{"id":20156,"date":"2026-09-21T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veterama.de\/2026\/09\/21\/more-than-just-a-parts-market-veterama-becomes-a-classic-car-festival\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T08:44:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T06:44:45","slug":"more-than-just-a-parts-market-veterama-becomes-a-classic-car-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veterama.de\/en\/2026\/09\/21\/more-than-just-a-parts-market-veterama-becomes-a-classic-car-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"More Than Just a Parts Market\u2014VETERAMA Becomes a Classic Car Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who thinks of VETERAMA solely in terms of spare parts is only seeing part of the event. Of course, the legendary market remains the centerpiece. But beyond that, VETERAMA Mannheim is increasingly becoming a major gathering place for various facets of automotive culture.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <strong>October 9 to 11, 2026<\/strong>, more than 4,000 exhibitors will once again welcome classic car enthusiasts from all over Europe to the Maimarkt grounds in Mannheim, which offer more than 280,000 square meters of exhibition space.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And in 2026, there will be plenty more to discover in addition to the vast selection already available on the market.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"clubs-bringen-automobile-geschichte-nach-mannheim\">Car Clubs Bring Automotive History to Mannheim<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Club culture has been a part of the classic car scene for decades. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re especially looking forward to the various presentations this year. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BMW Club is celebrating a special anniversary and is focusing on the history of the BMW K75. The VW Club is showcasing the full range of its scene\u2014from air-cooled classics and legendary buses to buggies and other extraordinary vehicles. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Falcone Club brings a touch of Italian flair to Mannheim. Its exhibition featuring the small Moto Guzzi models shows that fascination doesn&#8217;t depend on engine displacement or size. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tuning-trifft-klassiker\">Tuning Meets Classics<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A special highlight awaits in Hall 2, where DS AUTOMOTIVE is presenting an exclusive tuning exhibition.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This brings together different worlds of the automotive industry: originality and customization, historic technology and modern interpretations. It is precisely this blend that highlights just how widespread enthusiasm for cars has become today. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Saturday night, we&#8217;ll celebrate together<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a long day spent among cars, parts, and exciting conversations, the fun doesn\u2019t have to end just yet. On Saturday starting at 6 p.m., the band Fresh will take the stage and provide the perfect soundtrack with \u201cRock Unlimited.\u201d <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s how the market turns into a weekend get-together for the scene.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re a longtime collector, a passionate mechanic, a motorcycle fan, a car tuning enthusiast, or a family out exploring: VETERAMA 2026 aims to bring together different generations and facets of the passion for vehicles.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get your ticket and see for yourself why VETERAMA has long been more than just a market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tradition meets an ever-expanding supporting program \u2014 Anyone who thinks of VETERAMA solely in terms of spare parts is only seeing part of the event. Of course, the legendary market remains the centerpiece. 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