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Select the country and object's type On track! 18 emblamatic cars tell their story

The Cité de l’Automobile is inaugurating an exhibition track in 2011, and offers a living show every weekend on the adventure of the automobile from 1890 to the present day.

With work currently under way, the Cité de l’Automobile will inaugurate its new exhibition track in 2011. In the shape of an eight, it will measure 450 metres at its longest point and the maximum speed allowed will be 70-80 km/h.

Why not come and discover a show: “On track! 18 emblamatic cars tell their story”. Through several scenes, it will present the adventure of the automobile from 1890 to the present day through the cars that marked the history of the car, like the 2 CV, the Ford T or even the DS.

This show will run every weekend from July to October (2 shows per day).

The track will also be a venue for the various clubs and associations of car collectors.

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