6th – 8th of MARCH, 2020
FRIDAY: 2-8 p.m., SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9 a.m. -6 p.m.
Lamborghini, la sensazione Italiana
Ferruccio Lamborghini was originally a tractor manufacturer in Italy and Spain. After a dispute with Enzo Ferrari and his dismay with a patronizing reply by Ferrari, in 1963 Lamborghini decided to embark himself on the development and construction of a sports car with the attacking bull in the logo.
The first Lamborghini, the 350 GTV, was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1963, just 4 months after the order was placed. It had a 3.5 litre V12 engine with a capacity of 360 HP, developed by an engineering firm called Società Autostar. Giotto Bizzarrini, a former Ferrari engineer, was the brains behind this engine. The bodywork was designed by Carrozzeria Touring.
60 years of Mini
The Mini is an icon in the car world, just like the Citroën 2CV, the Fiat 500 and the VW Beetle. It is also the icon of British pop culture of the 1960s. It was named the most influential car of the 20th century, after the Ford Model T, but ahead of the Citroën DS and the VW Beetle.
It was designed as a two-door car – with front-wheel drive and a transversal engine, designed by Sir Alec Issignis. The basis of its development was the fuel shortage that followed the Suez crisis in 1956. But Britain was also inspired by the success of the Fiat 500 which was launched in Italy in 1957.
More than 50 clubs
The Antwerp Classic Salon has already been the top meeting point for Belgian – and now also several Dutch – old-timer clubs, for 42 years. We offer them Hall 1 completely free of charge.
All the clubs put a lot of effort into the (themed) decoration of their stand and the most beautiful collection of cars belonging to their members are on display at the Antwerp Expo.
They participate in the club competition in which the winners receive large cash prizes. In collaboration with the B.F.O.V. the 3 most beautiful cars on the club stands are chosen.
General information
The Antwerp Classic Salon is an organisation of S.I.H.A. Salons Automobiles BVBA
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