Classic Cars and Motorcycles 2024, everything you need to know
Taking place in Bologna from 24 to 27 October, the 41st edition will host more than 7000 classic cars
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Auto e Moto d'Epoca returns to Bologna for its 41st edition, scheduled from 24 to 27 October at the city fairground. Over 7000 cars and motorbikes from all over the world, exhibited within 235,000 square metres, 14 pavilions and 4 theme routes
Historic Car
.Over 7000 cars, 6 pavilions, 4 outdoor areas and 125,000 square metres of exhibition space for the largest market in Europe. These are the numbers dedicated to buying and selling vehicles, confirming the international standing of Auto e Moto d'Epoca. The entire range of historic cars will be on sale: from the exceptional, such as the Lancia Aurelia B20 prototype made by Ghia that once belonged to Count Aymo Maggi, founder of the 1000 Miglia, to those of great symbolic value such as the last 500 ever produced, passing through almost all models, brands and eras. Noteworthy models include the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' Gr. IV Conversion, Porsche 356 Speedster from 1954, Ferrari 246 Dino Gts from 1973, Lancia Aurelia B53 Coupe By Allemano '52, Mercedes-Benz 220SE Ponton Cabriolet '59; up to Instant Classic models such as the Porsche 997 Turbo S Cabrio 918 Spyder Edition '2011. Then, as every year, there will be cars that have belonged to illustrious personalities, from the Fiat Ritmo prepared and customised directly at Abarth for Enzo Ferrari to the black Ferrari Testarossa that belonged to Diego Armando Maradona.
Epoque Motorcycles
.The Motorcycle Route is present, with over 15,000 square metres. Among the previews is the Ducati 500 GP ridden by Phil Read in 1971, the bike that defined the 'classic' architecture of the Ducati twin-cylinder still in use today. An exhibition of British motorbikes rarely seen in Italy is expected, including Lord Hesketh's exclusive Hesketh, Vincent Motorcycles and the historic Brough Superior. The Museo della Tecnica in Bologna will offer an overview of the history of motorbikes in the Emilian city, while the legendary Honda 6-cylinder GP arrives from England. The Malanca Collection will further enrich the experience with road and competition models such as the Testa Rossa, the Tigre and the Mark 125, along with racing motorbikes that have participated in international championships, including prototypes such as the OB One Racing 3 series. Also present in Bologna for the first time was the Ace Cafeì of London, founded in 1938.
The Classics
.Among the protagonists, the Registro Internazionale Touring Superleggera pays tribute to the legendary O.S.C.A. with the exhibition of rare models such as the Osca 1600 and the unique Osca Spider 1050 of 1964, already presented at the Turin Motor Show of that year. The Fiva (Feìdeìration Internationale des Veìhicules Anciens) will make its debut with a stand. Lancia Fulvia Club will exhibit a Fulvia 2C with a racing past, while the Boxer Lancia Club will present a Lancia Flavia Berlina I serie, configured for the assistance of the Squadra Corse HF. The Marazzato Foundation will offer a glimpse into the past with a series of vintage vehicles, including a 1959 Fiat 682 N2 Supercortemaggiore, a 1915 Fiat 18 P and a 1960 Lancia Beta 190 with Viberti cab. Other new entries this year include the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club Italia, the Italian section of the British club, which, founded in December 1984, is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
The brands present
.Among the manufacturers present are Alpine, Maserati, Mercedes, Toyota and Volkswagen, which makes its debut at the Bologna Motor Show and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Golf. The presence of Lamborghini, Dallara, Ducati, Pagani, among others, is confirmed. The Ferrari Museum and the Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum will also be present.
