From May 19 to 21, 2017, the Old-timer Vehicles Association Kamnik organized the International Old-timer Vehicles Exhibition DSV Kamnik 2017, showcasing a total of 100 old-timer vehicles. This year’s event featured the oldest motorcycle, a 1903 Laurin & Klement BZ 331 ccm, and the oldest car, a Ford T Touring Cabrio 1600 ccm replica, with approximately 70% of its construction made from wood. This car also gave a ride to the President of the National Assembly, Mr. Milan Brglez, and the Mayor of Kamnik, Mr. Marjan Šarec.
This year’s exhibition — the eighth international exhibition organized by us — followed a different concept than previous ones.
In order to allow as many visitors as possible to view the vehicles, the entire event took place in the Arboretum Volčji Potok Park. Additionally, all members of our association were invited to participate, including those with old-timer vehicles produced after 1945.
The exhibition began on Friday afternoon, May 19, with the arrival of foreign participants at the Eco Resort beneath Velika Planina, followed by the official and ceremonial opening. Welcome speeches were delivered by the President of the National Assembly, Mr. Milan Brglez, and the Mayor of Kamnik, Mr. Marjan Šarec. After the opening, there was a social gathering for participants.
The event continued on Saturday, May 20, in Arboretum Volčji Potok, where the exhibition was officially opened and the vehicles were displayed across the park’s lawns. Visitors enjoyed performances by barrel organ players and the “Kunštni Prleki – Prleška Republika” group. Lucky ticket holders even had the chance to ride in an old-timer around the park.
In the afternoon, the old-timers drove to the Eco Resort, where at 4 p.m., a wedding ceremony was held for a lucky drawn couple, followed by a vintage fashion show at 6 p.m., showcasing participants’ historic outfits, and a lively social evening.
On Sunday, May 21, the vehicles were once again displayed throughout the Arboretum Park. At 3 p.m., another vintage fashion show took place, after which the old-timers drove once more to the Eco Resort, where this year’s exhibition concluded.
During the event, old-timer vehicles were also used to drive the bride and groom at the Arboretum and at the Eco Resort, making it unanimous among the participants that this year’s event — despite the rain on Saturday — was the most beautiful so far.
The exhibition was also listed for the third consecutive year in the FIVA calendar.
First Impressions (Photo: Janez Kukec Mezek)
