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Special show of motorcycles from the 1980s at the Bremen Classic Motorshow

The 1980s probably did even more to shape today’s world than the decade before. Everything changed – from fashion to engineering to politics. Including a much wider range of motorbikes on the market. Touring enduros, super-sports bikes, luxury tourers and soft choppers carved out new market segments alongside touring sports bikes and stripped-down universal models. They recharged the motorbike boom after its first wave and answered the dreams of the more discerning market.

In the 1980s, manufacturers, dominated above all by Japanese makers, ignited a technology explosion. Many details taken for granted today were introduced in motorcycle engineering back then. They include central shock absorbers, liquid cooling, lightweight metal frames, fuel injection, single-sided swing arms and full fairings. Other new technologies that characterised the decade but later disappeared were 16-inch front wheels, anti-dive forks and full side fairings.

There was also a previously unimagined new segment with models from 80 cc to 1,340 cc engines. They all flooded onto the market: from entry-level models such as the Yamaha DT 80 LC or the MZ ETZ 150 to top-sellers like the Honda CM 400 T, Yamaha XT 600 or the Honda CBR 600 F to innovative new departures such as the BMW K 100. Then there were the dream bikes of this generation, manifested by the Ducati 851, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and the Honda VFR 750 R. Trendsetters such as the BMW R 80 G/S and the Suzuki GSX-R 750 hit the road next to sensationally agile two-stroke bikes like the Yamaha RD 350 LC or the Suzuki RG 500 Gamma. Everybody can find their favourites from this decade.

The motorcycle special show at the Bremen Classic Motorshow 2025 will bring the stylish, exciting 1980s to life with 24 selected bikes. The highlights from the PS.SPEICHER and collectors from all over Germany will demonstrate how the motorcycle scene, trends and possibilities were transformed within a single decade.

Further information: https://www.classicmotorshow.de/en

You can find photos at: messe-bremen.de/bcm/pressemappe

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Please add the Bremen Classic Motorshow to your events calendar:

Date:                     Friday 31 January to Sunday 2 February 2025

Opening hours:   9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Venue:                  MESSE BREMEN, Findorffstr. 101, 28215 Bremen

Prices:                  Day ticket:                 online € 18, reduced € 16 | Ticket desk € 20, reduced € 18 

                              Two-day ticket:           online € 28 | Ticket desk € 30

                              After-work ticket:        Friday and Saturday from 3 p.m. online or at the ticket desk € 10

                              Family ticket:             € 40 (2 adults + 2 children)

About the Bremen Classic Motorshow: Since 2003, the Bremen Classic Motorshow has become established as the first classic vehicle trade show of the year in Germany. Over three days every year, collectors and grease monkeys, first-time fans and long-term enthusiasts, dealers and restorers, clubs and friends get together in the MESSE BREMEN halls to chat and talk shop in a relaxed atmosphere. In 2023, the classic vehicle show achieved a new record: with the organisers counting 46,407  visitors. Some 730 exhibitors from around Europe ensured a wide-ranging, varied programme. The Bremen Classic Motorshow team always brings a breath of fresh air and new ideas to the classic vehicle community. Its adaptability was again proven in 2021 and 2022 when the in-person show had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, they put together an online event in the form of a livestream. Another inspired idea was the new Red List category created for the Bremen Classic Motorshow. These are vehicles that were once common on the roads, but are on the verge of extinction today. Soon, the media and the community also adopted the concept and the new term. Since 2023, the BCM has been increasing its efforts to involve young classic vehicle fans.

Further information for editorial teams:

MESSE BREMEN · M3B GmbH
Bastian Mojen, T +49 421 3505 – 445
Bastian.Mojen@m3b-bremen.de
www.messe-bremen.de

"From Turbo to Tradition – Japanese Sports-Car Icons – this year's special show at the 23rd Bremen Classic Motorshow

​Alfa Romeo, Triumph, Citroën, Mercedes-Benz, Saab, Chevrolet: Enthusiasm for classic cars spreads across on many brands. And also extends to their countries of origin. But one country is missing: Japan. That is because the sales success of these models, which first appeared on the German market in the 1970s, was mainly based on full features and reasonable prices rather than the kind of qualities that excite classic car fans. Or that’s the cliche.

