"There are plenty of memories that go back", at the Retromobile show the nostalgia of enthusiasts

Aurélien Fleurot, edited by Romain Rouillard 06:07, February 05, 2023

It's an increasingly popular event that attracts enthusiasts of old mechanics and which summons buried memories in some people.

The Retromobile show, which gives pride of place to old and collectible cars, is open until Sunday at the Porte de Versailles in Paris.

The attendance record and the auction record should be beaten. 

In the middle of the aisles, Dominique strolls with a smile on her face.

Accompanied by a friend, he immerses himself in a nostalgia sequence.

"We talk, we laugh, there is an atmosphere! And then it's nice to see old cars that I knew when I was a kid. We say to ourselves 'Hey, do you know that one?'

or even 'Oh that car, I didn't remember!'

You see, that's it."

A booming market

A little further on, Jean-Marc is in his element among the cars of the 1930s and other great classics such as the 2CV or the R5, not to mention the sports cars.

"When you are a car enthusiast, you have attended races. And there, to see these cars again, there are lots of memories that come back: the noise, the howl of the engines, the music of the engines. And then the cars French who made the glory of the automotive industry", he lists. 

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The Retromobile show is also full of exceptional cars with auctions of several million euros and more reasonable opportunities.

“We can find, for example, an area at less than 25,000 euros to promote access to vintage vehicles. And there, we have around 130 vehicles which are available for sale during the week. 

The market is also constantly growing and is up 3% compared to last year.

The Peugeot 205 is the main star since it is the best-selling vintage car in 2022. On the eve of its 40th anniversary.