In the world of classic cars, enthusiasts gather at various events: shows, static meetups, drives, and of course, the iconic traffic jams. These traffic jams, genuine reminders of the great vacation departures of the past, are cherished for their friendly and lighthearted atmosphere. For the second consecutive year, ALEPOC was a partner of the Bouchon de la N9 in Clermont-l'Hérault, an event organized by Stéphane Thuret. Dive into the heart of this 2024 edition and Discover unforgettable encounters between enthusiasts, on board iconic popular French cars.

 

ALEPOC, Partner of the Bouchon de la N9 in Clermont-l'Hérault

Classic Auto Retro Passion: A Club at the Helm

 

In 2023, the Classic Auto Retro Passion Club, based in Clermont-l'Hérault, has decided to step up its game to make this forgotten town shine. When it comes to vintage cars and bringing enthusiasts together, Stéphane Thuret, the club president, is always present.

 

Stéphane is above all a jovial person and a classic car enthusiast, an unforgettable encounter for fans of the genre. Last year, we did not hesitate to fully support it. first traffic jam on the N9, which we had reported to you.

 

The success of this first edition allowed Stéphane, the club members, and the many volunteers to renew this exceptional event in the south of France, scheduled for the weekend of June 22 and 23, 2024. Faithful to quality events, we have renewed our partnership this year, but in a new form.

 

The Traffic Jam on the N9 in Renault Super 5 Baccarat

 

For the second edition of the Bouchon de la N9, ALEPOC chose a different approach. In addition to providing bags for participants, we also took part in the heart of the bouchon onboard. of an iconic French car : a magnificent Renault Super 5 Baccarat, graciously lent by Stéphane Thuret.

 

The previous year, It was the famous co-driver Daniel Elena who was at the wheel.. It is a true honor to succeed him and to participate in the three blockades of this 2024 edition, whose route has been revised and extended to satisfy a larger number of enthusiasts.

 

In the lively atmosphere, punctuated by honking horns and conviviality, the Renault Super 5 turned out to be the perfect vehicle thanks to:

  • Its exceptional maneuverability, enhanced by power steering,
  • Its good cooling under the southern sun,
  • His charm evokes memories for viewers: "Oh, that was my first car" or "My father had one."

We truly enjoyed this experience in Renault Super 5 Baccara. In fact, we made some a detailed article about his essay.

 

The Vintage Car Festival

Meeting with Jojo and his Peugeot 104

Classic car events are ideal opportunities to meet you, the enthusiasts and professionals who trust us throughout the year to our spare parts intended for popular French cars. It is also an opportunity to introduce our services to French car enthusiasts in our region, like Jojo and his Peugeot 104.

It was early on Saturday morning when we ran into Jojo and his nephew., coming straight from the Tarn with this beautiful Peugeot 104 (read the story). Already present last year, they did not hesitate to return to relive this exciting moment. For Jojo, it's an excellent opportunity to take out his Peugeot 104, which has never been restored and shows low mileage. He chooses his outings carefully and doesn't hesitate to drive several hours to share a special moment with his nephew.

Jojo is a true car enthusiast. A former mechanic in auto racing, he owns several popular cars, including one Renault 8 under restoration. This Renault From that era has a unique story, which you can discover in the full interview available on our YouTube channel.

Since the contact went so well, Jojo invited me to participate in the first Saturday gathering aboard his beautiful [vehicle/boat]. Peugeot 104 old. The little city car from the lion brand, designed for the city, is great for this task. It is equipped with two horns, one for the driver and one for the passenger. We love it! Flexible, comfortable, and quite spacious, it generates public enthusiasm, just like the Super 5.

  • "I took the driving test with her."
  • "It was my first car."

 

It's the magical effect of popular French cars, true madeleines of Proust.

 

Many Popular French Cars at the N9 Traffic Jam

 

Once again this year, The Bouchon de la N9 gathered many popular vintage French cars., even surpassing last year's attendance record thanks to the exceptional organization by Stéphane and his team. The new route, longer and punctuated with numerous stops, allowed participants to better appreciate the vintage cars and costumes.

 

Here are some of the remarkable cars we came across:

TheSimca Swallow (referring to the bird) were also well represented, with several copies that we had already seen at the 18th gathering Simca in Gujan-Mestras. We happily reunited with the owners who, like us and Jojo, were staying at the same campsite, extending the holiday atmosphere with classic cars even in the evening.

Between the traffic jams, numerous activities punctuated the event:

  • An exhibitor village
  • Dance performances,
  • A reconstruction of the famous The Corniaud's 2CV,
  • An exhibition of vintage gas pumps.

There was enough to dream, enjoy, and immerse oneself in another era.

 

Assessment of the Second Traffic Jam on the N9

The second Bouchon de la N9 was successfully held, offering a unique experience to the participants., marked by warm encounters with vintage car enthusiasts. Our partnership, in a new form this year, has allowed us to experience the event in immersion, at the wheel of a Renault Super 5, thus facilitating exchanges and the creation of new connections with you.

 

Stay connected on our social networks so as not to miss our potential participation in the largest and most popular vintage car traffic jam in October... Stay tuned!

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