Retro cars this year will be exhibited outdoors, surrounded by dozens of airplanes and helicopters. In addition to passenger cars, visitors will see trucks, buses, motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, and bicycles. The program includes driving competitions in vintage cars, fashion shows of the first half and mid-last century, rallies on classic vehicles, as well as a competition of crews for the best reenactment of historical periods. The organizer is the classic technical club Old Car Service.
The main feature of the festival will be a collection of unique hand-built executive cars. OldCarLand will bring Soviet limousines used by USSR leaders from the 40s to the 90s. Each such car is associated with famous and influential figures and features exclusive design. Among them is the ZIS-110, produced in 1946. It was this model that first introduced hydraulic windows, odometer, and other modern equipment in the Soviet automotive industry. One of the dozen impressive Rolls-Royce-level limousines is the 1978 ZIL-115, which carried the head of the Communist Party of Ukraine, Volodymyr Shcherbytsky. Over 15 years of production, only 106 units were assembled. Also, the festival will feature a rare executive-class bus ZIL-3207 "Yunost", distinguished by enhanced comfort.
Traditionally, OldCarLand will showcase fresh works from Ukrainian restoration workshops for the first time. This time, a restored Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible will be brought to the event. This model remained the brand's calling card for many years, combining luxury and functionality. Additionally, visitors can see a 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and the earliest "Zaporozhets" ZAS-965 with body number 185.
Various car clubs and museums will present cars that traveled our roads over 70 years ago. Many of them survive in single units. One such is a 1949 Peugeot 203 in original condition. This is the manufacturer's first post-war model, with an unusual hood emblem differing from later versions. Italian, German, and American cars of that period will also be presented.
Many iconic two-wheeled models are expected. Visitors will see the first motorized bicycle of the USSR, produced at the Kharkiv bicycle plant in the 50s, the first motorized bicycle of the Lviv motorcycle plant, as well as a line of "Karpaty" mopeds, including the latest version — "Karpaty-4".
As always at OldCarLand, the festival promises a special atmosphere for family leisure, bright photos, and great mood.
Tickets can be purchased on the karabas.com service or at the box offices of the O.K. Antonov State Aviation Museum at 1 Medova Street on the day of the festival. Ticket price — 150 UAH.
