the cars of Reutemann, Berta, Ferrari and the hidden gems

autoclasicthe region’s most important collection of cars and motorcycles, reopened its doors after two years of suspensions due to the pandemic. And this 2022 edition came with everything.

on the boulevard San Isidro Racecoursemachines from all eras shine again in an extra long weekend that promises to delight all visitors, whether they are car lovers or not.

Like every year, the sample exhibits specimens of the highest level of conservation that are scattered throughout the property. Others are grouped according to the club or association that is presenting them.



A special tribute to Carlos Reutemann, at Autoclásica 2022.

There’s also special tributes and those of this year are particularly rich, both for the reason for the celebration and for the vehicles that represent it.

In Autoclásica 2022, which will be open until Monday, October 10 inclusive, these are the attractions that no visitor should miss.

Celebrate Oreste Berta

The Berta Tornado of F1 National Mechanics in Autoclásica 2022.


The Berta Tornado of F1 National Mechanics in Autoclásica 2022.

One of the largest and busiest stands is the one that honors Oreste Berta, the Argentine coach who marked an era in national motorsports and that transcended borders.

Much of the work done by the High Grace Wizard It is located inside a large structure where many cars that were unforgettable for lovers of motor sports are exhibited.

Probably the most famous are the Torino of the 84 Hours of Nürburgring, which in this case are represented by two of the three who participated in that competition. The rest is located in another sector of Autoclásica.

La Liebre-Torino, in Autoclásica 2022.


La Liebre-Torino, in Autoclásica 2022.

There are also a couple of units of The Hare-Torinothe car that revolutionized Road Tourism from the 1960s. Berta Tornado F1 National Mechanics and the impressive sports prototype Berta LR. the coupe Renault Fuego and the Ford Focus that dominated the TC2000 in their respective years are also part of this tribute.

Tribute to Carlos Reutemann

Practically in the heart of the property, a tent is installed that pays homage to Charles Reutemann, former Formula 1 driver who died last year. Half a dozen cars that were driven by Lole are grouped there.

The futuristic Huayra Pronello-Ford shines at Autoclásica 2022.


The futuristic Huayra Pronello-Ford shines at Autoclásica 2022.

The model that heads this exhibition is the Williams with which the driver from Santa Fe ran the 1980 season in the highest category. There are also other monopostos with which Reutemann began his career in Europe.

But there are two others that generate a lot of attraction. One of them is the futuristic Pronello-Ford aircrafta sports prototype with a V8 engine from 1969. The other is the Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 with which he finished third in the 1985 Rally Argentina, which was his last official race.

Peugeot 205 Turbo 16, the last car with which the Iole ran an official competition.


Peugeot 205 Turbo 16, the last car with which the Iole ran an official competition.

Ferrari and its 75 years

The Ferrari 166/195 Inter that belonged to Carlos Menditeguy.


The Ferrari 166/195 Inter that belonged to Carlos Menditeguy.

As usual in the show, the Ferrari Club Argentino displays a good number of models, many of them contemporary. But this time, and on the occasion of the 75 years of the Italian brandthere is an unmissable plus with classic models.

Within the stand sponsored by the real estate development Pride Canning, a dozen sports cars from the Cavallino brand are exhibited.

As if these models did not draw attention in themselves, the sponsor built a small “mansion” to house one of the jewels of the entire exhibition: the Ferrari 166/195 Interfrom 1950, which was owned by the remembered pilot Carlos Menditeguy.

The Ferrari exhibition is one of the most attractive at Autoclásica 2022.


The Ferrari exhibition is one of the most attractive at Autoclásica 2022.

There are also other outstanding models, such as a 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso, an immaculate Dino, a 308 GTB that mesmerizes and a 512 BB that forces you to look at it a little longer than usual.

60 years of the Jaguar E-Type

Tribute in Autoclásica 2022 to the Jaguar E-Type, the


Tribute in Autoclásica 2022 to the Jaguar E-Type, the “most beautiful car in the world”, according to Enzo Ferrari.

Inside one of the central flowerbeds of the boulevard of the San Isidro Hippodrome is the largest sample for the same model that Autoclásica 2022 has: it is the one that celebrates the 60 years of the Jaguar E-Type.

With a year of delay, due to the fact that the event was suspended last year due to the pandemic, tribute is paid to one of the most elegant sports models in the entire history of the automotive industry.

Declared by Enzo Ferrari himself as the “most beautiful car in the world”, this sports car was presented in 1961 and set new standards in design and performance when it was released. His influence is still evident in the modern Jaguar range.

More than 20 Jaguar E-Type in Autoclásica 2022.


More than 20 Jaguar E-Type in Autoclásica 2022.

In this Autoclásica tribute, there are more than 20 exhibits, with different types of versions and periods.

Fangio Museum

Another outstanding space is the one that has the Fangio Museum, which moved to San Isidro several of the specimens that normally form part of the Balcarce stable sample.

The one that attracts the most attention is the Mercedes-Benz truck specially designed to transport the competition models of the German brand. on him is a replica of the 300 SLR With which Juan Manuel Fangio 1955 Mille Miglia bus.

In the space there are also the copies with which Chueco achieved his first and last Formula 1 World Championship, the “Alfetta”, from 1951, and the Maserati 250F, from 1957.

There is also Torino number 3 of the Argentine Mission at the 84 Hours of Nürburgring in 1969, in which Fangio did not compete as a driver but led the national delegation.

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz celebrates 70 years of its SL line at Autoclásica 2022.


Mercedes-Benz celebrates 70 years of its SL line at Autoclásica 2022.

The star mark and the Club Mercedes-Benz Argentina Juan Manuel Fangio They have an important space within the exhibition, in which different tributes are paid to milestones in its history.

One of them is the anniversary 70 SL linewhose meaning in German is “Sport Leicht” (light sports) and which is an emblem for the company, both in sports competitions and in street models. A 300 SL is responsible for representing that heritage.

In addition, the German company also celebrates 55 years of AMG, the sports division of Mercedes that is represented by a replica of the 300 SEL AMG from 1967, considered the vehicle that changed history for AMG.

There is also a tribute to Mercedes-Benz's AMG lineup at Autoclásica 2022.


There is also a tribute to Mercedes-Benz’s AMG lineup at Autoclásica 2022.

It also celebrates 50 years since the launch of the S-Class and remembers the 60th anniversary of the first triumph of “the Swedes” Ewi Rosqvist and Ursula Wirth, driving their Mercedes-Benz 220 SE, in November 1962.

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