Photo Gallery «Oldtimers in Obwalden 2023 - Mobile folk heritage»

Name: Studebaker Champion 1951
Brand: Studebaker

Once a year, Sarnen in Obwalden becomes a classic car mecca. On May 27 and 28, 2023, it was that time again and over 500 classic cars on two, four and more wheels flocked to the village in central Switzerland to indulge in this mobile cultural asset. This review highlights some of the characteristics of the event and shows many of the participating cars in pictures.

Organizer Ruedi Müller controls the action from the balcony - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Vintage car diversity behind the school building - from Lotus Europa to Citroën DS - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Arriving cars first have to make their way through the crowd - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Vintage car diversity behind the school building - from Mazda MX5s to fire engines - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Colorful picture with classic cars from the USA, Germany and England - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Classic cars from four countries - Plymouth, Borgward, Porsche, Austin-Healey, Citroën - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Vintage car variety at the Hotel Krone - Jaguar, Volkswagen, MG, Mercedes-Benz ... - Classic cars in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

This pre-war classic from England is pretty green - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

The main thing is twin headlights - Citroën DS and VW Beetle Cabriolet - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Popular public cab rides - especially in the American - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

The Lucerne transport company bus also transports guests on the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

A different kind of "Silver Arrow", but very likeable - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Trucks can also take part in cab rides for the public - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

The ski and sledging equipment is simply strapped onto the back - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

AC Cobra (1966) - popular with the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 1600 (1963) - Bertone design in red - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Alvis Firefly Special (1933) - on the village square against a magnificent backdrop - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Alvis TD21 Convertible (1962) - on an interesting parking lot - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Alvis TD21 Convertible (1962) - there was almost no more stylish way to be transported on the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Apal VW Buggy (1974) - in Gulf colors - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Apal VW Buggy (1974) - particularly popular with the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Aston Martin 15/98 Spped Model (1938) - next to an Austin-Healey Sprite - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Audi Cabriolet (1993) - for sale - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Austin 12 Windsor Saloon (1928) - next to a horde of Japanese - Vintage car in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Austin Mini 1000 (1970) - next to MGA - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Austin Mini Moke (1966) - on a public cab ride - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Austin Seven AE Tourer (1929) - four-seater and open on a small footprint - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Austin Ten Saloon (1946) - next to Trabant - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Austin Ten Sherborne Deluxe Saloon (1938) - on a public cab ride - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Autobianchi Bianchina Cabrio (1965) - open small car - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

BMW 2002 turbo (1974) - at the public taxi rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

BMW 319 Cabriolet (1934) - attracts a lot of interest, just like the Ford Model A next to it - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

BMW 319 Cabriolet (1934) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

BMW 327 (1939) - Elegance from Munich - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

BMW Isetta 250 Export (1961) - on the approach - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

BMW Isetta 250 Export (1961) - fully packed for the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

BMW Isetta 250 Export (1961) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

BMW Isetta 300 Export (1957) - Cabin scooter with front entry - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Bentley 4 1/2 Liter Le Mans Tourer (1928) - from the 24-hour race to Sarnen - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Bentley 8 Litre (1931) - View of the engine - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Bentley Mk VI Freestone & Webb (1948) - next to Rolls-Royce 20/25 HP Sedanca from 1934 - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Borgward Isabella (1961) - as a two-door limousine - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Buick Century 66-S (1939) - with in-line eight-cylinder engine and 5.2 liter displacement - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Buick Indy Racer (1924) - on the public cab ride - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Buick Special 4 Door Sedan (1958) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Buick Special 4 Door Sedan (1958) - it is certainly not inconspicuous - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Buick Special Convertible (1956) - at the departure - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Cadillac 60 Special (1939) - Radiator mascot - BVR_1802 - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Cadillac Sixty-Two Convertible (1959) - the BMW Coupé and the Alfa almost pale in comparison to this huge Cadillac - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Cadillac Sixty-Two Convertible (1959) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Cadillac Series Seventy Five Imperial Fleetwood (1951) - with 5.4-liter V8 and 160 hp - Cadillac Club - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Cadillac de Ville Convertible (1969) - a wonderful splash of color in the old village center - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Chervrolet Nova 400 Cabriolet (1963) - Elegance in blue - Classic car in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Chervrolet Nova 400 Cabriolet (1963) - with Swiss cross in the brand emblem - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Chevolet 210 Delray Club Coupe (1955) - as Coupé - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe (1957) - as a hardtop coupé - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe (1955) - alongside other American cars from Ford, Cadillac, etc. - Classic cars in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Chevrolet Corvette (1960) - in red and white - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Chevrolet Corvette (1962) - Sports car with plastic body - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Chevrolet Corvette (1962) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Chrysler Valiant (1960) - painted in striking blue - Classic car in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Citroën 2 CV (1959) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Citroën 11 BL (1954) - the gangster limousine in burgundy red - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Citroën 11 BL (1952) - Gangster limousine in black - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Citroën Torpedo (1932) - as a convertible - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Datsun Cherry 100 A (1972) - once a popular coupé for the small budget - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Datsun Cherry 100 A (1972) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

