Padova - Auto e Moto d'Epoca

On Saturday, October 27 we drove to Padova for the annual Auto e Moto d'Epoca show. It think it has been three years since we last attended.

This is one of the largest gatherings of classic cars and some motorcycles and scooters in Europe. It always has interesting vintage vehicles on display. Most of them are owned by private individuals. Some are very expensive, chic models but others are simply beloved by their owners and might even be driven regularly. The Padova convention center is a complex of about 15 buildings. Not all of them are used for the show but all the large ones are as well as most of the outdoor areas between them.

 Car specific clubs from all over Italy and beyond have large displays at the show. The above photo is probably an Alfa Romeo club from Milan.

 Part of the show is a HUGE area for retailers of vintage parts and accessories (both used and new). This year an additional reason for going was to find some lenses (plastic light bulb covers) for one of Dom's car buddies. It was fun looking for the lenses and talking to the sellers. Mission accomplished!

 The above photo gives and idea of how big the complex is. You can see Building 11 on the left. There are about 16 or 17 total. You can also see that the weather was not great.

As you can see there is a wide range of cars representing varied interests. The show lasts three or four days and is always held in mid to late October. Saturday, the day we went, is probably the busiest day. However, if you enjoy classic European cars it is well worth a visit.