Classic Car News
10th Klassikwelt Bodensee 2017 - classic mobility on the ground, on the water and in the air
For the tenth time, Klassikwelt Bodensee offered everything that classic car and youngtimer mobility has to offer on the road, in the water and in the sky from May 19 to 21, 2017. Almost 39,000 visitors enjoyed the dynamism, because in Friedrichshafen, the old cars and aircraft can not only be admired standing up, but also in action. The tenth trade fair took place for the last time under its old name, and a number of new features have been announced for 2018. This trade fair report briefly describes the atmosphere on site and shows exhibits and attractions in over 150 pictures.
New on newsstands - Auto Bild klassik 6/2017 - with lots of Beetles, hot mid- and rear-engined sports cars and the banned Mini
Publications
The new Auto Bild klassik from June 2017 once again brings a bunch of articles worth reading, for example üabout VW Käfer models from five decades, üabout sports cars with mid and rear engines, üabout European classics with American engines, üabout a banned Mini and much more …
Bonhams Spa Classic Auction 2017 - Heritage collection sold well above estimate
At the fourth Bonhams auction on the occasion of the Spa Classic, in addition to some automobilia and model cars, 63 full-grown cars went under the hammer, including the collection of the recently deceased Rolf Erb from Switzerland. 73% of the cars were sold, and a total of EUR 4.75 million was paid for them. Completely above expectations, the 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster from the Erb collection found a new owner. This auction article analyzes the results and shows the cars in pictures.
More visitors than horsepower on display at autobau in Romanshorn
Car Culture
Since 2009, autobau in Romanshorn has been providing an insight into the world of rare and fast sports cars. On Sunday, the autobau team welcomed the 100‘000th guest to the special exhibition on Lake Constance.
Swiss Classic World with Sauber and other additional attractions on May 27/28, 2017
On May 27 and 28, 2017, Lucerne will host the Swiss Classic World, the well-established classic car fair with a wide range of collector and enthusiast vehicles. As an additional attraction alongside Monteverdi and Tüscher, a special show with Sauber racing prototypes has now been announced …
Special exhibition at the Audi Museum from May 20 to November 5, 2017 - 60 years of the NSU Wankel engine
Car Culture
Almost exactly 60 years ago, the first Wankel engine ran on the test bench, and now the Audi Museum is dedicating a special show to it, in which not only cars but also other applications can be seen …
Oldtimer Gallery Dolder Auction on June 17, 2017 - Offer almost complete
Auctions
On June 17, 2017, the annual auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen will not take place on the Dolder ice rink, but at the Grand Hotel Dolder. Once again, an exclusive and ümanageable selection of classic cars is expected; initial announcements have already been made, including a Lamborghini Espada, a Chevrolet Corvette Fuel Injection and a very elegant BMW Z8 …
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