Events & Tours
Pure emotion
This article discusses the concept of the "sublime" and its connection to classic car events that offer real adventure and uncertainty. The author laments the loss of authenticity in modern events, which are often too planned and organized. They highlight the Peking-Paris and Dakar Classic rallies as examples of events that offer the ultimate sublime experience. The article also mentions other upcoming events for classic car enthusiasts, both high-profile and less well-known, and provides information about organizers and training opportunities. The author acknowledges the uncertainties of the current times but encourages readers to hope for the continuation of these events.
The intense emotion experienced at that point where a sense of wonder at the magnificence of the natural world meets fear is what, in the ancient world, was called the “sublime”. The sublime is an element of the most wonderful moments in automotive and car racing history — moments that are now increasingly rare, as the convenience and perfection of the modern world make everything feel less authentic. A failure to pursue the sublime has stripped many classic car events of their special charm: after all, nowadays, as a rule, everything is well planned and perfectly organized.
Yet there are some exceptions: rally raids, for example, offering no certainties, give us back the prospect of real adventures. And let’s be clear, we don’t mean adventures at the wheels of the comfortable, well-braked, super-efficient, air-conditioned cars we are used to today. We mean adventures experienced in raw and simple classic cars, which are vulnerable, certainly, but ready to take on anything.
