Classic Remise Berlin | Düsseldorf

What Classic Remise Berlin | Düsseldorf does

Classic Remise Berlin | Düsseldorf operates two purpose-built classic car centers in Germany, each converted from a heritage-listed industrial building. The Berlin location opened in May 2003 inside the restored Wilhelmine-era Wiebehallen streetcar depot (built 1899), and the Düsseldorf location opened in September 2006 inside the heritage-listed Ringlokschuppen locomotive roundhouse (built 1929–1931). The two sites are operated by separate privately held companies — Berlin by Lange CI GmbH and Düsseldorf by AUE Verwaltungs GmbH — under Managing Director Rüdiger Lange, with a disclosed headcount of only five employees across both venues.

The business model is a multi-revenue specialty real estate and venue operation built around classic cars. Core revenue comes from leasing workshop and retail space to specialist dealers, restorers, and parts suppliers (25–30 tenants per location), supplemented by an annual glass-box storage subscription product (88 boxes in Berlin, 75 in Düsseldorf, 163 total). A second pillar is event venue rental: the company advertises roughly 200 events per year at each location, with corporate clients such as Lenovo, the US Consulate, and the Fashion Design Institut using the industrial-heritage spaces. A third pillar is public-facing guided tours of the on-site workshops and collections at €130–€150 per group. Strategic partnerships — including Aston Martin / Dörr Gruppe service operations in Düsseldorf and a 2024 international showroom opening by Selected Car Investment — deepen the on-site ecosystem.

The company has invested in long-term brand building since 2010, when the Berlin entity was reorganized and renamed Classic Remise Berlin, and has been recognized with a CONGA Award as a category-defining classic car center. The structural design — irreplicable heritage assets, a curated tenant mix, and event-driven monetization — supports stable occupancy and premium positioning in Germany's two largest collector markets.

Name

Classic Remise Berlin | Düsseldorf

Legal name

Lange CI GmbH

Website

https://remise.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Classic Remise operates two heritage-converted classic car centers in Berlin and Düsseldorf, leasing workshop and retail space to specialist dealers and restorers, renting 163 annual glass-box storages, hosting roughly 400 events per year, and offering guided public tours.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Classic Car Center & Event Venue

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Historical Sites (71212), Museums (712110)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Museums (e.g., Maritime, Aviation, Sports, Music, Film) (THAJADAF)

Keywords

• Classic car center
• Vehicle storage facility
• Automotive event venue
• Classic car workshops
• Heritage venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail and Workshop Space Rental: Classic Remise leases commercial spaces (workshops, showrooms, retail shops, offices) to businesses serving the classic car market — dealers, restorers, parts suppliers, service providers, clubs, and restaurants. This constitutes the core revenue model.
2. Glass Box Rental: Individual glass-enclosed parking/storage boxes are rented to private classic car owners on an annual basis.
3. Event Venue Rental: The Event Hall (800 sqm Berlin, 870 sqm Düsseldorf), Atrium, Seminar rooms, and other spaces are rented for corporate events, galas, trade shows, concerts, and private functions. Approximately 200 events per year at each location.
4. Guided Tours: Exclusive guided tours in German and English (Russian available in Düsseldorf) for groups up to 30–35 people, lasting ~45 minutes, priced at €130 (German) or €150 (English) plus VAT per group.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Classic Remise operates two classic car and collector vehicle centers in restored historic industrial buildings: the Berlin Wiebehallen (a 1899 Wilhelmine-era tram depot, opened 2003) and the Düsseldorf Ringlokschuppen (a 1929-1931 locomotive roundhouse with a 140-meter transparent dome, opened 2006). The centers lease commercial space to classic car dealers, workshops, restorers, parts suppliers, and clubs; rent individually locked glass-enclosed display boxes (88 in Berlin, 75 in Düsseldorf) to private owners; host corporate and private events in Event Halls accommodating up to 600 guests; and operate on-site restaurants, guided tours, and a virtual 3D tour.

