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Techno-Classica Essen 2019. Quick review of the latest edition

PHOTOS AND TEXT: TECHNO-CLASSICA ESSEN

With around 1250 exhibitors, more than 200 clubs represented and around 20 official stands of international manufacturers, Techno-Classica Essen once again made the German city the capital of the world of classics for a few days. Around 190.000 visitors gathered at the Techno-Classica in Essen, who were able to verify the high rate of purchase and sale at the fair, marked in about 2.700 vehicles offered to new buyers.

Una great variety organized through 12 pavilions in which any hobbyist could find his appropriate classic vehicle. From the young man in search of a 1992 Kadett with only a few thousand euros in his pocket to several Ferraris priced above two million euros. In this sense, Techno-Classica from Essen once again earned the title of "Global Fair for Antique Vehicles, Classic Cars and Meeting Place for International Clubs". Something corroborated with a large number of cars with the "sold" sign.

Already on Saturday Nick Aaldering, managing director of the Dutch commercial "Gallery Aaldering", had sold nine vehicles of which they move in the six figures. From an Aston Martin DB4 to a Maserati 3500 GT Spider. «Buyers have become more critical. However, anyone who offers their cars at realistic prices will quickly find buyers. '

Martin Stromberg, Managing Director of Bochum, the market leading company for the valuation of classic vehicles in Germany, confirmed the estimate: “After an exaggeration in recent years, the classic vehicle market, since the end of 2017, began to calm down and become more predictable again, it has consolidated at a high level.

Internationally renowned dealers such as Eberhard Thiesen from Hamburg, Gerhard Wolf, Managing Director of "Auto Toy Store" in Starnberg, or Anton van Dyke, Director of "Classic Park" in the Netherlands, also reported good sales results.

OFFICIAL SPACES IN TECHNO-CLASSICA ESSEN 2020

The importance automakers attach to Techno-Classica was illustrated by no less than three major brands with an Essen 2019 presence. Volvo showed the new S60 to the German public for the first time, as well as a selection of historic vehicles with which to make a journey through the 90 years of the brand. As a premiere in Germany, Alfa Romeo presented an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Racing in the colors of the Formula 1 team, one of a lot limited to ten vehicles.

Jaguar Land Rover Classics offered a European premiere: for the first time on the continent, the British showed the Jaguar E-Type Zero electric. His bet to electrify the classics by converting a combustion engine to an electric one. Controversial but interesting.

Mercedes-Benz Classic surprised the visitors with a truly exceptional exhibition: the six vehicles to have the history of the C111. A journey through one of the biggest technological milestones of the brand. There was also an unrestored Mercedes-Benz 300SL that had been found in a barn, which was sold at auction.

Sascha Oliver Neumann, spokesperson for Volkswagen Classic, briefly commented on the appearance of the people of Wolfsburg: “As the world's largest automaker, Volkswagen presents its history under the motto 'The world of classic Volkswagen Vehicles: The Techno-Classica world fair is the predestined place for this «. A statement that perfectly sums up the importance of the Essen quote.

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Written by Miguel Sánchez

Through the news from La Escudería, we will travel the winding roads of Maranello listening to the roar of the Italian V12; We will travel Route66 in search of the power of the great American engines; we will get lost in the narrow English lanes tracking the elegance of their sports cars; We will speed up the braking in the curves of the Monte Carlo Rally and we will even get dusty in a garage while rescuing lost jewels.

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