Posts Tagged ‘Switzerland’

American Car Meet (Apr 20, 2025) – Another open invitation to American cars, with a festive spring twist. All American makes and models are welcome​, and after a long winter, many will be eager to show off their polished classics and new upgrades. You’ll see muscle cars, hot rods, pickup trucks, and contemporary American models gathered under the Swiss sun. There’s likely overlap with the March meet’s crowd, but new faces and cars can appear. The unifying factor remains a love for American automotive culture – the rumble of engines, the flair of fins and chrome, and the shared pride in U.S. car legends.

Mini Cooper Meet (Apr 19, 2025) – A Mini meetup presented by Garage Burkhardt AG (a Mini specialist)​. This event brings together the big community of small cars – the classic Mini Coopers and their modern BMW-era counterparts. Expect an array of Minis: old Austin and Morris Minis with their go-kart charm, modern MINI Coopers and Clubmans, and maybe some tuned JCW editions. Fans celebrate everything about the Mini, from its cultural icon status in the 1960s to its modern revival. It’s a day of cheeky, cheerful cars where owners might compare modifications or even hold a spontaneous “cutest car” contest among the colorful Coopers.

Karfreitag Open – Fish ’n’ Chips All Day (Apr 18, 2025) – On Good Friday, Ace Cafe Luzern opens at 10:00 and treats guests to a British culinary classic​. It’s Fish & Chips day – available all day long​ to honor the tradition of fish on Friday. This is a public holiday in Switzerland, so no formal car meet is scheduled, but the cafe becomes a gathering spot for anyone looking to spend the day in a petrolhead-friendly environment. Friends and families can drop by, enjoy crispy fish and fries, and soak in the automotive decor. It’s a laid-back holiday opening blending British flavor with Ace Cafe’s hospitality.

Vintage & Classic Car Meet (Apr 13, 2025) – The classic car meet returns, with vehicles up to year 1995 once again invited​. “Dein Oldie will im Ace gesehen werden” – your oldtimer wants to be seen at the Ace​. This slogan captures the spirit: proud classic car owners giving their machines an outing. Participants and visitors can stroll among shining examples of automotive history, spanning early 20th-century antiques through mid-century classics and youngtimers. Each meet offers a different mix of cars, but the theme remains the same – appreciating and preserving rolling history, one Sunday at a time.

Cupra Meet (Apr 12, 2025) – A gathering for fans of Cupra, the performance-oriented Spanish brand. Presented by Garage Blaser AG Emmen​, the local Cupra dealer, this event showcases the sleek, sporty models that carry the Cupra badge (born from SEAT). Enthusiasts bring their Cupra Leon hot-hatches, Ateca and Formentor performance SUVs, and other tuned creations. It’s an opportunity to see the latest European performance tech and design, share experiences with Cupra’s unique blend of style and speed, and build community around this growing marque.

Flea Market at Ace (Apr 6, 2025) – Another installment of the Ace Cafe flea market. Early Sunday, vendors set up to sell “relics from past times,” with stall allocation beginning at 7:00 am​. By 08:00, the swapping and bargaining are in full swing. It’s a treasure hunt for attendees: you might find vintage spare parts, old biker gear, retro collectibles, or memorabilia. Whether you’re clearing out the garage or searching for that hard-to-find part, this open-air market is the place. The ambiance is casual and nostalgic, perfect for picking through boxes while chatting with fellow petrolheads.

British Car Meet (Apr 5, 2025) – An event exclusively for British automobiles. “Only British cars please.”​ From classic roadsters and vintage MGs to modern Jaguars, Aston Martins, and Minis – any car hailing from the UK is invited. This meet celebrates the rich legacy of British motoring, known for its elegance and character. It’s a day of Union Jacks and UK marques, where Anglophile enthusiasts admire each other’s Austins, Triumphs, Land Rovers, and more. Tea and conversation about Lucas electrics or Jaguar inline-sixes wouldn’t be out of place as the community revels in British automotive pride.

