Retromobile

[ettore]

I'm thinking of a quick winter fix with a trip to Retromobile next month.

Anyone been? would be interested in any observations, do's/don't etc?

[66Elan]

Not been for a number of years but really enjoyed the event when we did go several times. Very French which is not surprising !! Certainly the catering on offer was a big improvement on the NEC.

[chriswhitlock]

This will be my 3rd or 4th time going. I've always enjoyed just wandering around seeing things you wouldn't normally see at a UK car show. As 66Elan says its very French. All the big manufacturers bring some of their heritage fleets, along with a lot of big European specialist dealers. Tickets are a lot more reasonable too compared to NEC.

I'm bringing Whitlock Snr with me this year. He's been saying how much he is looking forward to it for months

[ettore]

All confirmed now and looking forward to it.

Mrs Ettore also happy to join despite her long term ambivalence to motoring matters - benefit of Paris!

[chriswhitlock]

I'm sure you won't regret it

[A993LAD]

This is very interesting so I think I will organise a trip.

Do you need to book tickets in advance or can you just turn up and pay entry on the door like the NEC?

[chriswhitlock]

You can buy tickets on the door, but its cheaper to buy online & they are valid for any day

[A993LAD]

Excellent thanks I've booked my train tickets and my hotel and my friend in Paris says he will sort the tickets for the event itself.

Looking forward to it

[ettore]

….and it was excellent. 5 Bugatti 59’s alone justified the trip, plus a wonderful long lunch today, prior to an excellent game of rugby.

I’ll be back!

[chriswhitlock]

ettore said:

….and it was excellent. 5 Bugatti 59’s alone justified the trip, plus a wonderful long lunch today, prior to an excellent game of rugby.

I’ll be back!

Good to hear you enjoyed it. Was a great show this year. You know there's a great selection of cars when you walk past 'another' F40!

Just need to convince my wife that we need to go the new show in New York next year