Record interest for the Ennstal-Classic 2017: 300 registrations for 220 starting places

TEXTMay 2, 2017 · 3 min

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Walter Röhrl at the first Ennstal-Classic in 1993

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Maserati A6GCS-53 Fantuzzi (1954) - at the Ennstal-Classic 2016

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GAZ G1 (1938) - at the Ennstal-Classic 2016

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Porsche 550 Spyder (1954) - Marathon stage - near Pürgg - Ennstal-Classic 2014

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Porsche 550 Spyder (1954) - at the Ennstal-Classic 2016

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VW Karmann Ghia Coupé (1971) - at the Ennstal-Classic 2016

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Steyr Puch TR Europa (1968) - at the Ennstal-Classic 2016

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Fiat Dino Spider (1972) - at the Ennstal-Classic 2016

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BMW 2002 ti (1969) - at the Ennstal-Classic 2016

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From over 300 entries, 220 starting places were allocated for the "Driving in the last paradise". The popularity of the Ennstal-Classic reached record levels for the anniversary edition. What began in 1993 with 35 cars has developed within 25 years into a cult event that stands for sportiness, passion and steering wheel legends and has caused a sensation throughout Europe.

VW Karmann Ghia Coupé (1971) - at the Ennstal-Classic 2016

46 brands

No fewer than 17 car nations are spread across 46 brands, including Abarth, Alpine, Alvis, Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Bugatti, Cord, De Tomaso, Ferrari, Jaguar, Lagonda, Lancia, Lea Francis, Maserati, Matra, Mercedes-Benz, Lotus, Riley, Talbot, Veritas, Volvo and VW.

Porsche with rarities

Porsche, partner of the Ennstal-Classic, is sending an armada of eight cars to Gröbming: from the 550 Spyder and the 356 Abarth-Carrera to the 911 Carrera 2.7 RS, everything that created the Porsche legend on the racetracks is represented. Walter Röhrl, Hans Joachim Stuck, Wolfgang Porsche and racing boss Fritz Enzinger will be sitting in the cockpit of one of the eight works cars from the Zuffenhausen museum at the Ennstal anniversary edition.

Porsche 550 Spyder (1954) - at the Ennstal-Classic 2016

The oldest car will be the Alfa Romeo Sport Zagato from 1924. Two original Porsche 550 Spyders from 1955 and 1956 are among the most valuable rarities at the rally.

From GAZ to Maserati

The Russian GAZ racing car with a 3.5 liter displacement and 101 hp from 1938 is a unique specimen.

GAZ G1 (1938) - at the Ennstal-Classic 2016

Derek Bell, the two-time sports car world champion and five-time Le Mans winner, will drive the entire Ennstal-Classic in the famous Bentley 4 ½ Litre Birkin Blower "because I want to enjoy this beautiful country!"

Maserati A6GCS-53 Fantuzzi (1954) - at the Ennstal-Classic 2016

Gian-Pietro Rossetti is traveling from Switzerland in his 1954 Maserati A6 GCS: "Driving this thoroughbred racing sports car over Sölk and Nockalm is pure motoring!"

Steyr Puch TR Europa (1968) - at the Ennstal-Classic 2016

The anniversary edition of the Ennstal-Classic will not be short of attractions, hopefully the weather will be right this year. The participants and their beautiful cars deserve it.

The start list, on which you can also find a Steyr Baby or a Fiat 125, can be viewed on the Ennstal-Classic website.