Concours d'elegance 2010 part 2: Germany.

[Ferry_vO]

Onto our neighbours in the East, the Germans:

Beautiful old Mercedes-Benz transporter:

Mercedes AMG 300SEL 6.3l 'Rote'sau' replica; the original won the 1971 Spa 24h race:

A replica of the very first motorcar:

Mercedes 710SS 'Gothinge' from 1928:

BMW 328:

Another MB transporter:

With matching cargo; a 300SLS:

 

[Ferry_vO]

1914 Mercedes 28/95 Targa Florio Sport:

I can look at details like this all day long..:

But there were 700 other classic cars to see, so on to this Borgward Isabella:

And this Veritas racer:

 

[robcap]

Onto our neighbours in the East, the Germans:

With matching cargo; a 300SLS:

Wow, you can measure the power of that car by the "Auspuff" soot. Impressive.

R.

 

[Ferry_vO]

A somewhat odd looking but very well restored Adler Typ 10 Autobahn from 1938:

Seems to be based on the same aerodynamic principles as the VW beetle, the Mercedes A and the Tatra's.

Porsche 365A Speedster:

Mercedes 300SL Gullwings:

 

[EasyEd]

Hey All,

The Borg wow does that take me back! My uncle drove a Borg in the early 60s in Billings Montana of all places. Where he got it or what model it was I've no idea.

Nice pics Ferry - great opportunity and thanks for sharing.

-Ed-

 

[grunau_baby]

Great collection!

Just saw a special exhibition of classic "Stars" on the classic days here a few weeks ago:

Now look at those exhaustpipes!

the famous Opel rocket powered car from the 30s. They did drive it there!

a rare BMW Isetta with four doors

And some favourites:

Something you don´t see very often

Alex

 

[Ferry_vO]

That's a good collection too Alex!

Love the Alfa sportscars and the Uhlenhaut coupé! IIRC the one with the red interior was Uhlenhaut's personal transport and the second car with the blue interior was used by the factory.

Is that RAK2 the real thing or a replica..?

The reason you don't see those Lagonda's very often is the [LINESTRIKE]crappy[/LINESTRIKE] typical British quality electronics, especially the digital dash of the first series was a disaster!

 

[grunau_baby]

Love the Alfa sportscars and the Uhlenhaut coupé!

There was a special exhibition of classic Alfa competition vehicles related to Alfa´s 100th aniverary. Have some more of this goodies. They did a short engine run on the new 8C competizione, the sound was a blast!!!

Is that RAK2 the real thing or a replica..?

That was the real deal!!!

The reason you don't see those Lagonda's very often is the crappy typical British quality electronics, especially the digital dash of the first series was a disaster!

The whole dash always reminds me of a "pong" console! Electronically it was indead a disaster. Wouldn´t want to restore such a baby...lot´s of grey hairs...

Alex

 

[wombat666]

They drove the Opel Rak to the show?????

How many rockets were lit .............

 

[Flasheegee]

Great Collection of Cars!

 

[grunau_baby]

They drove the Opel Rak to the show?????

They actually did! It was on display with the related Rocket-Motorbike.

How many rockets were lit .....

Can´t relate! Unfortunately I was not there at this very moment (stroling around elsewhere I guess, too much to explore)...shame on me!

Alex