Successful start: Great response even before the premiere
The countdown is on: In just under a year, the first RETRO CLASSICS ESSEN® will open its doors. The event has already met with an extremely positive response. More than 100 exhibitors have already registered their binding participation for the first RETRO CLASSICS ESSEN® 2026 - a clear sign of the acceptance and high level of interest in the new trade fair. In addition, numerous inquiries have already been received from exhibitors of the Essen Motor Show who want to help shape the premiere of RETRO CLASSICS ESSEN® as an attractive platform.
Individual theme halls will ensure a targeted profiling of the fair, a special area for vehicles under 10,000 euros will be designated in order to appeal to a broad public and the strengthening of the club presentations is also a central aspect of the new fair - numerous clubs have already registered and will participate.
A special highlight will be the expanded English Corner, which will focus on British automotive culture - a joint stand of clubs, interest groups and associations of British vehicles. There will also be new exhibitors who, together with the organizers, are looking forward to the first RETRO CLASSICS ESSEN®. The event will be strengthened by new partnerships, which are taking place for the first time in this form.
RETRO CLASSICS ESSEN® - a must for all automobile enthusiasts
The trade fair for driving culture offers a perfect mix of exhibition, marketplace and world of experience. Whether classic car enthusiasts, collectors or specialist dealers - everyone gets their money's worth here. Visitors to the trade fair can look forward to an extensive supporting program with exciting lectures, live presentations and special exhibitions.
Since its beginnings in the early 2000s, RETRO CLASSICS® has been an integral part of the international classic and youngtimer scene. It stands for living driving culture and presents mobility from the past to the present - from the “brass era” to modern super sports cars. The trade fair inspires collectors, enthusiasts and experts alike, brings technical history to life and creates a platform for exchange within the international scene. With its unique presence in Stuttgart, Nuremberg and now Essen, RETRO CLASSICS® sends out a strong signal for the importance of driving culture in Europe.
Save the Date:
December 5 - 7, 2025 - RETRO CLASSICS BAVARIA® in Nuremberg
February 19 - 22, 2026 - RETRO CLASSICS® in Stuttgart
April 8 - 12, 2026 - RETRO CLASSICS ESSEN®
Planning for Essen will already begin in April 2025 - interested exhibitors can register now at: www.retro-classics-essen.de