Yet under the radar of established fan bases, a subculture has arisen that reveres icons from the land of the rising sun above all else. This is not about run-of-the-mill models like the Toyota Carina or the Mazda 626. It focuses on striking cars that have blossomed into genuine bluechips in certain niches of the classic car community. The upcoming Bremen Classic Motorshow (31 January to 2 February 2025) offers these models a long-overdue platform: „Our large special show ‚From Turbo to Tradition – Japan’s Sports Car Icons‘ will showcase twelve genuine underground stars“, says Project Manager Frank Ruge.

Some of these collectors‘ items on display in Bremen at the start of the 2025 season fascinate with exotic technical features. They include the Mitsubishi 3000 GT (1994) with all-wheel drive and the exceptional Honda S 800 (1970) with a top engine speed of over 10,000 rpm. Others won gold medals in racing sport – for example the Toyota Celica Twin Cam Turbo, (Björn Waldegaard; Ivory Coast Rally 1986) and the Mitsubishi Pajero (Jutta Kleinschmidt; Dakar Rally 2001). And yet others became idols of younger fans through computer games such as Gran Turismo. Prime examples are the „Ferrari-killer“ Honda NSX (1991) and the Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 (1992). The final category is rarities only sold on the domestic market that have achieved near-cult status outside Japan: the quirky gullwing-door Autozam AZ-1 (1992) and the Eunos Cosmo (1991), the world’s only series-produced car with a three-rotor Wankel engine.

„With these icons spanning five decades, we want to show that the great automotive construction nation Japan has earned a place in our classic car community“, says Frank Ruge in explanation of the unusual choice for the special show at the 23rd Bremen Classic Motorshow. The only long-recognised global star among classic cars Made in Japan will be the highlight of the show: the fascinating Toyota 2000 GT dating from 1967, which currently commands a price of around 1.2 million dollars.

Of course, the exhibition organisers in the Hanseatic city would never think of neglecting the established classic cars. On a 52,000 square-meter floorspace in eight halls, the Bremen Classic Motorshow will in 2025 also feature everything from countries beyond Japan.

(Original text: Wolfgang Blaube)

Further information: https://www.classicmotorshow.de/en/

You can find photos at messe-bremen.de/bcm/pressemappe
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Please add the Bremen Classic Motorshow to your events calendar:

Date:                  Friday 31 January to Sunday 2 February 2025

Opening hours:   9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Venue:                MESSE BREMEN, Findorffstr. 101, 28215 Bremen

Prices:                Day ticket:                 online € 18, reduced € 16 | Ticket desk € 20, reduced € 18 

                          Two-day ticket:           online € 28 | Ticket desk € 30

                          After-work ticket:        Friday and Saturday from 3 p.m. online or at the ticket desk € 10

                          Family ticket:             € 40 (2 adults + 2 children)

About the Bremen Classic Motorshow: Since 2003, the Bremen Classic Motorshow has become established as the first classic vehicle trade show of the year in Germany. Over three days every year, collectors and grease monkeys, first-time fans and long-term enthusiasts, dealers and restorers, clubs and friends get together in the MESSE BREMEN halls to chat and talk shop in a relaxed atmosphere. In 2023, the classic vehicle show achieved a new record: with the organisers counting 46,407  visitors. Some 730 exhibitors from around Europe ensured a wide-ranging, varied programme. The Bremen Classic Motorshow team always brings a breath of fresh air and new ideas to the classic vehicle community. Its adaptability was again proven in 2021 and 2022 when the in-person show had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, they put together an online event in the form of a livestream. Another inspired idea was the new Red List category created for the Bremen Classic Motorshow. These are vehicles that were once common on the roads, but are on the verge of extinction today. Soon, the media and the community also adopted the concept and the new term. Since 2023, the BCM has been increasing its efforts to involve young classic vehicle fans.

Further information for editorial teams:

MESSE BREMEN · M3B GmbH
Bastian Mojen, T +49 421 3505 – 445
Bastian.Mojen@m3b-bremen.de
www.messe-bremen.de

Special shows with motorbikes from the 80s and Japanese cars

From Friday 31 January to Sunday 2 February 2025, the Bremen Classic Motorshow (BCM) will open its doors for the 23rd time at MESSE BREMEN. The BCM team has further developed innovations from recent years, prepared new special shows and will for the first time hold an automobilia and petromobilia auction during the show.

