Rétromobile is the most important annual classic car show in the world, held every year at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France 🇫🇷 end January

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🏁 Rétromobile Paris – The Ultimate Annual Classic Car Show & New Supercar Showcase 🏎️

Rétromobile is the most important annual classic car show in the world, held every year at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France 🇫🇷. Established in 1976, this iconic event has grown into a global celebration of automotive history, culture, design and passion, bringing together tens of thousands of enthusiasts, collectors, manufacturers and industry professionals from around the world each year.

📅 Is It Annual & When Does It Usually Happen?

Yes — Rétromobile is a yearly event typically held in late January or early February at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles exhibition centre. It’s widely regarded as the first major classic car show of the calendar year, and serves as a launch point for automotive collectors and fans to kick off the year with rare vehicles, exhibitions, auctions and highlights from automotive history.

📍 Location

📍 Paris Expo Porte de Versailles — 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris, France.

This massive exhibition centre hosts both Rétromobile and, in 2026, the brand‑new Ultimate Supercar Garage show.

🚘 What to Expect at Rétromobile

🏆 Classic Cars & Collector Vehicles

Rétromobile is devoted to historic automobiles, vintage cars, prototypes and iconic classics. Expect displays of rare vehicles from all eras of automotive history — from pre‑war classics to mid‑century icons and beyond.

The exhibition attracts manufacturers, clubs, technicians, restorers, art installations and thematic displays designed around automotive heritage.

🔥 Special Exhibits and Shows

Each year, Rétromobile curates major thematic showcases. For example, the 2026 edition highlights dedicated exhibitions like “Steve McQueen: A Passion for Speed”, featuring McQueen’s bikes and cars, celebrating motorcycle culture, racing legends and anniversary tributes.

💰 Prestigious Auctions

A central feature of Rétromobile is the classic car auction, often held in conjunction with major auction houses such as Gooding & Company/Christie’s (replacing Artcurial for 2026). These auctions bring rare and collectible automobiles to market and draw global bidders. Lots in recent auctions have included Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta, Bugatti Type 57C Atalante 1938, Ferrari 288 GTO 1984 and more.

🚀 Ultimate Supercar Garage – A New World‑First Experience

Ultimate Supercar Garage made its debut at Rétromobile in 2026 as a brand‑new automotive exhibition dedicated entirely to modern supercars and hypercars. It runs alongside Rétromobile from 29 January to 1 February 2026 in Pavilion 4 at Paris Expo, just steps from the main classic show.

This cutting‑edge event aims to become the premier showcase for contemporary automotive performance, design and innovation — featuring brands such as Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Ferrari (represented by Charles Pozzi), and members of the Supercar Owner Circle.

Ultimate Supercar Garage brings together manufacturers, dealers, traders, clubs and elite owners under one roof to celebrate the very best modern supercars alongside the timeless classics of Rétromobile.

📊 Why Go? Who Should Attend?

Rétromobile & Ultimate Supercar Garage attract:

✅ Classic car collectors & vintage vehicle aficionados
✅ Supercar and hypercar enthusiasts
✅ Automotive historians and curators
✅ Dealers, restorers and manufacturers
✅ Motorsport fans and lifestyle audiences
✅ Media, influencers and automotive content creators

Whether you love iconic classics, exotic performance machines, or simply want a full immersion into automotive culture, this event offers something for everyone — from immersive exhibits and live talks to rare car auctions and network experiences.

BMW ART CARS

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1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C-SS Teardrop Coupé by Figoni et Falaschi (Chassis 90112)! 🏎️💎🕰️
This iconic “Goutte d’Eau” (Teardrop) is Joseph Figoni’s undisputed masterpiece – a rolling sculpture that perfectly captures 1930s French elegance, Art Deco style, and aerodynamic obsession. 🎨🇫🇷✈️
Highlights:
• Race-derived high-performance chassis 🏁⚙️💨
• Shown at 1939 concours in Brussels, Paris & Deauville 🏆🥇🌟
• Triple award winner at Pebble Beach 2009 (First in Class + more) 🎉🏅👏
• Best of Show at Meadow Brook 🌟🥂🚀
• Meticulously restored to concours perfection 🛠️✨🔧
• Now in a private Swiss collection for over a decade 🇨🇭🗄️⏳
A rare chance to own a true legend of automotive art! 🌟🏰🚀
Up for auction at Christie’s Rétromobile Paris. Link in bio: https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-6570458 🔗📍🇫🇷

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📌 Key Highlights

🔹 Annual celebration of automotive history dating back to 1976 💥
🔹 Hosted at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles 🌍
🔹 Features rare classic car exhibitions and museum‑level displays 🚗
🔹 Prestigious auctions with high‑value collector automobiles 💰
🔹 2026 marks the 50th anniversary edition 🎉
🔹 New Ultimate Supercar Garage for modern supercar showcases 🚀

Did supercar collector Rowan “Mr Bean “ Atkinson buy the blue 330 Ferrari ?

