23rd Weyermann® Classic Car Event: Chrome, Sound and Classics from Around the World

When the gates to the historic Weyermann® premises opened on Tuesday afternoon, Brennerstraße filled with the sound of vintage engines, gleaming chrome and many interested looks.

More than 400 classic vehicles found their place on the premises and once again transformed the red and yellow Weyermann® world into a living museum on wheels.

Between the historic brick façades, vehicles from many decades lined up one after another.

Elegant classics, sporty models, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, agricultural vehicles and special rarities showed the great variety of historic mobility.

Classics from around the world

The 23rd Weyermann® Classic Car Event also offered a diverse international picture.

Italian brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Fiat and Alfa Romeo brought sporty design and Mediterranean character to the premises.

British brands such as Jaguar, Rolls-Royce and Bentley stood for elegant lines and classic sports car history, while American vehicles from Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Pontiac and Dodge attracted many admiring looks with large-displacement engines, distinctive design language and a powerful presence.

German automotive history was also strongly represented: from classic Porsche and BMW models to Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, as well as extraordinary vehicles such as the Messerschmitt cabin scooter.

Historic tractors, Bulldogs, commercial vehicles and numerous two-wheelers complemented the field and showed that classic vehicle culture encompasses far more than classic saloons and sports cars.

A Ford Model T as the oldest classic

The historical starting point of this year’s event was a Ford Model T from 1913, also known as the “Tin Lizzy”.

As the oldest vehicle on the premises, it was a reminder of how far back the history of motorized mobility reaches.

In this way, the 23rd Weyermann® Classic Car Event created a bridge from the early beginnings of the automobile to post-war classics, sporty icons, American V8 models, two-wheelers, tractors and historic vehicles that are still actively used today.

Porsche 356 Club at the entrance to the historic premises

Right at the entrance to the malthouse premises, the Porsche 356 Club Deutschland e.V., Northern Bavaria Region, set a striking opening accent.

The classic Porsche models welcomed the visitors directly as they entered the premises and made visible the special place the Porsche 356 holds in sports car history.

Among them was Stefan Schwab from Bamberg, who has been a member of the club for around 20 years and has been coming to the Weyermann® Classic Car Event with his Porsche 356 B T5 Coupé for just as long.

For him, the Porsche 356 represents an independent sports car history with a special driving style, characteristic chassis and distinctive engine technology.

Stefan Schwab particularly appreciates the connection between vehicle history and the historic industrial backdrop:

“The malthouse and these old cars simply belong together. The setting and the atmosphere are unique.”

Historic vehicles in active service

A special chapter of historic mobility was brought to the Weyermann® premises by the Bamberg Fire Department. With a VW Iltis, built in 1985, and a VW Bus, built in 1981, two vehicles were represented that were not only on display, but are still listed as official service vehicles of the Bamberg Fire Department.

The vehicles originally came from the City of Bamberg’s civil protection fleet, including the CBRN unit.

This active use in particular made them a special eye-catcher.

Many visitors were amazed that the vehicles are still fully functional and remain in service to this day.

The local connection was also special: the vehicles are stationed only around 100 meters as the crow flies from the Weyermann® premises.

For the Bamberg Fire Department, the event combines historic vehicles, exchange and a fitting setting:

“For enthusiasts, for car enthusiasts – and everything fits together.”

British elegance along the hedge

A special eye-catcher found its place along the hedge toward the barley intake: a silver Aston Martin DB5 Superleggera in the Silver Birch paint finish.

Tizian Sothmann from Bayreuth brought the British classic to the Weyermann® premises.

He is particularly fascinated by its closeness to the famous film cars from the James Bond movies.

Color, shape and 314 horsepower from a 4-liter six-cylinder engine with three Weber twin carburetors already made the DB5 a special sports car in the 1960s.

The body is made of aluminum, the vehicle is in largely original condition, has never been fully dismantled and has been preserved as a matching-numbers vehicle.

For Tizian Sothmann, however, the famous film connection is not the only focus.

Above all, he is enthusiastic about the open exchange on the Weyermann® premises:

“I think it is very special that you can be so relaxed with vehicles like these on premises like this. It is about the people behind them, the exchange – no matter which car is parked next to which. It is simply a wonderful day here, pure joy.”

