I’ve been attending Techno-Classica Essen for a few years now.
The week-long present held on the Messe Essen occasions heart in Germany options all kinds of automobiles, bikes and extra, spanning from the pre-war period to extra fashionable instances. Exhibitors embody automotive producers, sellers, restoration firms and personal collectors. Since its inception in 1989, Techno-Classica has turn into one of many largest occasions of its type wherever, so it’s no shock that fanatics and collectors from all around the world attend.
This yr was no totally different, nevertheless it nonetheless felt slightly international to me. One of many large modifications – and one thing that has been happening for just a few years now – is diminishing assist from the massive three German automotive producers.
A number of years again, Mercedes-Benz, the VAG group and BMW every had their very own corridor at Essen, which they full of prized possessions from their respective vaults. As of late, the VAG group (Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini to call just a few) and BMW have stopped doing this altogether. Mercedes-Benz alternatively nonetheless showcases automobiles from their museum at Techno-Classica, nevertheless it’s a a lot smaller affair now.
That stated, Techno-Classica appears to be altering its focus too, and yearly there are increasingly more merchants on the present ground. This isn’t a foul factor, as a result of it means many extra automobiles to take a look at. The draw back is, a variety of these automobiles are packed in actually tight, making the occasion an actual problem to shoot.
I’m all the time up for a problem although, and after strolling Essen’s halls and familiarising myself with every thing Techno-Classica Essen 2023 needed to provide, I fired up the digital camera and started my hunt for the standouts of the present.
My major protection of the occasion will concentrate on these machines, so examine again quickly for that.
Jeroen Willemsen
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