The Classic Cars Exhibition and Competition is back with its fifth edition, featuring a showcase of 70 classic cars, more than doubling the participation of the previous editions, which had only 40 cars.

Under the patronage of H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of the Qatar Museums Board of Trustees, this event reflects the growing interest in classic car preservation and collection in the region.

Details of this year’s edition were announced during a press conference held by the Qatar Gulf Classic Cars Association (QGCC) at the Fairmont Hotel. The event will take place at Medina Central in The Pearl from November 27 to December 2, 2024, lasting for six days. This marks a significant expansion in both scale and participation compared to previous editions.

“This will be a special edition, with the large participation of Gulf Cooperation Council countries,” said Eng. Abdul Latif bin Ali Al Yafei Al Yafei, Board Member and Secretary General of the Qatar Gulf Classic Cars Association.

He also stated that while there were more than 130 applicants from Qatar and abroad, only 70 cars were selected to participate in the competition.

For the first time, this year’s exhibition will feature monetary prizes for winners across five categories. Previously, only trophies were awarded. The competition will include a total of 18 awards, recognizing the best-preserved cars and the best overall vehicle in the exhibition.