Vintage Car & Parts Market (Oldtimer & Teilemarkt) Suhl

The Suhl Classic Car & Parts Market is a trade fair with a distinct character. It stands out from similar events thanks to its specialization, authenticity, and unique atmosphere. Once a year, the Simson Industrial Park in Suhl transforms into a spacious open-air stage for original vehicle technology, rare spare parts, and meticulously restored classic cars from past decades.

Organized by the experienced Projektzentrum Szymkowiak—renowned for its thematically focused classic car markets in various German cities—the event attracts several hundred dealers, exhibitors, and visitors from across Germany and abroad each year.

More than just a marketplace, the Suhl event offers a vibrant experience centered around vintage vehicles. The focus lies on spare parts for cars, commercial vehicles, tractors, and motorcycles—especially those from the pre-war and early post-war periods. The range is complemented by accessories, tools, specialist literature, and rare technical items that are often unavailable online or through traditional retail channels. Whether it’s a gleaming showpiece or a rust-covered barn find, the market offers everything that makes the heart of a classic vehicle enthusiast beat faster.

A particular highlight is the brand-independent classic and youngtimer meet-up, where up to 500 vehicles from different eras are regularly on display. The historic setting of the former Simson factory site gives the event its unmistakable charm. Where industrial history was once made, today’s technology enthusiasts gather to share knowledge, trade parts, and exchange stories. The venue thus becomes an integral part of the experience—a living open-air museum set against an impressive historical backdrop.

Exhibitors range from automotive and agricultural technology specialists to restorers, parts dealers, and private tinkerers. Visitors are primarily collectors, restorers, and fans of historical engineering—people for whom a good conversation is often more valuable than the most expensive spare part.

The Suhl market is part of a nationwide series of events held in locations such as Riesa, Cottbus, Leipzig, and Dresden, all with a shared focus on vintage vehicles, spare parts, and authentic accessories. Yet Suhl holds a special place within this series. The area's rich industrial heritage, its connection to Thuringia’s automotive past, and the distinctive atmosphere of the site make this event a must-visit for true connoisseurs.

The Simson Automotive Oasis is not only conveniently located and easy to reach—it also offers ample parking for vehicles of all sizes, including US cars, tractors, military vehicles, and other large exhibits. Anyone passionate about classic engineering will find more than just a market here—they’ll discover a place where history becomes tangible, tradable, and truly alive.

This year the Vintage Car & Parts Market (Oldtimer & Teilemarkt) on Sun., 28.09.2025 in Suhl takes place already for the 14th time.