Miguel Sánchez
Surely more than once you have left a classics fair with the feeling that you have missed one more afternoon. Well, that's just what can happen to you in the 2019 Classic Auto. For the tenth edition ERMEVENTS has planned three days in which you will not only have 20.000 square meters of exhibition, but also more than 20 activities for, among others, bikers, regularity riders, clubs, fans and children.
So if you are planning your visit to the Classic Auto during the days 22, 23 and 24 of this month, bone between this Friday and this Sunday ... Surely it would be good for you to have a outline of all activities with which you can meet. Let's get on with it!
CLASSIC AUTO: PAST, PRESENT AND CONTEST OF ELEGANCE
Whether or not you are passionate about Alpine, it is impossible not to fall for the A110. Therefore we recommend that, if you are on Saturday 23, do not miss the concentration of models the gala brand provided in the Classic Parking. An exceptional cut to wrap the space that Renault dedicates inside Classic Auto to the presentation of the new A110. In the the model that has resurrected Alpine will be exhibited along with the classic A110 that has served as a source of reference and inspiration.
Alpine space with the new model. 
Bentley Centennial. 
Elegance contest.
Another brand that is also celebrating is Bentley. This 2019 celebrates 100 years and Classic Auto commemorates it with two very special activities. The first is the sample of historical models of the English brand: With the support of Bentley Madrid you will see a selection of models where sportiness and elegance blend perfectly.
The 2019 Classic Auto Elegance Contest will be dedicated entirely to Bentley models with more than 30 years. The appointment is on Sunday from 12:00 to 13:30 so if you are around, take a walk to contemplate the mobile museum that is expected. Pure history of motorsport.
WE CONTINUE WITH THE CENTENNIALS ... AND FIFTY YEARS
Along with Bentley this 2019 100 years will fall to Citroën. With the help of the Traction Avant Madrid Fans Club a exhibition that will cover the history of the gala brand, always distinguished by a personal touch based on innovation. The show will open with the brand's first model, the 10 HP Type A. From there, an important list is expected in which models such as the SM or the 2CV Sahara will have a special role.
Centennial Citroën. 
SEAT Sport 50th anniversary.
Ending the anniversaries we are going to a more patriotic tone. We are still recovering from all the activities that were organized around the SEAT 2018 in 124 when ... This 2019 we are planted in the 50th anniversary of the SEAT Sport. The Club 850 Coupe Spyder, the Club de Amigos 850 Berlina and the SEAT Club 850 in Valencia have launched the challenge of gathering at least 50 units of the models Sport Coupé and Sport Spider.
On Saturday 23 we will see if the challenge is met. A fantastic way to celebrate this little sports car which, in its spider version, was the first convertible produced in series by SEAT.
THE CARS, IN MOTION
Beyond activities "In static" Classic Auto 2019 has a most attractive show: the "Live engine" to be held in the neighboring Madrid Arena pavilion in batches scheduled for 11:30 am, 13:30 pm, 16:30 pm and 18:30 pm. Here you can see the classics in action on a circuit where rally veterans will look like a 1971 Lancia Fulvia, several Delta or a 1985 Toyota Celica. We already smell like gasoline ...
The idea of a paddock set up outside is very interesting so that the public can see how the cars are prepared before the test.
Continuing with the idea of moving cars the Classic Auto 2019 will host the start of the Regularity Rally Madrid Classic Tours. The delivery of documentation will take place from 9 to 10, while fans will be able to enjoy the start between 11 and 11:30. If you are inside the pavilion… Go out for half an hour to see this, you will like it.
Departure of the Madrid Classic Tour. 
Live engine break-in.
By the way, the classic regularity will also have a leading role thanks to the training that will be given. In this sense, Classic Auto 2019 will host courses on how to handle different instruments necessary for any regularity co-pilot. In addition, the Spanish Old Vehicle Federation will present its rally calendar. Also Historic Endurance will communicate in this Classic Auto 2019 its next circuit events.
CLUBS, DEBATES AND BUY-SELL
In recent years Classic Auto has been attended by about 35.000 visitors according to the organization. Among them there are many who go to see the fair ... But also many others who also associate or do business in it. For the latter, the 2019 edition will continue to have its Car & Bike Corral area, where you can sell and buy classics as long as the operation does not exceed 25.000 euros.
Once you've gotten hold of your classic… It's time to associate. So you may be interested in taking a tour of it meeting of the Spanish Federation of Old Vehicles FEVA. With some 400 associated clubs, the meeting will establish the work guidelines for its nine work committees. A necessary boost at times when it comes to partnering and doing pineapple for the defense of the classics.
By the way, if you are a restless debater… Classic Auto also has activities for you thanks to the two talks-debate to be held on the main stage of the Pabellón de Cristal Saturday afternoon 23. One will deal with the homologation of classic vehicles, while the next will deal with the F1 regulations.
To finish off with the organized fans, remind you that many clubs will hold meetings in this 2019 Classic Auto, with the presentation of the Opel Classic Club in its own space and the monograph on associations dedicated to military vehicles.
TWO WHEEL GAS
The motorcycles will also have their own space and activities. In this sense we have the 5th edition of the Classic Auto Motorcycle Restoration Contest and ... Three thematic exhibitions! One of Spanish motorcycles, another of Japanese motorcycles and a sample with American motorcycles… All before 1919!
Manu Campa and his realistic paintings. 
Draw of a 600. 
Space for military cars. 
The only official Hispano-Suiza competition.
Even if you are a fan of four wheels, we invite you to take a tour of the spaces dedicated to motorcycles because this 2019 they promise, a lot. What's more The Ángel Nieto Foundation will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first of the champion's world championships showing the 50cc Derbi with which he climbed to the top of the podium. Pure history to enjoy and admire.
AND MANY MORE THINGS ...
If you need some calm in this edition of the Classic Auto 2019 you can leave your children drawing on the Drawing Classroom for Children. You also have book presentations, a Cinema and Motor monograph, the memory of the F3 National Team, the exhibition of hyper-realistic paintings by Manu Campa, the exhibition of the only conserved Hispano-Suiza official competition of the brand ...
Anyway, if you go to Classic Auto on February 22, 23 and 24, you have a huge range of activities with which there will be no time to be bored. Plus… Rifan a SEAT 600. Hopefully you come home to it!
