Imagine the freedom to drive wherever you want in your dream car. An Austin Healy 3000 on a spring day, a long highway ahead of you, and a destination that fuels your car passions.
You arrive at Daytona Beach to watch the Daytona 500 race or you land in Havana, Cuba to marvel at the largest collection of classic American cars from the ‘50s.
Intrigued? Here are the top 5 places to visit for car lovers you should travel to at least once in your lifetime.
- Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL, USA
The Daytona International Speedway in Florida is one of the most unforgettable experiences for car enthusiasts. Nicknamed “The Great American Race”, the Daytona 500 is a world-class event that opens the NASCAR Cup Series each year.
The track has a few different layouts for different races: a high-speed tri-oval, motorcycle course, sports car course, and karting course.
- Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, California, USA
The United States is the best country for car enthusiasts with plenty of exhibitions, races, and museums. In California, you’ll find the Petersen Automotive Museum — one of the largest in the world with over 100 cars on display.
Some of the most iconic exhibitions include the Batmobile, the huge Porsche exhibit, and the Hollywood Dream Machines.
- Nürburgring, Germany
Some of the world’s most exquisite classic cars are made in Germany. Case in point: Porsche. The company started building their first racing car in 1952 to compete in the evergrowing race car market. The following year, Porsche debuted the 550-01 model that won its first-ever race event in Nürburgring, Germany.
Nürburgring is home to the old Nordschleife track (Northern Loop) and the Grand Prix race track. The Nordschleife is open to the public and there are no speed limits and no traffic, so you’ll have the road all to yourself.
- Havana, Cuba
Havana may seem like an unusual destination, but it’s one of the best cities for classic car enthusiasts.
After the Cuban Revolution, Castro banned the importation of cars from the U.S. and because Cubans couldn’t buy new vehicles, they had to use what they already had.
A lot of these classic beauties are still on the road, so don’t be surprised if you spot Pontiacs, Chevrolets, Plymouths, and Fords around Havana.
For the ultimate classic car experience, sign up for a classic car tour around Havana to enjoy the ride of a lifetime.
- Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, Monaco
Monaco is one of the most desired car lover destinations, not just because of the luxury, but also because it’s home to one of the most prestigious motor races in the world, the Monaco Grand Prix.
In the midst of the glamor and luxury, you can enjoy a view of the race that you’ll remember forever.
Which of These Places To Visit for Car Lovers Will You Go To Next?
From the Petersen Museum in sunny California to the historic Nordschleife in Germany, these places to visit for car lovers will give a whole new meaning to your car appreciation.
At GoClassic, we have a burning passion for classic cars so we’d like to invite you to an unforgettable journey through time and tell you the stories of our favorite classic cars.
