Photo Gallery «Picture story Auto e Moto d'Epoca 2017 - Sale and the unknown in Italy»

For many years, classic car enthusiasts have been drawn to Italy in October to see old cars and motorcycles again at the largest trade fair south of the Alps. From October 26 to 29, it was that time again in Padua, where even more classic cars from the past were on display than in previous years. This picture story gives an impression of the fair, which should also be understood with a twinkle in the eye.

Cars are a magical attraction, even at the "Auto e Moto d`Epoca", the classic car fair in Padua ...

... the Mercdes-Benz 300 SL of the W198 series is increasingly becoming a world cultural heritage and has already found its way into the land of perfect car design, ...

... where he once again offered the most beautiful of the beautiful shelter under his wings.

Porsche's "intelligent performance" paired with Italian leg and shoe design.

As a result of the greater space available, the quantity probably increased, but the quality tended to decrease.

Special rarities such as this Alfa Romeo Giulia SS, one of only about four models whose logo is stuck to the hood and not fused with the typical Alfa radiator, were hard to find.

Certificates and evidence of an automobile's history sometimes seem to increase its value immeasurably.

Whether matching numbers, ...

... 0 kilometers, ...

... above everything ...

... or simply perfect, ...

... they all have a super price, ...

... which is why they find a buyer very quickly.

But it's not always easy, especially in Italy, because the Guardia di Finanza is omnipresent, ...

... one or the other control plate has to be covered.

Not only the glory days of Italian motorsport are reflected in the paintwork of Bertone's signature, ...

... the Tifosi have always been unbeatable when it comes to leather processing.

But not everything showed its brilliance in the sun, ...

... from time to time even the odd fowl crept into the Fiera.

However, it was also clearly shown how new shine can be brought back to the metal from matt rust.

A somewhat unfamiliar Fiat logo also crept among the masses, ...

... where the turtle has already achieved a much higher level of recognition thanks to Tazio Nuvolari.

In the special exhibition at the Autodromo di Monza, this 1979 Merzario A3 was unfortunately on display without the craziest sponsor ever seen in F1 in the form of a crematorium.