Classic Motorshow’s Museum Age section will again this year showcase vehicle models that have just reached museum age. This time featuring models first introduced in 1994.
Finland was slowly recovering from the early 1990s recession, but in 1994 the new car market began to pick up gradually, offering a glimmer of hope for better times. The market saw a mix of practical everyday cars as well as bold specialty models. In the compact coupe segment, the Opel Tigra brought a youthful vibe to the lineup. Meanwhile, BMW introduced its new 7 Series (E38) and Audi launched its new A-series (A4, A6, A8), including the Audi RS2, developed in cooperation with Porsche. The Lancia Kappa and Jaguar XJ (300) represented traditional European sophistication.
A historic shift occurred in the SUV market with the debut of the Toyota RAV4. This compact crossover demonstrated that an all-wheel-drive vehicle didn’t have to be just a workhorse or a gas guzzler. Toyota opened the door to a new crossover segment, blending the comfort of a passenger car with the practicality of an SUV. This segment would later become one of the most important in the automotive market.
Automotive technology in 1994 was on the brink of digitalization. Adjustable shock absorbers, complex safety systems, and increasingly common multifunction displays heralded the dawn of a new era. Yet the spirit of the analog car remained strong, and many models from 1994 still offer genuine driving pleasure today.
Some of these models, introduced in 1994 and now reaching museum age, will be seen this spring at Classic Motorshow in the Museum Age section! Motonet is the official partner of the Museum Age section.
During the exhibition weekend, general information and tips related to museum inspection will be available at the booths of SAHK, AHS, FHRA, and VMPK.