--- title: "Old Car Land 2026: Kyiv to Showcase 'Volynianka' Cars, American Classics, and Forgotten Car Brands" description: "On September 12–13, Kyiv will host the Old Car Land retro vehicle festival on the grounds of the 'Wheels of History' museum: American classics, 'Volynianka' cars, KhVZ bicycles, and forgotten car brands." date: 2026-09-03T09:46:08.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/old-car-land-kyiv-2026-retro-festival tags: [old-car-land, retro-cars, kyiv, auto-festival, vintage-cars, volynya] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Old Car Land 2026: Kyiv to Showcase 'Volynianka' Cars, American Classics, and Forgotten Car Brands ![Red American classic car at the Old Car Land 2026 festival in Kyiv](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/03/old-car-land-kyiv-2026-retro-festival/old-car-land-kyiv-2026-retro-festival-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - The Old Car Land festival will take place on September 12–13, 2026, in Kyiv, on the grounds of the 'Wheels of History' museum (1 Malynska Street). - The main theme is forgotten car names: American, European, and Ukrainian brands that have become rarities. - A special exhibit — cars from the Lutsk Auto Plant of different decades, including military vehicles and special-purpose transport. - A separate zone — about two dozen KhVZ bicycles, as well as retro trucks, buses, and large-scale models. On September 12 and 13, 2026, Kyiv will host one of Ukraine's largest technical festivals — Old Car Land. The event's venue will once again be the grounds of the 'Wheels of History' museum, located at 1 Malynska Street. The organizers promise guests a hundred exhibits arriving from various corners of the country, as well as a number of national premieres and themed locations united by a single concept: a celebration of historic vehicles. ### Main Theme — Forgotten Car Names The central storyline of the festival will be the brands that, decades ago, were a familiar part of the cityscape but have since turned into true rarities. Visitors will be able to see American, European, and even Ukrainian cars whose names have virtually disappeared from public memory. It is precisely this retrospective of 'bringing back the forgotten' that sets the tone for the entire program and distinguishes Old Car Land from typical car shows. ### Lutsk Auto Plant Exhibit and the 'Volynianka' Cars One of the main highlights will be a separate exhibit of cars from the Lutsk Auto Plant spanning different decades. Among the exhibits are unique military vehicles and special-purpose transport based on serial Ukrainian off-road vehicles. For fans of domestic engineering, this is a rare opportunity to see in one place the cars that served for decades in the army and special services and are now objects of collection. ### Two-Wheeled Vehicles and KhVZ Bicycles The organizers will dedicate a separate themed zone to two-wheeled vehicles. Here, an exhibit of about two dozen bicycles of the KhVZ brand — the legendary Kharkiv production — will be assembled. The lineup of 'bikes' covers different production periods and demonstrates the evolution of Soviet and post-Soviet bicycle manufacturing. ### American Classics, European Retro, and Japanese Car Culture Traditional guests of the festival will be striking examples of American classics, well-known European retro cars, and bright representatives of Japanese car culture. According to media reports, large 'American' cars and vintage Mercedes have already appeared on the site, confirming Old Car Land's status as a showcase for rare and well-preserved vehicles. ### Program and Activities for Guests In addition to passenger cars and two-wheeled exhibits, the program includes an expanded collection of retro trucks and buses, an updated exhibit of large-scale car models from Ukrainian and world manufacturers, themed food courts, interactive exhibitions, and branded souvenirs. The organizers invite both owners of retro vehicles and all fans of historic cars and motorcycles. In summary: Old Car Land 2026 will take place on September 12–13 on the grounds of the 'Wheels of History' museum (Kyiv, 1 Malynska Street). The festival brings together forgotten car names, the Lutsk Auto Plant exhibit, KhVZ bicycles, and international retro vehicles into a single themed event for the whole family. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [American Classics and Unique 'Volynianka' Cars: The OldCarLand Festival Takes Place September 12–13](https://auto.rbc.ua/ukr/news/amerikanska-klasika-ta-unikalni-volinyanki-1788428681.html) - Подтверждает даты 12–13 сентября, американскую классику и экспозицию Луцкого автозавода («Волынянки»). - [Cars of a Bygone Era. The Old Car Land Retro Vehicle Festival Is Taking Place in Kyiv (Photos)](https://focus.ua/auto/483843-v-kieve-prohodit-festival-retrotehniki-old-car-land) - Подтверждает формат фестиваля 2026 в Киеве и наличие крупных американских и винтажных европейских авто. - [Old Car Land Is Taking Place in Kyiv: What Will Surprise at the Anniversary Retro Car Festival](https://bigkyiv.com.ua/v-kieve-prohodit-old-car-land-chem-udivit-yubilejnyj-festival-retro-avtomobilej/) - Подтверждает место проведения в Киеве и тематику ретро-автомобилей; упоминает юбилейный характер фестиваля. - [Big 'Americans' and Vintage Mercedes: What Cars Were Shown at the Old Car Land Festival (Photos)](https://focus.ua/auto/752753-festival-old-car-land-2026-v-kieve-kakie-avtomobili-mozhno-uvidet-foto) - Подтверждает формат фестиваля 2026 в Киеве и наличие крупных американских и винтажных европейских авто. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: When and where will the Old Car Land 2026 festival take place? **A:** On September 12 and 13, 2026, in Kyiv, on the grounds of the 'Wheels of History' museum at 1 Malynska Street. ### Q: What is the main theme of the festival this year? **A:** Forgotten car names — American, European, and Ukrainian brands that were once common but have now become rarities. ### Q: What from the Lutsk Auto Plant exhibit will be shown at the festival? **A:** Cars from different decades, including unique military vehicles and special-purpose transport based on serial Ukrainian off-road vehicles. ### Q: Will there be two-wheeled vehicles at the festival? **A:** Yes, a themed zone is planned featuring an exhibit of about two dozen bicycles of the KhVZ brand.