A legend will be honored. Jean Todt will be at Rétromobile next week to receive an award from the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA). The former Ferrari boss, described as “a striking personality with an exceptional career” will be decorated during of a ceremony organized on Thursday February 6 at 5:30 p.m. The native of Pierrefort (Cantal) will receive the Heritage Hall Of Fame Prize, given to people who have “a significant impact in the automotive world.” The ceremony will take place on the stand of the FFVE, the French Federation of Vintage Vehicles, present every year at the show.
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“Meeting collectors at car shows or events is fundamental for the FFVE, it creates strong links. ” eexplains Jean-Louis Blanc, President of the FFVE. “Bringing together, preserving and transmitting automotive heritage and culture are the keys to our mission. We have created around ten programs and commissions to promote classic vehicles. The reception from the public, whether they are collectors or not, is always very warm. We want to give a dynamic image and interest a young audience who constitute the collectors of tomorrow. Our presence at Rétromobile is a moment of exchange.”
The FFVE will present iconic models such as a Stutz Blackhawk from 1974, the first model of which was purchased by Elvis Presley, and a Triumph T120 “Bonneville” motorcycle from 1969. Several conferences will also be organized on themes such as “Buying and registering a vehicle. 'period in collection' or 'Maintain, appraise and restore your vintage vehicle. »
-The FFVE stand will be located in Hall 1 of the Parc des Expositions de Paris Porte de Versailles at location F084. It will be accessible from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday February 5 and Friday February 7 and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday February 6, Saturday 8 and Sunday February 9.
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