It was a relatively small works museum with little parking space and it was only big enough to hold around 20 exhibits (in rotation).

The display area covers 5600 square metres featuring over 80 exhibits, many rare cars and a variety of historical models.

The exhibition spaces were designed by HG Merz, who was also involved in the building of the award-winning Mercedes-Benz Museum.

[6] The building, with a total usable area of 21,000 square meters, that spans up to four levels, including two underground floors.

Resting on these three cores is the exhibition building, known as the "Flieger," which weighs 35,000 tons and is suspended at a maximum height of 16 meters as a bridge structure.

The Christophorus is designed in the style of an old American diner and features a wine cellar as well as an adjoining cigar lounge.