On August 17, around 2500 enthusiastic visitors gathered on the grounds of Emil Frey AG to attend the classic car Grand Prix Safenwil. Private classic cars up to 1970 and - on the occasion of the company's 100th anniversary - 16 pieces from the Emil Frey Museum were presented on the 500-metre course across the factory premises.
This time, the Lancia and Mini Clubs were guests, significantly increasing the proportion of their brands in the starting field. However, the "Safenwillis Töffligiele" (Safenwil moped riders), who were sometimes faster than the cars on their mopeds from various manufacturers, were certainly the highlight.
Probably the most special car in the field was the Bond Equipe 2-Litre Convertible from 1970. The Bond company is best known for its tricycles, but also built a four-wheeled automobile from 1964. The two-door sports car was based on the Triumph Herald and had a body made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic. The engine was initially the four-cylinder from the Triumph Spitfire, followed by the two-liter six-cylinder from the Triumph Vitesse from 1967.
The numerous fans also enjoyed the two replicas of rare racing and record-breaking cars: the Lynx D-Type, a replica from the 1970s built with Jaguar's consent, and the Citroën 2CV, in which Pierre Barbot set new twelve and 24-hour speed records in September 1953.
Of course, the participants at the Oldtimer Grand Prix Safenwil didn't have to drive in circles for that long. We have summarized impressions of the route in this small picture sheet.
