Auto Collection

When you see a classic car, do you immediately want to drive it?

If the answer is ‘yes’, we look forward to seeing you on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March at Auto Collection, which will take place in Pavilions A,B,C and the outdoor area of Parco Esposizioni Novegro!

The event, which will focus on the entire world of  collectable four-wheel vehicles from the past, will give space to:

The fair, a special event for those who love to buy and admire vintage and collector cars, will give space to:

• car showrooms and car dealers
• a gathering of over 700 tuning cars in the outdoor area (new)
• exhibitors specialising in car accessories
• publishing houses
• clubs and associations
• exhibition of vehicles

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📌Opening hours (Pavilions A,B,C + Outdoor Area):

-Saturday 15 March: 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

-Sunday 16 March: 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Don’t miss out!

Super news for fans of modified cars: Auto Collection will for the first time give space to the Tuning Fest, organised by Most Wanted Club, with a gathering of more than 700 tuning cars!

The gathering will take place all day on Sunday 16 March in the outdoor area, with vehicles from Lancia, Tamaro, Mercedes, Nissan, Ferrari and many other car manufacturers.

In addition to admiring the four-wheelers on display, you can take part in or attend other events:

• 12:15 – 13:00 – Most Wanted Quiz: a quiz on the varied world of tuning
• 14:30 – 16:00 – Exhaust race with petrol and diesel engines
• 16:00 – 17:00 – Stance and limbo race
• 17:30 – 18:00 – Contest prize-giving ceremony

Are you a private individual or company and want to selle your vintage car or spare parts?

You can do it at Auto Collection!

If you are interested in selling during the event, please send an email to b.nava@parcoesposizioninovegro.it

Do you want to give your classic car a makeover to make it perform better and look fabulous?

At Auto Collection there will also be exhibitors with all kinds of accessories and spare parts: headlights, engine parts, indicators, badges and much more.

Unmatched performance, comfort and elegant design.

This is how the special features of the Porsche Cayenne could be summed up, which will find a place at Auto Collection thanks to Registro Italiano Porsche Cayenne!

The Club will be exhibiting first-generation examples (2003 – 2010) at the show, pieces of recent motoring history that continue to fascinate lovers of the German brand:

• Porsche Cayenne S
• Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Who doesn’t like convertibles?

If you too love this type of car, you can find various models at Auto Collection, 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, including those exhibited by CMAE Club Milanese Automotoveicoli d’Epoca in Pavilion C!

The association, in particular, will bring to the fair 5 splendid models of English cabriolets from the 1950s and the 1960s:

• Austin Healey
• Daimler SP 250
• Jaguar XK 140
• Triumph TR3
• MG B

Vrooom!

At Auto Collection the super-fast Formula 1 and Formula 3 are back thanks to the exhibition curated by Scuderia Salvati!

The club will be showcasing four vintage racing cars at its stand in Pavilion C:

• Formula 1 Surtees ts 19 (1976)

In 1976, this vehicle achieved a fourth place (in Japan) and two fifth places with Australian Alan Jones. In 1977, it scored a fourth, a fifth and a sixth place, all with Vittorio Brambilla.

• Formula 3 Ralt rt1 ex Elio De Angelis from 1977
• Moroni Formula Junior from 1958
• Speedo Formula Junior from 1994

The most iconic four- wheeler in the stars and stripes luxury market and the muscle car par excellence land at Auto Collection!

At the stand of the CNO American Motors Club in Pavilion C, specifically, you will find Corvette and Mustang Models From the 1960s, 1970s and 19080s that made automotive history overseas and worldwide:

• Chevrolet Corvette Drag Racer (1973)
• Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V 8 (1982)
• Ford Mustang GT 390 Fastback (1967)
• Ford Mustang Mach 1 (1973)

The classic design and cutting-edge performance of the German automotive world will not be lacking at Auto Collection thanks to NSU Club Italia, which will be showcasing some of European brands best-loved examples at its stand in Pavilion C:

• NSU Spider Wankel

It is equipped with a Wankel rotary piston engine (single-engine 1 x 497.5). It has 50 horsepower and reaches 150 kilometres per hour. The Spider Wankel was the first production car to be equipped with the Wankel. The licence for this engine was later sold to Mazda, Citroën, Mercedes, Alfa Romeo and a few other manufacturers.

• NSU Prinz 4
• NSU Prinz Sport Coupé
• Audi 80 LS Automatic
• NSU TT

History is at home at Auto Collection thanks to the exhibition of the Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 by Scuderia Sant Ambroeus!

The car, dating back to 1923, is a pivotal model of Italian automotive luxury and the world’s first mass-produced 8-cylinder four-wheeler.

TECHNICAL SHEET AND FUN FACTS

• Model: Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 Torpedo Sport Castagna
• Year: 1923
• Chassis Nr. 3414 – Engine Nr. 341 (absolute rarity the same chassis and engine Nr.)
• Certificates: ASI targa oro class A/ 3 and FIVA IDENTITY CARD cat.A/ 3. With these certificates it can participate in all the most important international Concours D’Elegance.
• Original Use and Maintenance booklet from 1923
• Album leather screen-printed in gold with all photos of the restoration
• 10 years of restoration: in England engine, chassis, chassis and electrical system (3 years) and in Italy bodywork, interior, trim and details (7 years)
• Completely and faithfully restored as it left the IF and Castagna coachworks in 1923. The IF and Castagna badges are original, as is the Icarus on the radiator cap. It also has another radiator cap, which can replace the Icarus, with the water thermometer. In its day, it was the most desirable and most expensive car ever
• Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs chose her and displayed her at the entrance of the Italian pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai EXPO as a symbol of Made in Italy excellence!
• It has been invited to major national and international elegance competitions and has always won.
• Nowadays it is the most beautiful, complete in every detail and historically important Isotta Fraschini in existence.

The magic of overseas racing cars will definitely not be missing at Auto Collection!

In Pavilion B, you will find these vintage and cinematic vehicles:

• Delorean DMC-12 (1981): PRV V6 2850L engine. It is a replica of the legendary car used in the ‘Back to the Future’ film saga
• Cadillac Deville (1980s): a car that was used to transport US government officials
• Cadillac Sedan Deville (1994): used in the Italian feature film ‘School of Mafia’.
• Pontiac Trans Am, V8 5.0 engine (1983). It is a replica of KITT from the TV series ‘Supercar’
• Ford Crown Victoria, New York Taxi 4.6 petrol V8 engine 250 bhp. Former police interceptor, P71 trim with upgraded engine, reinforced gearbox and differential, double engine radiator and rigid trim. This car was used in some advertising productions, video clips, and films (such as “John Wick 2”). Moreover, it was autographed on the dashboard by actor Ben Stiller during the filming of “Zoolander 2”

Would you like to know what it feels like to drive a Formula 1 car?

At Auto Collection you will be able to satisfy your curiosity thanks to the simulator by VRS simulatori, a reproduction of an entire car with attention to detail that you will find in Pavilion C!

Thanks to its dynamic technology, you will be able to demonstrate your skills as a driver: every turn, every acceleration and every braking will be incredibly realistic, with an overall experience high in adrenalin and fun.

Can`t you believe it? Even Cesare Fiorio and Jarno Trulli tried it out and were extremely impressed.