European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 16, 1977, Darmstadt, Hesse                                A by Jeff Whitten the race is on to the Frankfurt Fairgrounds for the 47th International automobile exhibition Lotus display includes a dashboard blowup. Although the emphasis today is More on Gas mile age than Speed the Public has As much interest in automobiles As Ever Energy worries or not. If you re among the Many who Delight in automobiles it s pos sible to see most of the world s models from now until sept. 25 at the Frankfurt Fairgrounds where the German automobile Industry is sponsoring its 47th internationale a Fomb aussie ung. More than 1,100 firms from 26 countries Are represented at the show with every Type of car and automotive Ware imaginable. Despite the emphasis on fuel efficient cars some fabulous machines still hang in there. Best examples Are some super italian jobs styled by the famous Ber tone and Pini Farina firms. European models Domi Nate but automobiles from the United states and Japan Are Well represented As Are trucks buses trailers tires tools name it. One Day tickets Cost 7 Marks about $3 children up to 14 pay 2 Marks about 80 cent Sand members of nato forces pay 3 Marks $1.20 upon presentation of identification. From the autobahn easiest exit is Frankfurt West follow the me arrows then the Ian signs to the fair grounds where there Are huge parking lots. For a Small fee one May take a shuttle bus from the Park ing lots to the main Halls. It is advisable to avoid the traffic crush during the exhibition by taking the train to Frankfurt opposite the main station you can pick up a Streetcar numbers 16, 18 and 21 All go to the Fairgrounds. You can also walk there from the Bohnhof in about 15 minutes. The passenger cars which Are expected to attract nearly a million visitors before the show ends Are located in Halls 5 and 5a. Hours Are 9a.m. To 7 . Daily. Randy Barnett Sasby Jeff Whitte cutaway display of British Leyland s prize winning car of the year the Rover 3500.  prix racer Niki Lauda s Ferarri. A by Jeff Whitted among the More exotic exhibits in Frankfurt is a Bow Model dressed up like a racing form. Former Champ Jackie Stewart right at show. Page 14 the stars and stripes Friday september 16,1977 German designer Luigi Tolani and his futuristic project 2001" Container truck prototype. The stars and stripes Page 15