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ACE Media Hub
Resources, access, and contacts for press, media, and content creators
The Automobilia Collectors Expo welcomes journalists, photographers, content creators, podcasters, and broadcast media covering Monterey Car Week. We're here to help you tell the story of automotive collecting, culture, and community.
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Apply for media access to cover ACE 2026 — August 10–12 at Embassy Suites Monterey Bay.
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Press releases, event updates, and stories from the ACE Journal — all in one place.
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Story angles and reasons to be there
The Only Automobilia Event at Car Week
ACE is the only event during Monterey Car Week dedicated exclusively to automotive collectibles, memorabilia, and automobilia — a unique editorial angle in a week dominated by car auctions and concours.
Live Auction — Tuesday Evening
A live automobilia auction on Tuesday, August 11 (4–8 PM) offers dramatic, visually compelling coverage opportunities — rare items, competitive bidding, and passionate collectors in action.
The Monterey Motorshow
An outdoor curated vehicle showcase running alongside the expo — rare, exotic, and collector cars on display. Strong visual content for photographers and video teams covering Car Week.
Collectors, Dealers & Industry Insiders
Access to serious collectors, established dealers, and automotive industry professionals — ideal for interviews, profiles, and editorial content on collecting culture and the business of automobilia.
Event At a Glance
Key facts for your coverage
Dates
Monday–Wednesday, August 10–12, 2026
Location
Embassy Suites Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA
Event Hours
Mon & Tue 10am–5pm | Wed 10am–3pm
Live Auction
Tuesday, August 11 | 4:00–8:00 PM
ACE Forum
Monday, August 10 — featured sessions
Exhibitors
Exhibitors from the US, UK, Europe, and beyond
Media Contact
For credentials, interviews, and press inquiries
Reach out directly — we're here to support your coverage and make your time at ACE as productive as possible.
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