Classic Car News
Classic car gallery with a rich selection of everyday and super classics on October 12, 2024
Auctions
The range of vehicles that the Oldtimer Gallery will be putting under the hammer on October 12, 2024 is diverse and extensive. From Alfa Romeo Montreal, üto BMW M3, Ferrari Testarossa, Iso Grifo, Lancia Beta HPE, MGB and VW Käfer, there is everything that classic car fans could dream of. And üover 40% of the 98 vehicles with a total value of CHF 3.2 million are being offered without a minimum price …
Major upheaval in the German trade fair scene: Techno Classica will become Retro Classics Essen from 2026
Events, Car Culture
After many years of cooperation between Messe Essen and SIHA, the new partner for the classic car fair in Essen will be called Retro Messen from 2026, Retro Classics Essen will then take place for the first time on April 8 to 12, 2026, and in 2025 the fair will be held again as Techno Classica Essen. ÄThere will also be changes at the Essen Motor Show …
Bonhams with Bond cars and special pre-war vehicles at the Audrain Concours auction
Auctions
Bonhams will be putting 39 cars and one motorcycle under the hammer on October 4, 2024 on the occasion of the Audrain Concours in the USA. An average of almost USD 147’000 is expected per vehicle, but 60% will be sold without a reserve price. Highlights include a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, a Riley 9 HP Imp, a BMW M3 E30 Evo II, a Ford Sierra RS500 and a Fiat-OSCA by Franco Scaglione …
German cars meet at Motorworld Kemptthal on October 6
Events
The “German Car Meeting” on 6 October 2024 will be the grand finale to the successful 2024 car event season. Cars from all eras are permitted …
Bonhams with young cars and historic racing cars in Zoute
Auctions
On October 6, 2024, Bonhams will auction 69 automobiles with a total value of üover EUR 25 million on the occasion of the Zoute Grand Prix. However, almost two thirds of the vehicles will be offered without a reserve price. Highlights include a Ferrari 340 America, a Porsche 550 Spyder, a Bugatti 35A and the BMW 3.0 CSL by Strietzel Stuck …
Icons Mallorca - International Concours of Elégance and three rallies
Events
From October 2 – 5, 2024, Mallorca will be the central meeting place for collectors, connoisseurs and international automobile fans. The top Concours de Elegance „The Grand“ with international participants – various rallies, including the Ladies Rally „La Vitesse“ but also a Supersportscar-Drive including a race track in Llucmajor, make up the varied offer.
Mercedes-Benz Vans: decades of innovation and anniversaries
Products
For five decades, the vans from Mercedes-Benz Vans have been indispensable companions in many industries – generations of tradesmen, parcel carriers, police officers, plumbers and motorhome enthusiasts have appreciated the product developments of this period. This year, the brand with the star is celebrating several anniversaries at once.
FIA Rally World Champion Petter Solberg and his son Oliver test the legendary Škoda 200 RS
Products
Former world rally champion Petter Solberg and his son Oliver Solberg, currently overall leader in the WRC2 category of the FIA World Rally Championship, met for a very special rendezvous for three: the rally pros chased the legendary Šren Škoda 200 RS üover the rally track.
New on newsstands: SwissClassics Revue 5/2024 - Alfa Romeo GTV6 versus Porsche 944, Opel Rekord A, classic car valuation, BMW 5-series E34 buyer's guide, Lucerne-to-Basel-Run
Publications
The SwissClassics Revue 105-5/2024 is available immediately. On 116 pages you can read about the Opel Rekord A and the differences and similarities between the Alfa Romeo GTV6 and the Porsche 944, but also find out how the valuation of classic cars works and whether a BMW 5-series E34 is worthwhile as a classic car. The magazine is also dedicated to the first “Schnauferl-Party” in Switzerland, which runs from Lucerne to Basel. And that is by no means all …
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