Moto & Macchine 2026

It’s very natural that when heading to an event, all of our attention is focused on whatever is happening at its very center. Interesting cars, enthusiasts engaged in animated conversations, or stalls filled with parts and memorabilia - all of it instantly draws the eye. Yet sometimes it is also worth paying attention to what happens around the event itself. Some of my most memorable moments from this year’s Moto & Macchine began many kilometers before I had even reached the venue.

While driving on the motorway, I spotted an exceptionally low and wide machine in the distance ahead of me. I immediately knew I had to quickly overtake a few modern plastic cars to catch up with it before we left the highway for the smaller scenic roads. It turned out to be a very good decision. Following that De Tomaso Pantera felt like being transported straight into an old DOS-era game. The only difference was that those games usually did not feature quite so many speed cameras.

This year marked my third visit to the event, yet it was the first time the weather truly resembled the kind usually associated with Italy. I expected that the sunshine and warm temperatures would bring far more cars and visitors than during the previous cold and rainy editions. Surprisingly, that was not really the case, especially as far as Alfa Romeo and Fiat owners are concerned. They turn out to be a very motivated group.

I will not attempt to list every Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Maserati that appeared at the event - there were simply too many of them. From a journalistic standpoint, the presence of the Ferrari Enzo certainly deserves a mention, but I would much rather move on to the more down-to-earth cars that truly captured my attention. Cars such as one of my personal favourites - the Fiat Tempra estate equipped with its wonderfully digital dashboard. There was also a Fiat Croma, an Alfa Romeo 90, and even a beautiful classic Fiat Ducato, although sadly I only spotted that one briefly on the road leading toward the event. I described my excitement about seeing Alfa Romeo Arna in the story from the previous edition, so I won’t repeat myself here.

Naturally, I could not simply walk past cars such as the Fiat Dino, both the classic and the later generation of the Fiat Multipla, or the Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV - a model for which I have always had a particular weakness. The event also confirmed something I had already begun to suspect: my Alfa Romeo 146, despite seeming like a fairly ordinary model, is actually quite rare nowadays. There was not a single example of it in Skokloster. Its sibling, the 145, however, did make an appearance - and not just any example, but one proudly powered by the legendary Alfa Romeo Busso V6 under the bonnet. And if you feel confused now, you don’t need to look for a catalog from from the 90s now - this is not the engine this car left the factory with.

My motoring season started unusually late this year, right here in Skokloster. I can’t complain about that. It was probably the first truly warm day of the year, and the sight of characterful cars flowing along the surrounding scenic roads made it feel even more special. Endless numbers of beautiful machines, combined with the picturesque panorama of the monastery and castle in the background, created a great atmosphere.

It was not only a very successful day, but also the beginning of a whole series of events connected to Italian motoring. So stay tuned - there is going to be much more happening here very soon.