An auto show , also known as a motor show or car show , is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars , or out-of-production classics. It is attended by automotive industry representatives, dealers, auto journalists and car enthusiasts. Most auto shows occur once or twice a year. They are important to car manufacturers and local dealers as a public relations exercise, as they advertise new products and promote auto brands. The five most prestigious auto shows, sometimes called the " Big Five ", are generally considered to be held in Detroit , Frankfurt , Geneva , Paris and Tokyo . Car enthusiast communities along the historic U.S. Route 66 are credited with general popularization of car meets, including ethnic groups such as the Hispanos of New Mexico , Chicanos , and Mexican-Americans of the Southwestern United States ; lowrider , high technology , electric vehicle , and other enthusiast show, are popular in Los Angeles , Las Vegas , Albuquerque , San Francisco , and Chicago for this reason.
32-615: (Redirected from Retromobile ) [REDACTED] Rétromobile Logo [REDACTED] Rétromobile 2014 - view of hall Rétromobile is an annual classic auto show held in February in the French city of Paris . First held in 1976, the show is hosted at the Paris expo Porte de Versailles , a convention centre located between the Boulevards of
64-401: A Full Classic . The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) recognizes "motorized vehicles 25 years old or older, built in factories and specifically designed and manufactured for transportation use on public roadways and highways." The AACA evaluates such vehicles that are historical or that have "been restored to the same state as the dealer could have prepared the vehicle for delivery to
96-470: A CCCA Classic as a "fine" or "distinctive" automobile, either American or foreign, produced between 1915 and 1948. Specifically, the CCCA term "antique car" has been confined to "the functionally traditional designs of the earlier period" (mostly pre-war). They tended to have removable fenders, trunk, headlights, and a usual vertical grill treatment. In a large vehicle, such as a Duesenberg , Pierce-Arrow , or in
128-473: A Modern Classic as a vehicle considered collectible regardless of age. The usage of the car is limited to recreational purposes, and restricted mileage is also considered. There was a worldwide change in styling trends in the immediate years after the end of World War II. For example, the 1946 Crosley and Kaiser-Frazer changed the traditional discrete replaceable-fender treatment. From then on, automobiles were designed with "envelope bodies" ( Ponton cars ) as
160-459: A car is considered a CCCA Classic . The vehicles on their list "represent the pinnacle of engineering, styling and design for their era." The CCCA has estimated that 1,366,843 "American Classics" were built. Any CCCA member may petition for a vehicle to join the list. Such applications are carefully scrutinized, but rarely is a new vehicle type admitted. Moreover, no commercial vehicles such as hearses, ambulances, or race cars can be accepted as
192-654: A more diminutive form, the MG TC , with traditional lines, might typify the CCCA term. The CCCA maintains this definition of "classic car" and uses terms such as CCCA Classic or the trademarked Full Classic . The CCCA is dedicated to preserving and enjoying select cars that "are distinguished by their respective fine design, high engineering standards, and superior workmanship." Other differentiating factors - including engine displacement, custom coachwork, and luxury accessories such as power brakes, power clutch, and "one-shot" or automatic lubrication systems - help determine whether
224-451: A particular vehicle is considered a classic. Still, the definition remains subjective and a matter of opinion. In Germany, vehicles registered at least 30 years ago can apply for a special " Oldtimer " license plate with a 190€/year flat tax. The cars are required to be in mostly original condition and a preservation-worthy appearance (grade C by popular car grading standards). At the same time, separate mandatory safety inspections establish
256-541: A standard form. Classic cars are subject to various types of fraud, most notably provenance fraud, where owners falsify documentation and serial numbers to make a car's history seem more colorful and historic. Fraud also assumes the form of knowingly inflating a car's estimated resale value, as was referenced in court proceedings relating to JD Classics, one of the UK's largest and best-known classic car dealers before its collapse in 2018. Classic cars are typically built to meet
288-748: A vacuum servo to cars with front disc brakes that did not initially have one. Although they lack such advanced safety features as airbags, antilock braking systems, and other electronic controls, most US-market cars built in 1966 and later have basic safety features such as padded dashboards, seat belts, dual-circuit braking systems, and safety glass. A few of the newest classic cars (1980s and 1990s) have more advanced safety features such as airbags, anti-lock brakes, and side-impact beams. NHTSA began their 35 mph (56 km/h) full frontal crash test program in 1979, so these results are available for many post-1979 classic cars. Despite these concerns, classic cars are involved in significantly fewer accidents. There
320-510: A variety of vehicles ranging from private to commercial. The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers organizes many auto shows, including the Big Five. These shows all have an advertising purpose. They are held as part of the sales strategy of the manufacturers. There are other car shows that are organized by car enthusiast associations, automobile dealers, retail businesses, charitable organizations, or municipalities. There
