Essen Motor Show 2013: in pictures

After the corporate seriousness and Germanic efficiency of the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Essen Motor Show is an altogether more relaxed affair. Albeit one delivered with the same level of German efficiency.

It's the perfect show for the run-up to Christmas, with wild concepts and weird creations from the custom and tuning industry. Let MSN Cars take you through everything from the sublime to the ridiculous at the Essen Motor Show 2013.

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By Gavin Braithwaite-Smith, contributor, MSN Cars