The International Motor Show in Frankfurt from 1961 to 1969

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The International Motor Show in Frankfurt from 1961 to 1969

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Created on August 29, 2011

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Bruno von Rotz

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VW 1500 (1961) - Vokswagen Hall designed by architect Franz Schroedter - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1961

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VW 1500 (1961) - in the Volkswagen hall at the IAA 1961, designed by Frank Schroedter

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VW 1500 (1961) - View over the Volkswagen hall at the IAA 1961

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VW 1500 (1961) - Nordhoff - Head of VW - during his speech - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1961

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Mercedes Benz (1961) - Hitzinger - Head of Mercedes QM - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1961

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Abarth 1000 (1961) - Engine with 2 horizontal twin carburetors - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1961

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Auto Union 1000 SP Roadster (1961) - almost like a small Thunderbird - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1961

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BMW 1500 (1961) - the new class was always surrounded by many interested parties - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1961

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BMW 1500 (1961) - at the IAA 1961 in Frankfurt

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BMW 1500 (1961) - at the IAA 1961 in Frankfurt

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BMW 1500 (1961) - View into the trunk - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1961

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BMW 1500 (1961) - View into the engine compartment - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1961

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BMW 3200 CS Bertone (1961) - at the IAA 1961

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BMW 3200 CS Bertone (1961) - at the Frankfurt International Motor Show IAA in 1961

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BMW 3200 CS Bertone (1961) - steering wheel and dashboard, seen at the IAA 1961, exhibited were three prototypes that were still equipped with steering wheel controls

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Fiat Ghia Coupé (1961) - forerunner of the 2300 S - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1961

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Mercedes Benz 190 (1961) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1961

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Mercedes Benz 220 SE Cabriolet (1961) - elegant convertible version - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1961

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Mercedes Benz 220 (1961) - Mercedes Hall - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1961

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NSU Prinz 4 (1961) - Demonstration of spaciousness - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1961

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Opel Rekord Coupé (1961) - sporty version of the Rekord - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1961

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VW 1500 Cabriolet Karmann (1961) - elegant convertible version by Karmann - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1961

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VW 1500 Variant (1961) - the estate car offers more space in the rear - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1961

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VW Karmann-Ghia Coupé (1961) - Interior, seen at the IAA in Frankfurt 1961

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VW 1200 (1963) - the Beetle takes center stage - Volkswagen Hall at the IAA 1963

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VW 1200 (1963) - Technology made visible at the IAA 1963

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Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Coupé (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - pretty coupé designed by Giugiaro for Bertone

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BMW 1800 TI (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - Steering wheel and dashboard

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BMW 1800 (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - four-door version in all its glory

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Chevrolet Monza Spider (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - Prototype with front-opening dome

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Corvair Monza SS (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - Prototype 'Experimental Dreamcar'

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DKW F 102 (1963) - International Automobile Exhibition (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - high quality small sedan

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Ford Mustang (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - the prototype with V4 engine

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Glas 1300 GT (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - Coupé and Roadster

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Glas 1300 GT (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - Interior of the Frua Coupé

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Glas 1500 (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - Side view of the Frua limousine

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Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (1963) - enthusiastically received at the IAA in Frankfurt

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Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (1963) - Presentation of the Pagoda SL at the IAA in Frankfurt on September 12 to 22, 1963

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Mercedes 600 (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - imposing state coach

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NSU Prinz 1000 (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - Folding backrest as loading area

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NSU Prinz 1000 (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - Engine

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NSU Wankel (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - View of the Wankel engine

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Opel Kadett (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - Side view of the coupé

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Opel Rekord Coupé (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - Side view of the Coupé version

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Porsche 901 (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - New 2-liter six-cylinder boxer engine

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Porsche 901 (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - Prototype version of the upcoming Porsche 901 or 911

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Rover BRM (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - Gas turbine car, winner of Le Mans

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VW 1500 S (1963) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1963 - the 1500 S sedan raised to the podium

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VW 1600 TL (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - the American fastback becomes German fashion

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Alfa Romeo Sestrières (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - Sliding door

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Opel Rekord (1966) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - Cutaway model of the new Opel CIH engine

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Alfa Romeo 2600 SZ Zagato (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - beautiful light-alloy coupé in the final version

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Audi (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - the focus is on economic cooperation

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Fiat-Abarth 1000 Special Coupé, Pininfarina (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - Flap at the OT

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Fiat-Abarth 1000 Special Coupé, Pininfarina (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - experimental collaboration between Abarth and Pininfarina

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BMW 2000 C Automatic (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - massive front with corner headlights

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Glas 2600 Coupé (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in 1965 - A move towards the high-performance coupé and a strong attraction for spectators

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Autonova fam (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - Interior of an experimental vehicle designed for practical use

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Mercedes 250 and 300 SE (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - the new line with large windows on the 250 and 300

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Autonova GT (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - Rear of the practical experimental vehicle on the NSU stand

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Ford GT 40 (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - difficult entry for the GT 40

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NSU Type 110 (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - more spacious and more powerful with a 1.1-liter 53 hp engine in the rear

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Opel GT Prototype (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - Experimental vehicle with 1.9-liter OHC engine

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Opel Kadett Coupé (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - Hatchback on short wheelbase

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Opel Kadett (1966) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - new impetus through more powerful engines

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Porsche 911 Targa (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - Roll bar as an integral part of the bodywork

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Sibona-Basano Tsétsé (1965) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - hinged roof

