Jalopy hits the big league!

Well, we’ve done it, we are officially recognised as the leading authority on old cars in the UK by Retromobile. Only the most glamorous classic vehicle show in Europe.

Well, what’s there? Lots, that’s what. Mostly stuff that we at jalopy aspire too, what I mean by that can’t afford..

Wading though the press releases I have found the following:

THE RETROMOBILE TRADE SHOW WILL PAY A TRIBUTE TO THE ASTON MARTIN MYTH, WITH THE JAMES BOND DB5 IN A WORLD PREMIERE

Aston Martin, the gentleman driver brand by excellence, will enter the Salon Rétromobile in style with  an unprecedented exhibition initiated by Beat Roos and Eric Le Moine: nearly twenty models of the golden age of Aston Martin will be presented, among them in a world premiere, the famous DB5 used in the inimitable James Bond Goldfinger with his war arsenal and gadgets. Renowned worldwide, the British manufacturer cultivates its exclusivity with only 60,000 copies produced in one hundred years. This will be one of the rare occasions for those who will cross the doors of the Retromobile Show to enter the elitist universe of the brand with the D.B initials.

CRUMMY STORIES ! THE F1 EXHIBITION’S IN THE RICHARD MILLE’S SPACE

The Formula 1 is the queen of motorsports with its numerous racing stables as famous as the others. However, this discipline still has a few hidden details within its history! The Richard Mille’s space (Hall 1, P052), with a dedicated exhibition, will introduce amateurs and specialists the four-wheel and six wheels single-seaters vehicles that have transformed the F1’S world. Visitors will have the opportunity to admire six racing beasts at the Retromobile tradeshow!

THE LEGEND OF FERRARI TO BE STAR OF THE NEXT RETROMOBILE

Ferrari has a place all of its own in the automotive industry’s hall of fame and the Italian brand with the prancing horse emblem continue to make dreamers out of grown-ups and little ones. At the next Retromobile show, a total of eight exceptional models will be presented through an exhibition made in tribute to the 70 years of the brand. A selection of most incredible racecar the 166 Mille Miglia to the iconic 250GT SWB, will be exposed as the Ferrari heritage.

RÉTROMOBILE INTRODUCES A UNIQUE EXHIBITION «THE FRENCH MOTORCYCLES

From the 1871 Perreaux to the 2017 Midual, motorcycles at 100% french will be introduced for the first time at Rétromobile for the 42nd edition of this event. A great opportunity for both the curious and engine enthusiasts to throwback within the outstanding history of the motorcycle trough a beautiful retrospective.