On November 29, 2022, the fireside chat in the Autohalle discussed the topic "Are young classic cars outstripping the 'real' classic cars?" The next hot topic is on the agenda for January 24, 2023.
In the tried-and-tested format, three people will discuss an exciting topic in the classic car and youngtimer scene in front of the fireplace in the Cigar Lounge at Autohalle Andelfingen.
There is much debate among classic car enthusiasts as to whether it is better to drive old cars continuously or whether it makes sense to protect these historic cultural assets and at best display them standing up.
It is clear that operating the vehicle jeopardizes its originality over time, as spare parts from the period are not always available, substitutes are often used, the technology is adapted or the car is even restored from the ground up. If, on the other hand, a historically valuable car is placed in a museum, it is preserved as it once was on the roads.
Bruno von Rotz will welcome two representatives of the two maxims "preserve" and "drive" for a discussion on January 24, 2023. Daniel Geissmann is Head of Exhibition & Collection / Road Traffic Curator at the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne and is very familiar with stationary (but also moving) historic vehicles. As the person in charge of museums for cars, he naturally has many arguments for why cars preserve their historical value better when standing.
Thomas Meister will argue the opposite. He founded the Autohalle and has also made an extensive part of his car collection available for the rental fleet and the Experience Drives. He is convinced that old cars should always be driven because this is the only way they can convey their full charm and thus remain present for the environment.
It should be exciting to see the opinions and insights of these two opponents clash.
Active discussion with the guests
The guests' questions and contributions to the discussion should also play an important role. To make this possible, there are only around 30 places available.
The evening begins at 18:30 with an aperitif (prosecco/wine/beer/water and potato chips, nuts and puff pastries). The fireside chat will then start at 19:00.
A subsequent dinner is optional and can be reserved directly online. The dinner is not part of the event.
The cost of attending the aperitif and fireside chat is CHF 49.60.
You can register directly on the Autohalle website.
It should be another exciting evening, as the controversy as to whether historically valuable old cars should be better protected or driven/displayed has been simmering for some time.
P.S. On 21 March 2023, the question "Are electronics killing classic cars?" will be on the agenda. Tickets can already be booked for this fireside chat.
