Oldtimer gallery is a classic cars exhibition being organized twice a year since 2002 (in 2002 and 2003 - once a year) in Moscow. Among the participants are mostly Russian classic car clubs and private collectors. Beside the cars, some old paintings, arms, models, documents etc. can be seen there - everything that can be collected. The organizers call it 'the biggest technical antiques exhibition in Eastern Europe'.
This year's gallery, 12th in a row, had some great cars exposed, including a potentially ten-million Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster from 1936. In a middle of thirties only 25 cars were assembled by Daimler-Benz together with Sindelfingen Werk, with the latter responsible for the bodies. Powerful 5018cc engine capable of 160hp, thanks to a compressor, provided a great dynamics and carried a part of Ferdinand Porsche's genius. The featured example was found in Alma-Ata in early nineties and represented just frame and body in horrific condition. During several years it has been restored and now shows an absolutely authentic shape.
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