Product overview

Classic Remise Berlin and Classic Remise Düsseldorf are two linked but distinct classic car centers operating from historic industrial buildings — a restored Wilhelm-era streetcar depot in Berlin and a landmarked round locomotive shed in Düsseldorf. Together they form a unified competence center for vintage automobiles and collectible vehicles. The product portfolio centers on the physical venue and its supporting services: glass-box vehicle storage (88 boxes in Berlin, 75 in Düsseldorf), car and motorcycle workshops operated by independent specialists, dealer showrooms for classic car sales, and fully equipped event halls (800 m² in Berlin, 870 m² in Düsseldorf, each accommodating up to 600 guests). On-site dining is provided through dedicated restaurants — Trofeo and Parc Fermé in Berlin, Mezzomar in Düsseldorf. Additional offerings include guided tours, leasable office and workshop spaces, specialized retail shops, and club facilities for vintage vehicle associations. Both locations generate revenue from tenant rent, event bookings, dining operations, and storage rentals, with the Berlin venue (opened 2003, the world's first center of its kind) being managed alongside the Düsseldorf venue (opened September 2006) under shared branding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classic Remise Berlin A classic car and vintage vehicle center located in a restored Wilhelmine-era Berlin streetcar depot (Wiebehallen, built 1899), featuring glass-enclosed display boxes, workshops, dealer showrooms, restaurants, and event spaces for up to 600 guests. Free public admission.
• Classic Remise Düsseldorf A classic car and vintage vehicle center housed in a heritage-listed locomotive roundhouse (Ringlokschuppen, built 1929-1931) featuring a 140-meter transparent dome roof, 19,000 sqm total area, 75 glass storage boxes, workshops, dealer showrooms, restaurant Mezzomar, and event spaces.
• Glass-Enclosed Display Boxes (Vehicle Storage) Individually locked, climate-protected, fully glazed garage boxes rented to private classic car owners on an annual basis. 88 boxes in Berlin and 75 boxes in Düsseldorf. Boxes are visible to all visitors, creating a living museum effect.
• Event Venue Rental (Event Hall, Atrium, Seminar Rooms) Versatile event halls for corporate events, gala dinners, trade shows, conferences, product launches, concerts, fashion shows, and private functions. Berlin Event Hall is 800 sqm with parquet flooring, air conditioning, blackout, and gallery on three sides; Düsseldorf Event Hall is 870 sqm. Both accommodate up to 600 persons. Approximately 200 events hosted annually at each location.
• Commercial Space Rental (Workshops, Showrooms, Offices) Leasable commercial spaces within both Classic Remise locations including workshop bays, trade floors and showrooms for classic car dealers, and climate-controlled offices with hardwood flooring adjacent to glass display boxes. More than 25 tenants in Berlin and 30+ tenants in Düsseldorf include dealers, workshops, parts suppliers, restaurants, clubs, service providers, and insurance specialists.
• Guided Tours Exclusive guided tours covering the history of the building, the center's concept, dealers, shops, services, and workshops. Available in German (€130 per group) and English (€150 per group), plus 19% VAT; Russian tours available in Düsseldorf. Group size up to 30 people (Berlin) or 35 people (Düsseldorf); tour duration approximately 45 minutes.
• Restaurant Trofeo (Berlin) Full-service restaurant and bistro in Berlin with direct views of classic car exhibits. Open Monday–Friday 12:00–22:00, Saturday 10:00–22:00, Sunday 10:00–18:00; operates a Sunday Jazz Brunch at €49.60 per person.
• Restaurant Parc Fermé (Berlin) Gourmet restaurant in Berlin open Monday–Saturday 18:00–22:00, offering fine dining with views of vintage vehicles.
• Restaurant Mezzomar (Düsseldorf) Italian restaurant and biergarten in Düsseldorf located within the roundhouse, offering views of the classic car exhibition; open Monday–Saturday 09:00–23:00, Sunday 10:00–23:00.
• Virtual Tour (3D Rundgang)

