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RennZeigen III by Cars & Caffe

About RennZeigen

What is RennZeigen?

RennZeigen launched in 2021 as a German-only, Concours-style judged auto show for vintage, exotic and specialty German vehicles.  With over 100 of the finest German vehicles in the region displayed on the scenic lawn of Ramapo College, the event is a premier destination for auto enthusiasts to celebrate German engineering!


Event Information

This year, RennZeigen moves to Ramapo College in Mahwah, NJ.  Ramapo's scenic campus offers a picturesque backdrop with the Ramapo Mountains of Southern New York, as autumn foliage kicks into full gear.  


Date: Sunday, October 12th, 2025

Rain Date: Sunday, November 2nd (if necessary)

Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Awards announced after 1:00 PM

Venue: Ramapo College of New Jersey

505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430 


Criteria for Show Vehicles - RennZeigen is looking for the following vehicles to participate in the Show Field:

  • Vintage (Pre-1995) Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Volkswagen
  • Specialty Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled Porsche
  • Race Cars/Rally Cars
  • Significant Exotic Vehicles


If you would like to submit your German vehicle for consideration to enter RennZeigen III, please visit this link!  Correspondence will be sent accordingly.  If accepted, you will be e-mailed the official registration link and registration fee.


Hospitality and Logistics

The Show Field will be accessible to all paid attendees throughout the duration of RennZeigen III.  Several German-themed refreshments will be available for purchase through our wonderful food vendors.  


Spectator Parking will be available in Lots A and B from the South entrance of campus at no additional charge.


Event exhibitors, sponsors, judges and VIP attendees are invited to the VIP Hospitality Suite inside Trustees Pavilion, just a few steps from the Show Field.


Inquiries

Inquiries for the following can be e-mailed to tony@carsandcaffe.com:


  • Event sponsorship
  • Food and product vendors
  • Media participation
  • General event questions


Thank you for your interest in RennZeigen III!  We hope to see you on October 12th at Ramapo College.

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Stay tuned for Spectator Tickets* - Available September 2nd


*Admission tickets are required for all spectators over the age of 14.  General Admission will start at $25 per person in the pre-sale ($30 at the event) and $75 per person for VIP admission.

Coming soon!

Our Events

Cars & Caffe hosts a variety of upscale automotive-based events for enthusiasts of all backgrounds.  Our goal is to provide an unequivocally unique experience, highlighted by excellent cars, scenic venues and of course, making friends along the way.  You'll come for the cars, and come back for the people!

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