The date and location for the first-ever Rétromobile USA, which will complement the iconic annual Salon Rétromobile classic car exhibition in Europe, has been announced in Paris, France, today. New York City’s Javits Center is the venue, from 19 to 22 November 2026, which will host an unmissable celebration of vintage and collector cars.
For almost 50 years, Rétromobile has brought major automotive manufacturers together at the world-famous Expo Porte de Versailles with classic car exhibitors, collectors, sellers, auction houses, event organizers, restorers, coachbuilders, components and automobilia vendors, star industry names and professionals, plus over 120,000 visitors across its five-day event. First held in 1976, each year it shines a spotlight on selected manufacturers, racing achievements, and automotive breakthroughs in homage to automotive heritage and legacy.
Now, in partnership with the duPont REGISTRY Group, this landmark exhibition will recreate the remarkable ambiance of the European event, with an American twist, from 2026. The Jacob K. Javits Center is one of the largest convention centers in Manhattan, situated on Eleventh Avenue between 34th Street and 38th Street in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City.
Rétromobile USA will feature a wide variety of vintage and rare collector cars from over a century of automotive history, demonstrating the historical and cultural significance of not just the beautiful machinery but also the rich fabric of manufacturing, innovation, and design – and how the automobile industry has influenced global culture and society.
“When you see the passion and enthusiasm that Rétromobile generates in Paris among European classic car enthusiasts, it’s evident that the same emotion and spirit also exists in the United States of America,” said Gerard Neveu, CEO of duPont REGISTRY Events.
“Therefore, bringing Rétromobile to America is an obvious step, taking this fantastic show to the largest audience and the biggest market in the world for vintage and collector cars. And just like the annual event in Paris, Rétromobile USA will appeal to all kinds of exhibitors, collectors, and visitors in a grand celebration of automotive design, craftsmanship, and history.”
The duPont REGISTRY Group is an ecosystem tailored to the luxury car lifestyle, housing Canossa as one of its portfolio companies – which already produces more than 250 luxury car events worldwide and owns the most prestigious classic Ferrari event, Cavallino. It also recently acquired Supercar Owners Circle (SOC), the foremost exclusive global network for supercar enthusiasts, where each member boasts a multimillion-dollar car collection.
