‘At modern car shows, you get touchscreens and hybrid engines. At Rétromobile, you get wooden steering wheels and the faint whiff of petrol fumes.’
Rétromobile isn’t just a car show—it’s a time machine.
From Bugatti Royales to forgotten concept cars, this Parisian event is a pilgrimage for petrolheads.
Rare auctions, live restorations, and motorsport legends converge under one roof.
Whether you’re after a Le Mans winner or a vintage bonnet badge, Rétromobile has it all. And in 2025, it’s set to be bigger than ever.
The Story of Rétromobile: A Classic Affair
Where It All Began (1976)
First held in 1976, Rétromobile started as a small gathering of classic car enthusiasts in Paris.
It has become one of the world’s most prestigious vintage car exhibitions.
A Grand Parisian Venue
Hosted at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, it attracts over 130,000 visitors annually.
It is a perfect setting in a city that has witnessed motoring history unfold for over a century.
Showcasing Legends
Rétromobile has featured some of the rarest and most valuable cars, including:
• Bugatti Type 41 Royale—a car so grand that only six were ever made.
• Ferrari 250 GTO—the holy grail of classic Ferraris.
• Le Mans winners, from 1920s Bentleys to modern endurance icons.
More Than Just a Car Show
It’s a living, breathing museum—where cars are restored before your eyes.
Enthusiasts can watch live demonstrations and learn the art of classic car craftsmanship.
Record-Breaking Auctions
With auctions by Artcurial Motorcars, RM Sotheby’s, and Bonhams, the event has seen jaw-dropping sales:
In 2016, a 1957 Ferrari 335 S Scaglietti fetched €32 million (£27m).
In 2024, a Le Mans-winning Ferrari 250 LM sold for €34.88 million—a staggering €10 million over the estimate.
• The world debut of the Jannarelly Ælla-60, an exclusive modern classic.
• There were more rare, unseen concept cars than ever before.
• The expansion of Rétromobile to the USA brings its vintage charm across the Atlantic.
A Collector’s Paradise: Whether you’re looking to buy, admire, or be amazed, Rétromobile remains the ultimate winter automotive pilgrimage.
‘Welcome to Rétromobile, where ‘affordable’ means anything under six figures and ‘expensive’ means the GDP of a small country.’
