The RETRO CLASSICS® 2025, the world’s premier trade fair for driving culture, is set to captivate automotive enthusiasts from February 27 to March 2, 2025, at Messe Stuttgart in Germany. This event, with a solid reputation as gathering for classic car lovers, in Europe’s automotive capitalt, Stuttgart, home town of Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Mahle to name just a few.
Porsche at the Retro Classics
Recently we told you that Porsche dug up a car whose destiny was to race at Le Mans but got stalled after only a few dozens of kilometers : the Porsche LMP2000 Exactly that car will be shown to the public in Hall 1. This will be the first public appearance of the LMP2000 after that unveiling last year. Another important car in the history of Porsche is the Porsche Carrera GT. This supercar celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, and Retro Classics is the best place to have a birthday party obviously.
That, however, will not be the only reason to celebrate. That other supercar, the Porsche 959 was introduced 40 years ago, so another splendid occasion to celebrate, isn’t it. car will be part of a carefully curated selection of cars that not only make the captivation of the Porsche brand tangible, but also provide deep insights into the Porsche Heritage and Museum areas. And to make the party complete, there is the 60th anniversary of the Targa. At its trade fair stand, the sports car manufacturer will present a Porsche 911 2.0 Targa “soft window” from 1967 and the current 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition of the 992 generation. Both demonstrate how Porsche combines tradition and modernity. In 1965, Porsche exhibited the second body variant of the 911, which was still young at the time, at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt.
Event Overview
Spanning an impressive 80,000 square meters, RETRO CLASSICS® 2025 will feature approximately 1,600 exhibitors presenting a diverse array of vehicles. Attendees can anticipate a journey through automotive history, with displays ranging from meticulously restored pre-war classics to modern NEO CLASSICS®. The event is expected to draw around 90,000 visitors, underscoring its significance in the automotive community.
RETRO Night®
On the evening of February 27, the event will host the legendary RETRO Night®, offering participants an opportunity to network in a relaxed atmosphere. With live music and refreshments, it’s an ideal way to conclude the opening day, fostering connections within the automotive community.
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Pictures courtesy Porsche AG and Tim Havermans