A childhood dream on wide wheels

Personal vehicle stories also shaped the afternoon.

For Gerd Schmidt from Oberasthof near Nuremberg, this year’s event was a special moment.

Although he had already been a guest at Weyermann® four to five times, this was the first time he presented his BMW 2002 TI here.

His connection to this model goes back to his childhood.

His father drove cars of this type, which gave rise to the wish for his own BMW from this series.

Gerd Schmidt now owns three vehicles of this type. The BMW he presented has been converted to a wide-body version and impresses him above all with its direct driving feel.

He also values the event itself very highly:

“The event is unique. I always enjoy coming here because you see completely different cars here than elsewhere. And the surroundings here too – everything is wonderfully done.”

American V8 and a family moment

In addition to German and British classics, American vehicles were also represented on the Weyermann® premises.

Dominic Drummer from Trosdorf came with his 1966 Ford Mustang, fitted with a 4.7-liter V8 engine.

The path to this vehicle was shaped by a number of fortunate coincidences.

At Retro Classics in Stuttgart, Dominic Drummer got to know a Mustang collector, with whom he quickly reached an agreement.

The Mustang was repainted in Germany, and he sandblasted the underbody himself.

A special detail for him is the child seat on the back seat, because his little daughter enjoys riding along.

Dominic Drummer especially appreciates the variety at the Weyermann® Classic Car Event:

“A wonderful ambience and a good mix of classic cars.”

This very mix could be felt across the entire premises.

German classics stood alongside American vehicles, sporty models next to commercial vehicles, private collector’s vehicles beside service vehicles that are still actively used.

The special setting of Brennerstraße

The effect of the event was created not only by the vehicles, but also by the location.

In front of the historic brick façades, along Brennerstraße and between the buildings of the Weyermann® Maltings, the classic vehicles came into their own in a special way.

Chrome, paintwork, old emblems, distinctive radiator mascots and lovingly preserved interiors created ever new points of interest.

Owners opened bonnets, explained details and told stories of restorations, family histories, fortunate coincidences and long paths to their own vehicle.

In this way, the event once again became an afternoon in which automotive history was not only displayed, but brought to life through personal stories.

Moments of enjoyment and encounters

Away from the rows of vehicles, the premises also offered space for short breaks and conversations.

Coffee, cake for a good cause, hearty food options, ice cream and Weyermann® beer specialties complemented the afternoon, while the focus clearly remained on the classic vehicles and their stories.

The 23rd Weyermann® Classic Car Event once again showed how well historic vehicles, professional exchange and the special atmosphere of the Weyermann® premises come together.

Many thanks to everyone involved

Our heartfelt thanks go to all employees from the many different areas of the red and yellow Weyermann® world whose dedication made the 23rd Weyermann® Classic Car Event possible.

Thanks to the good organization and joint commitment, this year’s edition of this traditional event also became a special experience on the historic Weyermann® premises.

We also extend our sincere thanks …

… to the Public Order and Road Traffic Office of the City of Bamberg, whose help made the road closure and with it the beautiful classic car atmosphere possible.

… to all neighbors and residents who generously made their parking spaces available.

… to the members of Rotary Inner Wheel for their home-baked cakes in aid of social projects.

… to Christine Völkl, Mark Völkl & Katharina Kemmer from Coffee Bike Kemmer & Völkl for the fine coffee specialties.

… to Lebenshilfe Bamberg for presenting and selling their coffee.

… to Partyservice Ludwig for the grilled bratwurst.

… to the Rolling Pots team, who were on site with their food truck.

… to Horst Krämer for the ice cream from his historic ice cream van.

… to the security service on site.

… to our photographer Daniel Löb for the atmospheric pictures.

… and to all other partners and contributors who helped make the event a success.

An afternoon full of vehicle stories

When the last vehicles slowly rolled off the premises in the evening, the impression of a special afternoon remained.

More than 400 classic vehicles, a 1913 Ford Model T as the oldest classic, active historic vehicles from the Bamberg Fire Department, sporty icons and many personal stories once again made Brennerstraße a place where vehicle history could be experienced in a living way.

The 23rd Weyermann® Classic Car Event showed once more: the value of these classics lies not only in years of manufacture, models and technical data. Above all, it lies in the people who preserve them, drive them and pass on their stories.