High-performance icons from the Far East
For decades, they were mocked as bargain-basement models with no pedigree, as wallflowers of their species. Yet today they enjoy cult status: Sports cars from Japan, the boomers and blue chips of the classic car community. It’s been a steep trajectory that has catapulted some types to a new appreciation of their exotic, sometimes unique but always reliable technical qualities. Others have gained fans because of the exclusivity that comes from originally only being available in Japan. And others are heavily in demand due to their heroic roles in today’s gaming world – above all from younger classic car fans. The Bremen Classic Motorshow traditionally kicks off the classic car season. For its 23rd show, it is rolling out the red carpet for exotic specimens from the far east: with our major special show presenting twelve high-performance Japanese icons spanning four decades.

Groundbreaking era in two-wheeler history
The 1980s occupy a special place in motorcycle history. It featured a new wave of rapid diversification on the motorbike market. In this decade, new motorcycle types as well as technical and design innovations emerged which are still on the market today. Suddenly, completely new species hit the road: super sports bikes, choppers, tourers and touring enduros became available on the mass market. The decade also brought technical innovations such as aluminium frames, central shock absorbers, fuel injection, 3-way catalytic converters and anti-lock braking systems. With 24 carefully curated models, the motorcycle special show at the Bremen Classic Motorshow will present bestsellers and milestones from this exceptional era. 

A new home for young classic car fans
The classic vehicle community is growing old. Everybody recognises the problem, but the Bremen Classic Motorshow team is taking action. Last year, a large Young Enthusiast area was created in a prime spot at the Classic Motorshow. It attracted a lot of attention, with positive comments from visitors and the media. Next year, the project will be further developed. “We want to give young classic car fans more than just a space here. We want to give them a home”, says Frank Ruge, Project Manager of the Bremen Classic Motorshow. “There will be a Young Classic Enthusiast area again. And this time, we’ve taken on board ideas from the participants for the design of our exhibition.”

Premium memorabilia auctions
The Bremen Classic Motorshow traditionally kicks off the classic car season in Germany. Now, it is also the start of the auction year for Wormser Reklame auction house. Europe’s leading expert for auctions of historic advertising articles has joined us in a cooperation due to last several years.

From now on, the company will hold an auto and petrol-themed memorabilia auction on the Saturday of the Bremen Classic Motorshow. The name of the event is Oil & Rust – Antique Automobilia & Petromobilia. The hammer will fall in Bremen on over 300 historic items. Ahead of the event, the experts from Wormser Reklame will quality-check every one of them.

Further information: https://www.classicmotorshow.en/

You can find photos at messe-bremen.de/bcm/pressemappe.
Password:                    Cl4ss1c_M0t0rsh0w

Please add the Bremen Classic Motorshow to your events calendar:

Date: Friday 31 January to Sunday 2 February 2025

Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Venue: MESSE BREMEN, Findorffstr. 101, 28215 Bremen

Prices: Day ticket: Online € 18, reduced € 16 | Ticket desk € 20, reduced € 18 

            Two-day ticket: Online € 28 | Ticket desk € 30

            After-work ticket: Friday and Saturday from 3 p.m. at the ticket desk and online: € 10

            Family ticket: € 40 (2 adults + 2 children)

About the Bremen Classic Motorshow: Since 2003, the Bremen Classic Motorshow has become established as the first classic vehicle trade show of the year in Germany. Over three days every year, collectors and grease monkeys, first-time fans and long-term enthusiasts, dealers and restorers, clubs and friends get together in the MESSE BREMEN halls to chat and talk shop in a relaxed atmosphere. In 2023, the classic vehicle show achieved a new record: with the organisers counting 46,407  visitors. Some 730 exhibitors from around Europe ensured a wide-ranging, varied programme. The Bremen Classic Motorshow team always brings a breath of fresh air and new ideas to the classic vehicle community. Its adaptability was again proven in 2021 and 2022 when the in-person show had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, the team put together an online event in the form of a livestream. Another inspired idea was the new Red List category created for the Bremen Classic Motorshow. These are vehicles that were once common on the roads, but are on the verge of extinction today. Soon, the media and the community also adopted the concept and the new term. Since 2023, the BCM has been increasing its efforts to involve young classic vehicle fans.

