Edition 2025
TECHNO CLASSICA ESSEN 2025
Past edition
Messe Essen GmbH
info@messe-essen.deDate of the event
Messe Essen
Messepl. 1, Essen, GermanyFrequency
AnnualAbout the Event
Description
Techno-Classica Essen is the world's leading trade fair for classic, vintage, and prestige automobiles, motorcycles, and motorsport. As the pioneer of international classic car fairs, it serves as the ultimate global meeting point for the industry. The event features over 1,250 exhibitors from more than 30 nations, showcasing high-end restorations, rare spare parts, and legendary vehicles. It hosts the world's largest club meeting with around 200 classic car clubs and offers a prestigious platform for international auction houses and luxury manufacturers to present their heritage collections.
Exhibits
Over 2,700 first-class classic cars, prestige models, motorcycles, and spare parts from 1,250+ international exhibitors and major automotive manufacturers.
Activities
World Club Meeting featuring 200 car clubs, prestigious Concours d'Elegance competitions, live auctions by top houses, and networking events for collectors.
Speakers
Industry experts, automotive historians, master restorers, and representatives from major heritage departments of brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
Demos
Live restoration demonstrations, engine startups of historic racing cars, and technical workshops on maintaining vintage vehicle components.
Accessibility
From Dusseldorf Airport (DUS), take the RE or S-Bahn train to Essen Central Station, then U-Bahn line U11 directly to Messe West-Süd/Gruga. Driving via A40, A42, or A52 motorways follows signs for Messe Essen.
Exhibitor Count
1250
Expected Attendance
188000
Location
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