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Innovative, fascinating, that is the unique feeling of the ESSEN MOTOR SHOW. The show is the flagship event for the German motor industry. The show offers a line-up of all new, re-designed or upgraded production models, performance tuning and concept cars from around the world. 9ff presented their latest models: GT9 Racing, 911 Draxster, GTurbo 750 Nuerburgring Edition and GTT 900.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from over 100 countries and covers opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, and RV markets. IRC team met with suppliers and business partners while on the show.

The Monaco Historic Grand Prix ranks right up there with the Goodwood Revival, Monterey Historics and the Le Mans Classic. Bugatti's, Aston's, Ferrari's and Jaguar's of yesteryear race wheel to wheel with one another. IRC partner Jochen Mass attended the event including the Bonham's "Les Grandes Marques" sale.

The Mille Miglia has historically been and continues to be one of the most fascinating events on the automotive calendar - both in its original form as a road race and in its present form as an endurance rally. IRC partner Jochen Mass participated in the Mille Miglia for the 17th time driving a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR in this year’s event.

IRC announced today that it has signed an exclusive agreement with 9ff to become the sole importer/distributor of 9ff products for North America (US,Canada,Mexico) and China. 

The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center located in Stuttgart, Germany is the largest corporate department for historical vehicles worldwide. The Center repairs and restores vintage classics from customers from all over the world in accordance with the quality standards of Mercedes-Benz. IRC's team met with the staff while on tour in Germany.

The MERCEDES-BENZ museum in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, Germany allows you to discover the history of the brand Mercedes-Benz on a chronological tour through nine levels of display gallerias. The IRC team enjoyed a detailed tour while on break from business meeting in the Stuttgart area.

20th TECHNO-CLASSICA Essen
For the 20th times the global fair for veteran cars, young cars and prestige cars was the meeting place of the international classic scene at the Messe Essen from 26th to 30th March. With new all time highs the fair underlined its claim to be the leading international fair and continues its success story, which began in 1989. IRC's team met with many business partners at this event.