Filed under: Classics, Etc., Europe, Misc. Auto Shows
The Techno Classica show that takes place in Essen, Germany every spring may well be the greatest car show on Earth. It’s 1.3 million square feet of dealer, manufacturer, restorer and auction displays combined with a massive car corral and swap meet. While German makes predominate the floor space, there were plenty of British, French, American and Italian cars and parts to be seen and had. There really is nothing like it in the US. Although cars are a bit of a universal language, there were a few things lost in the translation. You can read more about the show over at The New York Times, but I wanted to share the seven weirdest sights with all of you:
A Porsche Tractor (above)
Back in the day, some enthusiasts complained that the buzzy Audi-sourced four-cylinder found under the hood of the Porsche 924 was a bit agricultural. Clearly those folks hadn’t gotten much seat time in an actual Porsche tractor. This three-cylinder Diesel Super Porsche tractor was displayed prominently at the entrance to the show.
Rob Sass is the Publisher of Hagerty Classic Cars magazine. He is a regular contributor to the automotive section of the New York Times and is the author of “Ran When Parked, Advice and Adventures from the Affordable Underbelly of Car Collecting.”Continue reading Oddities from the greatest car show you’ve never heard of
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