Today the kick-off of the German vintage season takes place in Bremen. Up to and including 8 February, 600 exhibitors and others are responsible for the Bremen Classic Motor Show. In the ÖVB Arena this year much attention is paid to the theme “Italian Elegance”.
Italian dream cars and motorbikes
This year, the organization would like to build on the resounding success of the 2014 edition. 45.186 visitors from different countries were responsible for the box office success of the excellently organized show last year. Last year the focus was on the Wirtschaftswunder. This year, under the leadership of project manager Frank Ruge, the organization would like to continue that upward flow. “This year, the historical beauty of the Italian car and motorcycle industry is the focus. The interface with last year's exhibition is that the years of reconstruction after the war once again play an important role, but from an Italian perspective. Bremen 2015 will soon offer cultural heritage that arose from the golden combination of work, a desire for beauty and creativity.” The visitors - specifically those with a penchant for Italian automotive heritage in a rare sense - can indulge in dream cars such as the '47 Cisitalia 202 Pininfarina, the 1951 Lancia Aurelia GT or the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider from 1955. The organization has also received the commitment that the Aston Martin DB4 with Italian genes - the GT Zagato version - will be exhibited to the public. Much attention is also paid to Italian motorcycles. Both street bikes and race bikes can be admired in the ÖVB-Arena. Motorcycle fans can soak up Italy's two-wheeler history by taking a look at the 1955 Ducati Elite or the MV GP 350, for example.
Richly varied event
There is much more to experience in Bremen. A special show is organized in which among others motor scooters from the fifties and sixties are central. Furthermore, attention is paid to the subject "my first car." Various clubs will be represented and ensure the representation of the "billigen Kleinen" of the past. Around the VW Beetle, Fiat 500, the primal Mini and the Citroën 2CV is a theme organized, whereby many visitors can recall the memories of cars that increased their mobility. Incidentally, an attractive range of classics will again be offered for sale for the targeted buyer. The focus - combined with the theme “meet old friends” will be on Italian and French classics from the fifties and sixties. Younger classics will again be present in large numbers and will be offered TUV approved to potential buyers. Last year, 50% of the commercial offerings at the event were sold to the new owners.
All in all, the team of managers has once again put together a promising and varied program for this often impressively well-organized event, which has also taken a step forward in terms of accessibility. The organization has set up a Park & Ride service, which offers visitors the opportunity to travel by tram to their destination from Flughafen Bremen. 2000 parking spaces have been reserved for trade fair visitors at the airport. It is possible to buy tickets for the Classic Motor Show already at the airport.
From 6 to 8 February, the extensive ÖVB Arena is open from 9.00 hours to 18.00 hours. Admission tickets cost € 16. We know from experience that this show is worth the entry fee.
More information can be found at www.classicmotorshow.de.