Ivan Vicario Martin
There is less than one week to celebrate ClassicMadrid 2024. The International Classic Vehicle Show will take place on 23 to 25 for February in the Crystal pavilion of the Casa de Campo in the capital. On this occasion, and in addition to the strong commitment to four-wheeled vehicles, the fair also places emphasis on motorcycles. And it is expected that more than a hundred motorcycles will be for sale, with specialized exhibitors such as Iván Cirre, MG Motos Clásicas, Motor Bike Enric Casanovas or Motos Luis.
The commercial exhibition will allow you to enjoy a magnificent catalog of motorcycles from almost any era and brand, both national and foreign. We are talking about brands such as Bultaco, Montesa, Vespa, Harley-Davidson, Norton, Henderson, Ossa, Derbi, Yamaha, Suzuki, BMW, Lube, Lambretta, etc. You will also be able to access very special units, such as a Anvian 250 completely restored from the early 80s or a Simonini 250 Mx from 1976, manufactured by hand.
These will be joined by a large group of companies and professionals dedicated to the sale of accessories, parts and manuals. Furthermore, one more year, the Motorcycle Restoration Contest will once again highlight the work of those amateurs and professionals who have returned their mount to its best appearance. The only premise to participate is that the year of manufacture is prior to 1980.
EXHIBITIONS
ClassicMadrid 2024 will have three main exhibitions dedicated to the world of motorcycles. In the first of them, they will meet eight units that participated in the Paris-Dakar the last century. Among them, the Yamaha Super Tenere 850cc won Stephane Peterhansel In 1995, a KTM Jordi Arcarons, the Cagiva Elephant 890cc Hubert auriol or the Yamaha Super Tenere 802cc with which Carlos More He was second in 1990.
The second sample, called Grand Prix Motorcycles It will be dedicated to units that participated in competition, including the popular endurance races of the time. A sample that will evoke the best circuit races and will feature examples such as a 250 Yamaha 1976 TZ, a 1971 Triumph Rob North or a 50 Matchless G1962.
Por último, la Legendary helmets exhibition, together with Boutique Motor, will offer a selection of the helmet collection that the motorcycle equipment company has. This includes pieces worn by some of the best drivers in history, such as Ángel Nieto, Champi Herreros, Giacomo Agostini, Kenny Roberts, Alex Crivillé, Sito Pons, Ricardo Tormo, Valentino Rossi, Marc Márquez or Tony Bou among others. It will be an opportunity to see the evolution that helmets have undergone over time.
SCHEDULES AND TICKETS FOR CLASSICMADRID 2024
As Previous editions, the living room It will open its doors from 10:00 a.m. to 20:00 p.m. both on Friday, February 23 and on Saturday, February 24.. Ten hours to fully enjoy our hobby. On Sunday the 25th the day is slightly shortened, as you can participate in the great classic motor festival between 10 a.m. and 17 p.m.
As regards the entries, these can now be purchased at Ticket Finder, so that we will avoid the hassle of waiting in lines at the pavilion ticket offices. Prices remain unchanged compared to 2023, that is, it will be 15 euros per attendee. In addition, children up to 12 years old will enter the Crystal Pavilion for free.
Finally, despite the information to the contrary and as we already told you in LA ESCUDERÍA, It will be possible to access with our classic car. The essential requirement is that the vehicle is registered as historic or registered in Madrid capital. This year it's time to adapt to waiting for future Historical Regulations.
