The classic car scene in the Benelux region (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg) traditionally has a strong start at the beginning of the year with its biggest show on the calendar – InterClassics in the historic Dutch city of Maastricht.
Shows like InterClassics are where the pristine examples of the world’s most iconic cars gather and often change hands. From the working people’s heroes of yesteryear to race cars that competed in the highest stages of motorsport, you’ll find them at InterClassics. If you don’t have stacks of cash to spend on a collectable car, don’t worry: just being around them at the MECC Maastricht is enough.
Sports cars from marques like Ferrari, Porsche, and Lamborghini are always the bread and butter of classic car shows, but the presence of boutique cars like Bizzarrinis adds to the variety at InterClassics. The ever-growing number of sports cars from the ’90s and 2000s in showroom condition is also welcomed.
Taking the main stage at InterClassics this year was a curation of the rich history of the Japanese car industry, lit pink to mimic the vibes of blooming cherry blossoms in spring. From the slim yet elegant Mazda Cosmo 110S to the staple of Japanese car culture in enthusiasts’ minds – a Millennium Jade R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R – InterClassics showcased the highlights of Japanese car culture.
Of course, they didn’t forget the peculiarities of the Japanese automotive industry, with a Subaru XT and an Autozam AZ-1 being a part of this curation.
The AZ-1 is a personal highlight for me as a long-time kei car fan. In fact, it’s next on my list of enthusiast cars to buy. I personally came to InterClassics to see one in person for the first time, and this well-driven Mazdaspeed example did not disappoint.
The highlight of the Japanese automotive collection had to be the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning Mazda 787B, finished in the iconic RENOWN Charge racing livery. With its low, wide stance and otherworldly appearance, the old Group C race cars have always held a certain mystique for enthusiasts. As the first Japanese car to win Le Mans outright, the R26B 4-rotor-powered 787B occupies a special place in the hearts of many.
If contemporary hypercars are your thing, then the InterClassics’ Supercar Foyer is the place for you. Germany’s finest hypercar dealership and official Koenigsegg distributor, Esser Automotive, stole the show here with its stunning cars, including the brand new Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear and Regera, as well as an Aston Martin Valkyrie Spyder.
With an exhibition of cars spanning all genres and periods of automotive history, there really was something for everyone to enjoy at InterClassics 2026.
