Collector Car Shows & Events
Collector car shows and events offer enthusiasts a chance to admire, buy, and experience vintage and classic automobiles. We cover all the premier Concours, vintage racing and the top classic car shows. Obsessively covered and photographed by our experts.
Whether it is a mid-week classic car show like the London Concours or weeklong extravaganza like Monterey Car Week, we have you covered. We attend as many of the best classic car events as possible and if we can't attend we find out what is going on and report back to you. Classic car events grow bigger and better every year, with an expanding list of events that span the globe. Enjoy our coverage of the worlds most precious cars gathered at amazing locations. These events cover a wide range of activities including auctions, shows, races, and seminars, bringing together car enthusiasts, collectors, and industry celebrities. Each event often has its own unique focus, whether it be luxury and elegance, like the Concours d'Elegance, or the grassroots racing heritage of vintage races. The availability and schedule of these events are regularly updated on dedicated car collectors' websites
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The 2024 Alfa Revival Cup season concluded at Misano World Circuit under sunny November skies, offering a race filled with dramatic twists and turns. Davide Bertinelli of Team Gatti took the win, capturing his first Alfa Revival Cup championship title. Ronnie Kessel of OKP Alfa Delta Racing Team claimed second...
The beautiful Napa Valley was the location of a new automotive luxury-lifestyle event that took place October 25th-27th, 2024 that was simply called The Napa Event. The event is the brainchild of Scott Shrader, who has been doing The Palm Event in Palm Beach, Florida for the last decade. Shrader...
As time progresses, the concept of historic racing naturally pushes forwards. Etched into our individual psyche, we all have a notion of what constitutes historic. A dawning realization that the classes of motorsport which predate our own existence are indeed historic, but those race cars we grew up idolizing, are...
In an atmosphere saddened by the memory of the tragic loss of Emilio Petrone, winner of the previous Alfa Revival Cup race at Vallelunga, the Mugello weekend delivered an intense and thrilling race. A minute’s silence was held in memory of the late racer before the start of the event....
Rich Italian Surroundings On a splendid sunny day on Saturday 12 October, on the extensive lawns that look like precious carpets of Villa La Massa, owned by the Villa d’Este Group that dates back to the thirteenth century and reflects the elegance and classic magnificence of Florence, it would have...
For the second consecutive year Automobili Lamborghini attends the Auto e Moto d’Epoca show at the Bologna Fairgrounds. Representing the House of Sant’Agata Bolognese with a dedicated stand will be Lamborghini Polo Storico, the department responsible for preserving and promoting the brand’s history by managing the company archives, carrying out...
Essentially, atmosphere is a layer of gas around a celestial body. Commonly we understand that the ambience and perceived character surrounding an event constitutes the atmosphere. In lieu of a celestial body in this instance, let us muse over the hallowed ground at Spa Francorchamps. Indelibly etched into the minds...
The 5th Annual Velocity Invitational, held at Sonoma Raceway from October 4-6, 2024, was a spectacular gathering of automotive excellence and star-powered performances. This three-day motorsports and lifestyle event brought together an incredible mix of rare and historic cars, alongside a diverse roster of drivers from various racing disciplines. ...
Since the inaugural edition in 2014, Bugatti has been deeply tied to the soul of the Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille. An exquisite celebration of both classical and modern, the beautiful showcase of quintessentially French Art de Vivre saw 800 exceptional vehicles and over 20,000 visitors in attendance, as...
The 5th annual Velocity Invitational, powered by Catalyst, hosted an all-star lineup of cars and stars at Sonoma Raceway, Oct. 4-6. The three-day motorsports and lifestyle event featured a collection of some of the rarest cars in the world, including modern hypercars, iconic open-wheel cars, a celebration of 70 years...
The finest blend of hospitality and supercars Less than a month until the event, Villa La Massa, the five-star hotel near Florence that is part of Villa d’Este Hotels, is gearing up for the second edition of Villa La Massa Excellence. The three-day event launched in 2023 in partnership with...
Ten reasons you don’t want to miss the 2024 edition of the Velocity Invitational: Global Time Attack Eight cars will hit the track in a Global Time Attack class throughout the weekend as these high-horsepower machines compete to set new track and class records. In addition to entries in the...
The 21st Annual CSRG Charity Challenge returned to the iconic Sonoma Raceway September 13-15, 2024, promising an unforgettable weekend for motorsport enthusiasts and charity supporters alike. The cool conditions were ideal for enjoying the sights, sounds, and speed of some of the world’s most beautiful vintage racecars. Founded almost...
