Automobil-Veteranen-Salon, Automobile museum in Gundelfingen, Germany.
The Automobil-Veteranen-Salon is a private automobile museum in Gundelfingen housing around 20 cars and 10 motorcycles spanning from 1907 to 1955, with vehicles from Italy, France, Spain, and Germany. The collection features rare models that illustrate the variety of early European automotive engineering.
The museum was founded in 1972 by Jürgen Viktor Mayr after he spent the 1960s collecting rare old vehicles from scrapyards across Europe. His passion for preserving these cars led to the establishment of this private collection at its current location.
The collection reflects European automotive design traditions from different countries, showing how manufacturers developed their own styles and technical approaches during the early 20th century.
The museum operates only by appointment, so visitors should call ahead to arrange their visit. It is helpful to confirm opening times and the exact location before arriving to ensure a smooth visit.
Among the rare vehicles is a 1908 Hispano-Suiza, a Spanish masterwork from an era when few European makers produced such sophisticated machinery. A 1943 BMW R 75 with sidecar also represents motorcycle engineering from a completely different chapter of automotive history.
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