April 8-12 - RETRO CLASSICS ESSEN 2026
The RETRO CLASSICS ESSEN classic car show, a trade fair for automotive culture, starts on April 8th.
April 8th - 12th, 2026 RETRO CLASSICS ESSEN 2026 (NEDERLANDS, ENGLISH, ITALIANO, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH)
Essen. RETRO CLASSICS ESSEN®, a trade fair for automotive culture, opens on April 8th. The Essen exhibition center offers plenty of space for exhibitors and fans. Numerous classic cars will once again be coming to Essen. In a total of eight exhibition halls, the beautiful Galeria, and outdoor areas 1 & 2, fans will be fascinated by the offerings of the numerous exhibitors. Vehicles on two and four wheels, an auction, many special exhibitions, and everything from history to technology will ignite the passion of the fans. The large vehicle sales exchange also brings some entry-level options to Essen – vehicles starting at €10,000, which are sure to interest new collectors. The international parts market offers many sought-after items, and with Automania, the established model car collectors' exchange also comes to Essen. Of particular note is the so-called British Lane in the Galeria, featuring stands from automobile clubs. Talking shop, swapping cars, buying, finding parts, and meeting the scene – that's what Retro Classics Essen 2026 is all about.
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| Driving a classic VW Beetle convertible to the Essen Classic Car Show from April 8th to 12th, 2026, Photo: Helga Waess (Press Photo Archive) |
Special Exhibitions and Anniversaries
"125 Years of Opel Motorsport",
"100 Years of Bugatti Royale"
"50 Years of Golf GTI"
Brand Anniversaries of
Mercedes-Benz,
Ford,
Audi,
Citroën
and BMW
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Hands-on Activity in Outdoor Area 2: Unimog Test Track
Unimog test track for visitors to experience the vehicles' off-road capabilities firsthand as a passenger.