In a world where time-travel is still far from reality, the next best solution can be found on the South coast of England in early September. As the curtains draw to a close on the English Summer, one last hurrah exists in the most evocative and atmospheric racing event on...
The prestigious “Chantilly Arts & Élégance Richard Mille” event, taking place on 15 September, is one of the most esteemed car shows in the French automotive calendar, and this year Lamborghini garnered significant attention with its prominent presence, display, and special celebrations dedicated to the brand. During the event, which...
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The now customary late summer date on the calendar for the Silverstone Festival marks the largest historic racing event in the UK. A colossal 20 race program over the course of the weekend, which saw no less than 30 hours of on-track action throughout the three day program, with race...
The Modena Cento Ore returns from 6th to 11th October, celebrating the 23rd edition of this classic international event for historic cars that attracts participants worldwide. The formula, in the finest Canossa style, will feature a captivating road route, spanning over 1,000 kilometers through Emilia, Marche, and Tuscany, combined with...
Style & Speed Goodwood Motor Circuit was once again home base for its annual motoring jubilee when legends of the track and historic vehicles came together in a display of speed, skill, and style. From Friday, 6 to Sunday, 8 September, the Goodwood Revival provided a magical escape to the...
If it’s Friday during Car Week, then it’s The Quail in Carmel Valley, period. Sports Car Digest is always honored to be a part of the most opulent Concours on the Monterey Peninsula and will attempt to transport you there via text and images…not an easy task! From its early...
Background The “Maharajah “ SJ Duesenberg is one of the many and renowned Duesenbergs of the Lyon Collection (one of the world’s largest and most famous arrays of the famed Indianapolis marque). Commissioned in 1935 by the 28yr old Maharajah Holkar of Indore, this Deusy was built upon the 153.5”...
Translating emotion to the written word can be a challenging endeavor, but for the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, “Magical” is easily the winner. After a week of the world’s most dedicated car enthusiasts darting around the Monterey Peninsula to attend auctions, shows, and “savoir-faire” gatherings, not even nearby Laguna...
Ex-Factory Racer Shines A fabulous 1957 Ferrari 335 S has won the coveted Best of Show award at this year’s Salon Privé Concours presented by Aviva Private Clients. Entered by American enthusiast Brian Ross, the Maranello sports-racer thrilled onlookers when it took part in the Tour Privé on Tuesday 27...
Bentley’s annual showcase at Monterey Car Week continued this year with a trio of firsts that showcased the breadth of the marque’s automotive diversity. Events Immaculately restored 1961 S2 Drophead Coupe becomes first Bentley-entered car into Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance New Continental GT Speed coupe and Convertible make US public...
Gridlife Circuit Legends weekend has come and gone at the legendary Lime Rock Park in Salisbury, Connecticut, and what an event it was. Gridlife is a motorsports and automotive lifestyle brand that hosts events that combine music, racing, and open track time. The events are held at racetracks across the...
If you’ve not heard of the Concours d’Lemons, it’s a tongue-in-cheek car show that takes place during Monterey Car Week. This unique event celebrates the “oddities, the mundane, and the truly awful” of the automotive world. Unlike traditional Concours events, which primarily highlight pristine and historically significant vehicles, the Concours...
Five Decades of Historic Motorsport It’s a bit daunting to think five decades have past since the first Monterey Historics occurred in 1974. Laguna Seca wasn’t even 20 years old when vintage car enthusiast Steve Earle organized the first Historics at Laguna Seca, a race track built on property once...
The Concorso Italiano at Blackhorse and Bayonet Golf Course is an annual celebration of Italian automotive design and culture, held in Seaside, California. This prestigious event, part of Monterey Car Week, brings together an impressive collection of Italian cars, from vintage classics to modern supercars, against the picturesque backdrop...
The Porsche Werks Reunion 2024 celebrated its 10th anniversary during Monterey Car Week along the coastal peninsula. The gathering brings together Porsche enthusiasts and showcases a stunning array of classic and modern Porsches. Hosted by the Porsche Club of America, this reunion takes place at the Monterey Pines Golf Course...
The Good Life Motorlux, now owned by Hagerty Insurance, once again served as the iconic party that set the stage for Monterey Car Week at the Monterey Jet Center on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The luxury event represented the best of the best, including 225 enthusiast vehicles and 14 aircraft,...
It’s a classic car club meet-up, a new car showcase, with a wide variety of food trucks, all surrounded by a race car track in Denmark’s capital city. Velkomst to the Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix! Copenhagen Historic GP infield 1959 ELVA 100 (#11) 1965 MG Lenham Midget The Copenhagen Historic...
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