Techno Classica Salon

Future Classics Award

Present your car. Let the public decide.

24.–27. September 2026

Why participate?

Do you own a car that could be tomorrow's classic? TECHNO CLASSICA SALON 2026 is the place to show it. Register your vehicle for the FUTURE CLASSICS AWARD and let visitors from around the world choose their favourite.

Participation is limited. Register now to secure your spot.

Eligibility

  • Each exhibitor may enter up to 4 vehicles for the award.
  • A total of 29 vehicles will be selected for the Future Classics Award.
  • Eligible cars are youngtimers under 30 years old (first registered 1997 or later), not yet classified as an Oldtimer under German law.

How it works

1
Register

Complete the registration form below. We will be in touch with further details about participation.

2
Display your vehicle

Bring your car to the show. Each participating vehicle receives a prominent display board with a unique QR code for visitors to scan.

3
Let the public vote

Visitors scan the QR code and vote for their favourite. The winner is announced live on Saturday, 26 September 2026, at 5 pm on the Future Classics show stage in Hall 8 (stand no. 8A10).

Prizes to be won

All participants will be entered into a raffle for an ADAC Youngtimer Tour and two TECHNO CLASSICA SALON merchandise packages.

Award Ceremony

Saturday, 26 September 2026, 5 pm

Live announcement of the winning car

The winning car and the prize draw winners will be presented live on the Future Classics show stage on Saturday at 5 pm – by FranzImAuto.

FUTURE CLASSICS – Der Youngtimer Podcast will also be reporting live from the show!

Not yet an exhibitor?

Taking part in the Future Classics Award requires your own stand at TECHNO CLASSICA SALON 2026. Apply as an exhibitor here first – then you can submit your vehicles for the award.

Apply as an exhibitor →

Enrollment form

Complete the form below. We will be in touch with further details.

Register the vehicles you'd like to enter for the Future Classics Award at TECHNO CLASSICA SALON 2026. Please provide the following details for each car. You can add up to 4 vehicles — click the + icon below the fields or "Add car". Eligible cars are youngtimers under 30 years old (first registered 1997 or later). Only a limited number of cars will be selected; we'll review all entries and get back to you with the next steps.

Vehicle
One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png.