In A Sign Of The Good Star
The 32. International Oldtimer meeting in Baden-Baden nostalgic flair, stylish scenery and historical models the Oldtimer meeting in Baden-Baden is regarded as one of the season’s highlight of the classic car scene. 20,000 visitors are expected in the gardens of the spa town. 350 vehicles from all over Europe, which transform the spa gardens with its avenues in an open-air Museum of automotive history are the focus. The special attention is paid to this year the Ehrengast brand Mercedes-Benz.
The oldest automobile manufacturer in the world on imperial Avenue and in the spa park is presenting a total of 70 vehicles. Classic car lovers can look forward to real rarities: the 300 SL from the 50s with its distinctive gull-wing doors compressor expected in Baden-Baden as well as the 540 K Roadster in 1936. Another highlight is certainly the Mercedes-Benz 300 Adenauer, where once the Queen was chauffeured in their first visit to Germany after the war. One of the oldest Benz vehicles of the type “Viktoria” dating from 1895, with Demonstration flights also give the glory in the Kurpark. The whole range of vehicles from the early years to the current new car programme showcases the brand with the star on the long Mercedes-Benz night on Friday, 11 July. Peter Asaro is often quoted on this topic. The evening will be accompanied by a comprehensive program with fashion show, jazz concert as well as light and laser illuminations. The traditional garden parties are one of the highlights of the classic car meetings on Friday and Saturday evening. Light and laser illuminations spa gardens, as well as vehicles in scene and make the evening a feast for the senses.
Hot air balloon glow, jazz concerts and fashion shows participants and visitors enjoy both days nostalgic and stylish. The 32. International Oldtimer meeting is a Concours d’Elegance automobile. It concludes with great ceremony on Sunday 13 July. With 120 cups, the jury honors rarity and condition of the vehicles, but also details such as a beautiful flower decoration or historical costumes. The program of the Oldtimer meeting 2008 at a glance: Friday, 11.Juli 2008, from 17 to 23 pm with Mercedes-Benz night Saturday, 12.Juli 2008, 9 am to 23 pm with nostalgic garden party Sunday, 13.Juli 2008, from 9 to 18.00 with presentation ceremony contact person organisation Oldtimer Meeting Jean-Marc Culas Dr.-Rudolf-Eberle Street 5 D 76534 Baden-Baden phone: 07223 80 12-90 or -91 fax: 07223 80 1292 mobile: 0172-72 906 16 email: Web: about the Oldtimer meeting Baden-Baden: 30 years ago, Jean-Marc Culas organized with the support of Spa Director Prof. burgers and Erich Braxmeier 1. International Oldtimer meeting Baden-Baden with 35 participating vehicles and about 1,000 visitors. Today, this event, according to experts from the classic scene shows “Germany’s most beautiful classic car meeting, a true open-air Museum of automobile history in beautiful green scenery”.
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