AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - smoking tires at the Nürburgring

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Created on August 15, 2016

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Porsche 910 (1968) - FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship at the AvD OGP 2016

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Ferrari 250 GTO (1964) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT to 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

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AC Cobra (1963) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT to 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

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Aston Martin DP 214 (1965) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT until 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

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Jaguar E-Type (1963) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT to 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

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Jaguar E-Type (1962) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT to 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

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Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupé (1965) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT until 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

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Austin-Healey 3000 (1963) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT to 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

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Ginetta G4R (1965) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT until 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

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Bizzarrini 5300 GT (1965) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT until 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

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Porsche 904/6 (1964) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT to 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

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TVR Grantura (1965) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT until 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

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TVR Griffith (1965) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT until 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

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Jaguar E-Type (1962) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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Ginetta G4R (1964) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT to 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

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Porsche 356 A GT 1600 S (1958) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 in the race for 2-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/61

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Marcos 1800 GT (1964) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT until 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

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Porsche 911 (1965) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT to 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - the AC Cobra Daytona is pushed back

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - deserted pit lane, only the AC Cobra Daytona is waiting

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - the helicopter is always ready

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Lotus 22 (1963) - FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior at the AvD OGP 2016

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Lotus 22 (1962) - FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior at the AvD OGP 2016

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Brabham BT6 (1963) - FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior at the AvD OGP 2016

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Lotus 20 (1961) - FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior at the AvD OGP 2016

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Osca FJ (1960) - FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior at the AvD OGP 2016

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Cooper T 65 (1963) - FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior at the AvD OGP 2016

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - parked Formula Junior

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - the trophy is won (Formula Junior)

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - Formula 3 on the blocks

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March 753 Toyota (1975) - F3 cars 1964-1984 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Chevron B 38 Toyota (1977) - F3 cars 1964-1984 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Tyrrell 010 (1980) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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Ralt RT 1 Toyota (1975) - F3 cars 1964-1984 at the AvD OGP 2016

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March 733 Lotus TC (1973) - F3 cars 1964-1984 at the AvD OGP 2016

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - when front wings were still simple air deflectors

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - still being cleaned here

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - a scrutinizing look at the technology

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - Wing cars with composite chassis

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - Fairings for the Lotus F1

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - the shells of the UOP Schadows

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - the Shadow should also shine

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Lotus 91/5 (1982) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - the shells for the Arrows

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Alfa Romeo 182 B (1982) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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Brabham BT49C (1981) - FIA Masters Historic F1 Championship at the AvD OGP 2016

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Williams FW07C (1981) - FIA Masters Historic F1 Championship at the AvD OGP 2016

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Lotus 91/5 (1982) - FIA Masters Historic F1 Championship at the AvD OGP 2016

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Arrows A4 (1982) - FIA Masters Historic F1 Championship at the AvD OGP 2016

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Tyrrell 010 (1980) - FIA Masters Historic F1 Championship at the AvD OGP 2016

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - here the steering wheel is not hung up, but on the rear-view mirror

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - the marshals keep a close eye on the action

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Ford Capri Zakspeed (1980) - Revival DRM 1972-1981 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Opel Commodore GS 2800 (1970) - Revival DRM 1972-1981 at the AvD OGP 2016

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De Tomaso Pantera (1975) - Revival DRM 1972-1981 at the AvD OGP 2016

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BMW 635 CSI (1981) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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Bobby Rahal Porsche 935 (1980) - Revival DRM 1972-1981 at the AvD OGP 2016

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BMW E21 Group 5 (1976) - Revival DRM 1972-1981 at the AvD OGP 2016

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BMW E21 Group 5 (1976) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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Ford Capri RS 3100 (1974) - Revival DRM 1972-1981 at the AvD OGP 2016

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BMW M1 Procar (1979) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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BMW M1 Procar (1979) - Revival DRM 1972-1981 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Porsche 911 Carrera RSR (1975) - Revival DRM 1972-1981 at the AvD OGP 2016

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - the Tüv looks at the event from above

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - the SSK fits perfectly into this box

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - Mercedes-Benz SSK in rank and file

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - the pre-war paddock

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Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK (1930) - Vintage Sports Car Trophy & ASC Trophy at the AvD OGP 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 680 S (1928) - Vintage Sports Car Trophy & ASC Trophy at the AvD OGP 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 710 SS (1929) - Vintage Sports Car Trophy & ASC Trophy at the AvD OGP 2016

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Singer Le Mans (1934) - Vintage Sports Car Trophy & ASC Trophy at the AvD OGP 2016

