Techno-Classica Essen 2025 is the world's largest classic car event, featuring vintage vehicles, restoration services, and automotive memorabilia, attracting collectors and enthusiasts globally.
Speakers
Techno-Classica Essen 2025 is not a speaker-centric event but features exclusive guided tours and curator-led presentations from automotive museum directors, restoration experts, and representatives of OEM heritage departments. These sessions highlight historical narratives, technical preservation techniques, and the evolution of automobile culture across eras.
Types of Attendees
This premier classic car show draws automobile collectors, vintage car dealers, motorsport historians, OEM heritage managers, restoration artisans, and enthusiasts. VIP attendance includes luxury auction bidders, specialist media, and design school alumni.
Types of Exhibitors
Classic car dealerships and brokers
OEM heritage departments (Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, BMW, Ferrari, etc.)
Restoration workshops and coachbuilders
Automotive art, literature, and memorabilia sellers
Classic car auction houses
Fringe Events
Concours d’Elegance: A judged exhibition of rare and perfectly restored vehicles across multiple categories.
Live Restoration Demonstrations: Craftsmen demonstrate panel beating, upholstery, and engine rebuilding on the show floor.
Anniversary Tributes: Manufacturer-led showcases honoring milestone models and racing achievements.
Countries Represented
Exhibitors and visitors from over 30 countries, with major representation from Germany, Italy, France, the UK, the USA, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. A global hub for classic automotive heritage.
Local guide
Essen, Germany, is a well-established business and trade fair location, providing top-tier corporate event spaces and strong industry links.
Getting around
Messe Essen is accessible via U-Bahn Line U11 (Messe Ost/Gruga station) and multiple tram routes.
Car Rental
Car rental services are available at Essen Central Station and key city locations.
Rideshare and taxis
Uber, Bolt, and taxis operate city-wide, with airport transfers costing around €35.
parking
On-site parking available for 3,200 vehicles, costing $10 per day. Additional parking at Grugapark Essen.
shuttle services
Shuttle services operate for major trade fairs and business events.
public transportation
VRR subway and tram network provides direct access to Messe Essen.
Nearby
Need to get around? Use Ruhrbahn to find routes, schedules, and transport options.
Transport
Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Essen Main Train Station
Accommodation
Schlosshotel Hugenpoet
Ibis Essen Hauptbahnhof
GHOTEL hotel & living Essen
Restaurants
Schote
Pfefferkorn
Südtiroler Stuben
Bars and Nightlife
Daktari
Franz Ferdinand
Plan B
Coffee
Coffee Pirates
Rösterei Vier
Zweibar
Business Centers
Essen Business Park
Ruhrallee Business District
Grugapark Essen
Booth maker options
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