The last ever Techno Classica

[misteralz]

As subject line. Next year it'll be Retro Classics Essen. It's a show that's been getting steadily worse, especially after all the manufacturers pulled out - 2023 was the last one where Volkswagen Classic were there. But as I've probably said before, a bad Techno Classica is better than no Techno Classica. This one definitely felt like 'the end', although there were still some absolute gems turned up. Enjoy:

[anglophone1]

Thanks Al - will do it one day!
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[misteralz]

No you won't, Clive - that was the last one!

[matteo68]

But was the VW factory Currywurst van still there??!

[anglophone1]

No you won't, Clive - that was the last one!

So the next one will be called Retro Classics Essen but basically the same?

[misteralz]

But was the VW factory Currywurst van still there??!

In all the years I've ever been, that's only been there once!

[misteralz]

No you won't, Clive - that was the last one!

So the next one will be called Retro Classics Essen but basically the same?

Probably, yes. See you there?

[middlefour1]

Great set of pictures, thanks for posting. I was really hoping to get over as it was the last 'Techno'. Not too be, ho hum.

[stretch]

Been going to Essen for about 30 years. Those were the good old day's when there were 19 halls and 5 or 6 were full of used Parts. I made my last visit a couple of years ago and we got round it in a few hours. Still a good boys outing though. Great pictures.

[misteralz]

I think 2017 was the last one like that? It was properly excellent. Be interesting to see how it goes next year.

[Nine One One]

Interesting that one of those 1960’s BMW 700 CS Coupes sold at Mathewson’s last year, and seemed to have a lot of work done on it for the price.
https://www.mathewsons.co.uk/auction/lo ... 37327&sd=1

[misteralz]

Ace. The one up there had a hot Beetle engine behind a 901 'box.