From October 23 to 26, BolognaFiere will host the 42nd edition of Auto e Moto d’Epoca, the largest European event dedicated to historic motoring. Over 235,000 sqm, 14 pavilions, and 4 themed routes set the stage for a memorable edition, featuring Formula 1, Honda Classic, Heritage HUB Stellantis, international rarities, and the key players of the Motor Valley.

A journey through history: Formula 1, Heritage, and Motor Valley

Among the most anticipated highlights is the exhibition-event “75:1 – 75 years, one seat”, celebrating 75 years of Formula 1 with authentic single-seaters from the 1950s to the 2000s, including Ascari’s Ferrari 500 F2, Fangio’s Mercedes-Benz W196R, and Räikkönen’s Ferrari F2007.

Honda Classic showcases the Golden Wing brand’s sporting history with 38 iconic models in a 600 sqm area, from the legendary NSR 500 to the RC211V of the World Championship. From Germany, the Nationales Auto Museum – The Loh Collection brings masterpieces such as the Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR and Niki Lauda’s BMW M1 Procar.

In Pavilion 25, the ASI Village presents the world’s first internal combustion engine, designed by Barsanti and Matteucci in 1853, alongside the Alfa Romeo 184T F1 from 1984. At the ACI Storico stand, visitors can explore 75 years of Formula 1 through talks and exhibitions celebrating the sporting and technical heritage of Italian motorsport.

The Heritage HUB Stellantis brings to Bologna three icons of design and innovation: the Fiat-Abarth 750 Record, Alfa Romeo Scarabeo 1600, and Lancia D25. Toyota will unveil the new RAV4 for its national premiere, the sixth generation of the world’s best-selling SUV.

As always, the Motor Valley will be in the spotlight, featuring its brands and museums: Dallara, Pagani, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Canossa Events, Misano World Circuit, and the Modena and Imola racetracks, among others.

Club and Historic Registers will also be present, true guardians of motoring heritage, along with two pavilions dedicated to parts, collectibles, and memorabilia, and the elegant “Time on Show” exhibition, focused on vintage and collectible watches.

A journey through history, a meeting point for all those who live motorsport as part of their identity.