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Created on February 6, 2023

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Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Sport (1926) – Sieger der 24 Stunden von Le Mans 1926 – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Schon kurz nach der Eröffnung am Mittwoch herrschte reger Betrieb – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Klare Trennung in deutsche Luxusmodelle links und Renn- und Rallyewagen – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Fünfzigerjahre-Cabrios in Elfenbein und Erdbeerrot – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Manche Stände sind besser sortiert als jede Tankstelle – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Zu einer Sonderschau über Le Mans gehört natürlich auch das North American Racing Team von Luigi Chinetti – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Halle 1 von oben – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Kundentäuschung als Kunstform: Edelholz aus der Stahlhütte im Facel Vega Facel III – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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MGA mit Lackabplatzern wie bei einem Spielzeugauto – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Die dunkelste Messehalle und ein schwarzes Cockpit ergeben ein mieses Foto. Schade, dass man keine Gerüche fotografieren kann – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Keine Macken, dafür Risse im Triumph TR3. Was wohl unter dem Spachtel lauert? – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Jede Menge Leuchtreklame für den heimischen Broadway – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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In Halle 1 fand sich auch der zum Neuerwerb passende Schmuck – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Emailleschilder und Mustermodelle. Besuchern der letztjährigen Veterama Mannheim dürfte der Renault Clio bekannt vorkommen – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Das "Geweih" eines Lancia-V6: wie wenig es doch braucht, um einen Motor zu erkennen – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Literatur, ebenso vielfältig in der Sprache wie in der Thematik – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Schlüsselanhänger fanden sich reichlich für ausländische Marken, ... – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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... aber noch mehr für die einheimischen – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Der frankobelgische Comic durfte natürlich nicht fehlen – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Das Angebot an kleinen Citroën DS war deutlich reichhaltiger als das an grossen – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Niederländische Pannenhilfe auf dem Weg zu einem Einsatz in der Vitrine – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Leicht überladener Peugeot 404 Break mit massstäblich nicht ganz passendem Motorrad im Gepäck – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Sechs Luftfilter für drei Vergaser und zwölf Zylinder – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Blick in einen Ferrari 195 Inter mit Ghia-Karosserie – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Ästhetisch wundervoller Tachometer wie eine Skizze auf Rechenpapier – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Überreste alter Fahrgastbeschränkungen auf einem Austin-Healey – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Viel poliertes Metall unter der Motorhaube dieses Austin-Healey 100 – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Traditionell per Pinsel aufgetragene Beschriftung auf einem Jaguar E-Type – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Zu welchem Auto gehört wohl dieser klobige Plastik-Rückspiegel? – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Der Bugatti im handlichen Tragekoffer – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Zwei italienische Kunstformen: Sportwagenbau und Plakatgestaltung – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Adrett gekleidete junge Dame vor Porsche 550. Sie wirbt allerdings nicht für die Le Mans Classic, sondern für die Rallye des Princesses – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Zahlen und Farben, vorne Startnummer, hinten Hauptsponsor – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Wein gehört in Frankreich einfach dazu – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Ob man das Rad auch mit einem riesigen Kreuzschlitz-Schraubendreher demontieren kann? – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Freizügige Kühlerfigur eines Dodge von 1924 – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Die Porsche-911-Armada durfte auch in Paris nicht fehlen – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Peugeot 205 GTI gab es reichlich, Kaufinteressenten auch – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Tracta Type 4 "Géphi" (1927) – Le-Mans-Rennwagen mit Vorderradantrieb – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Howmet TX (1968) – Le-Mans-Rennwagen mit Turbinenantrieb – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Citroën 7C (1935) – unrestaurierter "Traction Avant" – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Porsche 356 A (1956) – von "Valkyrie Racing" zum Schneemobil umgebaut – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Lamborghini Countach (1975) – ferngelenkter Polizeiwagen von Reel 45 – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Scott 600 Sociable (1924) – kurioses Zweitakt-Dreirad aus England – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Dollar R4 (1933) – 350-Kubik-Einzylinder einer vergessenen französischen Marke – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Peugeot 304 Coupé (1972) – zu verkaufen für 14'750 Euro – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Renault 14 (1980) – die erfolglose "Birne" in passender Farbe und bestechendem Zustand – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Citroën AX 4x4 (1991) – mit 75 PS und Klimaanlage die überlegene Panda-Alternative – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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MG A 1600 (1960) – wunderbar patinierter US-Import – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Opel Speedster (2003) – angeboten bei "Sportwagen Paris" für 29'900 Euro – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Chevrolet Vega Kammback (1976) – holzfolierter Kompaktkombi für 19'500 Euro – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Vélam Isetta (1955) – französischer Iso-Lizenzbau aus dem ersten Produktionsjahr – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Neckar St Trop (1965) – ein italo-deutscher Exot in Frankreich – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Citroën AX Sport (1988) – alleine gegen eine Übermacht von Peugeot 205 GTI – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Renault Clio Williams (1995) – zusammen mit einem Toyota Supra Turbo – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Simca 1000 Rallye 1 (1971) – verhältnismässig