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It’s telling of the surging interest in more modern classics that the overall theme of this year’s Villa d’Este (one of the world’s premiere concours event, let’s not forget) should celebrate the Seventies and its proud and distinct style. As well as dedicated classes in the concorso for vehicles of the era, there will be a ‘Seventies Style’ event on the Saturday evening, held in the pavilion at the Villa Erba. What’s more, our own ‘Seventies baby’ J.
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The English-language symposium is organised by the Historic Automobile Group International – which publishes the prestigious HAGI Index – in co-operation with Mercedes-Benz Classic. The focus of the event is the cultural heritage of the automobile and its modern status as an investment, as well as the latest developments in the field of restoration. Among the speakers at the lecture event are Fritz Cirener of Bosch Mobile Tradition, who will be joined by HAGI expert Dietrich Hatlapa, Prof. Dr.
