The Epoqu'auto show in Lyon, France, has been organised since 1979 by 'Les Amateurs d'Automobiles Anciennes'. More than 900 exhibitors were present during the 2024 edition: Garages, restorers, spare parts specialists, craftsmen, miniature and toy dealers, magazines, and period clothing dealers. This year, the organizing team set a new visitor record: almost 109'000 persons. Epoqu'auto is surely becoming one of the best events in Europe for classic motor cars.
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See the pictures above for a nice sample of cars. On the banner, a 2005 Toyota Century with a 5-litre V12 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Less than 10'000 pieces produced in ca. 50 years.
Then, we have several MG: a green 1933 MG L2 Magna (two-seater roadster, I6 engine), a red 1934 MG KN Magnette (four-seater tourer, KD I6 engine), a red 1948 MG Y (four-seater tourer, I4 engine), and a red 1953 MG TD Arnolt (designed by Bertone for Harold Arnolt)
Another MG got my attention. A green 1934 MG K3. I like the MG K3 very much, especially the 1933 form. The 1934 model, with the pointed tail, is also great, too. This car, K3026, was also exhibited at Retromobile 2024. Since the 1980s, this famous car has been registered in Switzerland.
And to finish, we have a bunch of Matra/René Bonnet Djet/Jet (at least seven were exibited), a quite rare Honda Beat, and a splendid R4.
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More about the is event on the official webpage. About the organizing team, see the club's webpage for more details.
More about this event can be found on our Instagram account or below in the fake phone.
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Last night, I was digging through my pictures and found this great Bertone Ramarro Corvette. It is a one-off concept car created by the Italian Carrozzeria Bertone in 1984. It is a Corvette C4, but with Bertone's unique styling twist.
The Ramarro (meaning green lizard in Italian) featured a bold, aerodynamic design with a sleek, low profile and distinctive lines that made it stand out from the standard Corvette. Its body had an aggressive, wedge-like shape with sharp angles.
While it was never intended for production, the Ramarro Corvette shows Bertone's ability to reimagine an American icon with European flair and style. Thanks, Bertone.
What's that? A concept car. The NSU Trapeze was designed by the Italian Carrozzeria Bertone in 1973. It shows a strikingly futuristic design for its time. It is a two-door coupe with a radical approach to styling, including sharp angles, a smooth roofline, and a helmet-visor-like wraparound window.
Between the rear pair of seats, the compact Ro80 Wankel engine lays amidship. This powertrain placement puts the four seats in a trapezoid-like layout (hence the name, Trapeze). Though the Trapeze never made it into production, it remains a memorable example of Bertone's creative vision. Thanks, Bertone.
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Héritage automobile Ltd is a garage, based in Switzerland, providing consulting, valuation, and transport services for classic motor cars.
