About this expo
RETRO CLASSICS is a trade fair for driving culture, classic vehicles, and automotive rarities, held at Messe Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany. The exhibition area spans 80,000 m², and the event is organized by RETRO Messen GmbH. Visitors can experience vintage cars, modern classics, historic two-wheelers, spare parts, accessories, and lifestyle products related to classic vehicles.
Past editions have drawn significant attendance: 90,000 visitors (2016), 90,000 visitors (2019), around 80,000 visitors (2022), more than 85,000 visitors (2023), approximately 77,000 visitors (2025), and approximately 83,000 visitors (2026). Exhibitor participation has included 1,550 exhibitors (2016), around 570 exhibiting firms (2023), and more than 510 exhibiting firms from around 20 nations (2024).
The show floor covers categories including Classic Cars, Youngtimer, Clubs & Museums, Restoration, Classic parts, Neo Classics, Classic Car Events & Travel, Classic motorcycles, Fashion & Jewelery, Design & Interior, Culinary, and Literature & Art. Concurrent programs include a large parts market, a vehicle sales exchange, the Automania world of model cars, RETRO NIGHT® (2026), and the Classicbid live auction (2026). Special shows in recent editions have highlighted the 50th anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz W123 series (2026), 50 years of the BMW 6 Series E24 (2026), 40 years of the Opel Omega A (2026), and 60 years of the Opel Rekord C (2026).
Highlights
5 items- RETRO CLASSICS is held at Messe Stuttgart, Germany, with an exhibition area of 80,000 m².
- Past visitor counts: 90,000 (2016), 90,000 (2019), around 80,000 (2022), more than 85,000 (2023), approximately 77,000 (2025), and approximately 83,000 (2026).
- Exhibitor participation: 1,550 (2016), around 570 firms (2023), and more than 510 firms from around 20 nations (2024).
- The show covers 12 categories including Classic Cars, Youngtimer, Classic motorcycles, Restoration, and Neo Classics.
- Concurrent programs include a large parts market, vehicle sales exchange, RETRO NIGHT® (2026), and the Classicbid live auction (2026).
FAQ
5 questionsWhere is RETRO CLASSICS held?+
RETRO CLASSICS is held at Messe Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany, with an exhibition area of 80,000 m².
Who organizes RETRO CLASSICS?+
RETRO CLASSICS is organized by RETRO Messen GmbH.
How many visitors attended RETRO CLASSICS in recent years?+
RETRO CLASSICS attracted approximately 83,000 visitors (2026), approximately 77,000 visitors (2025), more than 85,000 visitors (2023), and around 80,000 visitors (2022).
What exhibit categories are featured at RETRO CLASSICS?+
Categories include Classic Cars, Youngtimer, Clubs & Museums, Restoration, Classic parts, Neo Classics, Classic Car Events & Travel, Classic motorcycles, Fashion & Jewelery, Design & Interior, Culinary, and Literature & Art.
What special programs are offered at RETRO CLASSICS?+
Programs include a large parts market, vehicle sales exchange, the Automania world of model cars, RETRO NIGHT® (2026), and the Classicbid live auction (2026).