dezenter Anfang der rasenden Schuhkartons – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Simca 1300 (1966) – auf dem Clubstand – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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DB Le Mans Junior (1959) – Kinderauto mit VAP-55-Zweitakter von ABG – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Peugeot D4 (1955) – mit zeitgenössischem Camping-Ausbau – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Commer FC Dormobile (1968) – Matchbox-Sammlern vor allem als Milchwagen bekannt – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Renault Goélette (1956) – Edel-Camper mit Hochdach – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Notin Super Camping (1938) – mit den typischen Oberlichtern im Dach – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Chrysler CO Convertible Sedan (1933) – mit 3,7-Liter-Sechszylinder ein geeignetes Zugfahrzeug – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Citroën Méhari (1978) – über den Köpfen der Besucher ausgestellt – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Amédée Bollée L'Obéissante (1873) – Dampfomnibus für 12 Passagiere – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Citroën Méhari (1972) – in Polizei-Ausführung samt passendem Gendarm – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Sigma 8 HP Torpédo (1916) – Der Wagen des französischen Jagdfliegers Georges Guynemer – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Peugeot 403 Cabriolet (1959) – "Ich geb' Ihnen 80 Dollar für die Kiste!" – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Citroën DS 21 Pallas (1970) – eine von überraschend wenigen DS-Limousinen auf der Messe – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Citroën ID 19 Confort (1966) – im Farbton "Blanc Paros" – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Facel Vega Le Mans (1964) – Modell des nie realisierten Prototyps – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Facel Vega Le Mans (1964) – Modell des nie realisierten Prototyps – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Renault Twingo (1999) – könnte so auch auf der Essen Motor Show stehen – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Lancia Delta HF Integrale (1992) – Einsatzwagen von Didier Auriol bei der 1000-Seen-Rallye 1992 – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Chrysler Viper GTS-R (2004) – repräsentiert das jünge Zeitalter der 100-jährigen Le-Mans-Geschichte – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Fiat 1400 Panoramica Zagato (1950) – stark gewölbte Plexiglasscheiben für mehr Rundumsicht, aber weniger Eleganz – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (1957) – freie Farbauswahl – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Renault 4 CV (1951) – Klassensieger der 24 Stunden von Le Mans – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Bristol 450 Le Mans (1954) – brutal-elegantes Coupé mit "Dachflossen" und seitlichem Dreifach-Auspuff – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Molinari LV 1300 (1959) – Rennboot, angetrieben von einem Alfa-Romeo-Motor – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Citroën ID 19 Familiale (1961) – neben einem späten DS-Cabriolet – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Ferrari 500 Superfast (1966) – mit Rechtslenkung – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Maserati 5000 GT Frua (1962) – mit ausgeprägtem Hüftschwung – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Shelby GT 350 (1967) – nur echt mit den Scheinwerfern im Grill – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Peugeot 301 Utilitaire (1934) – Werbeträger für eine Gärtnerei aus einem Pariser Vorort – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Lamborghini Miura P 400 (1968) – mit Schiebedach ab Werk und höchst unpassenden Aussenspiegeln – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Maserati A6 GS 2000 Zagato (1955) – von Stirling Moss bei der Mille Miglia 1956 gefahren – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Ferrari 250 LM (1964) – der Star der Artcurial-Auktion – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Ferrari 275 GTB (1966) – gefahren von Pierre Noblet und Claude Dubois bei den 24 Stunden von Le Mans 1966 – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Ferrari 312 T5 (1980) – Wagen von Gilles Villeneuve – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Lola T 70 Mk III B (1969) – Chevrolet-Technik im Rennsportkleid – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Ferrari 250 GTO (1962) – in den Farben des North American Racing Team – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Talbot-Lago T 26 GS (1939) – in der französischen Rennfarbe Hellblau – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Porsche 917 K (1970) – von Hobbs/Hailwood in Le Mans gefahren – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Porsche 956 (1982) – zusammen mit anderen Rennsportgrössen am Stand von Gregor Fisken – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Porsche 356 Carrera Speedster (1955) – in zeitgenössischer SCCA-Aufmachung – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Subaru Impreza WRC (1996) – gefahren von Colin McRae – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1963) – seit der Auslieferung in Familienbesitz – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Panhard Dyna 120 Coupé Allemano (1952) – gefahren von den Zerbini-Brüdern bei der Mille Miglia 1952 – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Ferrari 750 Monza (1954) – extrem detailliertes Modell im Massstab 1/43 – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Triumph TR4 (1964) – auf einem Filmplakat – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Bugatti Type 57 Atalante (1935) – wurde von Artcurial versteigert – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Citroën DS 21 Cabriolet (1969) – vor einem Riva-Boot – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Alpine A 110 1300 (1975) – wurde von Artcurial versteigert – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Salmson 2300 S Barquette Motto (1955) – Einzelstück für die 24 Stunden von Le Mans – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Renault 12 (1970) – am Clubstand der Freunde historischer Renault – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Peugeot 205 GTI (1984) – neben seinem ärgsten Konkurrenten aus Wolfsburg – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Renault 4 (1988) – spätes Basismodell ohne Flankenschutz – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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After last year's Rétromobile had to be confined to Hall 7 of the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles exhibition grounds, this year, for the first time since the pandemic, Halls 1 to 3 were occupied again. The vehicles on display in the halls from February 1 to 5 were correspondingly more expensive, larger and more international than before. However, despite the return to its former size, the Rétromobile was not only extremely impressive, but also a little disappointing for the first time.

