ConnaissHeures
The Location
A private venue of rare distinction — home to thirty magnificent Oldtimers, each a masterpiece of engineering and design. @ Keltenstrasse 9, 2563 Ipsach near Biel
The Venue
A Living Museum of Automotive History
Nestled in Ipsach in the former tennis hall HERDI, Claude Konrad has curated an extraordinary collection of thirty Oldtimers — each a testament to the golden age of automotive craftsmanship and the industrial heritage of Biel/Bienne. On the evening of ConnaissHeures, these magnificent machines form the living backdrop to an unforgettable celebration of time, precision, and beauty.
Collection
Claude drives a Auburn 851
The Auburn 851 Speedster is one of the most beautiful American automobiles ever built. Produced in 1935, it features a supercharged straight-eight engine and a stunning streamlined body — a masterpiece of Art Deco design that defined an era of elegance and speed. All classic cars of Claude Konrad are street legal.
Collection
Henriod 1897
The Henriod of 1897 is a rare Swiss pioneer of the automobile age. Built by Charles-Édouard Henriod in Biel, this extraordinary vehicle represents the very dawn of motorised transport — a testament to Swiss ingenuity at a time when the automobile was still a revolutionary idea. Come and admire the oldest vehicle registered in Switzerland that is roadworthy.
Collection
Packard Super 8
The Packard Super 8 was the pinnacle of American luxury motoring in its day. With its long bonnet, sweeping fenders and refined interior, it was the preferred choice of presidents, royalty and Hollywood stars — a symbol of prestige and impeccable craftsmanship.
Collection
Chevrolet Impala
The Chevrolet Impala is an icon of American automotive culture. With its distinctive tail fins, chrome accents and powerful V8 engine, it captured the spirit of freedom and optimism of the late 1950s — a rolling expression of the American dream at its most exuberant.
Collection
Chevrolet Six Sedan
The Chevrolet Six Sedan embodies the understated elegance of early American motoring. Reliable, refined and beautifully proportioned, it was the family car of choice for a generation — a timeless classic that speaks of simpler times and enduring quality.
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Elvis' Cadillac DeVille
Few automobiles carry the mystique of Elvis Presley's Cadillac DeVille. A symbol of rock and roll royalty, this magnificent machine was the King's chariot of choice — its pink paintwork and lavish interior as iconic as the man himself. A piece of living music history.
Adresse
Venue
Keltenstrasse 9
2563 Ipsach
Switzerland