The first August weekend 2008 the Dyck Castle Classic Days created a symphony mixed from good mood,
gleam-ing eyes, historic garden pleasure and shiny classical automo-biles and motorcycles. All happend on
August 2 and 3 in and around the moated castle Dyck, located close to Neuss in the city triangle Düsseldorf –
Köln – Mönchengladbach. The historic car event is in Germany one of a kind. It spanned from the elite of
concours vehicles to a historic car meeting for each and everyone. With the historic scenery and the family
picnic at-mosphere it attracted also people who are not true historic car enthusiasts. No doubt: The Schloss
Dyck Classic Days go straight to the heart. Historic motor sports so close, with inter-national, rare vehicles as
well as the exhibition of precious ex-amples from the golden age of automobiles made a beguiling mixture.
Organized by the non-profit association Classic Days e.V. the event is supported by the district administration
and auto-motive sponsors. Two things are very important according to Classic-Days-founder Marcus Herfort:
First ranks the mission of the event. The profit goes to Dyck castle founda-tion in order to finance the
reconstruction works on the ancient buildings and gardens. Secondly the event is also named “Trips memorial”
honouring the German racing driver Wolfgang “Taffy” Count Berghe von Trips who died in a se-vere accident in
1961. His fairness, driving performance and charisma shine bright as an example even more than four
de-cades after his death in Monza Grand Prix.
In the international field of participants also Jochen Mass, German racetrack legend will be found, competing
with a works racing car from Mercedes-Museum. More than 150 historic cars from all over the world can be
marveled at in different runs, literally 80 historic racing cars compete on the 2.8 kms/1.7 mls circuit.
Awe-inspiring will be the field of participants in the interna-tional concours d’elegance. It gatheres million worth
collector gems: Mercedes-Benz, Maybach, Horch, Rolls Royce and Bugatti present themselves like sculptures
in the baroque gar-dens of the castle. The esthetical experience of fine art car bodies will contrast to the special
show “vehicles from the era of economic miracle”, lining out the beginning of mobility for everyone. Peoples’
mobility seems impossible without motor-cycles. And that is the reason why classified runs with those put-put
twowheelers will be part of the event.
This wide range from the most expensive collector’s piece to the still beloved everyday car from younger past
makes the unique atmosphere of Classic Days. Beetle besides Rolls Royce – can be found even in the
meadows around the castle. The people showing off their cars dedicate their hobby to the preservation of
technical culture, most of them have done the restoration work by themselves. In the year 2007 at both days
more than 4,700 historic cars came to the castle as visitor cars. Parking space galore for those cars will be
provided and gives the chance to all visitors to come with their old car directly to the location in order to show off
their polished rarity and talk to other car enthusiasts. Many clubs take the opportunity to present themselves.
„For that third issue Classic Days association once again will collect applications of most spectacular vehicles
and set up a very varied program“, states Marcus Herfort, president of the non profit association, „nevertheless
we still have room for the most rare and outstanding vehicles in the concours d’elegance. We gratefully accept
further applications.“
Running such an event in the preserved greenlands and court-yards of a 1,000 years old castle lays big
responsibility on the shoulders of the organizer. Each single space where a historic car will be exhibited in the
gardens is chosen in close collabo-ration with the authorities, i.e. concerning biological preserva-tion,
environmental protection and so on. All participating ve-hicles will get full technical control before entering,
especially regarding exhaust system and oil leakage.
According to the organizer some 30,000 visitors will attend. On both days a family friendly program will be
offered. There will be an exhibition of fire engines and tractors, depending from weather conditions also
ballooning. Children’s animation will come along with jazz music, the stands of different classic car clubs and
the activities on the circuit. In the castle’s park-land the valueable vintage cars will be displayed in style and one
can stroll through the paddocks. Of course catering will be provided at modest prices.
