Hard hit by the many canceled events in Germany this year, the Retro Classics organizer invited visitors to Bietigheim at the end of October for the 2021 season finale. Thanks to the cooperation with Möbel Hofmeister, there was not only a large exhibition area available for the classic cars, youngtimers and neoclassics on display, but visitors also had access to a large number of parking options. Even for the youngest visitors, there were plenty of opportunities to let off steam undisturbed and then enjoy a hearty meal.
Michael Gaedt smiled at potential visitors on the event's website. The oldie friend, artist and founding member of the small animal show had also made a name for himself far beyond the confines of that city through his role as "Schrotti" in the crime series SOKO Stuttgart. He was recruited as a brand ambassador for the event and was always available to answer questions from visitors at the meeting.
With around 10,000 visitors, the event was probably one of the largest that could be held in southern Germany in 2021, naturally strictly controlled in accordance with 2G regulations. The visitors did not let this dampen their spirits and wanted to enjoy the end of a season with few events of this kind. The H license plate sends its regards.
Expectations exceeded
Shortly after the official start, a long queue of vehicles built up to the exit on the main road. The anticipation of the reunion and the exchange with like-minded people made the visitors wait in a relaxed manner. Instead of the 1,000 registered, almost 2,500 vehicles found their way to Bietigheim. This shows the enormous demand for such events at the moment.
Meetings in the greater Stuttgart area are often so Porsche- and Mercedes-heavy that you could be forgiven for thinking that these two brands dominated the vehicle market from the 1950s to the 1990s. Not so at this meeting, because the variety of brands on display on the grounds was pleasingly rich and you really felt like having a good look around.
There was something for everyone, from small to large, from east to west. Tractors, fast cars, small cars, special vehicles, two-wheelers, affordable and exotic, nothing was missing. The extremely clear range of offers for sale was striking. Obviously, hardly any exhibitors wanted to part with their rarities at the end of the season.
Big names, great anticipation
The presentation of selected models on two specially erected ramps was interesting, entertaining and informative. For almost five hours, journalist Detlef Krehl, car designer Ronald Ihrig and Michael Gaedt took turns to explain the details and special features of the approximately 300 vehicles, some of which were really unusual. Occasionally, the owners themselves were also interviewed - after all, they should know the special features of their treasures best.
After Retro Classics in Stuttgart had to be canceled in 2021, this admission-free event can certainly be seen as a marketing campaign for Retro Classics Bavaria in Nuremberg.
We and the organizers hope that this can also be held as planned in December.