Quantifiable outcome

• ~200 events hosted per year at each location
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aston Martin / Dörr GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAston Martin partnered with Dörr Gruppe to open an exclusive authorized service and workshop facility in Classic Remise Düsseldorf, offering maintenance, repairs, and customer consultation for Aston Martin owners. Numerous exhibition vehicles are displayed on the gallery.
• RKW ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRKW Architects designed the renovation and conversion of the historic Ringlokschuppen in Düsseldorf into the Classic Remise, completed in 2006.
• Dinse-Feest-Zurl ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDinse-Feest-Zurl Architects designed the restoration and conversion of the Wilhelmine tram depot in Berlin, which opened as Classic Remise Berlin in 2003.
• Milano MotorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilano Motors provides a spring check-up service for classic and youngtimer vehicles at Classic Remise Düsseldorf, offering seasonal preparation including fluid checks, tire inspection, motor oil, wipers, brakes, lighting, and air conditioning.
• Porsche Club BerlincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Porsche Club Berlin (founded 1952) holds monthly club evenings at the TROFEO restaurant in Classic Remise Berlin on the second Tuesday of each month. Guests are welcome without prior registration.
• Silk Road Rallye e.V.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerClassic Remise Düsseldorf hosted the press conference for the Silk Road Rallye 2026 (19,000km, 19 countries, 64 cities), with the German kick-off on April 28, 2026 in Duisburg. The rally is a charity event with vehicles donated at the destination.
• Tour de Düsseldorf / FrankreichfestcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerClassic Remise Düsseldorf has been a long-standing partner of the Tour de Düsseldorf and the accompanying Frankreichfest, which is the largest gathering of French classic cars in Germany. Center Manager Mika Hahn serves as moderator for the event.
• US General Consulate DüsseldorfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe US Consulate in Düsseldorf held its 250th anniversary celebration of US Independence at Classic Remise Düsseldorf in July 2026, with ~400 guests from politics, business, diplomacy, and media.
• Fashion Design Institut Düsseldorf (FDI)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Fashion Design Institut Düsseldorf (ranked 10th globally by CEOWorld Magazine) holds its annual 'Show Me' fashion show at Classic Remise Düsseldorf, attracting 500-600 industry guests including buyers, media, and headhunters.
• LENOVOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLenovo held its Product & Solutions Day in November 2025 at the Event Hall of Classic Remise Düsseldorf, showcasing the latest hardware, IT infrastructure, and intelligent solutions to industry professionals.
• IG MetallminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClassic Remise Berlin hosted the Industrial Policy Conference of IG Metall, attended by Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner and labor/industry representatives, under the motto 'Germany must remain an industrial country.'
• Spectaris (Eye Optics Industry Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Spectaris Trendforum 2025 (eye optics industry) was held in the Event Hall of Classic Remise Berlin with ~400 participants, focusing on technological developments and market trends.
• Jeroen Bosch Classic RallyeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Jeroen Bosch Classic Rallye 2025 started from Classic Remise Düsseldorf with ~100 teams from Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, featuring vehicle inspection and a brunch at Mezzomar before the route through Düsseldorf and the Eifel.
• Whisky Fair Rhein-RuhrminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClassic Remise Düsseldorf hosted the Whisky Fair Rhein-Ruhr 2025, a premium whisky tasting event featuring international distilleries, masterclasses, and networking among enthusiasts.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercedes-Benz Museum: Stuttgart-based automotive museum operated by an OEM, presenting heritage vehicles in a purpose-built, architecturally iconic venue. Comparable as a brand-recognized automotive heritage/museum destination, but single-marque and operated by a manufacturer rather than a multi-tenant commercial venue.
• Goodwood: UK heritage estate encompassing motorsport events, road and racing car experiences, and classic-car hospitality. Comparable as a high-prestige heritage venue monetizing classic-car and motorsport audiences, but on a much larger estate scale and with a broader motorsport portfolio.
• Haynes Motor Museum: UK-based classic and vintage car museum with permanent collections and event hire. Comparable as a heritage automotive venue, but on a museum model without the multi-tenant commercial dealer/workshop ecosystem.
• Petersen Automotive Museum: Los Angeles-based automotive museum with strong event and exhibition programming in a landmark building. Comparable as a high-profile automotive heritage venue that combines museum-style display with private events and branded experiences, but on a non-commercial, non-multi-tenant model.
• Cité de l'Automobile — Musée National — Collection Schlumpf: French national automotive museum housed in a former textile factory, displaying one of the world's largest classic-car collections. Comparable as a heritage-architecture, classic-car-centric visitor destination, though state-operated and museum-only.

Regional players

• Kraftwerk Berlin: Berlin-based industrial heritage event location (former heating power station) used for corporate events, conferences, and brand activations. Comparable as a Berlin-based heritage-architecture event venue competing for the same corporate event client base, though not automotive-themed.
• Station Berlin: Berlin event venue housed in a former postal railway station, offering large-format event halls for corporate and cultural clients. Comparable as a Berlin-based repurposed-industrial event venue, providing a competing option for large corporate event bookings.

Direct peers

• Bicester Heritage: UK-based classic-car destination on a former RAF technical site, combining heritage buildings with classic-car businesses, storage, tours, and events. Closely mirrors Classic Remise's model of curated heritage venue housing specialist classic-car tenants and hosting enthusiast events.
• Motorworld Group: German operator of classic and sports car centers housed in restored historic buildings (e.g., Motorworld Stuttgart, Motorworld München, Motorworld Zeche Ewald). Directly comparable concept — purpose-built classic-car competency centers in industrial heritage venues with dealer showrooms, workshops, glass-box storage and event spaces.
• Meilenwerk: Historic German classic-car center brand previously licensed in Berlin; the 'Meilenwerk' name was acquired by Meilenwerk AG in 2010 and Berlin rebranded as Classic Remise. Closely comparable historical peer with similar venue-driven classic-car center concept in Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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