With more than 82,000 visitors welcomed last year, Epoqu’auto has become one of the unmissable shows for lovers of old cars. On your calendars! The organizers have revealed the first details of the 2022 edition which will be held at Eurexpo Lyon, on November 4, 5 and 6.
The volunteers of the Club des 3A, organizer of the Epoqu’auto show, are not lacking in ambition. The 2022 vintage of the event promises to be a great vintage, both in substance and in form. He ” will cross for the first time in its history the bar of 80,000 m² of exhibition space, adding an additional 10,000 m² to the occupied space in 2021 “, can we read in the press release. And with 800 exhibitors, new thematic platforms and two auctions, there will be plenty to do in early November.
New for 2022
Let’s start at the beginning, namely the poster for this 2022 edition. Studio Harcourt, based in Paris, took care of it. The visual, both classy and vintage with this plain black background, highlights a Lancia Aurelia B20, emblematic figure of the 1950s range. crossing all the key spaces of the event will be created. ” It is a kind of backbone, which distributes all the halls and which will be identified by a blue floor covering, instead of the red which covers the other aisles “, explains Claude Passot, curator at the show for many years.
Among other points to remember, Epoqu’Auto will organize not one but two auctions this year. These will be guided by the auctioneer Jean-Pierre Osenat. Appointment is given Sunday for car enthusiasts and Saturday for motorcycle enthusiasts. Sales kick off at 2 p.m. For lovers of motor sports, the Autodiva magazine kept its traditional stand. This time it will be dedicated to AGS (Automobiles Gonfaronnaises Sportives) single-seaters. But above all, the idea is to create a set of appointments at the discretion of the show ” with driving schools and their activities, rally cars or sports models of various brands explain the organizers.
Three themed trays…
Epoqu’auto also centers its communication around 3 major platforms. The first concentrated around sixty of the most popular Ford models. You will find there, among other things, a copy of the Ford T but also more recent vehicles such as the Taunus, the Escort or the Cortina.
The “Prestige” exhibition in 2022 will be dedicated to Lancia. The Italian brand, which has been rather discreet in recent years, nevertheless has a gargantuan automotive past and has many victories in competition. More than 30 cars from the biscione brand will be exhibited in Lyon. Let’s finish with the historic set that will be held by the Amicale des clubs de Marques. From Delage to Salmson, via Delahaye, Facel Vega or Hispano Suiza Hotchkiss, the federation wins the prize for diversity with many big names in vintage cars.
… without forgetting the great classics
The Epoqu’auto show can also count on its recurring exhibitions. The Berliet Foundation, for example, remains assiduous at the meeting with a set of several vehicles, the list of which will be revealed later. Hall 6 will host a space dedicated to period utilities, with an additional 300 m² granted compared to 2021. In this same room, you will find the “Youngtimers” exhibition, this time devoted to convertibles. From the Honda S2000 to the Mercedes SL” and maybe a rather special Ferrari “, you risk taking full eyes. Finally, motorized two-wheelers are not forgotten with 2 distinct platforms: scooter manufacturers on one side, the Moto Guzzi brand on the other.
Practical information Epoqu’auto 2022
Epoqu’auto 2022 – 43and editing
November 4, 5 and 6, 2022
Eurexpo – exhibition center – 69680 Chassieu
- Schedule : Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Motorcycle auction : Saturday November 5, beginning at 2 p.m.
- Car auction : Sunday, November 6, start at 2 p.m.
- Price : 15 € on site, 14 € on the Internet, free for children under 12 years old.
- Car park : P4 free for classic cars (> 30 years old), free for motorcycles