer 2014.

The vehicles registered for the Concours

The following list shows the vehicles entered for the FIVA Concours d'Elégance "Jewels in the Park". Class winners and Best of Show are marked.

Class	No.	Make	Type	Year	Prizes/awards
A	C2	Cadillac	La Salle Fleetwood Roadster	1929
A	C4	Avions Voisin	C11 "Chartreuse"	1927
A	C6	OM	665 SSMM Superba Compressore Spider Castagna	1931	Class winner
A	C8	Bentley	4 1/4 Litre Faux Convertible Erdmann & Rossi	1938
B	C10	Hispano Suiza	K6 Vanvooren	1935
B	C12	Mercedes-Benz	540 K W29 Freestone & Webb	1939
B	C14	Rosengart	LR 539 Supertraction Cabriolet	1940
B	C16	Sunbeam	20.9 HP Sportsmans Coupé	1930
B	C18	Bentley	4 1/4 Litre Convertible Veith & Zoon	1936	Class winner
C	C20	Rolls-Royce	Phantom II James Young	1935
C	C22	Delahaye	135 M Cabriolet by Saoutchik	1949
C	C24	Duesenberg	Model "A" Millspaugh & Irish	1923	Class winner
C	C26	Rolls-Royce	Phantom II Boat Tail Barker "Prince Pratapsinhrao"	1929
D	C28	Horch	670 V12 2-window sports convertible	1932
D	C30	Mercedes-Benz	540 K Special Roadster	1937
D	C32	Packard	Super Eight 1004 Victoria Convertible	1933	Class winner
D	C34	Delahaye	135M Torpedo Cabriolet Figoni & Falaschi	1937
E	C36	Mercedes-Benz	380 K Special Roadster Erdmann & Rossi	1933	Class winner, 2nd place Best of Show
E	C38	Mercedes-Benz	500 K Cabriolet C Sindelfingen	1935
E	C40	Packard	Coupé	1934
E	C42	Mercedes-Benz	Mannheim II	1930
E	C43	Talbot Lago	TC 120 Special Roadster Figoni & Falaschi	1935
F	C44	Lancia	Astura 4TH Series Cabriolet Pinin Farina	1939	Class winner, Best of Show
F	C46	Panhard & Levassor	6 DS / 20 CV Cabriolet	1932
F	C48	Auburn	8-100 Boat Tail Speedster	1931
F	C50	Alfa Romeo	6 C 1750 GS Spider Aprile	1931
F	C52	Talbot Lago	T150C Cabriolet D'Usine	1937
G	C54	Delahaye	135 M Cabriolet Graber	1948
G	C56	Alfa Romeo	6C 2500 S Convertible Pinin Farina LWB	1947	Class winner
G	C58	Porsche	Beutler	1958
G	C60	Delahaye	135 M Convertible Guillore	1949
G	C62	Alfa Romeo	6 C 2500 SS Cabriolet Pinin Farina	1949
H	C64	Mercedes-Benz	300 SL Gullwing	1957	Class winner
H	C66	Maserati	1500 Gran Turismo Tipo A6 Berlina Pinin Farina	1950
H	C68	Bristol	400 2T Coupé Touring	1948
H	C70	Alfa Romeo	1900 C Super Sprint Touring	1955
I	C72	VW	Beeskow Cabriolet Rometsch	1951
I	C74	Fiat Simca	8 Sport Grolleau Deho Barchetta	1938	Class winner
I	C76	Alvis	TB 14 Special Sport Tourer	1950
I	C78	Allard	Barchetta Mk 1 "Palm Beach"	1953
I	C80	Porsche	Cabriolet Wendler	1957
J	C82	Mercedes-Benz	300 SL Roadster	1957
J	C84	Maserati	A6G / 2000 Berlinetta Frua	1955
J	C86	Maserati	3500 GT Spyder Vignale	1963	Class winner
J	C88	Alfa Romeo	1900 C Cabriolet Touring "Visconteo" Tipo 55 Prototipo	1955
J	C90	Bentley	R-Type Continental Mulliner	1952
K	C92	Siata	Daina Berlinetta GT Lusso Farina	1951
K	C94	Alfa Romeo	1900 Super Sprint Coupé Zagato	1955	Class winner
K	C96	Lancia	Flaminia 2.5 3C Sport Zagato	1962
K	C98	Alfa Romeo	2000 S Coupé Vignale	1958
K	C100	Lamborghini	350 GT Prototipo 400 Touring	1964
K	C102	Alfa Romeo	1900 Ghia Coupé Savonuzzi	1954
K	C104	Rolls-Royce	Silver Dawn Ghia	1952
L	C106	Jaguar	XK 120 OTS "Prince Ivan Obelensky"	1950
L	C108	Ferrari	500 Mondial Series II Scaglietti	1955	Class winner
L	C110	Porsche	356 Pre-A Speedster Reuter	1955
L	C112	BMW	507	1956