"Retro Auto & Moto Galicia" returns in 2013 with its third edition. Only after two editions this engine event has practically become a tradition for car lovers and period motorcycle . Based on the success of previous editions, some 20,000 people are expected to come from all parts of Galicia as well as from northern Portugal, they will go to the Amio Fairgrounds during the weekend of February 15 to 17.
With an area of 27,000 square meters, visitors to this room will find exhibitors from more than half a dozen different countries, offering both period cars and motorcycles , and a wide range of spare parts and pieces, or all kinds of services.
The Retro Galicia is once again in charge of engine events , a signature with more than two decades of experience in the organization of commercial monographs linked to the automotive sector, and also takes care of the consolidated “Autoclassic Porto” (the most important classic contest of those who are celebrated in the Iberian Peninsula) in addition to “classic retro Bilbao” .
Crazy by Renault
Renault, a brand founded in 1898, has been considered as the car par excellence of France. Then, he stood out for his quality and sports successes (winning the first “Grand Prix” in history), and told among his many deeds to have supplied, in 1904, the first taxis that existed in Paris.
Since the early twentieth century, Renault models began to circulate through all Spanish roads. One of the first cars available to the Royal Palace of Madrid was a 40 hp coupe-limusine, and in fact in certain provinces he obtained first place in the registration records such as in Guipúzcoa (with the number SS-1), Gerona (GE-2) or in Seville (with the numbers SE-1, SE-2 and SE-3).
In the field of Galicia a Renault vehicle was recorded in 1903 with the PO-2 plates. This vehicle, which will be present in this room, will be the spearhead of a monographic exhibition of about 30 cars of the rhombus, among which there will be no lack of models that have been marking time, such as Dauphine, Renault 8, Alpine ... as well as magnificent competition models (in many cases units loaded with history, which have belonged to the official team of the firm) both from Ralis and Circu Turbo, Renault 21 Turbo, Clio Maxi, etc.
To complete this “special Renault”, a concentration of brand vehicles is scheduled, as well as a coloquio talk in which well-known pilots linked to the brand such as Guillermo Barreras, champion of Spain of Ralis de Tierra or Luis Aragonés, among others, will intervene.
The classic Rali Rías Baixas again in Retro Galicia
Retro Galicia is a mandatory appointment for all the fans of the Classic vehicle of Galicia, but even more so if it is a competitor in Ralis of regularity, since the Hall will host, one more year, the arrival of the XV Rali Rías Baixas de Classic, competition whose last stage will arrive in retro car in the mid -afternoon of Saturday 16, with the participants. Spectacular Gymkana, in a circuit specially enabled at the Amio Fairgrounds.
Buy a classic in Retro Galicia
in Retro Galicia will not only be admired the vehicles that are exposed, but also acquire them.
For those who already have a classic vehicle (understanding as such a more than 25 years old) and decide to go to Retro Galicia, the organization will have a reserved parking area, in addition to offering a 50% discount on the ticket price.
In addition, the owners of this type of car will have the opportunity, by the hand of the insurer “Classic Cover”, specialized in the coverage of cars and seasonal motorcycles , to process their insurance taking advantage of a special promotion for all the visitors of Retro Auto .
Galician Classic Motorcycle Championship
The Santiagués Hall will also serve as a framework for the official presentation of the Galician Classic Motorcycle Championship 2013 , as well as the Galician Resistance Trophy in Classical Scooter.
The 2013 Galician Motorcycle Championship , which this year meets its fourth edition, has as its main objective to continue growth and be a reference of this type of careers in the peninsular northwest, in addition to being a meeting point for lovers and nostalgic of classical motorcycles .
Parallel to the championship, two resistance races will be played, the VI and VII edition of the 6 hours of resistance in classical scooters, coinciding with the beginning and end of the season. Being one more year the layout chosen for the celebration of the test The Circuit of A Madalena (Concello de Forcarei). These two tests will be scoring for the newly created Galician Trophy of resistance 2013.
Sales space for individuals
Retro Auto Galicia will make available to individuals their own space so that they can put on sale cars and classic motorcycles in Pavilion 1 of the Amio Fairgrounds.
These vehicles will have as a condition manufactured before or during the year 1988 or, in the case of “prestigious brands” (such as Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Corvette, Bentley, Lotus, etc.) said “term” will be expanded until 1996.
Anyone who wants to take advantage of the contest to sell their classic vehicles may choose to expose them a specific day or leave them on exposure throughout the monograph.
Retro Auto Galicia hours and tickets can be visited at the price of 8 euros per entrance (adults, since children up to 10 years will not have to pay), being able to get a fertilizer for several days. In addition, those who visit the living room in a classic vehicle or being part of a concentration will see the price of the entrance reduced to 4 euros.
The operating schedules will be: on Friday, February 15, from 16 to 9 pm; on Saturday, February 16, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. And on Sunday, February 17, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
