«There you can buy excellent vintage cars at a discount, and in the basement is very rare to find a spare! Even a friend from Switzerland here goes! „- It was so well overheard the announcement of the exhibition, do not go to the TECHNO-CLASSICA ESSEN it was impossible.
Techno-Classica Essen — an annual exhibition, which takes place since 1989.
For those who often come to the Essen Motor Show, some stands may seem familiar, as automakers try not to miss an opportunity to put the best models and new items on display public.
For the rest, in the Techno-Classica Essen everything it revolves around cars for collectors. «This year I did not buy... do not buy anything,» — uttered curious visitors, eagerly licking cars. The crisis has significantly affected the Russian buyers, but some still do not miss the chance to enjoy the beautiful.
Compared to last year the number of the exhibits has increased from 2,500 to 2,700 copies. One day searching for and study of all the old-timers — is too small, so the exhibition was held from 6 th to 10 th of April. But this was not enough, so everyone had to look at the exhibition.
The first day for the visitors — On April 6, the price tag on your visit at this day has been increased (from 25 to 45 euros). This was done in order to slightly reduce the influx of onlookers and allow potential buyers to find their way in the numerous halls of Messe Essen.
The organizers hoped that visitors will have a lot, but even after the exhibition they were discouraged. Broken record of past years: a little more than 201 000 visits.
What immediately catches the eye when you enter the first room, it is, of course, Porsche.
The same will happen in all the other pavilions.
In fact, there really is possible to find all, or almost all: Audi, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Citroen, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Land Rover Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Peogeot, Rolls-Royce, Sauber, Seat, Skoda, VW, Volvo... and prototypes, motorcycles and tractors.
By the way, one of the most enjoyable price tags for Porsche was to be found just on their tractors — a little more than 26 000 euros.
But the price tags on the cars «please» can not, especially with the current exchange rate. For example, a handsome 930 Turbo 3,3, released in 1987 with a range of 123 184 km, complete with original service book and the second key will cost 169 000 euros.
In order not to scare your client and find him the right «approach», not all items prices are on the plates. However, it is sufficient to call a consultant, and he politely whisper in your ear the amount.
Cars were so tightly together that look at each of them was quite difficult to separate. For example, here this Fischhaber 3.0 RS, worth 685,000 euros.
No less attractive were the Mercedes-Benz. Among them are presented and several well-preserved rare 190 E 2.5 Evo II 1990 of release, of which only 500 copies were produced (according to some sources — 502). While they were 115,260 German marks.. To date shown below Mercedes valued at 250,000 euros.
In addition to the original cars were replicas. For example, here MG TD Replic cost around 30 000 euros.
Fans of «magnificent form», too, was something to see, but the red spot Skoda — out of competition. However try not to look at it, it is in any case falls into your field of vision.
A lot has been put up Lancia Delta Integrale, but the rally version stands out.
Because all the cars have been cleaned and polished, then judge their condition is difficult. All of them look perfect. Not less than the rest attracted the attention of Audi Quattro and for at least a decent two-wheeled friend.
A little further, and has an acceptable version of the Quattro with a price tag of 33 000 euros.
Do not forget about «Americans», although, compared to the «Germans» them there was not enough.
Surprisingly, bright yellow Triumph (33,000 euros) remained deprived of attention.
He occupies a special place pretty young Enzo Ferrari the year 2004 with mileage 16 900 km. Messing flirtation about its cost and were not written for all onlookers — 2 350 000 euro. No less significant was the model Kremer Porsche 935 K3 Le Mans 1979 release. On its odometer — 10 124 km. Price — 2 000 000 euro.
In the middle, it was demonstrated and modern cars. Some of them were very glossed over.
At one of the booths benevolent consultant frankly admitted that the price tags are too high by at least 30%. Of course, if you come here with a backpack of cash, the many curiosities to be made discounts on the spot.
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As for the rest... One of the judges (it certainly later acquire a car here) did an excellent summary of TECHNO-CLASSICA ESSEN: «Expensive. Handsomely. Clueless. Well, but at least on this ride... in contrast to the paintings. »
Perhaps this is one of the best exhibitions that should add to your personal calendar mandatory visits.
Photo: Techno-Classica Essen, Xenia Turok
