Coupes Auto Légende de Montlhéry
The largest European gathering of historic cars on the legendary centenary autodrome of Linas-Montlhéry
About Coupes Auto Légende
Every October, the Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry (91310) hosts the Coupes Auto Légende, the largest European gathering of historic cars. Six race categories, from pre-war to youngtimers, over 200 drivers, an exhibitors' village, and track parades make this event a global meeting point for historic automobile enthusiasts.
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The Coupes Auto Légende de Montlhéry: Automotive Legend on Track
Some places make automotive history. The Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry, built in 1924 and inaugurated on October 4th of that year, is one of them. Located straddling the towns of Linas and Montlhéry in Essonne, this historic circuit, unique in Europe—with its characteristic high-banked speed ring—has seen the greatest automotive champions: René Dreyfus, Achille Varzi, Tazio Nuvolari, Juan Manuel Fangio...
A Centenary Circuit Unique in Europe
The Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry is now managed by the UTAC (Union Technique de l'Automobile, du Motocycle et du Cycle). Its speed ring, 2.5 km in circumference and banked at 51° on the turns, is one of the last banked test tracks in Europe. Classified as a historic monument, it continues to host numerous automotive events each year.
The circuit was the setting for the ACF Grand Prix from 1925 to 1937, and for speed records and endurance record attempts for decades. Today, it is a living memorial to French automotive history.
The Coupes Auto Légende: The Largest Gathering in Europe
Created to celebrate historic cars in all their diversity, the Coupes Auto Légende have become the unmissable annual event for historic automobile enthusiasts. Held every second weekend of October on the autodrome, they bring together:
- Over 200 drivers competing on the historic track
- Six thematic categories: pre-war cars, popular models, mini-bombs, maxi-bombs, GT & Prestige, and anniversary vehicles
- A sales village with dealers of historic cars, spare parts, and accessories
- A swap meet for collectors
- Demonstrations on the centenary track
- Parades of classic and legendary cars
- Thematic exhibitions on automotive history
Six Categories for All Tastes
The richness of the Coupes Auto Légende lies in the diversity of its categories:
- Pre-war: Cars built before 1945, witnesses to a heroic era of motoring
- Popular: Cars of the people, Citroën 2CV, Renault 4L, Volkswagen Beetle
- Mini-bombs: Sports compacts from the 1960s-80s, Mini Cooper, Fiat 500 Abarth
- Maxi-bombs: Sports sedans and coupes from the 1970s-90s
- GT & Prestige: Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, Jaguar from their golden age
- Anniversary: A category dedicated to models celebrating a particular anniversary that year
An Exceptional Automotive Calendar
The Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry offers a varied calendar of events each year:
- Rally Story (March): Historic rally stage
- Youngtimers Days (April): Cars from the 1990s-2007
- Jap'n'Car Festival (May-June): Japanese automotive culture
- US Motor Show (September): American vehicles
- Italian Meeting (September): Beautiful Italian classics
- Coupes Auto Légende (October): The main annual event
Coupes Auto Légende — edition 2026
The 2026 Coupes Auto Légende will be held on October 10-11 at the Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry. Six race categories, 200+ drivers, historic cars of all eras, a sales village, and a swap meet. The largest European gathering of historic automobiles.
Coupes Auto Légende 2026 — Montlhéry
The Coupes Auto Légende 2026 will take place on October 10-11, 2026, on the legendary ring of the Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry. This annual event, now the largest European gathering of historic cars, promises once again an unforgettable journey into automotive history.
Six categories will bring together over 200 drivers with vehicles ranging from pre-war cars to youngtimers. The sales village, swap meet, parades, and thematic exhibitions will complete this exceptional weekend for all historic automobile enthusiasts.
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Practical information — Coupes Auto Légende
Practical Information
Location
Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry (UTAC), Route Nationale 20, 91310 Montlhéry, Essonne.
Access
By car: N20 from Paris (Montlhéry exit) or from Orléans. On-site parking.
By public transport: RER C to Brétigny-sur-Orge or RER B to Le Guichet, then shuttle buses during the event.
Prices
Visitor entry: approximately €15-20 per adult. Discounts for children. Participant fees vary by category.
Contact
Official website: coupes-auto-legende.fr — Tel: +33 (0)1 60 39 69 51
UTAC Linas-Montlhéry: utac.com
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Where does it take place — Coupes Auto Légende
Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry (UTAC)
Route Nationale 20, 91310 Montlhéry