Once a month we collect for you the most interesting events in the world of retro cars and July was no exception. Auctions, retro rallies, and, of course, retro car races in the traditional AutoClassicNews announcement.
Fans of retro cars are returning to the emerald coast of Sardinia. From July 2 to 4, the five-star Grand Hotel Poltu Quatu will host the «Poltu Quatu Classic» elegance contest for the sixth time.More than 30 cars combining the technology and elegance of the past will be presented to the international jury headed by Paolo Tumminelli.
At the same time, Peter Auto will gather fans of retro racing at the Bugatti circuit. Of course, this event cannot be compared with the Le Mans Classic, which «moved» to July 2022, but given the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, as they say: «Thank you for this».
From July 4 to 9, Hero Events invites you to take part in a» Classic marathon » along mountain roads and picturesque coastal areas of Spain and northern Portugal. In six days, participants will have to overcome 2 thousand kilometers, perform 6 tests and pass 35 regularities zones.
If you want to buy a car or maybe get a Formula 1 pilot’s jumpsuit, we advise you to pay attention to the July auctions from Bonhams (July 9 and 17), Artcurial (July 19), RM Sotheby’s (July 28-August 04) and Silverstone Auctions (July 31 – August 01).
The motorsport festival in July returns to Goodwood. From July 8 to 11, fans of retro cars will expect traditional hill climbing competitions, a parade of supercars, as well as an elegance contest.
From 9 to 11 in St. Moritz, a traditional meeting of owners of British cars produced before 1980 will be held. The program of the event includes a rally and an elegance competition. At the discretion of the organizers, young timers are allowed to participate in the event.
The second half of July in the Italian championship will match the temperature outside the window. On July 10-11, the ninth stage of the Italian Championship for regularity in retro cars (Campionato Italiano Regolarit? Auto Storiche) — Campagne E Cascine Xix Coppa 3t will take place, four days later the rally «Gold Cup of the Dolomites» will be held, which is part of the Italian Championship for the main competitions. (Campionato Italiano Grandi Eventi). According to the latest data, about 100 crews, including representatives of other European countries, will go to the start of the «Golden Cup of the Dolomites».
Ten years later, on July 23-25, Peter Auto returns to the Nogaro track. A picturesque route in the south-west of France that requires extreme concentration and endurance. What a long straight line is worth, where you can fully feel the speed of your car by pressing the gas pedal harder.
July closes with another retro event at Silverstone. Three-day Automobile Festival (July 30-August 01) this is a great opportunity to see unique retro cars, enjoy an exciting fight on the track hosting the British Formula 1 Grand Prix and spend a good time with like-minded people.