Further information for editorial teams:

MESSE BREMEN · M3B GmbH
Bastian Mojen, T +49 421 3505 – 445
Bastian.Mojen@m3b-bremen.de
www.messe-bremen.de

Organisers delighted with very high visitor numbers again this year

Last weekend, the Bremen Classic Motorshow kicked off the classic vehicle season in Germany. 45,740 visitors flocked to the MESSE BREMEN exhibition halls over the three days. „We’re very happy that once again so many people came to the show“, said Frank Ruge, Project Manager of the Bremen Classic Motorshow. „It’s a great result and it confirms that Bremen is firmly established as the starting point for the season.“ This was the second highest visitor figure for the Motorshow, just a little short of the 46,407 recorded last year. It means the Classic Motorshow again cemented its reputation as the first meeting of the community after the long winter break.

Traditionally, the show includes special presentations highlighting specific two and four-wheeler vehicles. This year, the special car show attracted visitors with a display celebrating the history of Lancia cars. The motorcycle special was dedicated to the „shot-glass class“ of 50-cc bikes. In the two halls focusing on spare parts, collectors and restorers as always found a huge range of spare parts. The Vehicle Mart in the multi-storey car park also drew crowds throughout the event.

Sales of motorcycles showed that the trend towards small-capacity bikes continues to grow. „50cc, 80cc and 125cc types remain very popular. And there was also a lot of interest in exotic Japanese bikes, especially sporty two-stroke types like the Suzuki Gamma series“, said Andy Schwietzer from the PS.SPEICHER Museum in Einbeck. Car sales figures showed that, despite current crises and high inflation, realistically priced vehicles found their buyers. Classic vehicle fans were interested above all in models from the 60s and later. Sales of earlier vehicles focused on particularly rare or special vehicles.

This year, the Classic Motorshow team introduced three new elements into the event. „We never stand still and we’re always developing the Bremen Classic Motorshow to make it even better“, said Claudia Nötzelmann, Department Head at MESSE BREMEN. For example, the team invented the „Red List“ category of cars, a term the community has enthusiastically adopted. „With this year’s new features, we tackled burning issues for the classic vehicle community and created valuable additions to the show.“

This included a presentation in Hall 4 by men and women between 20 and 35 years old, showing what they have achieved as young fans. The response was very positive: „It was awesome how many people turned up, and how they loved it!“ said Fynn Backhaus. The body maker brought along a vehicle he built himself. It was such a hit that „a number of retirement-age classic fans asked me whether I could offer them weekend classes in metalworking“. The other young participants also felt this acceptance of their skills by the older generation.

Another first was the Women Classic Drivers Initiative (WODI) stand at the Motorshow. This group aims to attract more women to the classic vehicle community. Its founder Jessica Christiani said: „It felt like our time has come. Lots of women came over to chat. And many of the other clubs also approached us. Our project is definitely getting off the ground.“

Marc Trapp, the owner and auctioneer of Wormser Reklame-Auktion, is also completely happy with the show. „Right from the start, there was massive interest in our offering. People submitted a lot of valuable items, and we’ll definitely be back again next year and also perform auctions. From now on, the Bremen Classic Motorshow is a must for us“, said Trapp. „We were also extremely impressed with the organisation and great cooperation with the Motorshow team.”

The date for the next Bremen Classic Motorshow is already set. Next year’s classic vehicle season will kick off in Bremen from 31 January to 2 February.

More information: classicmotorshow.de/en
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About the Bremen Classic Motorshow: Since 2003, the Bremen Classic Motorshow has become established as the first classic vehicle trade show of the year in Germany. Over three days every year, collectors and grease monkeys, first-time fans and long-term enthusiasts, dealers and restorers, clubs and friends get together in the MESSE BREMEN halls to chat and talk shop in a relaxed atmosphere. In 2023, the show broke all records, with the organisers counting 46,407 visitors. Every year, more than 700 exhibitors from several European countries ensure a wide range is on show.

Further information for editorial teams:
MESSE BREMEN · M3B GmbH
Bastian Mojen, T 0421 3505 – 445
Bastian.Mojen@m3b-bremen.de
www.messe-bremen.de