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VW 1300 (1966) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1965 - The 10 millionth VW and a new VW every 8 seconds

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Audi Karmann Cabriolet (1967) - open individual version - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1967

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BMW 1600 GT (1967) - the glass became a BMW - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1967

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BMW/Glas 3000 Coupé Frua (1967) - at the IAA 1967

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Chevrolet Corvette (1967) - exhibited at the IAA in Frankfurt in 1967

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Bond Equipe GT (1967) - from England - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1967

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Ford 15M RS (1967) - sporty version with rally stripes - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1967

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Iso Rivolta (1967) - imposing four-door car - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1967

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Maserati Ghibli (1967) - Italian thoroughbred - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1967

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Monteverdi 375 S High Speed (1967) - on show for the first time in Frankfurt - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1967

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NSU Ro 80 (1967) - at the presentation at the IAA in Frankfurt as a cutaway model

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NSU Ro 80 (1967) - extremely elegant saloon - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1967

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NSU Ro 80 (1967) - Wankel engine - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1967

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Opel Olympia (1967) - Coupé version - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1967

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Porsche 911 (1967) - Stainless steel and therefore completely rust-free - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1967

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VW 1300 (1967) - Drive train with automatic transmission - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1967

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VW 1600 (1967) - Drive train with automatic transmission - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1967

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Reliant Scimitar (1967) - Chassis on the stand - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1967

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Audi 100 Coupé S (1969) - a highly elegant new creation despite comparatively minor changes to the saloon - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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BMW 3200 (1969) - a new idea - the folding bike with a bag in the trunk - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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Bosch (1969) - Bosch fuel cell, as methanol battery - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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Citroën (1969) - Transition to round instruments in the Citroën range - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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Ferrari 365 GTS 4 Cabriolet (1969) - the open-top Daytona as a premiere at Auto-Becker - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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Fiat 128 (1969) - Cutaway model of the small saloon - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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Ford 26 M (1969) - with twin headlights and chrome-plated wheel arches - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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Ford Fairlane 'Torino' (1969) - American coupé with 325 SAE horsepower - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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Ford Thunderbird (1969) - the T-Bird has grown in size - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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Iso Rivolta Lele (1969) - with 5-liter V-8 engine and 300 hp - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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Mercedes 600 (1969) - with additional comforts such as stereo radio and air conditioning - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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Mercedes-Benz C111/I (1969) - Presentation of the Mercedes-Benz C 111 with 3-disc Wankel engine at the IAA - IAA 1969

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Mercedes C111 (1969) - the Wankel Coupé with gullwing doors - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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Mercedes Benz C 111 (1969) - Cockpit of the first version as presented at the IAA Frankfurt 1969

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Mercedes C111 (1969) - the Wankel engine - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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Opel Aero GT (1969) - the open (Targa) version of the GT remained a one-off - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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Opel CD (1969) - Coupé based on the Diplomat as the star of the IAA - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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Opel CD (1969) - Steering wheel and dashboard - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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VW-Porsche 914 4 (1969) - the much-anticipated People's Porsche - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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VW 1600 TL (1969) - Cutaway model of engine and gearbox - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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VW 181 (1969) - side view, right-front - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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VW Formula V (1969) - many stands showed racing and racing cars, like this Formula V - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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VW Metzeler-Delta (1969) - Construction kit made of plastic parts built on VW chassis - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1969

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Béla Barényi (right) and Karl Wilfert (left) at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in 1963 in conversation with H.U. Wieselmann, editor-in-chief of Auto Motor Sport

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IAA Frankfurt, September 12-22, 1963, from left - Walter Hitzinger, Prof. Dr. Ludwig Erhard and Fritz Nallinger

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Mercedes-Benz 600 (1963) - Presentation of the car at the IAA Frankfurt

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Summary

Like the 1950s, the 1960s were characterized by sudden changes, ups and downs and constant change. The German automotive industry had developed into an important economic factor, not least because of its high export share and the simultaneous rapid growth in domestic demand, and employed a considerable proportion of the workforce. The International Motor Show (IAA) grew steadily in the sixties, more space and more exhibitors made the exhibition in Frankfurt the largest vehicle exhibition in Europe. After focusing primarily on itself in the fifties and early sixties, the import brands became increasingly present and important towards the end of the decade. In technical terms, the sixties were characterized by the emergence of the Wankel engine and the growth of safety, efficiency and environmental compatibility efforts. Disc brakes and automatic gearboxes became more and more widespread, and vehicle size and engine power grew steadily. At the end of the sixties, it was possible to look back on a decade of almost unbelievable growth and the outlook for the future was also characterized by optimism. This article summarizes the years 1961 to 1969, or rather the five exhibitions, and shows photo documents from this period.

This article contains the following chapters

1961 - accelerated model changes and the beginning of mass motorization
1963 - Joys of the future and concerns about growth
1965 - technical progress in a glamorous body shell
1967 - car buyers need more optimism during the recession
1969 - Full throttle in the German automotive industry
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Like the 1950s, the 1960s were characterized by sudden changes, ups and downs and constant change. The German automotive industry had developed into an important economic factor , not least because of its high export share and the simultaneous rapid growth in domestic demand, and employed a considerable proportion of the workforce. The International Motor Show (IAA) grew steadily in the sixties, more space and more exhibitors made the exhibition in Frankfurt the largest vehicle exhibition in Europe. After focusing primarily on itself in the fifties and early sixties, the import brands became increasingly present and important towards the end of the decade.

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