# France Italy Car Show Highlights

> France and Italy car show features rare vintage models and modern classics.
- Title: France Italy Car Show Highlights · Autoweek | Shortify
- Summary: France and Italy car show features rare vintage models and modern classics. A Southern California car show showcases French and Italian vehicles from 1923 to…
- Keywords: best of france, best of italy, car show, lancia fulvia, citroen traction avant, citroen ds, renault fuego, citroen 2cv, facel vega, alpine a610 turbo, citroen xm, citroen ds21 chapron cabrio
- Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/car-life/a74351644/best-of-the-best-of-france-and-italy-car-show-2026
- Author: Mark Vaughn
- Published: 2026-11-06T17:51:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: best of france, best of italy, car show, lancia fulvia, citroen traction avant, citroen ds, renault fuego, citroen 2cv, facel vega, alpine a610 turbo, citroen xm, citroen ds21 chapron cabrio
## France Italy Car Show
A Southern California car show features hundreds of French and Italian vehicles from 1923 to 2026.
## 30-Year History
Tina Van Curen and Chuck Forward founded the show 30 years ago and own Autobooks/Aerobooks bookstore in Burbank.
## Lancia Fulvia Sport 1600
Owned by Hank Koning, a prominent organizer and American Lancia Club member.
## Citroën Traction Avant
A classic Citroën model with a unique design and engineering.
## Citroën ID 19
A modern Citroën model with electric and hybrid features.
## Citroën DS 21 Pallas
Features Citromatic semi-automatic transmission without clutch pedal.
## Renault Fuego
A popular French sports car with a strong following in the US.
## Key takeaway

A Southern California car show showcases French and Italian vehicles from 1923 to 2026.