Brought by the same organizers as the MECC fair in Maastricht, we're participating for the fourth time (every edition, since the first was in 2015) with our friends of ACE - Automotive Club EUROCONTROL.

Against the backdrop of the iconic Atomium and the historic Brussels Expo, InterClassics Brussels 2018 once again proved why it has rapidly become one of Europe’s essential destinations for classic car enthusiasts. Held from 16 to 18 November, the fourth edition of the Belgian show welcomed more than 23,000 visitors, over 400 exhibitors, and more than 1,000 classic automobiles, transforming four exhibition halls into a celebration of automotive culture and history.

Unlike many traditional classic car fairs, InterClassics Brussels has quickly developed a distinct identity — balancing prestigious collector cars, accessible enthusiast machines, automobilia, restoration specialists and themed exhibitions under one roof. In 2018, the event delivered perhaps its most nostalgic concept yet: “60 Years World Expo / Cars of ’58, i.e. the 60th anniversary of the 1958 Brussels trade fair (the one featuring the famous "Atomium").”

As far as we are concerned, even more important was the exhibition devoted to the 70^th anniversary of Porsche.

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Sixty years after Brussels hosted the legendary Expo 58, InterClassics paid homage to one of Belgium’s defining post-war moments. The 1958 World Expo attracted more than 42 million visitors and left behind one of Europe’s most recognizable landmarks — the Atomium. For the anniversary, Hall 5 was transformed into a retrospective display featuring automobiles from the pivotal year of 1958.

Rather than simply presenting static displays, organizers recreated the spirit of the late 1950s through carefully curated scenery and period memorabilia. Visitors encountered an eclectic selection of cars that reflected the diversity of post-war motoring — from practical European family saloons to elegant grand tourers and luxury machines.

Among the highlights were examples such as the Lancia Aurelia, Peugeot 203, Jaguar Mk VIII, and Opel Olympia Rekord, each representing a snapshot of optimism during a decade defined by technological ambition and industrial growth. The atmosphere felt less like a trade fair and more like a journey through automotive history.

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Dedicated to Ferry Porsche’s sports cars, Hall 6 showcased an impressive collection of cars, tracing the evolution of the models (centered on the 356), that laid the foundation for one of the world’s most celebrated sports car brands.

From elegant roadsters to rarer competition-inspired examples, the exhibition highlighted the enduring significance of the brand in automotive culture. Supported by the Porsche Classic Club Belgium and Porsche Centre Brussels, the display became one of the weekend’s most photographed attractions. Enthusiasts crowded around meticulously restored examples while collectors and specialists exchanged stories about originality, restoration, and market values.

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Yet InterClassics Brussels 2018 was not solely about anniversary themes. Across the four halls, visitors discovered an extraordinary variety of machinery spanning decades and continents. Gulf-liveried Ford GT40s, elegant Rolls-Royce Phantoms, a striking Monteverdi 375L High Speed, rare coachbuilt classics, rally icons, and modern collectibles all shared the spotlight. Hot hatch enthusiasts found themselves drawn to legends such as the Renault 5 Turbo, Peugeot 205 T16, and Renault Clio Williams, proving that nostalgia extends well beyond chrome-heavy classics.

For buyers and collectors, the event also functioned as a serious marketplace. Dealers presented museum-quality restorations alongside project cars and enthusiast-friendly classics, while vendors offered everything from spare parts and vintage posters to automobilia and automotive art. Whether searching for a concours-level investment or simply a missing badge for a restoration project, visitors could easily spend an entire day exploring.

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Our impressions: good quality of the cars on display, exorbitant prices overall; strong growth for some brands like Alfa Romeo and BMW and for Italian coachbuilders even on less prestigious models; Porsche and Jaguar stable.

Below is a short photo gallery, for more images please refer to our "X" account #interclassicsBrussels.