{"id":7200,"date":"2026-04-02T15:40:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandmeeting.de\/news\/grand-meeting-at-retro-classics-essen\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:26:06","slug":"grand-meeting-at-retro-classics-essen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandmeeting.de\/en\/news\/grand-meeting-at-retro-classics-essen\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand Meeting at Retro Classics Essen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;183882&#8243;]8. \u2013 12. April 2026<br \/>\nRetro Classics Essen \u2013 Galeria, Stall B10[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;136741&#8243;]From 8 to 12 April 2026, we will once again be at our usual spot at the Spring Fair in Essen. In the Galeria, we will be at Stand B10 \u2013 almost exactly where we were in previous years \u2013 and easy to find at the passageway between Halls 3 and 4. <\/p>\n<p>Spring is the perfect time for us to hold discussions and exchange ideas about the Grand Meeting \u2013 we\u2019re really looking forward to it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;205738&#8243;]The 2026 spring classic car season gets off to a flying start with Retro Classics in Essen. With packed exhibition halls, unusual exhibits, plenty of community moments and a wealth of experiences centred on the world\u2019s most beautiful \u2013 and rustiest \u2013 hobby. Essen and Retro Classics are back at their familiar venue, on their usual date, with a fresh new concept.  <\/p>\n<p>We highly recommend the extremely rare Bugattis in the exhibition dedicated to the special theme \u2018Bugatti Royale\u2019 \u2013 fantastic exhibits and a remarkable story centred on the limousines of emperors and kings. It\u2019s a real rarity to see this selection on display. We were lucky enough to have a sneak peek beforehand.  <\/p>\n<p>The exhibition is also made special by the offerings from dealers, premium suppliers, clubs and youngtimer specialists, with a total of almost 3,200 vehicles on display. 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