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Event Coverage: Schloss Bensberg Classics 2009
By source: United Pictures
Sep 30, 2009, 12:42

The Schloss Bensberg Classics is the most important event for the friends of historical cars. The Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg - supported by Volkswagen Group - asked the old car enthusiasts to join the Ralleye Historique on 26th and 27th September. Moreover, 44 exclusive classical cars were presented in the Concours dElegance. For the 150-kilometre-tour (93 miles) through the Bergische Land (Germany) sports cars of the type Aston Martin DB5, Lamborghini 400 GT or Porsche 356C were announced.

On Sunday 44 rare and magnificent old cars were presented in the picturesque inner courtyard of the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg. Among them were a Bugatti 57 SC Atalante, a Cadillac V16, a Gloeckler Porsche and a Karmann Pik As on an Audi body. Moreover, on both days an extensive entertaining programme was offered, which excited also the friends of the 21st century cars. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport, Lamborghini Estoque or the Volkswagen Concept BlueSport were showcased. Among the prominent guests were actress Andrea Sawatzki and actor Christian Berkel.



VW chief designer Walter de Silva starts with an historical Bulli.



Horch (Auto Union) 853 A Spezial Roadster, year of manufacture 1938, in a glamorous castle ambiance



Audi Asso di Picche coupe by ItalDesign



Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg im Rometsch Coupé von 1959



The 1938 Horch 930 V Cabriolet driven by the granddaughter of August Horch and competing in the 100 Years of Audi class.

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