The Leiria Sobre Rodas invitation attracted 70 thousand visitors
The 9th edition of Leiria Sobre Rodas was one of the best in the history of the event. About 70 thousand people passed by the site, that gathered the best that culture has to offer as regards vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles along four days.
The 2022 edition of Leiria Sobre Rodas was a popular, sporting and cultural success, due to a programme filled with activities connected to vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles, with several reasons of interest for kids and grown-ups.
The historical component of Leiria Sobre Rodas was another great attraction of the event. Amidst a fabulous exhibition of classic vehicles, highlight goes to the BMW M1 Procar, the only model in Portugal of this supercar designed by Giorgio Giugiaro. The oldest vehicle on display was a 1916 Mitchell, representative of the early days of the automobile industry in the United States of America.
Among the several thematic exhibitions, highlight goes to the 50th anniversary of the Porsche 911 Carrera RS, with the presence, among others, of the legendary 2.7 RS. Leiria Sobre Rodas also staged the biggest concentration in Portugal of the Renault 5 Turbo, versions Turbo 1 and Turbo 2. On display was a unit of the launching edition, of 1972, with the particularity of having the gearbox on the dashboard, a model that was not marketed, but that was brought to Leiria Sobre Rodas by a Portuguese enthusiast of the R5 Turbo.
The re-edition of the Microcars exhibition also attracted attention due to the variety of these charismatic models, amongst them the Italian Vespa 400, or the German Messerschmitt KR200 of 1955, with cockpit, among many others. In the sports cars category highlight goes to the Lancia 037 driven by the national rally champion, Carlos Bica.
The two-wheel world had no less than 101 motorcycles on display, among them the super-sportive Honda VFR 750R RC30, and Ducati 996 Foggy. Among the collection of motorcycles from the 1940s and 1950s, there were two eye-catching models: the Triumph Speed Twin 500 and the Matchless 500, both from 1948. The Portuguese Casal was also in the spotlight with the model Casal 125 K270 Proto, a unique model, which never reached the production line because the factory ended up closing. Bicycle history lovers enjoyed a collection ranging from the 1890s to the 20th century.
The thematic rides have already become one of the visiting cards of Leiria Sobre Rodas. This year, 104 copies of Harley Davidson, 354 old motorbikes, 257 Vespas, 130 bicycles, and 72 Mini Hondas comprised the parade, with participants coming from several places of mainland Portugal and from the islands.
Several clubs also brightened up the Leiria Sobre Rodas, such as the Porsche Club Portugal, with more than 50 models of the German trademark. In the segment dedicated to contemporary cars and motorbikes, thousands of people passed by the areas assigned to Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Porsche, Maserati, Bentley and more than four dozen brands of cars and motorbikes.
2022 signals the return of LEIRIA SOBRE RODAS to the format that made the event popular, from 13th to 16th October, in Leiria.
However we make a false start with the 2nd edition of AVENIDA ELÉTICA (ELECTRIC AVENUE) on 18th September in the Open Air Base Day of BA5 - Monte Real with the objective of promoting
The biggest change, without ever losing sight of the Stadium, will be the new location of the EXHIBITION OF CLASSIC AND SPORTS CARS, which will now occupy the lawn of the Almoinha Grande Garden on the other bank of river Liz. The EXHITION will feature the following thematic exhibitions: 50 years of RENAULT 5, 50 years of BMW's 'M' Division, ASTON MARTIN, PORSCHE racing cars in Portugal and a re-edition of the 2017 Micro Cars exhibition. In the Exhibition of Classic Motorcycles and Bicycles you can appreciate the most beautiful models of the Portuguese industry with special emphasis on CASAL and FAMEL.
The SUPERCARS PADDOCK will once again display all premium brands represented in Portugal in a space that will include a lounge to welcome customers and participants in the Parades of the brand Clubs. In the space next to this you will be able to keep track of the latest this space, you will be able to keep up with latest in the automobile world at LEIRIA EXPO AUTO with all the brands represented in Leiria.
On the 15th and 16th of October the city comes to life again with the PARADE of Scooters, Old Motorcycles, Mini-Hondas and Classic cars guided by the famous Traffic Policeman.
The MOTORSHOW returns with the National Rally occasion and the race for glory of the national champion in the LEIRIA RALLY 2 GOLD CHALLENGE, the Classics Sports Cars competition will have prize money, rewarding the local drivers and the International Driver invited will entertain on a new track. The Drift Show will, for the first time, feature an international driver.
As you can see, there are many reasons to visit us in Leiria and enjoy a unique experience! We are waiting for you.
