On 28 July, HK-ENGINEERING celebrated its 40th anniversary and invited customers, visitors and employees to a special party. With almost 400 visitors, the company headquarters in Polling was transformed into a classic car oasis that delighted and amazed all those present.
The fascination for classic cars could already be felt on arrival. More than 20 customers turned up with their 300 SLs, meaning that almost a hundred 300 SLs were represented at the HK site. The highlight was the presentation of the famous first roadster prototype by Alberto Cefis, who had travelled from Italy with the car on wheels.
The day began with guided tours of the factory, during which the guests were given an insight into the workshops and the restoration process of the valuable classic cars. The HK-ENGINEERING employees proudly guided the guests through the halls and explained in detail the various work phases that are necessary to make a classic car shine in new splendour.
Another highlight of the celebrations were the films and presentation of the history of HK- ENGINEERING and its founder Hans Kleissl.
With a lot of humour and personal anecdotes, he told how a small workshop became a world-renowned company.
The term PASSION – the unconditional passion and the will to realise something that no one has ever done before – certainly sums it up best. But this first requires a VISION, which Hans Kleissl developed at a young age: when he acquired his first MB 300 SL as part of his existing love of classic cars, he was faced with an unfortunate object in poor condition that had once been the ICON OF STARS. And he simply couldn’t find anyone who could restore this vehicle to its original condition. So he took it into his own hands! The start of HK-Engineering.
And the same inner drive led to the restoration of the KLOSTERGUT POLLING over 45 years ago, within whose venerable walls the company has since gradually created its globally unique home.
In Polling, the first classic car stronghold was created according to the motto:
Classic vehicles belong in historic buildings – as is practised in many places today.
Hans Kleissl’s vision was also trend-setting in that HK-ENGINEERIG was the first restoration company dedicated exclusively to one model.
The ambience of the 40th anniversary celebration was consistently appealing, with lovingly decorated areas that invited guests to linger and enjoy. The pleasant weather also contributed to the good mood of the guests, who clearly enjoyed the event.
At the end of the day, 80 classic cars travelled through the picturesque landscape of Upper Bavaria. The participants drove in their gems through idyllic villages and past green meadows. A particular highlight of this drive were the cows that met the cars in the meadow and provided some amusing and unforgettable moments.
At the end of the celebration, everyone agreed that HK-ENGINEERING’s 40th anniversary was a complete success. The mixture of impressive vehicles, informative guided tours, personal stories and very special music made the celebration an unforgettable experience. Hans Kleissl and his team proved once again that their passion for classic cars and their commitment to the highest quality are unbroken.
HK-ENGINEERING can look back proudly on its past 40 years and look to the future with confidence. The enthusiasm and positive feedback from the guests show that the company is on the right track to continue setting standards in the world of classic car restoration in the years to come.
find more news here…
