Saalbach-Classic 2014 - in search of the lost windshield wiper

Name: Jaguar Mk II 1964
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Created on August 25, 2014

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BMW 328 (1938) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - What Walter Röhrl is probably happy about here

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Walter Röhrl is interviewed

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - The good-humored Walter Röhrl in a Porsche

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Walter Röhrl lets the Carrera RS drift

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Walter Röhrl shows how it's done

Bild von Partner Porsche AMAG Mai Foto-Galerie 2026

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Walter Röhrl in the oversteering Porsche 911 Carrera RS

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Walter Röhrl in the factory Carrera RS

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - On the dog - Walter Röhrl

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Hans Enn, Walter Röhrl, Annemarie Moser-Pröll, Dieter Quester

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Walter Röhrl and Annemarie Moser-Pröll

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Walter Röhrl stands in the rain

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - With the right hat, the rain doesn't bother Walter Röhrl

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Walter Röhrl signing books

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Classics in the parking lot

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Aston Martin 2 Litre Speed Ulster (1937) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Bentley 3.8 Racer (1929) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Bentley Speed 6 SWB (1931) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - The sticker says it all

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BMW 507 (1957) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Care is required when sticking on the start numbers

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Bugatti T51 (1933) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Walter Röhrl signs next to his portrait

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Ferrari Dino 246 (1971) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Dino 246 (1972) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Ferrari Dino 246 (1972) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Fiat Abarth 124 Spider Gr.4 (1972) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Invicta 4,5 S (1932) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Jaguar MK ll (1962) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Jaguar XK150 OTS (1958) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Lancia Aprilia (1937) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Lancia Aurelia B20 (1951) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Lancia Aurelia B20 (1954) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Lancia Lambda (1927) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (1966) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Mercedes-Benz 280C Cabrio (1972) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS (1957) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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MG B GT (1969) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - A few more years, then he'll be driving his father's Bentley, or something like that

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - the Threewheeler might have done it to him too

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Morgan Threewheeler Super Sports (1934) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - A look at the road book

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Porsche 356 1500 S Speedster (1954) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Porsche 356 A Speedster (1956) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Porsche 356 B S-90 (1963) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Porsche 356 BT 6 Super 90 (1961) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Porsche 356 (1959) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Porsche 356 (1961) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Porsche 356B 1600 (1961) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Porsche 911 2.4 S targa (1972) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS (1972) - at the Saalbach Classic 2014

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Rally NCP (1932) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Renault Alpine A110 1600 (1971) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Triumph TR5 (1968) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Porsche 918 Spyder (2013) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

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Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Walter Röhrl wird interviewt

Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Der gut gelaunte Walter Röhrl im Porsche

Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Walter Röhrl lässt den Carrera RS treiben

Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Walter Röhrl zeigt, wie's geht

Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Walter Röhrl im übersteuernden Porsche 911 Carrera RS

Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Walter Röhrl im Werks-Carrera RS

After the Saalbach Classic was held for the first time last year, the rally was held for the second time on the weekend of August 20-24, 2014.

Saalbach-Classic 2014 - At the start

Unfortunately, founding member Hannes Fürstauer (67) was no longer with us. He succumbed to a persistent illness in the spring, but partner Walter Zipser and son Niki Fürstauer did not give up and carried on the legacy in accordance with Hannes' last wishes.

If Hannes had not been missed every day as a lovable person, his absence would hardly have been noticeable. Niki had the organization so well under control that there was no noticeable difference to the first event.

Camaraderie counts

Saalbach-Classic 2014 - The good-humored Walter Röhrl in a Porsche

Under the patronage of Walter Röhrl, 80 classic car enthusiasts from various countries came to Saalbach-Hinterglemm and enjoyed the days behind the wheel in mixed weather conditions and at the communal table with food and drink.

Saalbach-Classic 2014 - Classics in the parking lot

Everything positive from the first edition was retained and small improvements were made here and there. Once again, there was plenty of time to talk petrol together, stay at great locations, enjoy excellently prepared food and have an evening at leisure.