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BMW 328 (1938) - Vintage Sports Car Trophy & ASC Trophy at the AvD OGP 2016

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MG TA Q Type (1938) - Vintage Sports Car Trophy & ASC Trophy at the AvD OGP 2016

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Maserati 8C 3000 (1932) - Vintage Sports Car Trophy & ASC Trophy at the AvD OGP 2016

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Alvis Firefly (1934) - Vintage Sports Car Trophy & ASC Trophy at the AvD OGP 2016

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - Four-cylinder engine in the rear of a prototype

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - three instruments have to be enough

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Lola T70 Mk III B (1971) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - Bonnet of a Lola T70

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Chevron B8 (1968) - FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship at the AvD OGP 2016

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Lola T210 (1970) - FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship at the AvD OGP 2016

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Chevron B16 (1970) - FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship at the AvD OGP 2016

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Abarth Osella PA1 (1973) - FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship at the AvD OGP 2016

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Lola T70 Mk3B (1969) - FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship at the AvD OGP 2016

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Lola T70 Mk III B (1969) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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Lola T70 Mk3B (1968) - FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship at the AvD OGP 2016

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Lola T70 Spyder (1966) - FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship at the AvD OGP 2016

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Porsche 906 (1966) - FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship at the AvD OGP 2016

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Porsche 906 (1966) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - Refueling system and fire extinguishing system in the rear of the E-Type

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - what you can see inside a breadvan (Breadvan)

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Ferrari 250 GT SWB Breadvan (1961) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - Ferrari twelve-cylinder ready to warm up

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Lister-Jaguar Knobbly (1959) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Maserati T61 (1959) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Lola Mk 1 (1960) - Two-seater racing cars and GT up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato (1961) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Ferrari 250 GT SWB Breadvan (1961) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 30 SL Porter Special (1955) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Lotus Elite (1960) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Lotus 17 (1959) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Elva MK III (1957) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Porsche RSK 718 (1958) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Lister-Jaguar (1958) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Bizzarrini 5300 GT (1965) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Ginetta G4 (1965) - Two-seater racing cars and GT up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Sadler Mk III (1958) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Matra Rene Bonnet CRB 01 (1964) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - Battle scars

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - the Porsche 356 is jacked up

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - work is still being done here

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Ford Escort RS 1600 (1971) - AvD touring car and GT trophy at the AvD OGP 2016

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BMW 2002 (1971) - AvD touring car and GT trophy at the AvD OGP 2016

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Skoda 130 RS (1976) - AvD touring car and GT trophy at the AvD OGP 2016

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA (1965) - AvD touring car and GT trophy at the AvD OGP 2016

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Opel Ascona A (1971) - touring car revival for DTM and STW vehicles at the AvD OGP 2016

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Ford Sierra XR 4 Ti (1985) - touring car revival for DTM and STW cars at the AvD OGP 2016

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Volvo 850 TR (1995) - touring car revival for DTM and STW cars at the AvD OGP 2016

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Audi 200 Trans Am (1988) - touring car revival for DTM and STW cars at the AvD OGP 2016

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Audi 200 Trans Am (1988) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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Mazda RX-3 (1980) - touring car revival for DTM and STW cars at the AvD OGP 2016

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Porsche 924 GTR (1981) - touring car revival for DTM and STW cars at the AvD OGP 2016

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Jaguar XJ-S (1979) - touring car revival for DTM and STW cars at the AvD OGP 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 190 Evo DTM (1991) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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BMW M3 DTM (1989) - Touring car revival for DTM and STW cars at the AvD OGP 2016

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Opel Commodore GS 3000 (1970) - touring car revival for DTM and STW vehicles at the AvD OGP 2016

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BMW M1 Procar (1979) - touring car revival for DTM and STW cars at the AvD OGP 2016

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - spare wheel and hammer are ready

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Scarab Offenhauser (1960) - Historic Grand Prix Cars up to 1960 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Ferrari 246 Dino (1960) - Historic Grand Prix Cars up to 1960 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Talbot T26 SS (1937) - Historic Grand Prix Cars up to 1960 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Maserati 250F (1956) - Historic Grand Prix Cars up to 1960 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Maserati 250F (1956) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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Maserati Tecnica Meccanica 250F (1959) - Historic Grand Prix Cars up to 1960 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Maserati 250F (1957) - Historic Grand Prix Cars up to 1960 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Alfa Romeo P3 (1934) - Historic Grand Prix Cars up to 1960 at the AvD OGP 2016

