Retromobile New York to Open at Javits Hall in November
The vintage car exhibition arrives in New York City from November 19-22, 2026, featuring rare collections and an auction.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Car Culture
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Retromobile New York will debut at Javits Hall from November 19-22, 2026, showcasing rare automobiles and art cars. The event highlights Jerry Seinfeld’s private Porsche collection and includes an auction of the Billy Joel Motorcycle Collection.
Why it matters
The exhibition brings a premier European car culture experience to New York City for the first time. It serves as a significant intersection of automotive history, fine art, and high-profile private collections for the public.
Tickets for the event start at $70. The featured motorcycle auction includes over 70 lots offered without reserve, including a 1978 Triumph Bonneville T140 and a 1975 Ducati 750 Sport.
The players
Jerry Seinfeld
A well-known comedian and actor who maintains a world-renowned private collection of rare Porsche sports cars.
Billy Joel
An iconic American musician and songwriter whose extensive private motorcycle collection is being auctioned at the event.
Gooding Christie's
A prestigious auction house managing the sale of more than 70 motorcycles at the New York exhibition.
The details
The exhibition features significant machinery, including the Porsche 908/03 that secured victory at the 1970 Targa Florio. Attendees can also view art cars from contributors such as Keith Haring, Ai Weiwei, and Shepard Fairey.
Timeline
Retromobile New York takes place at Javits Hall from November 19-22, 2026.
The Gooding Christie's auction of the Billy Joel collection occurs November 20-21, 2026.
Retromobile will hold its Paris event from February 3-7, 2027.
Roadmap
This expansion represents a major strategic move by the Retromobile brand to bring its established European exhibition format to the U.S. market. It aligns with a growing global trend of legacy automotive festivals establishing permanent or rotating footprints in major financial centers.
Residents can access the exhibition by purchasing tickets starting at $70 through the event portal. Potential bidders should note that all items in the motorcycle auction are sold without reserve, meaning they will sell to the highest bidder regardless of the final price.
The takeaway
Collectors and enthusiasts should prepare for significant interest in the unreserved motorcycle auction lots. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to guarantee entry to the Javits Hall exhibition space.
Further reading
Learn more about the local scene at New York City Car Culture.
More information
For more information on the exhibition, visit the official event ticket and information portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Autoweek.
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