Anyone familiar with VETERAMA Mannheim knows that you rarely come home with exactly what you were originally looking for. And that’s precisely where much of the appeal lies.
From October 9 to 11, 2026, more than 4,000 exhibitors will once again welcome visitors from all over Europe to the Maimarkt grounds in Mannheim, which offer over 280,000 square meters of exhibition space. This makes VETERAMA Mannheim the largest classic car market in Europe and likely one of the greatest treasure troves of classic vehicles anywhere.
Among the thousands of booths, you can find just about everything: classic cars and modern classics, motorcycles, engines, body parts, rims, chrome parts, tools, books, models, automobilia, and countless other items that you only realize you absolutely need when you walk right past them.
There’s knowledge behind these sales counters
But VETERAMA is more than just a huge parts market. Behind many of the booths are people who have been passionate about specific brands, vehicles, or model lines for decades.
That’s why a conversation can be just as valuable as a rare replacement part. Where else can you find advice these days from someone who took apart and reassembled a specific engine 40 years ago?
This knowledge, the personal stories, and the shared technical discussions are all part of it.
VETERAMA, like the smell of oil and patina.
From the Original to a Personalized Classic
In 2026, this diversity will come to life through an even broader supporting program. The BMW Club is bringing a piece of automotive heritage to Mannheim with carefully restored sedans, coupes, and rare motorsports icons. The VW Club showcases the entire world of air-cooled classics—from lovingly preserved Beetles to iconic Bulli vans and practical Transporter models, all the way to custom buggies and unconventional conversions.
Fans of both two- and four-wheeled vehicles will find something to enjoy: enthusiasts of Italian motorcycles can look forward to seeing the Falcone Club’s small, characterful Moto Guzzis—ranging from classics suitable for everyday use to particularly rare models.
The exclusive tuning exhibition by DS AUTOMOTIVE in Hall 2 provides a deliberate contrast. Here, the range extends from subtly refined everyday vehicles to high-performance sports conversions and elaborately customized one-of-a-kind models—demonstrating the many different ways to express a passion for cars and how it attracts a younger generation of enthusiasts.
On Saturday, the fun continues into the evening: Starting at 6 p.m., the band Fresh will provide the perfect soundtrack for the day at the fair with “Rock Unlimited.”
Therefore, be sure to allow enough time. If you really want to experience VETERAMA, there’s one thing you should bring above all else: curiosity.
