Ivan Vicario Martin
From this Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1, IFEMA will become the epicentre of classic motors with the celebration of Retromóvil Madrid 2024This edition, the 21st, promises to be unforgettable for all fans of classic cars and motorcycles. The idea is to experience a real journey through time, which will also pay tribute to the brands that celebrate significant anniversaries this year.
Among the most notable anniversaries, the following will be celebrated: 125 years of Packard, the 90th anniversary of the Citroen Traction Avant, the 70's Facel Vega or the 60 of the Ford Mustang. Also Icons such as the Porsche Turbo 911, the Citroen CX and Honda Gold Wing. Finally, there will be a tribute to Marcello gandini or the evolution of the Renault 5 among others.
THE ELEGANCE CONTEST IS BACK
This 2024 and after a year of pause, the International Elegance Competition. It will bring together collectors and enthusiasts, as well as an audience that appreciates high-level social gatherings. This prestigious event is a true celebration of automotive history. In addition, In this edition there will be a VIP Lounge, an impeccable and luxurious setting with restricted access and exceptional service.
In addition, at the Elegance Contest stand, you can admire the “de Lorenzo”, an exclusive hand-made car. Designed and built entirely by hand by Xuan de Lorenzo in his workshop in Asturias. It is equipped with the legendary engine of the Pegasus Pedralbes and harmonizes the essence of the great classics with a tribute to the elegance and durability of another era.
How can we not talk about another of the spaces that will attract the most attention, Elisa's Classic, which leads the solidarity initiative #savethefloodedclassicsThis is a campaign that, in addition to raising awareness of the damage caused by the DANA in the Valencian Community, will carry out the sale of solidarity stickers whose proceeds will be used to repair classic cars affected by the catastrophe.
HOW TO ACCESS RETROMOVIL MADRID 2024
Given the traffic restrictions in force in the capital, it is necessary to take into account which vehicles can be taken to the show and which cannot. Regarding the classics, those who have already made their registration will be able to access change of service to historic vehicle with the new regulation 892/2024. Also holders of historical registration plates in accordance with the old regulations.
In addition, they will be able to access the IFEMA car parks Vehicles with environmental badges B, C, ECO and 0Finally, those who, even if they do not have a badge, were paying road tax to Madrid City Hall prior to January 1, 2022, will also be able to go.
In Retromobile Classic car parking will be reopened, a meeting place with free parking for those who come with their vintage vehicle. If you come with your ticket purchased in advance, you will be given a ticket to leave without paying. If, on the other hand, you are going to buy your ticket at the box office, you will be given a special card to exchange for a ticket when you leave the hall.
SCHEDULES AND TICKETS FOR RETROMOVIL MADRID 2024
The Madrid show will be held in Pavilion 4 of IFEMA. The first day, Friday 29th, The schedule will be from 10:00 a.m. to 20:00 p.m., while on Saturday 30th it will close its doors an hour later, at 21:00 p.m. Finally, on Sunday 1st December it will also open its doors at 10:15 a.m., but it will close at 00:XNUMX p.m.
Tickets for Retromóvil Madrid 2024 They are already on sale for 15 euros at the official website of Motor Events. As well as online, they can also be purchased at the IFEMA ticket office. To access the classic car park, you only need to have a ticket to the show and go to the show with a vehicle with a historic registration plate or at least 30 years old. Remember that children up to 8 years old go for free.
Por último, la programming of the Motor Events Forum will be held on Saturday 30th at the following times:
- 11:30 – Talk-colloquium “Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang”.
- 12:00– Talk-colloquium “The Renault 5 in competition”.
- 17:00 – Book presentation 50 years of the SEAT 133, by Javier Arcas,
- 18:00 – Book presentation ICON ROAD: A fictional journey through the history of the automobile, by Daniel Hasselberger.
- 19:00 – Book presentation Spanish Dodges: Eduardo Barreiros and the dream of a car.
