'Bigger and better than ever before' is what the organisers promised for Techno-Classica 2014. They weren't wrong.

Once again, the car park was the place to be to catch sight of some very pretty classics in daily use.

MINI gave us a rare treat in the form of a seven-generation selection of classics built between 1959 and 2000, and celebrated Paddy Hopkirk's Monte win, some 50 years ago.

Volkswagen Classic celebrated the Golf's 40th anniversary at the Techno-Classica Essen.

For 2014 the Italian coachbuilder and carmaker, Zagato took a turn in Techno-Classica's prestigious centre-stage, with some of the most amazing cars in its history on display.

Mercedes-Benz Classic stole the show at the 26th Techno-Classica in Essen, thanks to an amazing display, which celebrated 120 years in motor sport.

It's Europe's biggest classic car show, it takes place next weekend, and it's packed with some of the world's most amazing cars. Here's what you need to know.