About Malta Classic
THE EVENT
alta Classic welcomes car enthusiasts, visitors and families to
cars. Malta Classic 2023 will take place over four-days comprising three exhilarating events: Malta Classic Hill Climb at Mtaħleb by Handson, Mdina Glass Style & Elegance at the Marina di Valletta and Mdina Grand Prix fuelled by Enemed.
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Malta Classic Hill Climb At Mtaħleb by Handson
Thursday 5th October - from 9am to 4pm
Malta Classic weekend starts with the riveting Hill Climb located minutes away from the island's ancient city. In this most traditional form of motor racing, vintage cars race the clock to the top of the beautiful Mtaħleb hill — a pure adrenaline rush for drivers and a grand opening spectacle, as panoramic views of the island's magnificent cliffside and the Filfla islet complement the win.
Style and Elegance at the Marina by Mdina Glass
Friday 6th October - from 10:30 am to 4pm
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On day two, spectators are invited to see some of the World’s most elegant and sought after classic cars up close. This celebration of vintage style through the eras will be set against a new historical backdrop of Sa Maison. Malta Classic is delighted to present Style & Elegance as part of the weekend celebration of classic racing at Mdina. The event will happen at Marina di Valletta (Sa Maison). There will be a unique selection of prewar and postwar classic cars, and classic motorcycles. Vehicles will be judged on style and elegance. Points will be awarded for dress-attire of participants. Period style is encouraged. This is not a competition of condition. Patina and minor blemishes will not be penalised. The judges are purely concerned with style and elegance. A prize will be awarded for the judge’s choice in each class. This timeless event unveils a selection of the finest historical and collectors automobiles for the delight of visitors. Entertainment and vintage dress make the event an unmissable national festival.
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Mdina Grand Prix fuelled by Enemed
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October - from 9am to 4pm onwards
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Malta Classic's Mdina Grand Prix has, for the past 14 years, attracted brands that were never afraid to put the best to the test. Being part of the experience shows that they are always ready for the race. Malta Classic's iconic Grand Prix returns for its 13th edition to host the exhilarating races outside Mdina’s fortified walls. On Saturday, cars are put to the test on a track of tight bends, sweeping curves and inclines that wind their way through a valley of vineyards and terraced hills. This gripping day comes to a close with timed drives, determining the starting order of Sunday’s Mdina Grand Prix. The 8th October presents the ultimate adrenaline-fuelled experience for both drivers and spectators alike. Categorized by speed, power and era, the World’s most iconic and sought-after cars take to the circuit in a thrilling race to the finish line, as the unforgiving nature of the Malta Classic circuit brings out the very best of performance by both drivers and their classic racing automobiles. Buy Tickets
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A Brief History
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Over 70 pre-1976 cars participated at the last event in 2019 Malta Classic, including some genuinely unique vehicles. Participants travelled from around Europe to take part and we look forward to seeing more beautiful classics this year.
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The Malta Classic has its origins in October 2007, when French entrepreneur and classic car enthusiast Thierry Giovannoni organised Malta’s first ever Classic Car Grand Prix on the ring road of Valletta, bringing some of Europe’s finest classic cars to Malta to tour the island and race wheel to wheel on the Valletta circuit. In April 2009 enthusiasts brought together by this event set up the Valletta Grand Prix Foundation to carry on what Giovannoni had started. In 2011 the Malta Classic was transferred to its current home in Mdina, where it celebrates vintage style and speed against an historic backdrop.
alta Classic welcomes car enthusiasts, visitors and families to our historic island to discover some of the world’s most elegant and sought-after classic
M
our historic island to discover some of the world’s most elegant and sought-after classic cars.
cars. Malta Classic 2023 will take place over four-days comprising three exhilarating events: Malta Classic Hill Climb at Mtaħleb by Handson, Mdina Glass Style & Elegance at the Marina di Valletta and Mdina Grand Prix fuelled by Enemed.
​
Malta Classic Hill Climb At Mtaħleb by Handson
Thursday 5th October - from 9am to 4pm
Malta Classic weekend starts with the riveting Hill Climb located minutes away from the island's ancient city. In this most traditional form of motor racing, vintage cars race the clock to the top of the beautiful Mtaħleb hill — a pure adrenaline rush for drivers and a grand opening spectacle, as panoramic views of the island's magnificent cliffside and the Filfla islet complement the win.
Style and Elegance at the Marina by Mdina Glass
Friday 6th October - from 10:30 am to 4pm
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On day two, spectators are invited to see some of the World’s most elegant and sought after classic cars up close. This celebration of vintage style through the eras will be set against a new historical backdrop of Sa Maison. Malta Classic is delighted to present Style & Elegance as part of the weekend celebration of classic racing at Mdina. The event will happen at Marina di Valletta (Sa Maison). There will be a unique selection of prewar and postwar classic cars, and classic motorcycles. Vehicles will be judged on style and elegance. Points will be awarded for dress-attire of participants. Period style is encouraged. This is not a competition of condition. Patina and minor blemishes will not be penalised. The judges are purely concerned with style and elegance. A prize will be awarded for the judge’s choice in each class. This timeless event unveils a selection of the finest historical and collectors automobiles for the delight of visitors. Entertainment and vintage dress make the event an unmissable national festival.
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Mdina Grand Prix fuelled by Enemed
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October - from 9am to 4pm onwards
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Malta Classic's Mdina Grand Prix has, for the past 14 years, attracted brands that were never afraid to put the best to the test. Being part of the experience shows that they are always ready for the race. Malta Classic's iconic Grand Prix returns for its 13th edition to host the exhilarating races outside Mdina’s fortified walls. On Saturday, cars are put to the test on a track of tight bends, sweeping curves and inclines that wind their way through a valley of vineyards and terraced hills. This gripping day comes to a close with timed drives, determining the starting order of Sunday’s Mdina Grand Prix. The 8th October presents the ultimate adrenaline-fuelled experience for both drivers and spectators alike. Categorized by speed, power and era, the World’s most iconic and sought-after cars take to the circuit in a thrilling race to the finish line, as the unforgiving nature of the Malta Classic circuit brings out the very best of performance by both drivers and their classic racing automobiles. Buy Tickets
​
A Brief History
​
Over 70 pre-1976 cars participated at the last event in 2019 Malta Classic, including some genuinely unique vehicles. Participants travelled from around Europe to take part and we look forward to seeing more beautiful classics this year.
​
The Malta Classic has its origins in October 2007, when French entrepreneur and classic car enthusiast Thierry Giovannoni organised Malta’s first ever Classic Car Grand Prix on the ring road of Valletta, bringing some of Europe’s finest classic cars to Malta to tour the island and race wheel to wheel on the Valletta circuit. In April 2009 enthusiasts brought together by this event set up the Valletta Grand Prix Foundation to carry on what Giovannoni had started. In 2011 the Malta Classic was transferred to its current home in Mdina, where it celebrates vintage style and speed against an historic backdrop.