The Classic & Prestige Salon, an absolute success in the industry, will once again open its doors on Saturday, December 2, 2023 (preview and press day: December 1, 2023), for all lovers of exclusive, highperformance and historically unique automobiles. It will take place for the 41st time as part of the Essen Motor Show, which has established itself as the largest annual motor show in Germany. On a generous 17,000 square meters of exhibition space in Halls 1 and 2, the Classic & Prestige Salon presents several hundred extraordinary exhibits, the diversity of which will surprise even connoisseurs and experts. The Classic & Prestige Salon is backed by S.I.H.A., by far the most experienced organizer in the industry.
In its 41st edition, the Classic & Prestige Salon once again manages the feat of looking beyond many borders and thus showcasing the entire exciting spectrum of automotive passion. It has an excellent reputation as the most established classic car exhibition and sales salon. There are also numerous youngtimers, super sports cars and prestige automobiles. Younger fans in particular are especially captivated by the Japan Mile.
The focus of interest here includes a Toyota GT86 Aero from 2015. The iconic road conversion benefits from a 200 hp four-cylinder boxer engine,
an exhaust system with titanium tailpipes and carbon body parts. Next to it is a fascinating Toyota Supra Mk4 from 1993 in impressively immaculate collector’s condition. This Japanese sports car was continuously optimized up until 2002. Today, it boasts a completely revised 280 hp twin-turbo engine, motorsport wheels from Rays and a three-inch exhaust system. This unique exhibit will be on site at the press conference as a photo object.
This also applies to two important classic cars. A Lagonda M45 T7 Open Tourer from 1935 and an Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet, built in 1949 and exclusively coachbuilt by Pinin Farina, provide a glittering insight into the glorious era of exclusive automobile construction. Both will be competing as ambassadors for the Classic Gala Schwetzingen, an international Concours d’Elegance that takes place every year in late summer. The market observer classic-analytics also confirms that there is still huge enthusiasm in the classic car industry with its latest interim report (see attachment for details): By November 2023, the value of the ten most expensive classic cars that changed hands this year added up to an impressive 177 million dollars (equivalent to around 162 million euros). At the 41st edition of the Classic & Prestige Salon, exhibitors and visitors
alike are once again awaiting the results of the International Concours d’Élégance, one of the highlights of the event. A jury of renowned classic
car experts from several countries will select the most elegant automobile from the wide range of vehicles on display from dealers to be named “Best of Show”. In addition to this world trophy, prizes are awarded in various classes. A number of active fan organizations will also be exhibiting at the Classic & Prestige Salon: The 1st German Saab Club e. V., the Abarth 124 CSA Register, the AMC Duisburg 1950 e. V., the Kadett B & Olympia A
Club Deutschland e. V. 1987 and the Oldtimer Stammtisch DortmundUnna await visitors at their stands with numerous interesting exhibits. Motorsport will also be presented in all its diversity at the Classic & Prestige Salon. One outstanding representative is the legendary Jägermeister Collection, which will be appearing in Hall 1 as part of this year’s special S.I.H.A. exhibition. RUB Motorsport, the dedicated team from Ruhr-Universität Bochum, will be presenting an instructive insight into the international Formula Student. The Sinsheim Speyer Technology Museums, on the other hand, are commemorating “One hundred years of the 24 Hours of Le Mans” by celebrating this major anniversary in Hall 1.
With a Lotus Evora from 2011, they draw attention to their current special exhibition, which runs until next year. Visitors will also get a glimpse of a
hot topic that will attract fans to the Technik Museum Sinsheim in 2024: classic tuning. Under the motto “Fascination Tuning: VW vs. Opel – The Carsting”, the legendary rivals will compete against each other in a sporty preliminary round at the Classic & Prestige Salon. The organizer S.I.H.A. has been supporting various charity campaigns for many years and is doing so again this year out of deep conviction. The KinderHerz foundation and Lebenshilfe Gießen will be presenting their unsurpassedly popular classic car donation campaign, which is now in its 29th edition. For a donation of just five euros, you have the chance to win one of twelve attractive classic cars. The first two prizes will be on show to visitors at the Classic & Prestige Salon in Hall 2: an Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (1967) and a Ford Mustang Hardtop Coupé (1966).
The wide and varied range of products on offer at the Classic & Prestige Salon inspires fans every year and makes Essen a top meeting place for
the scene. Whether young beginners, experienced collectors or enthusiastic fans: a visit guarantees fascinating hours, many surprising insights into current trends and countless opportunities to exchange ideas with professionals. Last but not least, the Classic & Prestige Salon also offers the ideal opportunity to get a first taste of the upcoming world fair for classic automobiles – the 35th TECHNO-CLASSICA Essen. From April 3 to 7, 2024, it will be the destination for all car aficionados on over 120,000
square meters.
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