352-424: Is a difference between the valuation of general classic car models and the valuation of a specific classic car. For example, two examples of the same classic car model may have different market values depending on idiosyncratic factors such as mileage, service history, documentation, restoration quality, originality, participation in special events, distinctions and awards, and association with notable people. Regarding
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#1732798524348384-491: Is critical to know how radial tires will affect the performance of a car originally fitted with bias-ply tires, and the considerations needed to compensate for the differences. Upgrading braking using either bespoke parts, parts produced by the vehicle's manufacturer, from later versions of the same model, or later models that may be compatible with minor modification is an effective method of improving safety. Popular examples include drum brake to disc brake conversions, or adding
416-756: Is no generally accepted term for these more common events. Manufacturer car shows typically showcase vehicles currently being manufactured and available for purchase. Enthusiast car shows showcase individually owned vehicles, that are not currently being manufactured, and that are not available for purchase. Enthusiast car shows have rules of entry, limiting the types of vehicles that may be shown, e.g. classic cars , hot rods , single-models (Corvette, Packard, Mustang, etc.), type of vehicle (station wagons, pickup trucks, orphan brands, etc…) Enthusiast car shows usually draw their entries locally. There are many car shows in various localities across many nations. Some may even be free to go to. Classic car A classic car
448-514: Is typically described as an automobile 25 years or older, although a car's age is not the only requirement it must meet before being considered a "classic." However, a standard criteria for recognizing cars as classics does not exist, since different countries use their own rules and have their own regulations for classifying potential cars. Despite this, a common theme is that an older car of historical interest becomes collectible and tends to be restored rather than scrapped . Organizations such as
480-471: The Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) maintain lists of eligible unmodified cars called "classic." These are described as "fine" or "distinctive" automobiles, either American or foreign-built, produced between 1915 and 1948. Post- World War II classic cars are not precisely defined, and the term is often applied to any older vehicle. Australia has two main classic car registration categories:
512-562: The Cord 812 ). Some also include muscle cars , with the 1974 model year as the cutoff. In the United States , most states have time-based rules for defining "historic" or "classic" for legal purposes such as antique vehicle registration . Yet even requirements between states may vary, such as how Maryland defines historic vehicles as 20 years old or older, and they "must not have been substantially altered, remodeled or remanufactured from
544-719: The antique class , but the "classic" term is often applied loosely by owners to any car over 20 years old. There is some variation regarding the exact identification of a "classic car." Division by separate eras includes horseless carriages (19th-century experimental automobiles such as the Daimler Motor Carriage), antique cars ( brass era cars which are defined by the Horseless Carriage Club of America (HCCA) as "any pioneer gas, steam or electric motor vehicle built or manufactured before 1 January 1916." ), and classic cars (typically 1930s cars such as
576-692: The Historic Vehicles Scheme (HVS) and the Classic Vehicle Scheme (CVS). The latter requires for vehicles over the age of 25 (or 30), yet feature modifications out of the age-range, to be considered ‘Historic.’ Under these categories, owners are not required to pay the usual registration fee. However, the use of the vehicle registered under the scheme is restricted to a set limit per registration term. For example, most classic Ford Falcons , Chrysler Valiants and Holdens (alongside Toranas , and Commodores ) are on either of
608-1592: The Marshals and the Boulevard Périphérique . Traditionally the first major classic car show of the year. Rétromobile is also the location of a classic car auction. References [ edit ] ^ MacLeman, Greg (2015-02-06). "Barnfinds upstage Royales and Tiger tank at Retromobile | Classic & Sports Car" . www.classicandsportscar.com . Retrieved 2021-03-16 . ^ Sigal, Peter (2014-02-14). "At Retromobile in Paris, Early Record-Setters Roar Again (Published 2014)" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2021-03-16 . ^ " 'Drowned' Bugatti sells for £228k" . Autocar . Retrieved 2021-03-16 . External links [ edit ] Official website Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rétromobile&oldid=1012438055 " Categories : Auto shows in France Annual events in Paris 1976 establishments in France Recurring events established in 1976 Auto show Some auto shows have more than just cars including: all sorts of other vehicles. The types of vehicles can include buses , trucks and almost any other types of vehicles such as Auto Expo in Delhi brings
640-514: The car's roadworthiness. Modifications that enhance safety (seatbelts, disc brakes) and environmental friendliness (catalytic converter, LPG conversion if invisible from the outside) are universally accepted. Other modifications are generally accepted as long as they are contemporary with the car's first registration (within 10 years before and after). The owner must provide historical proof, such as photographs, for verification. New paint jobs of any color are also accepted, including two-tone paint (if it
672-431: The customer." Specified AACA classic vehicles include "fine or unusual domestic or foreign automobiles primarily built between and including the years 1925 and 1942." The United Kingdom has no fixed definition of a classic car. However, there are two taxation issues that lead to people using them as cutoff dates. All cars built over 40 years ago are exempt from paying the annual road tax . Also, such cars are exempt from
