Madeira Classic Car Revival

Some say there are over 1000 Classic Cars on Madeira … and over 700 will be on display. The Madeira Classic Car Revival is an annual auto event taking place in the areas surrounding Praça do Povo in Funchal. Cars are in place by 10h00 and the exhibition closes at 18h00.From vintage racers to modern classics, enthusiasts can share their passion for classic and vintage cars, old motorbikes, scooters and bicycles. Vehicles on display, manufactured prior to 1980, are a glamorous showcase of automobile history and all cars are judged for the most original and elegantly restored. An award ceremony takes place at the end of the day for the most original, best restored and best of show vehicles in various classes. Awards are also given for motorbikes, scooters and bicycles.
Attracting visitors and spectators from all over the world, this exhibition also includes car restoration demonstrations, with the owners always on hand to proudly explain the history of their Classic Car.
On the Sunday, there will be held a commemorative race called “Rampa dos Barreiros”. The “Rampa dos Barreiros” was the first speed race held in Madeira in 1935 and was won by Ribeiro Ferreira at the wheel of a fabulous Bugatti.
The object of the race is for the cars to make three separate circuits of a short course in exactly the same time. The car that manages the closest time to their original run wins the competition.
There will be 60 classic cars competing along the route very similar to the original route in 1935. The cars will all start from Avenida Sa Carneiro and finish at the gate of Quinta Magnolia. One of the best places to view the cars will be at the bridge of Ribeiro Seco. Every car in the race will arrive at 30 second intervals – and in between you will be entertained by the exhibitions’ very own “special policeman” on duty at Ponte do Ribeiro Seco.