Do you love classic cars? Then you need to be at the Algarve Autodromo 19-21 October for the Algarve Classic Festival. Now in its fourth year, this event is considered the biggest and most important meeting for historic and classic cars in Portugal.

The Autodromo in Portimão plays host to the event. It is as much an exhibition of museum-quality vehicles as it is a exciting racing event.

14 races of various types of car will take place over the three days. Some thrilling heats to watch include: JD Classic Challenge, U2TC, Sirtling Moss Trophy, GT & Sport Car Cup, Pre-War Sport Cars, Formula Junior, 1000Km, IGD (Iberian Gentlemen Drivers) – Portimão Race, and the Campeonato Nacional de Clássicos 1300.

Also expect to see the 1000km series. Portimão is one of only a handful of locations on this circuit of endurance races. Cars that compete in this challenge include:

Lola T70 | Ferrari 512 | Chevron B8 | Chevron B16 | BMW 2002 | Ford Escort MK2 | Alfa Romeo GTAm | Porsche 911 | Shelby 350 | Ferrari Daytona | Ford GT40 | Pantera | Datsun 240Z Series 1

For more information and tickets, visit the Algarve Classic Festival webpage.

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(Photos courtesy of the Algarve Autodromo)