Bild Citroën DS 21 Pallas (1970) – eine von überraschend wenigen DS-Limousinen auf der Messe – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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A lot of France, not much France

On the one hand, there was the immense number of top-class French cars from Bugatti, Delage and Talbot as well as an overwhelming number of Facel Vega of all types, including those that never existed. On the other hand, this year's Rétromobile offered less French everyday mobility than ever before. Former inner-city filler such as the Citroën HY, Renault 4 and Simca Aronde were drastically under-represented. Even the marketplace in Hall 3 was dominated by Brits and Italians. Anyone who had come to Paris to buy an MGB had a free choice. Anyone who wanted a Renault Dauphine was left empty-handed.

Bild Kundentäuschung als Kunstform: Edelholz aus der Stahlhütte im Facel Vega Facel III – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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But here and there they were hiding, the local gems that can only be found in Paris: Renault 14, Peugeot 304 Coupé and Renault Monaquatre did not offer their prospective buyers a good basis for negotiation: pay or leave, because there was no second example. The Peugeot 205 GTI presented a very similar and yet completely different picture. Although there were a whole handful of examples of the successful compact sports car, they were so crowded that demand far exceeded the ample supply.

Bild Peugeot 205 GTI gab es reichlich, Kaufinteressenten auch – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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The large dealers in Hall 1 were dominated by cars in the seven and eight-digit euro range. Lukas Hüni, Gregor Fisken, Axel Schütte and Richard Mille - all the foreign dealers and exhibitors who were absent last year were back again this year and presented such a large caliber of super classics that they were probably intended to make up for the 2022 round: an original Porsche 917 K from the John Wyer team, various Ferrari 250 Berlinetta with long and short wheelbase, several Lamborghini Miura and a Ferrari 250 GTO from the North American Racing Team turned the special into the ordinary in Paris.

Bild Porsche 956 (1982) – zusammen mit anderen Rennsportgrössen am Stand von Gregor Fisken – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Lukas Hüni also had a Citroën ID 19 Familiale in a refreshing anthracite gray. But otherwise, the representation of their home country was limited to the stands of the French clubs. They offered a small but fine range of everyday cars such as the Panhard BT 24 and Simca 1300, as well as racing cars such as the Salmson 2300 S with motto bodywork that competed in Le Mans in 1955 and a life-size model of the never-realized Le Mans prototype by Facel Vega, which an enthusiast is now rebuilding himself.

Bild Renault 12 (1970) – am Clubstand der Freunde historischer Renault – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Le Mans and other special shows

Le Mans - or rather the 24-hour race that takes place there every year - was naturally the predominant theme in Paris, as France's most famous car race celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Accordingly, there was not only an official special show of the organizer with former class and overall winning cars from France as well as a small series of technical innovation carriers.

Many dealers and service providers also dedicated this year's stand to the anniversary in one form or another. JMB Classic, for example, presented three GT1 racing cars from the turn of the millennium: the Chrysler Viper, Chevrolet Corvette C5-R and Maserati MC 12.

Bild Chrysler Viper GTS-R (2004) – repräsentiert das jünge Zeitalter der 100-jährigen Le-Mans-Geschichte – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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Other special exhibitions were dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Renault Twingo or celebrated 100 years of the dollar, which does not refer to the (much older) US currency or car rental, but to a French motorcycle brand from the 1920s and 1930s.

On the bridge between Hall 1 and Hall 2, there were also a few camping cars from the thirties to sixties on display - if you could find a "peephole" in the stream of visitors. For an ordinary Wednesday, the aisles were remarkably well filled.

Bild Commer FC Dormobile (1968) – Matchbox-Sammlern vor allem als Milchwagen bekannt – Salon Rétromobile Paris 2023

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After two cancellations and a much smaller edition, the European classic car scene seemed to have been looking forward to a full-format Rétromobile again. And indeed, after four years, all those who found their way to Paris despite the general strike on buses and trains got to see a trade fair of the old magnitude again: exclusive, multifaceted and international - and unfortunately also a little less French.

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