Unmissable Dates for Classic Cars in 2025 – Part 2
11 January 2025 7 min read 8 images
Photo credit: 1000 Miglia, BMW, Canossa Events, Goodwood, Hampton Court, Le Mans Classic, Rolex Newsroom
The second part of 2025 promises to be thrilling for classic car enthusiasts, with unmissable events and exciting news coinciding with the arrival of the summer season. It kicks off from May 23 to 26 with the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, which will feature significant changes, including the return of the Preservation Class, called “Time Capsules”, showcasing cars produced between 1900 and 1973 in their original state. The official auction partner will also change, with Broad Arrow Auctions, owned by Hagerty, replacing RM Sotheby’s.
From June 17 to 21, the 1000 Miglia takes off, known as the “most beautiful race in the world”, as Enzo Ferrari famously called it. Now in its 40th edition, it will feature a five-day format for the third consecutive time, with a new figure-eight route inspired by pre-war editions.
From July 3 to 6, the Le Mans Classic returns, celebrating historic cars that raced in the world-famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. A true Woodstock for automobiles, the event features multiple racing classes, from pre-war cars to modern prototypes, alongside lively paddocks filled with memorabilia, music, and concerts.
The following week, from July 10 to 13, is the Goodwood Festival of Speed, a legendary event celebrating Formula 1's 75th anniversary. F1 drivers and iconic cars will gather at Lord March’s estate, racing up the renowned 1,900-meter hill with a 4.9% gradient in a battle for the fastest time.
In August, the Monterey Car Week culminates on Sunday, August 17, with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Following last year’s Best of Show win by a preserved 1934 Bugatti Type 59, the 2025 edition promises excitement with events like the Rolex Motorsport Reunion at Laguna Seca, The Quail Concours, and auctions by Bonhams, Broad Arrow, Gooding, Mecum, and RM Sotheby’s.
From September 5 to 7, the Hampton Court Concours of Elegance in England will showcase 60 of the world’s rarest cars, many never seen before in the UK. Uniquely, the Best of Show is chosen not by judges but by the participating car owners themselves, who vote for their favorite.
To close the summer, Goodwood hosts the Revival from September 12 to 14. Drivers, guests, and mechanics dress in 1960s style, creating a nostalgic atmosphere with historic cars competing across classes, from tiny MINIs to GT cars and open-wheel single-seaters.
Finally, from October 5 to 11, the Modena Cento Ore in Italy combines beautiful classic cars, competitive driving, and stunning landscapes. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the 2025 edition will feature five days of driving and five circuits: Vallelunga, Magione, Mugello, Misano, and Imola!
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