201,000 visitors from 41 nations became enthusiastic about the presentations of more than 1,250 exhibitors from 30 countries. The success of the fair, especially the purchase made by the large number of international collectors and professional visitors, distinguish the Techno-Classica Essen as the global centre of the classic sector. Apart from its position as the leading commercial centre, the automobile classic world exhibition with 21 multifacted exhibition segments is also the defensive communication platform fort he automobile industry, suppliers, restorers, automobile associations, unions and service providers.