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#1732798524348704-511: The driver's part. In certain jurisdictions of the United States, using a classic car as a daily vehicle is strongly discouraged and may even be considered illegal in some places. In September 2009, ABC News ' Good Morning America and World News showed a U.S. Insurance Institute of Highway Safety crash test of a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu in an offset head-on collision with a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air sedan. It dramatically demonstrated
736-496: The effectiveness of modern car safety design over 1950s X-frame design, particularly of rigid passenger safety cells and crumple zones. Retro-styled (color-coded with chromed buckles) 2-point and 3-point seat (safety) belts are manufactured according to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). However, most classic car bodies (manufactured before the late 1960s) did not include safety belts as standard equipment and did not include readily available reinforced mounting points on
768-402: The loss of originality this modification implies. There have also been instances of cars losing points at shows for being retrofitted with seat belts. Fitting modern tires is also a suggestion to improve the handling. However, most modern tires may be much wider and have a lower profile than those used on classic cars when new. Therefore, they may interfere with suspension elements and damage
800-436: The manufacturer's original design". Separately, West Virginia simply defines motor vehicles manufactured at least 25 years before the current year as eligible for "classic" car license plates. Sometimes the requirements for a car to be considered a classic are determined within a specific organization; they don't even have to be consistent across organizations within the same nation. The Classic Car Club of America describes
832-722: The national car emission levels that were present in the year of production of the vehicle. EU and US emission standards have increased in many countries since then. As a result, they may not be allowed to enter cities with special emission restrictions or low emission zones . Converting the car to run on a different fuel (i.e., SVO , LPG , CNG , hydrogen , ...) may decrease emission levels. Classic cars often lack what are now considered basic safety features, including seat belts , crumple zones , or rollover protection. Vehicle handling characteristics (particularly steering and suspension) and brake performance are poorer than current standards, hence requiring greater road-awareness on
864-565: The registers. However, it is not uncommon for these cars to end up with full registrations. The Vintage Car Club of Canada (VCCC) recognizes vehicles 25 years old and older. The VCCC is one of Canada 's oldest collector car clubs. It has been a registered Society since the mid-1950s, and a continuous member of the (NAACC) National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada Corporation since 1971. The National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada (NAACC) recognizes stock and modified vehicles that are at least 20 years old as classics. Depending on
896-605: The tire walls. The suspension of a classic car may not be suitable for radial ply tires , having been designed to accommodate bias ply tires only. Narrow classic car wheels may have been designed for narrow, high-profile tube tires and may be unsuitable for modern tubeless radial tires. Another problem with modern tires on classic cars is that increased grip requires increased steering effort; many classic cars do not have power steering. Many major tire companies have dedicated classic car tire marketing departments and will be able to give expert technical advice to address all these issues. It
928-621: The value of the car, all imported "classic or antique vehicles are subject to a 2.5% duty rate." There are, however, two exceptions: Firstly, the NAACC is responsible for doing away with import duties at the Canadian border for all vehicles and related parts 25 years old or older. Secondly, vehicles manufactured in Canada are also exempt from duties, as long as the car's manufacturer can be verified. Cars produced in 1915 and older typically fall into
960-473: The vehicle body. Therefore it can be problematic to install such equipment properly: specific studies and calculations should be performed before any attempts. Proper installation is critical, which means locating attachment points on the body/frame, assuring the strength by good reinforcement, and following the seat belt installation instructions properly to reduce the risk of malfunction or failure. Some classic car owners are reluctant to retrofit seat belts for
992-512: The yearly UK safety test known as the MOT test , on condition that no substantial changes have been made to the vehicle concerned; however, the car can still be presented for testing voluntarily. This is known as "Historic vehicle tax exemption." HM Revenue and Customs define a classic car for company taxation purposes as being over 15 years old and having a value over £15,000. Additionally, widespread acclaim through car magazines can determine whether
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1024-589: Was initially offered) and historic company logos—but no murals or custom patterns. Modern classic cars are generally older, ranging from 15 to 25 years old. However, these are not always accepted as classics to certain areas and groups around the world, such as the Antique Automobile Club of America. In the United Kingdom, the modern classic definition is often open to the discretion of Insurance Brokers and Insurance Companies who regard
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