Classic car show in Argentina to feature over 1000 vehicles

Rafael and Cili Colmenero organized a classic car exhibition called La Oxidada in Álvarez de Toledo, a small village in the Saladillo district of Buenos Aires province.

The siblings started the event in 2016 to bring together enthusiasts of vintage cars, motorcycles, and tractors. The exhibition celebrates the cultural history of these machines, many of which are family heirlooms with deep personal connections to their owners. The event will take place on November 7 and 8.

Organizers expect more than 10,000 visitors and over 1,000 vehicles from across Argentina and neighboring countries including Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. Participants will display various styles, including Hot Rods with modified engines, Rat Rods featuring a rustic and unpolished aesthetic, and American muscle cars from the 1950s to the 1970s. The program includes a vintage parts fair, live music, and a vehicle auction. On Sunday, the event will feature a raffle for a 1968 Fiat 1500.

The festival will conclude with a demonstration where two cars will accelerate to spin their tires and create a smoke display. The organizers aim to showcase both the mechanical beauty of the vehicles and the rural culture of the region.