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Maserati 8C 3000 (1932) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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ERA R9B (1936) - Historic Grand Prix Cars up to 1960 at the AvD OGP 2016

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - test run with the 1956 Maserati 250F

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - the Maserati pure six-cylinder with dual ignition and three twin carburetors

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - Warm-up before the pre-start

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - open entries

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - the driver gets ready for the start

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - modern technology is also available

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Jaguar E-Type (1961) - Jaguar Classic Challenge at the AvD OGP 2016

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Jaguar E-Type (1963) - Jaguar Classic Challenge at the AvD OGP 2016

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Jaguar Mk 1 (1959) - Jaguar Classic Challenge at the AvD OGP 2016

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Jaguar D-Type (1956) - Jaguar Classic Challenge at the AvD OGP 2016

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"Slowly Sideways" at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - putting the engine on display

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - later transaxle models from Porsche

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - Transaxle Porsche in all colors

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - the club scene is open to newer classics as well

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - 996 models in rank and file

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - Porsche celebrates 40 years of transaxle - the models are lined up in rank and file

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - Opel then and now

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - Cockpit of the Jaguar XJ13 on the Jaguar stand

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AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - tires ready for further protection zones

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA (1965) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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Derek Bell at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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Ferrari 246 Dino (1960) at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - AvD OGP 2016

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Bildergalerie AvD OGP 2016 - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers GT bis 1965

Bildergalerie AvD OGP 2016 - FIA Lurani Trophy Formel Junior

Bildergalerie AvD OGP 2016 - F3-Fahrzeuge 1964-1984

Bildergalerie AvD OGP 2016 - FIA Lurani Trophy Formel Junior

Bildergalerie AvD OGP 2016 - F3-Fahrzeuge 1964-1984

Bildergalerie AvD OGP 2016 - FIA Masters Historic F1 Championship

Bildergalerie AvD OGP 2016 - Revival Deutsche Rennsport-Meisterschaft 1972-1981

Bildergalerie AvD OGP 2016 - Vintage Sports Car Trophy & ASC Trophy

Bildergalerie AvD OGP 2016 - FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship

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Bildergalerie AvD OGP 2016 - Zweisitzige Rennwagen und GT bis 1960/61

Bildergalerie AvD OGP 2016 - Slowly Sideways - Rallye-Fahrzeug-Demonstration

Bildergalerie AvD OGP 2016 - AvD-Tourenwagen- und GT-Trophäe

Bildergalerie AvD OGP 2016 - Tourenwagen-Revival für DTM- und STW-Fahrzeuge

Bildergalerie AvD OGP 2016 - Historic Grand Prix Cars bis 1960

Bildergalerie AvD OGP 2016 - Jaguar Classic Challenge

The AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix is one of the classics in the annual classic car calendar. It took place for the 44th time from August 12 to 14, 2016. Over 50,000 spectators made the journey to the Eifel and they were not disappointed.

Aston Martin DP 214 (1965) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT until 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

20 races and regularity tests with over 500 vehicles were on the program and even if an unexpected scoop was missing, the competition formats, which are repeated every year, once again provided plenty of excitement in 2016.

Unusual weather conditions

The unusual late summer weather also contributed to this. Surprisingly, fog, continuous rain and cold weather were all conspicuous by their absence on the Saturday and Sunday of the race, meaning that for once it was even possible to enjoy the races in a T-shirt.

Unfamiliar terrain

While the racing classes largely corresponded to the familiar formats, the interval fillers came up with something new. On Saturday, the slow-sideways rally cars, including some representatives of Group B, which was abolished in 1986, did their laps on the unfamiliar race track asphalt. And they did so quite briskly and many a spectator would have liked to see more of them.

"Slowly Sideways" at the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016

Racing cars from Skoda's 120-year company history were also in the spotlight for the first time on Friday and Sunday.

Thrilling GTs

One of the most interesting races, above all because of the starting field, was the Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers race for Granturismo cars up to 1965. The fans got their money's worth here, both visually and acoustically. Even after an hour, the gaps remained within seconds in some cases.

AC Cobra (1963) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT to 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

Team Gains-Wolfe crossed the finish line as winners in an AC Cobra from 1963, followed by the Jaguar E-Type driven by Julian Thomas. Behind them rolled Nicky Pastorelli and John Bosch in the Ferrari 250 GTO, an eye-catcher par excellence.

Ginetta G4R (1964) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT to 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

Behind fourth place, an AC Cobra, a 1952 Ginetta G4R with a 1.6-liter engine crossed the finish line. This small front-engined car battled with the Ferrari lap after lap and gave many a stronger competitor a run for their money.