DeSoto Powermaster (1953) - Sedan in gray - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Dodge 126 (1926) - well, you certainly don't have to charge it - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Dodge Kingsway Custom (1955) - on a public cab ride - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Enzmann 506 (1960) - Volkswagen technology, plastic bodywork from the Entlebuch - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ferrari 340 America (1950) - exciting car from Maranello - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ferrari 340 America (1950) - the sticker shows signs of ageing - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ferrari 340 America (1950) - Body built by Touring - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Fiat 1100 (1956) - used as a cab through Bern - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Fiat 501 Cabriolet (1923) - Pre-war car from Turin - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Fiat 600D Multipla (1963) - Six-seater in chic two-tone paintwork - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Fiat 850 Sport Coupé (1971) - with checkerboard pattern on the roof - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ford 26M P7 Cabriolet German (1970) - Rarity from Germany - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ford Deluxe (1939) - Pre-war sedan from the USA - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ford Model A Coupé (1930) - next to Talbot 14/65 from 1933 and a Rolls-Royce - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ford Model T (1927) - as convertible - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ford Model A (1928) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ford Model A (1928) - together with Facel Vega Facel II - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ford Model A (1929) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ford Model A (1930) - built as a coupé in Canada - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ford Model A (1932) - in black and with umbrella - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ford Model T (1912) - as a roadster next to another Ford Model T - classic car in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ford Model T (1912) - all in white - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ford Crestline Sunliner (1954) - Open-top vehicle in red - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ford Crestline Sunliner (1954) - represents the American flag together with a Plymouth from 1947 - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ford Taunus 12M P4 (1963) - next to an Alfa Romeo Spider - classic car in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Ford Thunderbird (1962) - as a coupé on the public cab ride - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Honda S800 (1968) - next to Datusn Fairlady from 1966 and two Z-Coupés from the same manufacturer - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Jaguar Mark IX Saloon (1960) - Elegance at the entrance to the village - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

Jaguar XK 120 Coupé (1953) - almost in Rosso Corsa - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

La Salle Series 52 (1940) - as an elegant and impressive convertible - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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La Salle Series 52 (1940) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Lagonda M45R Tourer (1934) - on the village square - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Lagonda M45R Tourer (1934) - on departure - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Lotus Elan Sprint DHC (1973) - in blue and white - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Mercedes-Benhz 500 SL (1992) - R129 in front of a Cadillac hearse - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (1959) - here the background fits really well - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (1970) - Pagoda next to a Swedish Indigo 3000 with Volvo technology and soon-to-be vintage cars - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 180 (1953) - Ponton limousine - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Coupe (1972) - on a public cab ride - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Oldsmobile Super 88 Four-Door Sedan (1955) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Opel Blitz panel van (1941) - advertises for Chocolat Suchard - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Opel Rekord (1963) - assembled in Biel, with Eriba Troll caravan from 1964 - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Opel Rekord (1958) - with panoramic rear window - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Opel Rekord (1958) - with panoramic windshield front - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Packard 1002 Eight (1933) - one of many fire engines - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Packard Clipper Constellation Custom (1955) - with 5.8-liter V8 for sale - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Plymouth Saloon (1947) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Plymouth Special Deluxe (1948) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Porsche 356 B Super 90 (1962) - next to the then rival Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Porsche 928 S4 (1990) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Renault 4 CV (1959) - with matching trailer - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Renault 4 CV (1962) - in black - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Renault Dauphine (1964) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Riley RMC Roadster (1950) - next to Singer Nine Le Mans - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Riley RMF 2.5 Litre (1952) - as a limousine with four-cylinder engine - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Rolls-Royce 20 HP Open Touring (1927) - Pre-war Rolls - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Rolls-Royce Corniche Cabriolet (1983) - parked next to a Bentley - Classic car in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Rolls-Royce Wraith Sedan (1939) - on the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Rover Roadster (1932) - with body made of various materials - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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SS Jaguar Saloon 4 Door (1937) - Forerunner of the Jaguar - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Shelby Cobra 427 (1966) - big engine under a compact shell - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Studebaker Champion Business Coupé (1950) - in rocket design - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Studebaker Champion Business Coupé (1950) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupé (1950) - this design simply has to catch the eye - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Talbot 14/65 (1933) - a British Rösch-Talbot with six-cylinder engine - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Talbot 14/65 (1933) - on a public cab ride - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Talbot Solara (1982) - not often seen any more - Classic car in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Triumph TR4 A (1965) - with shiny chrome spoke wheels - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Triumph TR6 PI (1974) - together with Porsche 911 Speedster - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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VW 1303 (1974) - on a public cab ride - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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VW Bus T1 (1966) - the "Babushka" on the public cab ride - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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VW Golf Synchro (1990) - with four-wheel drive and trailer - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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VW Golf Synchro (1990) - the first car was a Bobby Car after all - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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VW Golf (1992) - also already a classic car and currently for sale - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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VW Golf (1992) - on the occasion of the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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VW 1200 Cabriolet (1963) - next to Citroën Torpedo - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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VW 1200 (1955) - ready for the next winter with skis strapped on - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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VW 1200 (1958) - next to Chevrolet Camaro RS from 1973 - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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VW 1200 Export (1962) - the "Herbie" from the Disney films - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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VW 1200 (1965) - with two-tone paintwork and surfboard - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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VW 1200 (1965) - during the public cab rides - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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VW 1300 (1974) - was also very popular in the USA - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Volvo 122 S (1969) - beautiful splash of color next to the dark Rolls - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023

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Willys Jeep CJ2A (1947) - with postal superstructure - the O-iO-Mobile - Oldtimer in Obwalden (O-iO) 2023