Retro Galicia 2023 Puegeot 205
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Chronicle Retro Galicia 2023: obligatory meeting point

This weekend the twelfth edition of Retro Galicia was held, with excellent participation figures that reflect that there is a great desire for classic cars.

After the devastating effects of the pandemic, the salons are back to normal. They once again become the meeting point for the fans that they always were. we saw it in Retro Malaga and we have seen it again Retro Galicia 2023, which has closed a new edition that has become a complete success.

Retro Galicia 2023

Coming from Spain and northern Portugal, up to 18.000 fans They have stopped by the Instituto Ferial de Vigo (IFEVI) to enjoy their passion for classic cars and taste the careful menu that the organization had prepared. Also, the classic car park It was once again one of the great attractions, attracting numerous glances, as it ended up becoming an exhibition by itself.

ANNIVERSARIES

It couldn't be any other way and in Retro Galicia 2023 the Peugeot 205, of which four decades have passed since its presentation. To celebrate it, a space with a total of nine units of the little lion was prepared. These included convertibles, GTI, Rallye or racing variants such as the Turbo 16 in a most complete assortment.

Also the 110 years of the British Aston Martin they were celebrated as it deserves, with the presence of a DB4 GT Zagato, a DB5 or a DBS among others, in a stand that was the focus of many eyes. With regard to Porsche, special attention was paid to the birthday party for the 356, the car with which the history of the Stuttgart brand began. Was coupe and speedster versions that delighted the fans present. They also really liked the truck exhibition.

Retro Galicia 2023 Vallejo Brothers

Saturday afternoon was stained with emotion in the Tribute to the trajectory of the Vallejo brothers, Sergio and Diego. He was unable to attend because he was contesting the last round of the world championship, the Rally Sweden, so his son Álvaro collected the award. In any case, Diego sent a video from the car to thank him for the award. At the stand that Eventos del Motor prepared for the event, you could see two Porsche 911 CarreraRS owned by the Vallejos. One is the one they use to compete today and another with which they were Champions of Spain in 2009.

SPRING RALLY

The fifteenth edition of spring rally It had its starting point and destination in Retro Galicia 2023. With a total of 54 cars entered, the absolute winner was Juan Recimil with a Toyota Celica, while Enrique Ojada won the category without instruments with an MGB. Salomé Figueroa won among the women with a Renault 5 Turbo.

There was also no lack of various concentrations and activities by the hand of various participating clubs in the room, which as always turned to the event. According to what the organization tells us, there was general satisfaction among exhibitors by volume of business. Especially among the stalls of accessories, spare parts and souvenirs. It is increasingly noticeable that these types of salons have expanded their arc of interest. Now they add to the figure of the most faithful fan, a growing family involvement and occasional visitors.

GALLERY: RETRO GALICIA 2023

Photographs: Motor Events

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