In 6th place were Nolte and Stippler in the 1965 Bizzarrini 5300 GT, another visual highlight. They were followed by a TVR Griffith with a narrow lead over another E-Type and the elegant Aston Martin DP 214 from 1963.

Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupé (1965) - Stena Line Gentlemen Drivers (GT until 1965) at the AvD OGP 2016

Unfortunately, the magnificent 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupé, a car you could hardly get enough of, did not make it to the finish line.

Driving into the twilight

One of the highlights for years has been the evening race for open and closed two-seaters built up to 1961. To make the field of vehicles even more attractive, original vehicles from the years up to 1965 were also offered a starting opportunity in 2016 and so a Matra Bonnet from 1964, a Ginetta G4 from 1965 and the Nolte/Stippler-Iso Bizzarrini from 1965 mingled with the night drivers.

Porsche RSK 718 (1958) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

In this race, which lasted around an hour, the gaps remained small and the lap times were only slightly slower than in the Gentlemen Drivers. As in previous years, a Lister Chevrolet, a Sadler Mk III and a Lister-Jaguar Knobbly battled it out for victory. Mark Lewis in the Lister Chevrolet had the better end in 2016. Josef Otto Rettenmaier's Maserati T61 (Birdcage) took fourth place, while fifth place went to the particularly rare Ferrari 250 GT Breadvan.

Lister-Jaguar Knobbly (1959) - Two-seater racing cars and GTs up to 1960/1961 at the AvD OGP 2016

Places 8 and 9 then went to two low-displacement racing sports cars, namely the Lotus 17 of Oliver Hartmann and the Lola Mk1 of Felix Haas.

The rest of the ranking list also reads like a who's who of historic racing.

Variety

The starting field of the German Racing Championship for cars from 1972 to 1981 was hard to beat in terms of variety. Father Mücke started right at the front in the Group 5 Zakspeed Ford Capri from 1980.

Ford Capri Zakspeed (1980) - Revival DRM 1972-1981 at the AvD OGP 2016

He would have been certain of victory, but he had to retire after just four laps on Saturday. It was inherited by Ralf Kelleners in the De Tomaso Pantera, followed by one of the oldest cars in the field, a factory Ford Capri from 1974, with son Mücke, who surprisingly managed to leave all the BMW M1 Procars and the entire Porsche armada behind.

Ford Capri RS 3100 (1974) - Revival DRM 1972-1981 at the AvD OGP 2016

The Zakspeed Capri didn't fare any better in the second race on Sunday, with another retirement and the RS 3100, which had been so brilliant in the first race, also failed to make an appearance in the classification. This time Beck-Thibault left nothing to chance and secured victory in the 1980 Porsche 935, followed by the De Tomaso Pantera Ralf Kelleners and two BMW M1 Procars.

Opel Commodore GS 2800 (1970) - Revival DRM 1972-1981 at the AvD OGP 2016

The salt in the soup, at least as far as the visual impression was concerned, were racing cars such as the Opel Commodore GS 2800, the Audi 80 Coupé or the beautiful BMW 3.5 CSL Coupé from Tögel/Denzer.

Fast and elegant

Among the most beautiful cars at the 44th OGP were the sports cars from 1962 to 1974, which offered an interesting mix of large-volume prototypes and lightweight two-liter racing cars. As part of the "FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship", a wide variety of vehicle concepts fought it out, with Manfredo Rossi di Montelera's Abarth Osella PA 1 holding the best cards at the Nürburgring. Two Lola T70s followed in second and third place, while fourth place went to the Lola T210 of Felix Haas.

Porsche 910 (1968) - FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship at the AvD OGP 2016

The beautiful but unusual Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, which took ninth place overall, put in a respectable performance. Once again, the elegant Chevron B6, the Cooper Monaco King Cobra and the armada of Porsche 906s and 910s were great to see.

Narrow gaps

The Formula Junior was once again very close. Although Manfredo Rossi di Montelera was able to secure overall victory in both races in his Lotus 22, his rivals Gregory Thornton and Andrew Hibberd, both also driving Lotus 22s, were usually behind him.

Lotus 22 (1962) - FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior at the AvD OGP 2016

Philip Buhofer took 3rd place in the first race, Bruno Weibel in the Lotus 20 7th overall on Saturday and 5th on Sunday. As Group D2 no longer has enough participants to score full points, Bruno Weibel will not be able to repeat his championship title from last year in 2016.

