Zusammenfassung
On June 22 and 23, the first "Lucerne to Basel Veteran Run" will celebrate the era of classic cars. Inspired by the "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run," this new event, organized by Stephan Musfeld in cooperation with the Swiss Museum of Transport, brings historic vehicles to the streets. The focus is on the shared experience.
AUTHOR BEATRICE RÜTTIMANN
Only vehicles built before 1905 are eligible to participate. These historic automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles—bicycles up to the year 1914—are not just technical relics but also living witnesses of a long-past era, making the hearts of classic car enthusiasts beat faster. A special challenge of the "Lucerne to Basel Veteran Run" is the crossing of the Unterer Hauenstein in the Jura. This route, with a maximum incline of 6.3 percent and a length of 7.7 kilometers, overcoming 295 meters in altitude, forms the most spectacular part of the event. For vehicles that cannot manage this demanding ascent on their own, historic tractors will be available for assistance.
Interaction of Humans, Machines, and Animals
The route takes participants from Lucerne via Dagmersellen and Trimbach to Basel, with extended stops in both cities to rest both man and machine and to perform necessary technical inspections. In addition to motorized vehicles, horse-drawn carriages, overseen by veterinarian and carriage collector Franz Knüsel, will enrich the event on selected sections of the route. The grand finale of the run is a celebratory reception at the Pantheon in Muttenz. There, spectators will have the opportunity to view the historic vehicles up close and celebrate the "heroes" of the journey. This diverse combination of historic technology, sporting challenge, and the interaction of humans, machines, and animals makes the "Lucerne to Basel Veteran Run" a unique event that honors the origins of mobility while building a bridge to modern automobile admiration.