Coupes Auto Légende de Montlhéry
The largest European gathering of historic cars on the legendary centenary autodrome of Linas-Montlhéry
About Coupes Auto Légende
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 Coupes Auto Légende 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026 at the Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome (91), from 8:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Organized by Éditions LVA and La Vie de l'Auto, this event is the largest European gathering of classic cars: six race categories on the centenary track, over 200 drivers, an exhibitor village with more than 70 merchants and clubs, a swap meet, parades, and exhibitions.
Coupes Auto Légende 2026 — Montlhéry
The Coupes Auto Légende 2026 will take place on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026 on the legendary track of the Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome (Essonne), daily from 8:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Organized by Éditions LVA and La Vie de l'Auto magazine, this event has become the largest European gathering of classic cars. Approximately 200 drivers and 5,000 visitors are expected on the mythical banked circuit.
Six Race Categories
- Pre-war & Roadsters — automobiles built before 1945 and roadsters
- The Populars — people's cars, compacts, and classic utility vehicles
- The Mini-bombs — nimble small sports cars from the 1960s-1980s
- The Maxi-bombs — sports sedans and coupes
- GT & Prestige (pre-1980) — grand touring and prestige cars from before 1980
- GT & Prestige (post-1980) — grand touring and prestige cars from after 1980
Activities
- Demonstrations and parades on the centenary track
- Exhibitor village: over 70 merchants, clubs, and associations (Lancia Club France, MG Club de France, Triumph Club de France, Classic Car Club Paris, Amicale DB, Chevrolet Corvair Club…)
- Swap meet for collectors
- Thematic exhibitions, including the Paris Fire Brigade Museum
- Author signing sessions
- Parking reserved for classic vehicles (models before 1995) inside the circuit
Programme Coupes Auto Légende 2026
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Open from 8:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Track sessions for the six categories on the speed ring, exhibitor village (70+ merchants and clubs), swap meet, exhibitions (Paris Fire Brigade Museum), demonstrations, and parades.
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Open from 8:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Continuation of track sessions for the six categories, exhibitor village, swap meet, parades, and demonstrations on the centenary track.
Categories participating: Pre-war & Roadsters · The Populars · The Mini-bombs · The Maxi-bombs · GT & Prestige pre-1980 · GT & Prestige post-1980. Detailed schedule to be announced by the organizer closer to the event.
Highlights Coupes Auto Légende 2026
- The largest European gathering of classic cars
- Six race categories on Montlhéry's centenary banked track
- Over 200 drivers and ~5,000 visitors expected
- Exhibitor village with over 70 merchants and clubs, swap meet
- Exhibition by the Paris Fire Brigade Museum
- Free visitor parking and dedicated parking for classic vehicles
Prices Coupes Auto Légende 2026
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Practical Information
Location
Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry (UTAC), Avenue Georges Boillot, 91310 Linas (Essonne). GPS: 48.64011° N / 2.26983° E.
Dates and Times
Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 8:45 to 18:00 each day.
Access
Located 30 km south of Paris. By car: N20, accessible from A10, RN20 or RN104. By public transport: RER B then bus line DN13. 14.3 km from Massy TGV station, 20 km from Orly Airport.
Parking
Free visitor parking. Parking reserved for classic vehicles (models pre-1995) inside the circuit. Animals are not allowed on site.
Contact
Official website: coupes-auto-legende.fr — Tel.: +33 (0)1 60 39 69 51 — Email: [email protected] — Organization: Éditions LVA / La Vie de l'Auto (BP 40419, 77309 Fontainebleau Cedex).
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Where does it take place — Coupes Auto Légende
Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry (UTAC)
Route Nationale 20, 91310 Montlhéry