Still no coffee ride

Nevertheless, the Saalbach Classic is and remains a sporting event, far removed from a coffee run. On the first day of the rally, the Grossglockner was plagued by Mother Holle and it was only decided early in the morning on the second day to drive the stage over the Grossglockner at all.

Lancia Lambda (1927) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

A good decision, because the weather was at its best that morning. All around the Grossglockner there was a thick blanket of clouds and only the pass road offered the participants a clear view of the deep blue sky.

Many pre-war vehicles

One of the aims of the event is to attract many pre-war cars and so there were around 17 examples of all types at the start. This class was won by a Morgan Threewheeler. Florian Kunz has his special three-wheeler with hand throttle and reverse gears under control like no other and his daughter Marlene braved the rain and cold as co-driver and navigated flawlessly.

Morgan Threewheeler Super Sports (1934) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

Last year's overall winner Alfred Jodl switched from the AC to the pre-war class and started with the Rally NCP from 1932. The beautiful little racing car without fenders showered its occupants in turn after turn in every bend.

Rally NCP (1932) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

When asked why he was not back at the start with his winning car, the AC, Jodl said: "Because winning is not what counts for me, it's much more about the technical component. Driving a pre-war car is a big and completely different challenge. Because these vehicles have a re-synchronized gearbox, the driver needs an enormous amount of effort to change gear. In addition, the chassis and tires require careful handling on today's roads. The steering has a tractive force of 15 to 20 kg per steering input. You often get blisters on your hands. But it's a great experience because you can put yourself in the shoes of the 1930s. My son and I also restore the classic cars ourselves."

And they do these restorations carefully and to a first-class standard.

Jaguar MK ll (1962) - at the Saalbach-Classic 2014

Overall victory in 2014 went to Dieter and Florian Böhmdorfer in a 1962 Jaguar Mk ll.

Unexpected problems

Task 1: What do you do when the driver's windshield wiper goes out in the middle of the special stage? Correct: You first drive to the end of the special stage, then turn around and retrieve the windshield wiper, provided you can find it again.

Task 2: What do you do on a rally if the speedometer cable suddenly breaks? There are two possibilities. The white road pillars are 33.3 m apart, so the distance traveled can be calculated. An alternative to this time-consuming counting method is to follow the rider in front, ride at the same distance and wait one minute before crossing the finish line. Caution is advised with variant two, as not everyone in front may be enthusiastic about such a plan.

Although both tasks are not commonplace, the participants in the second Saalbach Classic were confronted with problems of this kind.

Again in 2015

In the end, however, everyone was enthusiastic again and several reservations have already been made for the 3rd Saalbach Classic in 2015. Further results can be found on the event website.

Zwischengas" was also guaranteed a starting place and this will be drawn in December among loyal readers who own a car built before 1972.