The annual motorcycle blessing and season opener. Two- and three-wheelers of all kinds are welcome to this event​. At 10:00 am, the Ace Cafe’s own chaplain will hold a blessing ceremony for riders and their bikes to kick off the new season​. Bikers – whether on motorcycles, trikes, or scooters – gather not just for the benediction but also to celebrate the start of spring riding. The atmosphere combines reverence and festivity: a brief service for safety, followed by a day of camaraderie, perhaps a group ride, and enjoying the warm spring weather at the Ace.

Ford Meet (Mar 29, 2025) – A brand-specific meet for Ford enthusiasts, presented by Centralgarage Sursee​. This gathering welcomes Ford vehicles of all types and eras. You might see American muscle like Mustangs and Thunderbirds alongside European Fords like Escorts or Capris. With a local Ford dealer as partner, the event underlines Ford’s broad appeal. It’s a chance for the Blue Oval community to unite – sharing everything from stories of classic Ford restorations to appreciation of the latest Ford performance models.

Vintage & Classic Car Meet (Mar 23, 2025) – Another edition of the monthly classic-car meet, welcoming Oldtimer up to model year 1995​. Proud owners line up their vintage vehicles, turning Ace Cafe’s lot into a retro showcase. “Oldtimer Meet bei uns” – oldtimers meet with us – is the motto​. This Sunday, expect a rolling museum of automotive history: elegant pre-war cars, mid-century classics, and youngtimers from the ‘80s and ‘90s. It’s all about sharing the passion for preservation and allowing the public to experience automotive time capsules firsthand.

Fire Truck Meet (Mar 22, 2025) – A unique meetup for fire engines and firefighting vehicles. Big, red, and loud – this event brings these siren-blaring machines to the Ace Cafe grounds​. Both classic vintage fire trucks and modern fire-fighting apparatus will be on display. Attendees can get up close to see the equipment and learn the history of these emergency vehicles. It’s not often you see fire trucks outside of emergencies, so families and enthusiasts will enjoy exploring them in a relaxed environment, celebrating the heritage and heroism associated with fire brigades.

Volvo Meet (Mar 16, 2025) – A meet dedicated to the marvel of Swedish engineering​. Volvo owners bring out their rides, from classic Amazon and P1800 models to boxy 240s and modern Volvos. The theme highlights “Swedish ingenuity” – Volvo’s legacy of safety, innovation, and durability. Enthusiasts can admire decades of Volvo design, including rare vintage models and the latest tech-packed cars. It’s a gathering that honors the unique place Volvo occupies in car culture, uniting fans of the brand’s reliable and distinctive vehicles.

Powerhouse” Meet – Cars over 400 HP (Mar 15, 2025) – A themed meet for high-horsepower cars. The motto is “Schnell, schneller, am schnellsten” – fast, faster, fastest​. Only vehicles boasting 400+ PS (horsepower) under the hood are invited. This means a parking lot full of serious performance machines: heavily tuned street cars, supercars, track-oriented builds – anything with big power. It’s an event to celebrate extreme automotive performance in a friendly setting, where owners can compare dyno numbers and engineering feats. From loud exhausts to jaw-dropping accelerations, this meet is all about showcasing cars with serious horsepower.

An all-American car meetup marking the start of the season​. With spring in the air, owners are eager to bring out their American machines. Classic muscle cars, hot rods, impressive pickups, vintage cruisers, and even modern American models from Dodge, Ford, Pontiac, Plymouth, Cadillac or Chevrolet – “alle Amis willkommen” (all American cars welcome)​. This event is a celebration of U.S. automotive freedom: the rumble of V8s, shiny chrome, and a mix of cars spanning decades of American motoring. It’s a chance to see everything from restored ’60s muscle to the latest Detroit iron, all in one place​.

A gathering celebrating “die britische Ikone,” the Land Rover Defender​. Few off-road vehicles carry as much history: the Defender has been a cult 4×4 since 1948​. Enthusiasts will showcase Defenders of all ages and configurations – from original spec classics to lifted off-road monsters, pickups converted to campers, hardworking farm Defenders, and even the newest generation with options like a 5.0L supercharged V8. All Defenders are welcome​. The meet is presented by the Land Rover experts at Garage Epper Luzern​, and celebrates the go-anywhere spirit and heritage of this legendary SUV.