“For us, it was the first time participating as an exhibitor, and we are very satisfied. Our diverse range of affordable vehicles was extremely well received by the public. Many visitors had personal memories connected to our cars. Our concept fit the fair perfectly, and we were able to sell successfully. We are absolutely satisfied and would be happy to return.”
Sascha Winters, Petrolheads
“In retrospect, the fair went very well for us on our first participation. RETRO CLASSICS successfully implemented the concept known from Stuttgart in Essen as well. Of course, there is always room for improvement, but we were positively surprised. The organization was dedicated and always approachable—we are happy to be part of this event.”
Emily Wendt, Kunsthandel Burkhard Wendt
“We are very pleased to be represented here as Porsche Club Germany. Our members can exchange ideas, experience impressive vehicles, and bring in their questions. This sense of community among the clubs is excellently showcased here—it is a great pleasure to be part of it.”
Christian Striepen, Porsche Club Germany
“When I walked through the exhibition on Wednesday morning before visitors arrived, it was already clear that there were truly outstanding exhibits. Over the days, I spoke with many dealers who also reported good sales. Of course, there is always room for improvement, but overall it is very positive that such fairs still exist. The courage to organize such an event is truly remarkable—and many here see it the same way.”
Martin Utberg, Top Speed moderator
“I am very satisfied and would not have expected the fair to go so well, especially as it is the first event. We sold four cars in the first two days—of course, it could have been more. Overall, however, I am positively surprised. The audience was good and willing to buy, and for a first fair, this is a great success for us.”
Jürgen Becker, JB Car Design & Tuning Zentrum
“We are very pleased to have exhibited the Royale from 1926 and its sister vehicles here. The audience is thrilled to experience these special automobiles live. RETRO CLASSICS ESSEN provides an excellent platform for this. For a premiere, the event is very successful—with a wide variety that offers something for everyone.”
Eric van Lammeren, special exhibition “100 Years of Bugatti Royale”
“We exhibited at RETRO CLASSICS ESSEN for the first time and presented art that connects lifestyle themes with cars as portraits. Our approach of combining classic cars and art was very well received. We had many exciting conversations and expect promising follow-up business.”
Detlef Kümmel, Kuemmel.Gallery
“For us, the fair was a complete success. Our location right at the entrance of Hall 8 and the excellent audience contributed significantly. We really enjoyed it - we would be happy to return anytime and are already looking forward to next year.”
Guido Eickholz, Reutter Karosserie by Erlkönig Classic GmbH
“Overall, we’re satisfied and were able to make good use of the space. We received positive feedback, and just like at the other RETRO CLASSICS shows in Stuttgart and Nuremberg, our booth became a gathering place for the community. Visitors also responded well to the exhibits. The awarding of four special prizes in a single hall is a clear sign of the quality of the vehicles on display. Overall, it was a good start for everyone. Thank you very much for the collaboration and the opportunity to present ourselves here.”
Holger Hahn, Konrad Auwärter GmbH & Co. KG