2019 Essen Motor Show - Supercar and Classic Rides

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The 2019 Essen Motor Show once again transformed the city of Essen into one of Europe’s most exciting destinations for automotive enthusiasts, collectors, tuners, and classic car fans. Known for its unique combination of performance cars, historic automobiles, motorsport legends, and custom tuning culture, the event showcased an extraordinary variety of vehicles ranging from rare vintage classics to modern supercars and racing machines.

Walking through the exhibition halls revealed not only the evolution of automotive engineering and design, but also the passion and craftsmanship that continue to shape car culture worldwide. Chrome-rich American classics, elegant European sports cars, iconic muscle cars, and highly detailed restorations stood alongside contemporary high-performance machines, creating a fascinating contrast between automotive heritage and modern innovation.

One of the most captivating aspects of the Essen Motor Show is the incredible attention to detail found throughout the vehicles on display. From beautifully restored dashboards and analog gauges to sculpted body lines, racing interiors, polished chrome, and handcrafted design elements, the exhibition offered endless inspiration for automotive photography and enthusiasts of classic design.

This gallery presents a curated photographic impression of the 2019 Essen Motor Show, focusing on memorable vehicles, distinctive automotive details, and the atmosphere that makes this event a highlight of the European automotive calendar. The collection includes classic cars, supercars, muscle cars, race cars, dashboards, and unique design details that celebrate the artistry and history of the automobile.

See the best cars on display at the 2019 Essen Motor Show (Dec 2019 in Essen, Germany), super cars, classic cars, sports cars!

Volkswagen VW Golf GTI TCR race car

VW Volkswagen T1 Bulli

VW Volkswagen ID.R Nordschleifen Setup DRS

VW Volkswagen Golf GTI by JP Performance

VW Volkswagen Golf GTI by JP Performance Interior

Toyota Supra Mk4

Toyota Supra Mk4 Motor 1.500 PS

Toyota Supra Mareike Fox

Toyota Supra GR by JP Performance

Porsche 935 Flatnose

Porsche 911 by JP Performance

Porsche 911 GTR Base 996 GT2

Porsche 911 GT3 R 991.2

Porsche 911 GT2 993 SIIND Sidney Industries Akira Nokai RWB Furusato Zweite Entwicklung

Opel Manta Manta

Nissan GT-R Mareike Fox

Mercedes-AMG GT RS V8 BiTurbo Posaidon

Lamborghini Murcielago SV-R

Lamborghini LP 640 E-Gear

Lamborghini Huracan Spyder

Lamborghini Huracan Spyder Interior

Ken Block 1965 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR

Gruma Hunter

Ford Capri 2.3 Ghia Gulf

Datsun Fairlady 260Z

Chevrolet 5700 Truck

Bugatti Typ 41 Royale

Batman Tumbler Replica

BMW M6 GT3

2020 Audi R8 LMS GT4

2019 Mercedes-Benz X-Class Carlex Exy Extreme

2019 Lamborghini Urus by Prior Desin Owner Robert Geiss

2017 McLaren 675 LT Spider

2006 Nissan 350Z Rocket Bunny

1996 Mercedes-Benz AMG DTM ITC race car

1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 TD S214

1975 Renault Alpine A110 Berlinette

1973 Maserati Bora 4.9

1970 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS

1969 Ford Mustang Shelby by Prior Design

1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

1957 Fiat Nardi 750 Vignale

1957 Fiat 600 Coriasco deriv. Abarth 750

1956 DeSoto Sportsman Fireflite

1941 Willys Coupe Pro-Modified Superpro ET

VW Volkswagen ID.R Nordschleifen-Setup DRS

VW Käfer Sourkrauts

VW Käfer Howdeep

Toyota Supra GR

Simca Rallye

RUF SCR 4.2

Porsche GT3 RS

Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport

Porsche 935

Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 991

Porsche 911 GT2 993 SIIND Sidney-Industries Akira Nokai RWB Zweite Entwicklung

Porsche 911 Carrera 996 Homage 935 by Howdeep

Porsche 718 GT4 Clubsport

Nissan GT-R R34 V-Spec-II RWB

Nissan GT-R Mareike Fox

McLaren P1

Lamborghini Huracan Lexy Roxx

Koenigsegg CCX

Koenigsegg Agera S

Ken Block 1965 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR

Italdesign DaVinci Gran-Turismo

Ford GT40

Ford GT

Ferrari Superfast

Ferrari 488 GTB

Buick Riviera Boattail

BMW M3 E30

BMW M1 Procar

BMW E30 drift-car

BMW 325i E30 drift-car

Audi R8 LMS GT2

Audi R8

2019 Mercedes-AMG GTR

2018 Ford GT-67 Heritage-Edition

2018 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06

2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe

2014 Toyota Scion FR-S Tofugarage

2013 Audi A1 Broke Girl

2005 BMW Z4 Roadster E85

2004 Ford GT

2003 Honda S2000

1998 Porsche 911 996 GT3

1994 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR V-Spec

1991 Schnitzer BMW M3 E30

1991 Porsche 911 964 C4

1991 Porsche 911 964 RWB-Bodykit

1978 Rolls-Royce Goldfinger by Fischer Art

1974 BMW E9 3.0 CSI Coupe

1973 DeTomaso Pantera

1969 Moskvich 408

1969 Ford GT40

1968 VW Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Type 14

1964 Mercedes-Benz W111

1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE

1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

1952 Chevrolet 3100

1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

1940 Chrysler Coupe

1937 Fiat 6C 1500 Touring Superleggera

1937 Fiat 6C 1500 Touring Superleggera Interior

1937 Cord 812

The 2019 Essen Motor Show demonstrated once again why it remains one of Europe’s premier automotive events for enthusiasts of classic cars, motorsport, tuning culture, and high-performance vehicles. Beyond the impressive collection of automobiles, the exhibition captured the enduring fascination with automotive craftsmanship, engineering, and timeless design.

For photographers and collectors alike, events such as the Essen Motor Show provide a rare opportunity to experience iconic vehicles up close — from elegant vintage interiors and classic analog dashboards to powerful race cars and exotic supercars. Every vehicle tells its own story through its design details, materials, and historical character.

This gallery represents a selection of memorable moments and automotive highlights from the event, celebrating both legendary classics and modern automotive artistry. Additional automotive photography, wall art prints, calendars, and themed galleries featuring classic cars, dashboards, muscle cars, supercars, and rare automotive details can be explored throughout the website.