Bosch Classic is reproducing wheel-speed sensors for the first ABS generations Bosch developed, restoring spare-part supply for numerous vehicles built between 1982 and 1997. The classic-car division of Bosch’s Mobility Aftermarket business will launch the reproduced wheel-speed sensors at Automechanika Frankfurt, which runs September 8–12, 2026. The company says the program closes a long-standing gap in the spare-parts market for historic-vehicle owners and specialist workshops.
Highlights
- Reproduction covers selected wheel-speed sensors for early Bosch ABS generations, built to the original specifications
- Suitable replacement sensors had been unavailable for many vehicles built from 1982 to 1997
- Launch at Automechanika Frankfurt, September 8–12, 2026, at the Bosch booth in Hall 9
- Bosch Classic joins Classic Alliance, a new B2B network for the classic-car industry
Why Early ABS Wheel-Speed Sensors Went Out of Supply
Wheel-speed sensors are a central component of the first ABS generations developed by Bosch. For many vehicles, particularly those built between 1982 and 1997, suitable replacement sensors have not been available for a long time, leaving owners and workshops without a route to a proper repair.
Bosch Classic says it is addressing the gap by reproducing selected sensors based on the original specifications. The new parts allow owners and workshops to repair the ABS systems of historic vehicles while keeping the cars as close to original as possible. The company plans to expand the program over the coming months; the part numbers currently available are listed on the Bosch Classic wheel-speed sensor availability list. The reproduction sits alongside Bosch’s broader century-long record in brake technology, which includes introducing ABS in 1978.
Classic Alliance Links Aftermarket and Classic-Car Trade
Bosch Classic is also collaborating on Classic Alliance, a new program from Automechanika intended to connect the automotive aftermarket more closely with the international classic-car scene. The B2B network offers workshops, restoration businesses, and other market participants a platform for professional exchange and access to specialized expertise on historic vehicles.
“We see great opportunities in the emerging B2B Classic Car network to present the product portfolio and services of Bosch Classic to an international specialist audience,” said Michael Mack, head of Bosch Classic.
The Bosch Classic booth in Hall 9 will provide information on the division’s range of spare parts, services, and technical support for historic vehicles. Aftermarket suppliers have been extending ABS sensor coverage for current vehicle populations as well, as seen in Standard Motor Products’ ABS sensor program.
Bosch Classic Services Network
Bosch Classic supports owners of modern and vintage classic cars with technical expertise, original and remanufactured parts, and an archive of historical documentation. Its Bosch Classic Services network comprises around 50 businesses in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland offering specialized expertise, tools, and equipment for maintenance, repair, and restoration of classic vehicles.
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