Veröffentlicht am: 24.03.2026 um 12:39 Uhr:
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Retro Classics Essen: RETRO CLASSICS ESSEN® 2026: International Highlights, Exclusive Vehicles & Must-See Special Exhibitions
» RETRO CLASSICS ESSEN® 2026 brings the international classic car scene to Messe Essen from April 8 to 12, 2026. As one of the key meeting points for the community, the event combines high-caliber trading with automotive heritage and carefully curated special exhibitions—creating a rich, day-long experience built around historic vehicles and living car culture.
Wheel highlights from Maxilite AG: Maxilite will showcase its significantly expanded range of wheels for classic cars and young classics. With around 500 models for more than 60 automotive brands, the company covers vehicles from 1950 to 2010. Among the new additions are style wheels for brands such as Citroën, Lancia, Ferrari, Volvo, BMW and Škoda, plus the new three-piece design series RC90, Super RS, AERO3 and Le Mans for modern classics.
Special exhibition: “100 Years of Bugatti Royale”
One of the standout attractions is Eric van Lammeren’s special exhibition in Hall 3. At its heart are three extraordinary vehicles presented as spectacular reconstructions of the so-called “Missing Royales”: the Bugatti Royale Prototype Packard (1926), the Royale Prototype Weymann (1929) and the Royale Esders Roadster (1932).
Together, these three vehicles revive a nearly lost chapter of automotive history—presented as moving works of art and a tribute to Bugatti’s visionary genius. The display is crowned by the iconic dancing elephant radiator mascot created by Rembrandt Bugatti.
Tip: Plan extra time for Hall 3—between trade stands and special shows, it’s where many of the event’s headline moments come together. «
Source: RETRO CLASSICS ESSEN 2026 – Press release dated 24 March 2026 / edited with Copilot