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5 must-see classic cars at Grand Basel

STORYAydee Tie
The 1968 Lamborghini Miura – one of 113 luxury cars from the past, present and future on display at the inaugural Grand Basel car show in Switzerland, which runs from September 6 to 9. Photos: Aydee Tie
The 1968 Lamborghini Miura – one of 113 luxury cars from the past, present and future on display at the inaugural Grand Basel car show in Switzerland, which runs from September 6 to 9. Photos: Aydee Tie
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Porsche 550 Spyder and Lamborghini Miura among luxury models of past and present, plus hi-tech concept designs at inaugural car show in Switzerland

The inaugural luxury and classic car trade show, Grand Basel, opens its doors to the public in Switzerland today.

The four-day event at the Messe Basel exhibition centre in Basel, which features 113 cars on exhibit, marks the start of the show’s world tour, which will also visit Miami Beach, in the United States, and Hong Kong.

 
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The first show features collectors’ pieces from the past and new top-of-the-range cars from the present that have been carefully-selected, by members of an experienced advisory board.

You will find not only the most elegant and luxurious classic models at Grand Basel, but also one-off contemporary editions and hi-tech concept cars of the future.

Here are five of the highly coveted classic cars being exhibited at Grand Basel that are a must-see.

1. Aston Martin DB4 Convertible

A rare Aston Martin DB4 Convertible – only 70 were ever made.
A rare Aston Martin DB4 Convertible – only 70 were ever made.

Driving with the top down and the wind in our hair – who doesn’t love a good classic convertible?

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