Here are the finalists of the Classic Motorshow Owners’ Gems 2025 competition. This top ten will be showcased at the exhibition on May 3–4, 2025, at the Lahti Exhibition and Convention Centre. The competition has already sparked significant interest, with 4,400 online votes cast. Next, Classic Motorshow visitors will vote for the winner, who will be crowned at the Owners’ Gems booth on May 4, 2025, at the end of the exhibition weekend.
The Owners’ Gems final features a highly diverse selection of classics spanning from the early 1900s to the late 1980s. The lineup includes both four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles, American and European models — even some domestic ones.
The range of motorized vehicles is also broad, from mopeds and race cars to everyday cars and luxurious high-mileage cruisers. Now there’s plenty to choose from!
A total of 70 varied hobby vehicles were entered in the competition, dating from the early 1900s up to the 1990s. The only criterion was that the vehicle must be at least 25 years old.
Registration took place in February, followed by an online voting phase. The ten vehicles with the most votes have advanced to the final and earned their place at the Owners’ Gems booth at Classic Motorshow.
The competition attracted great interest among online voters, with approximately 4,400 votes cast. Every entered vehicle found its audience; none were left without votes. However, the finalists received a strong mandate from the public, with the top ten vehicles receiving as much as 39% of the total votes.
Classic Motorshow promises an exciting final as exhibition visitors vote for the 2025 Owners’ Gem from among the vehicles displayed at the booth. The winner will be announced at the exhibition on Sunday, May 4, at 4 p.m.
Valvoline is the official partner of the Owners’ Gems competition.
Voters had a chance to win tickets and Valvoline product prizes!
A ticket raffle was also held among those who voted online for the Owners’ Gems.
The following people won Classic Motorshow ticket packages: Pasi S, Keijo H, Markku E, Juha M, and Jarno K.
Valvoline product packages were awarded to: Jari M, Mika W, and Marjo K.
The winners will be contacted personally via email.
Owner's gems 2025 finalists
Solifer SM, 1977 – Jari Ukonsaari, Parhalahti
This is the very first “luikkutankki” (flap tank) SM model produced by the Bensow factory,
Pappatunturi moped, 1968 – Anne Ronkainen, Heinola
Once upon a time, there was a dark red 1968 Pappatunturi moped searching for a
Mercedes-Benz 420 SEC, 1989 – Kalle Bäckman, Lahti
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Ford Taunus Transit, 1964 – Olli Kiuru, Tampere
I first saw this Transit for sale on Nettiauto about five years ago and was
Ford Escort Mk1, 1975 – Esa-Pekka Saarinen and Jarkko Lapinsalo, Kuusankoski
An Escort that has been known in our circle since new. Around the turn of
Fiat 124 Spider CS1, 1975 – Heikki Saloheimo, Helsinki
Fiat has seen a lot of the world. I’m passionate about Historic Endurance rallies. Since
Dodge Dart Seneca, 1961 – Julia Lila, Helsinki
Miracles Before Breakfast! For a long time, I had dreamed of a well-maintained classic car
Citroën 2CV, 1975 – Markku Honkala, Hämeenlinna
Hobby driving with a smile—for both the driver and fellow travelers. That’s what this swinging
Cadillac Model K, 1907 – Markku Viitanen, Porvoo
The 1907 Cadillac Model K is a creation from the first decade of automotive development,
Cadillac Coupe DeVille, 1957 – Esa Malmström, Forssa
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