The French capital’s classic car show, Rétromobile, takes place at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre from 31 January to 4 February. I hopped on the Eurostar to Paris and wasn’t disappointed. As usual there was a wide range of exhibits of all shapes and sizes spread across three halls plus the linking bridge, and a few on display outside.
Various new car manufacturers had stands at the show, with Volkswagen, Skoda and Renault having big displays. Notable absentees this year were Citroen and Peugeot, previously a major presence, but the owner of these two brands, Stellantis, seem to be reducing their level of participation in worldwide car shows generally to save costs, leaving it to the various owners’ clubs to represent these marques at Retromobile.
