Retro Classics opened properly to the public today and they flocked to the German show in huge numbers, adding hugely to the classic content.
After yesterday's quiet preview afternoon, when some stands were still being set up, the Stuttgart Messe was swarming and the organisers warning that Saturday and Sunday are likely to be far busier.
One of the highlights of the first public day was the display of classics outside of the actual show, with the huge square beside the halls turned into a dedicated car park packed with hundreds of classics.
They ranged from Brits to youngtimers, but even as the security people checked carefully under every car, the display made a great sight for on-lookers.
French marques were well represented with everything from Cirtoën DS Safari to Alpine A310, but as expected the German brands were dominant.
There was an impressive range of Italian cars, too, a strong Alfa Romeo contingent including a Montreal, a host of Spiders, GTVs and a large number of Giulia saloons and a couple of Junior Zagatos.
Not to be outdone, there were some fine Lancias and Fiats to admire as well.
The oldest car in the car park was a 1922 Chenard et Walcker, while there were two Fiberfab GT Bonito GT40 look-alikes.
Inside the eight-hall show, it was much as yesterday (click here for our report and 60-plus pictures), but a few more highlights and rarities did come to the fore.
Among them a stunning trio of Martini-livered Lancia rally cars (main image) that included a 1991 Safari Rally car, a 037 and a Delta Integrale Evo.