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26-29 October

Auto e Moto d’Epoca Bologna

Cars, bikes, parts and automobilia fill Bologna Exhibition Centre. autoemotodepoca.com

27-29 October

Algarve Classic Festival

Five series run by Masters Historic Racing reach their climax at Portimão Circuit. autodromodoalgarve.com

29 October

70 Years of Matchbox Cruise-In

Hosted by the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles, this get-together celebrating the beloved toy-car brand includes a panel discussion featuring Matchbox designers. petersen.org

1-5 November

Classic 24 Hour at Daytona

Some of the great competition cars of old thunder around Florida’s most famous circuit. hsrrace.com

2-5 November

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