Monterey, California — The Automobilia Collectors Expo 2026 returns this August with an expanded and refined experience—introducing the ACE Forum alongside its signature expo and live automobilia auction to create a cohesive destination at the very start of Monterey Car Week.

Taking place Monday through Wednesday, August 10–12, 2026, the event brings together collectors, enthusiasts, exhibitors, and industry professionals in a focused environment designed to engage a wide range of automotive interests.

From rare vintage posters, enamel signs, books, collectibles, automotive art, and classic car parts and accessories inside the expo, to engaging conversations with respected voices in the industry, the event offers multiple entry points without compromising its identity.

The ACE Forum: Insight, Perspective, and Conversation

The ACE Forum introduces a series of structured sessions featuring voices from across the automotive and collector communities. Topics will explore collecting trends, market insights, automotive history, and the cultural significance of automobilia—creating opportunities for attendees to engage beyond the transactional side of the hobby.

The Forum takes place during the opening day of the event, with sessions designed to encourage meaningful dialogue and audience interaction.

“Our focus has been on building something balanced and deliberately composed,” said Will Elkadi, Event Director & Co-Founder of the Automobilia Collectors Expo.

“Each element—the expo, the auction, and the forum—adds to the overall experience without competing with one another.”

Anchored by the Expo and Live Automobilia Auction

The event’s foundation remains its core experiences: a carefully assembled Automobilia Collectors Expo featuring exhibitors from across the U.S. and internationally, and a Live Automobilia Auction on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, showcasing rare and collectible automobilia to an engaged audience.

Event Details

Dates: Monday – Wednesday, August 10–12, 2026

Automobilia Expo Hours:
Monday–Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Live Automobilia Auction:
Tuesday, August 11 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Auction Preview:
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

About the Automobilia Collectors Expo

The Automobilia Collectors Expo is a Monterey Car Week destination dedicated to automobilia culture—bringing together collectors, exhibitors, artists, and enthusiasts in a carefully assembled environment focused on buying, selling, networking, and celebrating automotive history and memorabilia.

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