The 6th Schloss Dyck Classic Days event took place on 6-7 August against the lovely backdrop of the 1000-year old castle Dyck near Jüchen in Germany. Over the course of the weekend more than 30,000 visitors swarmed through the gates.
To celebrate 125 years of the motor car and 100 years since the birth of five-times World Champion Juan Manuel Fangio, Mercedes-Benz presented its replica of the first motor car, Karl Benz's Patent Motorwagen as well as Fangio’s Mercedes 300 SLR “658” which started at 6.58 am in the Mille Miglia 1955.
Historic cars and motorcycles up to 1961 drove a regularity race on a 2.8km long track in memory of local boy Graf Berghe von Trips who died 50 years ago in September 1961 at Monza.
Runs on the track showcased cars from traditional vehicle manufacturers such as Ford, Volkswagen, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Veritas as well as classic motorcycles and Monoposto.
Another attraction was the Jewels in the Park Concours d’ Elegance, in which 40 cars vied for honours while other exhibitions a selection of post-war microcars and historic caravans.
As well as club displays, Classic Days offered a trade area with watches, books, clothing and spares and also had a dedicated and family friendly picnic area, where visitors could take a rest while sitting on straw.