Gooding Christie’s Rétromobile Paris 2026 Results 🔥
Total: €50.41M (incl prem) across 83 lots!
Top sales (incl prem):
1. ’84 Ferrari 288 GTO – €9.12M 🏆 (Record; low-mi twin-turbo V8)
2. ’18 Ferrari FXX K Evo – €6.98M ⚡ (Track-only >1k hp hybrid)
3. ’38 Talbot-Lago T150-C-SS Teardrop – €6.76M 💎 (Figoni/Falaschi masterpiece)
4. ’08 Ferrari FXX Evo – €4.45M 🏎️ (860hp, Schum-style black)
5. ’71 Lambo Miura P400 SV – €3.38M 🌟 (385hp V12, 1/150)
6. ’21 Ferrari Monza SP1 – €2.48M 🌬️ (810hp Icona, 215km)
7. ’38 Bugatti T57C Atalante – €2.26M 🇫🇷 (Supercharged Alu 1/3)
8. ’63 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso – €1.24M 🚗 (Colombo V12 resto)
9. ’13 Ferrari 458 GTE – €1.13M 🏁 (Le Mans ex-Scuderia)
10. ’66 Shelby 427 Cobra – €1.06M 💥 (Late dual-carb)
11. ’75 Lancia Stratos HF – €815k 📈 (2k km time-capsule)
12. ’64 Shelby 289 Cobra – €793k 🐍
13. ’94 Ferrari 512 TR Speciale – €748k 🇮🇹 (1/3 factory)
Ferraris dominated! Full results on goodingco.com. #Retromobile2026 #GoodingChristies #Ferrari #Hypercar #AuctionResults

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RM Sotheby’s Paris 2026 Auction Results (Salles du Carrousel in the Louvre Palace )
The sale totaled over €28 million. Prices realized include buyer’s premium.
1. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider 🇮🇹 – €14,067,500 (Sold)
2. 2004 Ferrari Enzo 🇮🇹 – €8,105,000 (Sold)
3. 1997 Ferrari F50 🇮🇹 – €7,598,750 (Sold)
4. 1997 Ferrari F310 B (F1) 🏁 – €5,500,000 (Asking—unsold at auction)
5. 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO 🇮🇹 – €5,200,000 plus premium
6. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss 🇩🇪 – €3,070,625 (Sold)
7. 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster 🇩🇪 – €1,355,000 (Sold)
8. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing 🇩🇪 – €1,326,875 (Sold)
9. 2002 McLaren MP4-17A (F1) 🇬🇧 – €905,000 (Sold)
10. 2013 Ferrari FF 🇮🇹 – €398,750 (Sold)
11. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 🇩🇪 – €387,500 (Sold)
12. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante ‘X-Pack’ 🇬🇧 – €331,250 (Sold)
13. 1962 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Vignale 🇮🇹 – €320,000 (Sold)
14. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 🇩🇪 – €314,375 (Sold)
15. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé 🇩🇪 – €275,000 (Sold)
16. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera Group 4 🇮🇹 – €224,250 (Sold)
17. 1990 BMW M3 Sport Evolution 🇩🇪 – €207,000 (Sold)
18. 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet 🇩🇪 – €204,125 (Sold)
19. Ferrari Testa Rossa J by Hedley Studios ⚡ – €204,000 (Sold)
20. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster 🇩🇪 – €201,250 (Sold)
21. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL ‘Pagoda’ 🇩🇪 – €201,250 (Sold)
22. 2009 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup ‘Grand-Am’ 🇩🇪 – €160,000 (Asking—unsold at auction)
23. 2000 Ferrari 360 Challenge 🇮🇹 – €132,250 (Sold)
24. 2007 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 ‘Ferrari Edition’ 🛵 – €79,200 (Sold)
25. 1974 Lancia Beta Coupé Group 4 🇮🇹 – €50,600 (Sold)
26. 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster ‘Project’ 🇬🇧 – €21,850 (Sold)

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