Retromobile Preservation Trophies
Rewarding vehicles closest to their original condition
First awarded at the 2024 Rétromobile show, the Rétromobile Preservation Trophies aim to identify and distinguish the cars and motorcycles that have been restored to a condition close to the original. To achieve this, the members of the jury will spend two days browsing the aisles of the most beautiful pop-up museum dedicated to classic vehicles. The competition is open to all Rétromobile exhibitors. Following their deliberations, the judges will award prizes to one pre-war and one post-war vehicle.
Rétromobile: a player commited to the preservation of rolling heritage
Since its creation in 1976, Rétromobile has always sought to work in aid of safeguarding this major invention of the 20th century: the motor car. This commitment is illustrated in the showcasing of the unique know-how possessed by companies holding the Living Heritage Company (EPV) label, several of which will be at the show, but also through the creation of the Rétromobile Preservation Trophy to raise vintage car collector's awareness to the importance of preserving this heritage and passing it on to future generations.
Rétromobile Preservation Trophy: previous winners
Before the winners of the new edition are revealed, Rétromobile invites you to discover the vehicles distinguished at previous exhibitions. For example: Ranking among the oldest vehicles in motoring history, the Mercedes Simplex 60HP ‘King of Belgians’ can in many ways be considered one of the rarest vehicles in the world. And with good reason: of the 102 chassis originally produced, only five remain today. The model presented by Gooding & Company at Rétromobile 2024 is also one of the only examples to have retained the famous' King of the Belgians’ bodywork.
