Exit in Geneva –Vintage vehicles in the spotlight this weekend in Palexpo
The fourth edition of Swiss Retromecanika will be held on May 3 and 4. A rich program awaits curious and passionate.
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The Swiss Retomecanika exhibition presents historic vehicles in Palexpo this weekend.
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- The Swiss Retomecanika exhibition presents historic vehicles in Palexpo this weekend.
- Centenary bikes dating from 1910 will be the oldest exhibit objects.
- An auction of 30 vintage cars will host the event on Saturday.
- The organizers expect more than 10,000 visitors passionate about vintage mechanics.
This weekend, in Geneva, it will be necessary to go to old city to see scrolling with gleaming and modern bikes, buried by professional cyclists on the occasion of The final stage of the Romandie Tour.
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But for lovers of period bicycles, vintage bikes and retro cars, it is to Palexpo that we will have to go, for the fourth edition of the “Swiss RetroMecanika». Its organizer, Dominique Durussel, of Dakota Events, details the planned program in the hall of more than 15,000 m².
Dominique Durussel, the Swiss Retomecanika is devoted to “ancient locomotion”. What do you mean by that?
Dominique Durussel: It is, in general, all vehicles over 30 years old who roll or navigate, using an engine or a mechanism. There will especially be cars and motorcycles, but also old bikes or a historic TPG trolleybus.
What will be the oldest vehicle on the exhibition?
-I think it will be the bikes that date from the beginning of the XXe century, in the years 1910-1915.
What are the flagship animations of the program?
Saturday, at 3:30 p.m., we will organize an auction of 30 vintage cars. There will also be dedication sessions of four designers who are illustrated in the automotive field, as well as competitions.
In the stands, we will find enthusiasts, sellers, garages, used parts or reduced models, technical literature … It’s a whole world of nostalgic!
Do you rather expect an audience of experienced or curious collectors?
We expect between 10,000 and 12,000 people, because it is really an all public event. There is a nostalgic effect that works well; People are very demanding of what reminds them of the 1950s to 70s, even the 80s to 90s.
But the youngest are also attracted because they like what moves. In the end, we are a bit all children (laughs).
Practical info: Swiss Retomecanika, Saturday May 3 (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and Sunday May 4 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Prices: Adults: 15 fr., AVS/AI/students: 12 fr., Children from 10 to 16 years old: 4 fr., Families: 30 fr. Visitors who drive a collector’s vehicle over 40 can park directly in front of Palexpo, in a specific parking lot.
Léa Frik-knut Is RP journalist at the Geneva section. In particular, it deals with school and training subjects, but also justice and the municipality of Lancy. She holds a Bachelor in Political Science from the University of Geneva and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Neuchâtel.More info
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