The best of ClassicMadrid 2022: a look back at the highlights of the International Classic Vehicle Show

After two years of hiatus due to the pandemic, ClassicMadrid returned to the capital in 2022, opening its doors from February 25 to 27 at the Pabellón de Cristal in Casa de Campo. There, more than 30,000 motoring enthusiasts, and especially classic vehicle lovers, had the chance to see pieces such as a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, a Lagonda 6G 6 and a wonderful collection of Hispano Suiza.

Among the more than 175 exhibitors attending the event, we found some of the leading national classic car restoration companies in our country, such as Cars Clásicos, Coupe-Pueche with its great collection of Rolls-Royce and Hispano Suiza, or the prestigious Cochera, which displayed on its stand a magnificent red 190SL and a 300 CE with AMG kit that won over our hearts.

Numerous spaces dedicated to classics

In addition to seeing some of the magnificent collector pieces mentioned, ClassicMadrid also offered a large area for everyone who needed spare parts for their classics, or for those looking to expand their model collection.

Taking the opportunity, Renault took centre stage at the Pabellón de Cristal to mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary Renault 5, giving us the chance to enjoy exclusive and immaculate units such as the Super5 “Baccara”, the Super5 GT Turbo Phase 3 and the legendary R5 MaxiTurbo from Group B.

Numerous very special units

SEAT also had a special presence thanks to Jaime Sanchez, the largest private collector of the Martorell brand, who brought up to eight vehicles from his collection, including an Seat Ibiza Cabrio of which only five units were built, an Seat Samba, an Seat 132 ambulance and a hyper-exclusive Seat Toledo Podium, of which only 23 units were made for Spanish medallists at the 1992 Olympics.

Another of the highlights of ClassicMadrid 2022 was the visit of the great Emilio de Villota together with his biographer Alfredo Filippone, to present his new book titled “Emilio de Villota. Un español en la época dorada de la F1”.

Finishing in style

To close the event as it deserved, on Sunday February 27 the Concours of Elegance took place, this time dedicated to Hispano Suiza, gathering eight impressive units built between 1918 and 1934 that put its jury in a great dilemma, which awarded first place to the 1927 Hispano Suiza H6B.

On the ground floor of the Palacio de Cristal in Casa de Campo, the spotlight went to RacingAuto, the Motorsport Show promoted by the Real Federación Española de Automovilismo, where we saw the McLaren 570S GT4 from SMC Motorsport and the Astara with which Madrid native Oscar Fuertes competed in the last Dakar 2022 alongside his co-driver Diego Vallejo.

ClassicMadrid 2022 has been one of the great events at the start of this year for all motoring enthusiasts, and we already eagerly look forward to the next edition in 2023 returning once again.