Classic Car News
First Heidiland Classic "Get Together" on September 25/26, 2020
Events
Many events had to be canceled, including this year's Heidiland Classic Rally. Instead of the üusual rally, the Heidiland organizers came up with a “Get Together” of the “Heidiland Classic Friends” and had a very positive response. The replacement event is of course covid-19-safe. There are still a few starting places available.
Amelia Island Concours d'Elégance gears up for 2021
Events
Although of course no one can predict the future and it is unclear to what extent the coronavirus pandemic will affect the event in 2021, the organizers of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elégance firmly believe that the popular event can take place again from 4 to 7 March 2021.
Bold, fast and almost sensational: the Škoda Sport at Le Mans 1950
Products, Motorsport
The sensation seemed close enough to touch: the long night at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1950 was almost over and the ŠKODA team was in second place in its class. Even if the really big coup ultimately failed to materialize, the participation of Škoda in the world-famous endurance classic 70 years ago made history.
Not keeping a safe distance - these are the penalties in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Failing to maintain a safe distance is one of the most common causes of accidents. There is often not enough time to brake in time or change lanes. The result is a rear-end collision. That is why there are rules on how large the safety distance should be. These also apply to classic cars. Violations of the distance rules are penalized severely, but differently depending on the country. The fines are not justified in all cases.
The classic car gallery is preparing for a big October auction on October 17, 2020
Auctions
The classic car gallery has also been affected by the coronavirus. The auction, which was planned on the occasion of the Swiss Classic World in Lucerne, had to be canceled along with the trade fair. The annual Gstaad auction has also been postponed until 2021. However, the auction on October 17, 2020 is to take place and promises to be bigger, more diverse and more exciting than its predecessors. Already registered are a Maserati Bora, an early Jaguar E-Type and an Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV, along with many other interesting classics …
ADAC Europa Classic 2020 as a guest in Austria - classic car touring on Lake Wolfgangsee
Events
From September 14 to 18, 2020, the third edition of the ADAC Europa Classic will be held in Austria. Then a rolling museum with üover 80 vehicles will be touring the Salzkammergut. A fouräday program offers driving funß, natural beauty and culinary highlights … and, of course, the opportunity to watch the vehicles as a spectator.
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