Vintage Car and Motorcycle Rally

Historic engines in the heart of Upper Irpinia

The Vintage Car and Motorcycle Rally in Calitri is a day dedicated to historic vehicles, bringing classic cars and motorcycles to the town center in the province of Avellino, in the easternmost corner of Campania. This is not a speed race or a timed trial; it is a cultural tourism rally where the pleasure of driving on hilly roads blends with the discovery of a secluded village, just a few kilometers from the border with Basilicata.

Who organizes the event

The edition held on April 13, 2025, was organized by the Club Storico Araba Phoenix - Veicoli d'epoca of Battipaglia together with the Gruppo Alfisti Salernitani, two organizations from Salerno that have been curating a calendar of events across the region's villages for years. In Calitri, the arrival of the convoy was welcomed by local authorities. The Municipality of Calitri has also promoted other automotive events in recent years, such as the "1st Meeting between Past and Present - Vintage Cars and Abarth Club Campania," created in collaboration with the local Pro Loco: the passion for historic vehicles is now firmly established in the town.

The day's format

The format follows the established tradition of Campanian rallies: crews meet early in the morning, travel in a convoy toward Irpinia, park the vehicles along the main street, and then explore the village on foot, concluding with a convivial lunch at a restaurant. The cars remain on display for most of the day, allowing even non-participants to stroll among Alfa Romeos, Fiats, vintage motorcycles, and vehicles meticulously restored by their owners.

• Meeting of the crews and departure in a convoy
• Display of vehicles in the historic center of Calitri and welcome by authorities
• Guided tours of the town's religious, urban, and artisanal heritage
• Lunch at a restaurant reserved for participants

Calitri, the "Positano of Irpinia"

Calitri owes its nickname to the profile of its townscape: colorful houses rise in tiers along the hillside, overlooked by the Borgo Castello, the oldest part of the town restored after the 1980 earthquake. This is also why the village works so well as a rally destination: the view is unusual for the Apennine hinterland, and the historic vehicles posed along the incline become part of the landscape, perfect for photography.

Beyond engines: ceramics and heritage

For centuries, Calitri has been a town of potters and clay workers. The Ceramics Museum, the Church of the Santissima Annunziata, and the alleys of the Borgo Castello are the stops that organizers usually include in the guided tour program. The lunch, served in a downtown restaurant, is an opportunity to taste the cuisine of Upper Irpinia: homemade pasta, meats, cheeses, and wines from a territory known for Aglianico, Fiano, and Greco.

Who it is for

The rally is aimed at owners of historic vehicles, both cars and motorcycles, who participate by reservation with limited spots, but it is also open to casual observers: seeing the cars lined up in town requires no registration. It is a formula that appeals to families, as it combines the charm of vintage engines with a cultural walk in a village that can be explored in a few hours and offers picturesque views at every corner.

The 2026 edition

As of the update date of this page, an official date for the 2026 edition has not yet been published: the regional calendar of Campanian rallies does not currently list any stops in Calitri, and the Municipality has not released any statements regarding it. Those wishing to participate can follow the channels of the Club Storico Araba Phoenix and the official pages of the Municipality of Calitri, where automotive events are announced a few weeks in advance, usually accompanied by a flyer with the schedule.