Entry List
001 Opel Rennwagen GP 1 1914
002 Mercedes 10-40-65 PS Rennwagen 1923
003 Bentley 3/4.5 Litre Le Mans 1924
004 Alfa Romeo RL SS Targa Florio 1924
005 Rally Sport 1928
006 Mercedes-Benz SS Rennsport 1929
007 Mercedes-Benz 720 SSK 1931
008 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 LM Zagato 1932
009 Hotchkiss
011 Triumph TR6
012 Jaguar XK 120 DHC 1954
013 Porsche 356 PRE A Speedster 1954
014 Panhard 750 Sport Barchetta 1954
015 Panhard&Levassor 1908
018 Porsche 356 A T1 Coupe 1956
020 Talbot America 1957
021 Kellison J 6 Coupe 1958
022 Aston Martin DB2 Saloon
023 Jaguar E-Light Weight 1962
024 Ferrari 330 GT Special 1964
025 AC Cobra 1964
026 Jaguar C-Type Proteus 1967
027 Toyota GT 2000 1967
028 Fiat Abarth 1000 TC Corsa Ser. II 1968
029 Bizzarini GT America 5300 1968
031 Ferrari 365 GTC 1969
032 Ferrari, 365 GT4 2+2 1970
033 Porsche Carrera RS 2.7 1973
034 Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera 1974
035 Bugatti T 37 A 1927
037 Bugatti T35 B 1925
038 H.W.Alta Jaguar 1948
039 Alfa Romeo 1300 GTA
040 Funkenblitz America LaFrance 1908
043 Mercedes Benz SS Rennsport 1928
044 Invicta 4.5 ltr. Competition 2-seater 1929
045 Mercedes Benz SS Rennsport 1929
046 BMW Dixi DA 3 Wartburg 1930
048 Bentley 6.5 l Speed Six 1930
049 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Aerodinamica Spider 1934
050 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Flügeltürer 1954
051 Porsche 356 A 1600 S Coupe 1957
053 Jaguar E-Type
054 Byers SR 100 1958
055 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 1959
056 Porsche, 356 BT 6 GT 1961
057 Austin Healey 3000 MKI BT7 1961
059 Rene Bonnet Aero Djet 1964
060 Porsche 356 1964
061 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Roadster 1958
062 AC Cobra 289 FIA 1964
063 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS 1964
066 Porsche 910 1967
070 Cunningham Special Roadster 1924
073 Riley 12/6 Gamecock 1934
077 Jaguar SS100 1937
079 Alvis Open Sports Tourer 1937
081 HRG 1100 1949
095 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 1972
096 Porsche 356 Vor A Speedster 1955
097 Austin Healey 100 M BN 2 1956
098 Porsche 356 AT 1 Coupe 1956
099 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mark II Fixed Head Coupe 1957
101 Lotus Elan S1 1963
105 Aston Martin DB 5 1965
110 Bugatti T35 B 1925
111 Lagonda-Rapier single-seater 1934
112 Riley TT Offset-Singleseater 1936
113 Chrysler Playmouth De Soto Monoposto 1939
114 Offenhauser SPL 220 HAL Indy Car 1946
115 Talbot Lago T26 1948
119 Lotus 16 1959
120 Audi Monoposto 1968
121 Porsche Formel 2 CELI AC 7 1968
125 Cisitalia D46 1948
130 Porsche 956 1983
132 ADA 10/03 Gruppe C 1988
203 Stanley K Semi Racer 1910
204 Delage R 1910
205 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost ?Silver Lion? 1910
206 Ford T-Speedster 1912
207 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Touring 1914
208 Rolls Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost Coupe de Ville 1920
212 Bean 18/80 HP Super Sport 1927
213 Cadillac 341 A Imperial Sedan 1928
214 Vauxhall 20/60 Hurlingham Sports Roadster 1929
219 Cadillac V16 1930
222 Rolls Royce 20/25 1932
224 Bentley 8 Litre Thrupp&Maberly Saloon 224
225 Austin Swallow Sport Saloon 1931
226 Rolls Royce Phantom II Sporting Torpedo Cabriolet 1931
230 Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon 1932
235 Aston Martin Le Mans 1933
238 Lagonda M 45 Open Tourer 1934
241 Tatra 75 Sport Roadster Karosserie Bohemia 1935
243 Armstrong Siddeley HP 25 1936
245 Bentley Carlton Carriage 1936
248 BMW 328 Roadster 1938
252 Delahaye Cabriolet Milord 1948
257 Delahaye 235 MS Coupe 1953
259 Arnolt Bristol Bolide 1954
262 Lancia B 24 S Convertible 1957
263 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Roadster 1957
264 Borgward Isabella Coupe Cabriolet 1958
266 MG
267 Talbot Lago T14 Sport 1956
268 VW Beutler Cabrio Special 1953
270 Lancia Flamina 1962
273 Studebaker Hawk GT 1964
275 Lamborghini 350 GT 1967
276 Toyota 2000 GT
280 Ferrari 250 TR sn.0720tr 1958
291 Rosengart LR 2 Torpedo Fourgonette 1929
294 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gulwing 1955
401 Indian Scout 1926
402 Harley Davidson Pea-Shooter-Racer 1926
403 Moto Guzzi C2V 1927
404 Schütthoff F 1927
406 Norton H18 Brooklands 1928
409 Imperia 500 H Sport 1929
414 Sunbeam A23 Sport 1938
420 Imperia 500 H 1929
422 Harley Davidson 8 Valve 1928
424 Moto Guzzi
425 Morgan Three Wheeler Super Sports Aero 1929
Alvis DHC
Arrows F1 2001
Auto Union Typ D 1939
Benz GP 1908
Benz Tricycle 1896
BMW 3.0 CLS
Ferrari 308 GT4 Dino
McLaren Mercedes MP4-13 1998
McLaren Mercedes MP4-23 2008
Mercedes Benz 300 SLR 1955
Mercedes Benz W165 1939
Mercedes Benz W196 1955
Toyota Corolla WRC
Toyota Rallye Car
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