Neo-classics - the next generation on show in Stuttgart

We like the German classic car scene. It has categories for all types of historic cars, rather than just the all-encompassing catch all term 'classics' that we use here in the UK. Anything older than 30 years old is an Oldtimer, anything between 10 and 30 years old is a Youngtimer - it's simple, logical and works. It's now also coining another phrase to add to its lexicon - the Neo-Classic.

These cars were - those models that are hugely interesting, but built within the last decade - in abundence at Stuttagrt. The broad range of what the organisers called the timeless classic models includes the new Porsche 918 Spyder, a 900bhp hybrid that was build just down the road from the exhibition halls - and an example of the limited edition high-powered vehicle hypercar bedecked in the iconic Martini racing colours was shown in the East entrance area.

It was part of a display that was dubbed the VOS (Vision of Speed) on show at Retro Classics. The question is - do you think that speed and power are the only prerequisites for future classic status, as suggested by the show organisers? We'd be happy to hear from you.