Techno Classica Essen March 26 - 30 2008.

VIP, Preview day March 26.

20th TECHNO-CLASSICA ESSEN from 26 to 30 March 2008:
The Classic Fair of the Superlatives

The anniversary edition of the classic world fair TECHNO-CLASSICA in Essen continues to be on the fast lane: Subsequent to more than 150,000
visitors of 38 nations and more than 1,000 exhibitors from 26 countries in the year 2007, the classic world fair expects a further increase in the number of visitors and exhibitors for the 20th edition. It is globally the largest fair for vintage cars, young classic cars and prestige automobiles.

No other vintage car show offers more superlatives: the TECHNO-CLASSICA globally is the only car exhibition fair with the big German and the most important European automobile manufacturers presenting their tradition sectors with extensively designed booths. Also the sales offering of the TECHNO-CLASSICA with more than 2,000 classic cars and collector's vehicles is breaking all records: nowhere in the world are more classic automobiles and collector's vehicle for sale under one roof than at the TECHNO-CLASSICA. With visitors of 38 nations, more than 1,000 exhibitors from 26 countries and more than 1,000 accredited journalists from 30 countries, the TECHNO-CLASSICA has the largest international appeal of all classic fairs. More than 200 clubs of vintage cars, young classic cars and brands make the "Classic World Fair" - so the subtitle of the TECHNO-CLASSICA - the globally largest forum of automobile clubs.

However, the range of the classic fair in the Ruhr region covers more than just classic automobiles: over the years the TECHNO-CLASSICA developed to more than just an insider's get-together. Today it also is classic fashion show, fair for clocks and watches, art exhibition, accessories boutique, lifestyle show and VIP meeting place. Treffpunkt. Thus, in the year 2008 the TECHNO-CLASSICA dedicates even more space to the issue of lifestyle with all its facets than in the years before - by demonstrating its qualification as a meeting point of society and as a VIP host.

A hat corresponding to the own style or the stilish convertible top can be purchased at the TECHNO-CLASSICA just as the leather suitcase and exquisite fashion - and of course also exclusive chronometers for the wrist. In addition, the clock and watch fair "Eurotime" integrated to the TECHNO-CLASSICA presents next to factories like Chopard and Sinn a wide range of historic and modern clocks. Also lovers of the art get their money worth: no other fair presents so many artists who put the subject of the "automobile" into focus in such an artistic way - in two or three dimensions.

The main focus however remains the issue of classic automobiles - for lovers of cars, the TECHNO-CLASSICA is information exchange platform, stage for news, market trend indicator, market for spare parts, accessories and automobilia as well as a competitive exhibition for restorators - those who like to head for the upcoming automobile and classic season being well-prepared and comprehensively informed, definitely have to visit the TECHNO-CLASSICA.

Key data of the
20th TECHNO-CLASSICA 2008

TECHNO CLASSICA ESSEN 2008
20th world fair for vintage cars, classic and prestige automobiles, motor sports, motorbikes, spare parts and restoration, global club meeting point

Venue: Messe Essen (fair grounds)

Dates: 26* to 30 March 2008;
26* March 2008: Preview, press and trade day
29 and 30 March 2008: Techno-Collecta Open-Air:
Bargain market at the open-air grounds
Opening hours:
Wednesday*: 4.00 p.m.- 8.00 p.m.
Thursday: 10.00 a.m.- 6.00 p.m.
Friday: 10.00 a.m.- 7.00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday: 9.00 a.m.- 6.00 p.m.
Parts market and "Souvenirs of Yesterday":
Saturday: 9.00 a.m.- 6.00 p.m.
Sunday: 9.00 a.m.- 4.30 p.m.
*Preview - press and trade day

Internet homepage: www.siha.de

Admission:
Adults € 20,--
Teenagers, pupils (up to 17 years),
Students, unemployed and handicapped persons
(upon presentation of verification): € 16,--
Children and teenagers (8 to 16 years): € 10,--
Children (under 8 years accompanied by adults): free admission
Groups from 20 persons p.p. € 18,--
Premium ticket (for the preview on 26 March 2008)
incl. 1 exhibition catalogue magazine: € 30,--

Exhibition catalogue magazine € 10,--

Booking of tickets: +49 (0) 201 - 72 44 290

Final data of the Techno-Classica Essen 2007:

Visitors: 154,300 from 38 nations
Exhibitors: 1,036 from 26 countries,
thereof clubs: 212
Exhibition space: 110,000 m²
Occupied exhibition halls: 20
Number of classic cars
offered for sale: 2,500
Accredited journalists: more than 1,000