Participating vehicles 2014

Category	Start no.	Vehicle	Year of construction	Result
Sport Trophy	1	Lancia Lambda	1927
Sport Trophy	2	Bentley 3.8 Racer	1929
Sport Trophy	3	Bentley Speed 6 SWB	1931
Sport Trophy	4	Rally NCP	1932
Sport Trophy	5	Lagonda M45	1934
Sport Trophy	6	Invicta 4.5 S	1932
Sport Trophy	7	Aston Martin 2L Speed Ulster	1937
Sport Trophy	8	Rover Meteor Speed 20	1933
Sport Trophy	9	Bentley Derby Sport Special	1937
Sport Trophy	10	Bugatti T 51	1933
Sport Trophy	11	MG K3 Mille Miglia	1933
Sport Trophy	12	Morgan 3-Wheeler Super Sports	1934	Winner Class 1
Sport Trophy	14	Lancia Aprilia	1937
Sport Trophy	15	BMW 328	1938	Winner class 2
Sport Trophy	16	BMW 328	1938
Sport Trophy	17	BMW 328	1938
Sport Trophy	18	Veritas RS	1949
Sport Trophy	19	Lancia Aurelia B20	1951
Sport Trophy	20	Jaguar XK 120 OTS SE Lightweight	1953	Winner Class 3
Sport Trophy	22	MG TF	1953
Sport Trophy	23	Lancia Aurelia B 20 GT	1954
Sport Trophy	24	Porsche 356 1500 S Speedster	1954
Sport Trophy	25	Mercedes Benz 300SL Roadster	1958
Sport Trophy	26	Porsche 356 A Speedster	1956
Sport Trophy	27	Chevrolet Corvette C1	1956
Sport Trophy	28	Porsche Speedster 1600 S	1956
Sport Trophy	29	Mercedes 300 SLS	1957
Sport Trophy	30	Porsche 356 BT 6 Super 90	1961
Sport Trophy	31	Porsche 356 A Speedster	1958
Sport Trophy	32	Jaguar XK 150 - 3.8S DHC	1958
Sport Trophy	33	Jaguar XK150 OTS	1958
Sport Trophy	34	Jaguar XK 150 OTS	1958
Sport Trophy	35	Porsche 356 A 1600 S Speedster	1958
Sport Trophy	36	Mercedes 220 S	1959
Sport Trophy	38	Jaguar XK 150 S ots	1959
Sport Trophy	39	BMW 507	1957
Sport Trophy	40	Jaguar XK 150 DHC	1960
Sport Trophy	41	Porsche 356 B 1600 (BT6 Coupé)	1961
Sport Trophy	42	Jaguar Mark II	1962	Overall winner, winner class 4
Sport Trophy	43	MG A	1962
Sport Trophy	44	Jaguar E-Type	1963
Sport Trophy	45	Porsche 356 B S-90	1963
Sport Trophy	47	Porsche 356SC	1964
Sport Trophy	49	Mercedes Benz 230 SL	1964
Sport Trophy	50	Jaguar E-Type S1 OTS	1965
Sport Trophy	51	Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII	1966
Sport Trophy	52	Jaguar Convertible E-Type	1966
Sport Trophy	54	Mercedes 230SL	1966
Sport Trophy	55	Austin Healey MkIII 3000	1967
Sport Trophy	56	Triumph TR5	1968
Sport Trophy	57	Porsche 914/6 GT	1969
Sport Trophy	58	Volvo 123 GT	1969
Sport Trophy	59	Alfa Romeo Spider	1969
Sport Trophy	60	MG B GT	1969
Sport Trophy	61	Alfa Romeo GT Junior	1969
Sport Trophy	62	Mercedes-Benz 350 SL	1971
Sport Trophy	63	Ferrari Dino 246 GT	1971
Sport Trophy	65	Renault Alpine A110 1600 S	1971
Sport Trophy	67	Fiat Abarth 124 Group 5	1972	Winner class 5
Sport Trophy	68	Porsche 911 2.4 S Targa	1972
Sport Trophy	69	Pininfarina Spider 124	1972
Sport Trophy	70	Ferrari Dino 246 GTS	1972
Sport Trophy	71	Porsche 911 T	1972
Weekend Trophy	74	Alvis Speed 25 special	1937
Weekend Trophy	75	Bentley Mark VI	1947
Weekend Trophy	77	Chevrolet Corvette	1959
Weekend Trophy	78	Jaguar E-Type Series I	1961
Weekend Trophy	80	Mercedes 190 SL	1962
Weekend Trophy	81	Porsche Speedster	1962
Weekend Trophy	82	Mercedes 230 SL	1964
Weekend Trophy	83	Volvo P 1800 S	1967
Weekend Trophy	85	Porsche Carrera RS	1972
Weekend Trophy	86	Porsche 914 2.0	1972
Weekend Trophy	87	Porsche 911 T Coupe	1972	Overall winner
Weekend Trophy	88	Mercedes Benz 280C Cabrio	1972
Weekend Trophy	89	MG MGV MK III Roadster	1972
Weekend Trophy	90	Triumph TR 6 Roadster	1972