November brings three dates worth marking for model car collectors in Germany, with Audi hosting its annual fairs in Neckarsulm and Ingolstadt and Danhausen holding its 87th International Model Car Swap Meet in Aachen. Whether the objective is something for your own collection or a holiday gift for the car enthusiast in your life, the events offer opportunities to browse, trade and find something outside the usual retail selection.
For Audi collectors, the headline attractions are two limited-edition Audi Sport quattro models in 1:87 scale. Neckarsulm will offer the car in turquoise, while Ingolstadt gets a pink version. Audi has not specified production quantities or pricing in its announcement.
NECKARSULM: NOVEMBER 15
The 26th Audi Model Car Fair takes place at Audi Forum Neckarsulm on Sunday, November 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Exhibitors from across Germany will offer model cars, pins and automotive literature. Audi describes its Neckarsulm and Ingolstadt events as two of the largest model car fairs in southern Germany, making them useful destinations for collectors seeking both miniatures and related memorabilia.
Visitors can also see Audi Tradition’s “Design Legends” special exhibition on the second upper floor of Audi Forum Neckarsulm, adding a full-size design perspective to a day focused on smaller cars.
Further details are available through Audi Forum Neckarsulm.
INGOLSTADT: NOVEMBER 29
The 31st Audi Model Car Fair follows on Sunday, November 29, the first Sunday of Advent. Held in the customer center at Audi Forum Ingolstadt, it runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., also with free admission.
Alongside the fair and its pink Sport quattro special edition, visitors can explore the current exhibition at Audi museum mobile, “1–2–4–5–3: 50 Years of the Audi Five-Cylinder Engine.” Its title references the firing order of the engine marking its 50th anniversary this year.
At 1 p.m., author Christof Baumann will give a talk at the museum titled “Racing Cars and the Economic Miracle — The History of Toy Cars with the Four Rings,” exploring the miniature side of Audi’s history.
Event information is available on the Audi Forum Ingolstadt events page.
DANHAUSEN: NOVEMBER 7 IN AACHEN
Earlier in the month, Minichamps is promoting Danhausen’s 87th International Model Car Swap Meet at EUROGRESS Aachen. Scheduled for November 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event invites enthusiasts to discover, trade and collect model cars.
Questions about the Aachen meet can be directed to info@danhausen.de.
Together, the three events give collectors several reasons to make room on the November calendar—and perhaps on a display shelf. For anyone shopping for a car enthusiast, they also offer a chance to turn the gift search into an automotive outing.
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