Auto e Moto d'Epoca

The largest European exhibition for historic four and two-wheeled vehicles

Auto e Moto d'Epoca is the most important event in the sector in Europe dedicated to historic cars and motorcycles. After its historic editions in Padua, where the fair was founded in 1983, the event moved in 2023 to the large halls of BolognaFiere, in the municipality of Bologna, the capital of Emilia-Romagna. The 2026 edition takes place from Thursday, October 22nd to Sunday, October 25th and covers over 235,000 square meters of exhibition space across thirteen halls.

A journey through automotive history

The exhibition is an authentic open-air museum in constant motion: thousands of vintage cars and motorcycles, from early 20th-century models to the latest youngtimers, are displayed and for sale. Alongside collectible vehicles, visitors will find Formula 1 single-seaters, rare prototypes, national previews from manufacturers, and collections from the most important museums and heritage hubs in the sector.

The four thematic routes

The visit is organized into four main itineraries that traverse the halls:

• Car Market and Restoration — the largest European market dedicated to historic cars, featuring leading dealers and restoration specialists;
• Motorcycle Route — an area entirely dedicated to vintage motorcycles and historic two-wheel brands;
• Culture and Passion — federated clubs, celebratory exhibitions, and anniversaries of models that have made history;
• Spare Parts, Model Making, and Automobilia — halls dedicated to original parts, faithful reproductions, rare components, model making, and collectible items.

Clubs, Brands, and Great Collections

Each year, the exhibition hosts the most prestigious automotive brands and museums — from Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati to international manufacturers — along with enthusiast clubs celebrating the anniversaries of their iconic models. The 2025 edition featured, among other things, the major exhibition "75:1 – 75 years, one seat" dedicated to 75 years of Formula 1, with original single-seaters from the Fifties to the 2000s, and entire halls dedicated to vintage spare parts.

An international event in Bologna

With over 5,000 vehicles on display and hundreds of exhibitors from across Europe, Auto e Moto d'Epoca has become one of the most anticipated events on the international collector's calendar. Its location in Bologna, in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna Motor Valley — the land of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Ducati, and Pagani — makes the event a natural focal point for those passionate about historic engines.