Cooper T 65 (1963) - FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior at the AvD OGP 2016

The world of formula cars

In addition to the Formula Junior monoposti, there were three other single-seater fields, namely that of Formula 3, the Grand Prix cars up to 1960, which offered particularly attractive racing cars, and of course the Formula 1 racing cars of the seventies and eighties with and without Groundeffect.

Tyrrell 010 (1980) - FIA Masters Historic F1 Championship at the AvD OGP 2016

Nick Padmore won both Formula 1 races in the Williams FW07/C, but only the second after a heart-stopping final against Loic Deman in the "Candy" Tyrrell 010.

March 753 Toyota (1975) - F3 cars 1964-1984 at the AvD OGP 2016

The Formula 3 races were won by Michael Ringstroem in a March 753 Toyota and Fred Layoux in a Chevron B43 Toyota.

In the historic Grand Prix cars up to 1960, the winner was twice Julian Bronson in a Scarab Offenhauser.

Scarab Offenhauser (1960) - Historic Grand Prix Cars up to 1960 at the AvD OGP 2016

Regardless of the results and the possible speeds, the different vehicle concepts from the Alfa Romeo P3 to the Maserati 250 F or Ferrari 246 Dino were a feast for the eyes.

Alfa Romeo P3 (1934) - Historic Grand Prix Cars up to 1960 at the AvD OGP 2016

Ford against Alfa Romeo, BMW and Skoda

Touring cars and GT vehicles with roofs and built between 1963 and 1971 competed against each other in the AvD Touring Car and GT Trophy.

Ford Escort RS 1600 (1971) - AvD touring car and GT trophy at the AvD OGP 2016

Of course, the one-hour race could not replace the earlier marathon on the Nordschleife, but at least it gave the public the opportunity to watch popular and attractive racing cars such as the Ford Escort RS 1600, the BMW 2002 and the 1800 Ti, the Alfa Romeo 1750 GTAm and the Ford Lotus Cortina in competition.

Skoda 130 RS (1976) - AvD touring car and GT trophy at the AvD OGP 2016

A Ginetta G4, an Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint and a Skoda 130 RS joined the fray as exotics. However, the Escort was not to be defeated by the GTAm and occupied positions 1 and 2, followed by a BMW 2002, with a venerable Lotus Elan S2 squeezed in between - certainly a remarkable achievement.

The special one-make cup

Only Jaguar vehicles competed in the Jaguar Classic Challenge. Of course, it was mainly E-Types, but there was also a D-Type, two Mk 1s and an XK 120 OTS.

Jaguar E-Type (1961) - Jaguar Classic Challenge at the AvD OGP 2016

The winner was Marcus von Oeynhausen in the blue-green E-Type, who crossed the finish line with a clear lead.

Beauty before speed

The two regularity fields, the DTM/STW racing cars and the cars of the Vintage Sports Car Trophy and the ASC Trophy proved that spectators can be offered an attractive visual lesson even without a fight for the last tenth of a second and hard-fought battles for position.

Mercedes-Benz 680 S (1928) - Vintage Sports Car Trophy & ASC Trophy at the AvD OGP 2016

It makes quite an impression when a whole horde of Mercedes-Benz supercharged sports cars howls past you and you are always surprised at how light-footed and fast the BMW 328s of the pre-war era were.

There were some wonderful racing cars to be seen in the field of former DTM and STW competitors, especially because the field was expanded with some exotic cars.

Audi 200 Trans Am (1988) - touring car revival for DTM and STW cars at the AvD OGP 2016

For example, the Audi 200 TransAm from 1988 met the Opel Manta 400 from 1985, the Mazda RX-3 met the American Porsche 924 Carrera GTR.

Porsche 924 GTR (1981) - touring car revival for DTM and STW cars at the AvD OGP 2016

Behind the Opel Commodore GS 3000 drove an Opel Ascona A, but also once a BMW M3 E30, a Maserati Ghibli Open Cup turned its laps together with the Jaguar XJ-S touring car, the Rover SD1, the Volvo 850 TR station wagon and the Ford Sierra XR4 TI.

Volvo 850 TR (1995) - touring car revival for DTM and STW cars at the AvD OGP 2016

This resulted in a colorful picture and despite the GLP there was a lot of speed. Due to interruptions, the touring cars even had an additional turn on Saturday evening.

Folk festival

Of course, the spectators came to the Nürburgring for the racing spectacle, but it was also worth taking a stroll through the club parking lots and looking at the lined-up transaxle Porsches, for example.

AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2016 - Transaxle Porsche in all colors

And of course there was also a lot to see in the paddock, but there was hardly any time to do so, as the race schedule was tight and could be completed largely without interruption.