Around 70 Alfa
Romeos were displayed on a red carpet over 300 metres long
that covered the entire length of the exhibition space. This
very special collection of Alfa models, which was put
together in collaboration with the Alfa Romeo Owners Club
of the Netherlands (SCARB), was the common theme of the
InterClassics & TopMobiel exhibition. Visitors
commented that the exhibition was very unique. "It is almost
impossible to find an exhibition like this anywhere,
certainly in the Netherlands; it is quite special that they
managed to gather all these Alfa Romeo models together,"
were amongst the retorts. Visitors and exhibitors also had
very positive things to say about the installation and
implementation of the fair. "The installation is at an
international level and the quality is improving every
year," summed up the spontaneous reactions of numerous
visitors.
The Topshops
pavilion at TopMobiel added that extra cachet to the
fair. Renowned couturiers were commissioned to design a
creation inspired by an exclusive car. These dream cars and
the accompanying magnificent creations were exhibited in the
Topshops pavilion. There were also various fashion shows
that presented the creations of the Topshops participants
with flair.
In addition to the
various expositions, at which visitors were able to daydream
about the cars, clothes and other lifestyle products that
were beyond many people’s budgets, there were also plenty of
opportunities for purchasing affordable vintage and
vintage-related products. Besides the automobiles
themselves, a range of new and used parts, model cars,
clothing, accessories, books, magazines and many more items
were also sold at the fair.
The vintage clubs
were also well represented. Like every other year, the FEHAC
once again assembled a jury to choose "The Best Club Stand
of Show" and "The Best Club Car of Show." The jury, which
included Wolter Gratema, Peter Wilbers, Jean-Marie Schmit,
John Pronker, Bert Pronk and Cees Peereboom, came to the
unanimous decision that the Limburgse Oldtimer Tref’s stand
had the best installation. A well-earned second place was
awarded to the Austin Healey club, while the third place
this year went to Ivac, which took home the first-place
prize last year.
As for "The Best
Club Car of Show," the jury members also reached a unanimous
decision: the first place was awarded to the Panhard Dyna
Junior from 1953; in second place was the Simca 8
convertible from 1953 and the third prize went to the Ford
12 M coupé from 1965. Once again this year, the jury
expressed its appreciation for the increasing trend in the
quality of the fair and the dedication with which the club
stands had been installed.
