Author: René Langenbach

Walter Röhrl causes excitement at the second ‘AUTOMOBILSPORT Day of Legends’

Written by René Langenbach on 16. January 2026. Posted in Review. No Comments on Walter Röhrl causes excitement at the second ‘AUTOMOBILSPORT Day of Legends’

Following the successful premiere in spring with the first “AUTOMOBILSPORT Day of Legends” dedicated to Stefan Bellof, the second edition of the event focused on two-time World Rally Champion Walter Röhrl. Once again, the museum in Dietzhölztal-Ewersbach proved to be the perfect location to review the career of a great motorsport personality in a fitting and stylish atmosphere. Together with his long-time co-driver Christian Geistdörfer and Porsche engineer Roland Kussmaul, Röhrl generated great enthusiasm in front of a sold-out audience with exciting stories told at full throttle in...

AUTOMOBILSPORT Tag der Legenden: Walter Röhrl, December 13, 2025

Written by René Langenbach on 8. October 2025. Posted in Highlight. No Comments on AUTOMOBILSPORT Tag der Legenden: Walter Röhrl, December 13, 2025

Rally fans and Walter Röhrl fans should definitely make a note: the second ‘AUTOMOBILSPORT Tag der Legenden’ on Saturday, 13 December, will be all about Walter Röhrl. The man whom Niki Lauda once described as a ‘genius behind the wheel’. Yes, Röhrl was European Rally Champion (1974) and twice World Champion (1980 and 1982). But these titles pale in comparison to the indelible fame Walter Röhrl earned at the Monte Carlo Rally. Röhrl won this crazy roulette on ice and snow four times. Some of his companions will certainly contribute experiences and anecdotes that have rarely or never...

Award for the Nationales Automuseum at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

Written by René Langenbach on 28. May 2025. Posted in Review. No Comments on Award for the Nationales Automuseum at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

The National Automobile Museum has won the ‘President of the Jury Award’ at the prestigious Concours d’Elegance at the Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, Italy. The prize was awarded to the Bentley Speed Six in which Commander Glen Kidston took part in the 1930 Monte Carlo Rally.The Mercedes CLK-GTR was one of the stars on the Mercedes-Benz stand at the Fuori Concorso event, which took place at the same time, and it certainly was one of the most photographed cars on site.

Anniversary exhibition “125 years of Opel automobiles”

Written by René Langenbach on 19. March 2025. Posted in Review, Special Exhibition. No Comments on Anniversary exhibition “125 years of Opel automobiles”

Opel celebrated 125 years of automobile construction and the Nationales Automuseum joined in the celebrations. A temporary special exhibition on the museum’s central market square showcased 16 classics from the Rüsselsheim-based car brand, from the Lutzmann System motor car from 1899 to the best-selling Laubfrosch small car and the two millionth Opel built, a Kapitän adorned with gold and gemstones. Other highlights of the small but fine brand show were: the Elektro GT electric car study presented in 1971, the cult racing car Cliff-Calibra and the cosmic-curious future vision Opel...

One year of the Nationales Automuseum

Written by René Langenbach on 20. February 2025. Posted in Highlight. No Comments on One year of the Nationales Automuseum

New exhibition marks 125 years of vehicle production at Opel World-exclusive special exhibitions: “100 Years of 24 Hours of Le Mans” and “Ferrari – Road and Race Masterpieces” Museum awarded the FIA Founding Members’ Club Heritage Cup Ewersbach, 23 July 2024. One year of the Nationales Automuseum, The Loh Collection: On 23 July 2023, the collection opened its doors to the public at its home in Dietzhölztal-Ewersbach in the German state of Hesse. Since then, the museum has had the honour of welcoming more than 85,000 visitors from across the globe – proof of the...