Vintage Cars on Display Captivates the Crowd

The International Auto Culture Experience Zone showcased 10 vintage cars at the 8th CIIE as a core section of the classic car exhibition.

Covering 600 square meters, it featured 10 vintage cars showcased by Shanghai Jiading Comprehensive Bonded Zone, including iconic models such as the Ferrari F40, Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet and Ferrari 348Tb, demonstrating the evolutionary journey and timeless charm of the automotive industry and injecting new vitality into the pilot reform of automobile circulation and consumption.

All vehicles were assembled within a few days and were delivered to the venue by high-standard transport trucks.

The 10 vintage cars included the Ferrari F40, Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet, Ferrari 348Tb, Jaguar E-Type, Rolls-Royce Phantom I Boat Tail, Rolls-Royce Phantom II, Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition, Porsche 911S, Porsche 944 Turbo and Cooper T40.

These models not only represent the pinnacle of manufacturing craftsmanship in their respective eras but also witness the technological breakthroughs and design evolution of the automotive industry.

Microcosm of an era

Global car enthusiasts hail the Ferrari F40 as the "holy grail" and consider it as the last road sports car designed with founder Enzo Ferrari's involvement, marking a significant milestone in history.

As the first-generation 911, the Porsche 911S established the 911 family as a benchmark for high-performance sports cars and remains highly respected by car fans worldwide.

Jiading Comprehensive Bonded Zone mainly handled the organization of 10 classic cars from abroad for display, along with managing transportation, venue access, exhibition setup and all related services.

The establishment of the International Auto Culture Experience Zone is a key initiative of the CIIE to promote the "automotive industry + auto culture + auto future" trinity exhibition model.

Through the centralized display of these classic cars, visitors were able to experience the transformation of automobiles from transportation tools to industrial works of art that integrate technology, art and culture.

Each vintage car is a microcosm of an era, telling stories of industrial development.

Classic cars not only carry the historical memories of the automotive industry but also serve as important drivers for promoting automobile consumption, upgrading it, and expanding the after-sales market.

Classic car industry ecosystem

Since 2023, Shanghai Jiading Comprehensive Bonded Zone has promoted the inclusion of classic car import and export business in policy pilots and collaborated with the China Automotive Technology & Research Center to conduct relevant research.

In 2024, the zone organized a delegation to research the classic car market in the United Kingdom, conducting in-depth research on vehicle certification, import and export processes and trading mechanisms.

It also reached preliminary cooperation intentions with international institutions such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed, F1 Authentics and Classicwise.

In the future, it will carry out multi-level cooperation in areas such as bonded storage, restoration technology and motorsport culture to promote the international development of China's classic car industry ecosystem.

In terms of carrier construction, it has built an international bonded motorsport service center covering 41,000 square meters, which will be developed into an integrated service platform integrating motorsports, classic cars and bonded artworks.