Exhibition of Historic and Sports Cars
The start of LEIRIA SOBRE RODAS dates back to 2014 with the exhibition of classic and sports cars. In its first edition it gathered more than 300 vehicles inside the Stadium, and more than 25 000 people visited the event. From that year to date more than 3 000 classic and sports cars and motorbikes participated in the EXHIBITION where we highlight the presence, of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, more than 50 cars of the 1910s, 20s, 30s and 40s, Super Sports cars – the Porsche Carrera GT, Ford GT, LA FERRARI, Lamborghini Aventador, Mclaren Mp4-12c and an Aston Martin GT12 of which 20 were manufactured. Every year, we highlight in the exhibition several celebrations of iconic brands and models, such as, the 60th anniversary of the launch of FIAT500, the 85th anniversary of Ford in Portugal, the 25th anniversary of VW Ar Clube de Portugal, 70th anniversary of Porsche, (2018) 70th anniversary of Land Rover, 50th anniversary of Ford Escort, VW Kombi and the central exhibition of Single Seaters with history; (2019) 120th anniversary of Renault, 100th anniversary of Citroen, 60th anniversary of Mini.
In this 7th edition we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of RENAULT 5, 50th anniversary of the BMW 'M' Division, ASTON MARTIN, PORSCHE racing cars in Portugal and the re-edition of the Micro Cars exhibition.
The Event
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2022 signals the return of LEIRIA SOBRE RODAS to the format that made the event popular, from 13th to 16th October, in Leiria.
However we make a false start with the 2nd edition of AVENIDA ELÉTICA (ELECTRIC AVENUE) on 18th September in the Open Air Base Day of BA5 - Monte Real with the objective of promoting
The biggest change, without ever losing sight of the Stadium, will be the new location of the EXHIBITION OF CLASSIC AND SPORTS CARS, which will now occupy the lawn of the Almoinha Grande Garden on the other bank of river Liz. The EXHITION will feature the following thematic exhibitions: 50 years of RENAULT 5, 50 years of BMW's 'M' Division, ASTON MARTIN, PORSCHE racing cars in Portugal and a re-edition of the 2017 Micro Cars exhibition. In the Exhibition of Classic Motorcycles and Bicycles you can appreciate the most beautiful models of the Portuguese industry with special emphasis on CASAL and FAMEL.
The SUPERCARS PADDOCK will once again display all premium brands represented in Portugal in a space that will include a lounge to welcome customers and participants in the Parades of the brand Clubs. In the space next to this you will be able to keep track of the latest this space, you will be able to keep up with latest in the automobile world at LEIRIA EXPO AUTO with all the brands represented in Leiria.
On the 15th and 16th of October the city comes to life again with the PARADE of Scooters, Old Motorcycles, Mini-Hondas and Classic cars guided by the famous Traffic Policeman.
The MOTORSHOW returns with the National Rally occasion and the race for glory of the national champion in the LEIRIA RALLY 2 GOLD CHALLENGE, the Classics Sports Cars competition will have prize money, rewarding the local drivers and the International Driver invited will entertain on a new track. The Drift Show will, for the first time, feature an international driver.
As you can see, there are many reasons to visit us in Leiria and enjoy a unique experience! We are waiting for you.
Exhibition of Historic and Sports Cars
The start of LEIRIA SOBRE RODAS dates back to 2014 with the exhibition of classic and sports cars. In its first edition it gathered more than 300 vehicles inside the Stadium, and more than 25 000 people visited the event. From that year to date more than 3 000 classic and sports cars and motorbikes participated in the EXHIBITION where we highlight the presence, of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, more than 50 cars of the 1910s, 20s, 30s and 40s, Super Sports cars – the Porsche Carrera GT, Ford GT, LA FERRARI, Lamborghini Aventador, Mclaren Mp4-12c and an Aston Martin GT12 of which 20 were manufactured. Every year, we highlight in the exhibition several celebrations of iconic brands and models, such as, the 60th anniversary of the launch of FIAT500, the 85th anniversary of Ford in Portugal, the 25th anniversary of VW Ar Clube de Portugal, 70th anniversary of Porsche, (2018) 70th anniversary of Land Rover, 50th anniversary of Ford Escort, VW Kombi and the central exhibition of Single Seaters with history; (2019) 120th anniversary of Renault, 100th anniversary of Citroen, 60th anniversary of Mini.
In this 7th edition we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of RENAULT 5, 50th anniversary of the BMW 'M' Division, ASTON MARTIN, PORSCHE racing cars in Portugal and the re-edition of the Micro Cars exhibition.
