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Planning on joining a classic car event? Here's our diary of upcoming shows, tours and competitive events. If you'd like to add one, please email us at keith.moody@honestjohn.co.uk

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May 2017

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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  • International Ford Show
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  • H&H: Donington sale
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  • Beaulieu Spring Autojumble
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  • Beaulieu Spring Autojumble
  • Bonhams: Newport Pagnell - Aston Martin Works sale
  • Silverstone Auctions: May Sale
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  • Beaulieu Spring Autojumble
  • Spring Classic
  • Yorkshire Moors & Dales Driving Tour
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  • Yorkshire Moors & Dales Driving Tour
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  • Yorkshire Moors & Dales Driving Tour
  • Mecum: Spring Classic
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  • Yorkshire Moors & Dales Driving Tour
  • Brightwells: Classic and Vintage auction, Leominster
  • Mecum: Spring Classic
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  • Yorkshire Moors & Dales Driving Tour
  • Mecum: Spring Classic
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  • Summer Trial
  • Mecum: Spring Classic
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  • Summer Trial
  • Historics: Classic Car Auction
  • Mecum: Spring Classic
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  • Summer Trial
  • Bonhams: Spa Classic sale
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  • Baltic Classic Rally
  • Enfield Pageant of Motoring
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  • Baltic Classic Rally
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  • Baltic Classic Rally
 
30 April - 1 May
International Ford Show

The International Ford Show will take place at Sandown Park. It will feature the best Fords from across Europe. There will also be trade stands and demos throughout the day.

Event website

6-7 May
Classic Land Rover Show

The Classic Land Rover Show will return to the British Motor Museum at Gaydon slightly earlier than usual in 2017. The show, which will be in its third year, will take place over the weekend of 6-7 May and promises to bring together some of the best Land Rovers in the country.

Event website

6 May
Windsor to host huge Jaguar festival

The Royal Windsor Jaguar Festival will include a parade of 250 cars, representing every Jaguar model made by the company since the 1930s.

The parade will pass through Windsor town centre and through the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle in the presence of a member of the royal family on Saturday, 6 May. 

The cars will then be on display to view at the Frogmore Cricket Ground near Windsor Castle. Already confirmed are the unique Jaguar XJ13, an original C-type and D-type.

Event website

11 May
H&H: Donington sale

Classic, Collectors and Sports car sale at Donington Park.

Event website

12-14 May
Beaulieu Spring Autojumble

Famous the world over, Beaulieu Autojumbles are a must for the motoring enthusiast. Entry includes access to the National Motor Museum, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey and World of Top Gear - so there's a great time to be had by all the family.

Event website

13 May
Bonhams: Newport Pagnell - Aston Martin Works sale

Aston Martin Works Service sale, Newport Pagnell, UK. It's the Aston Martin-based sale, held at the company's own heritage centre of excellence, on the site of the former factory.

Event website

13 May
Silverstone Auctions: May Sale

Classic car auction that takes place at the Silverstone racing circuit, near Towcester in Northamptonshire.

Event website

14 May
Spring Classic

A social gathering for classic car owners at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon. Discounted entry to the museum when you turn up in a classic car. 

Event website

14-18 May
Yorkshire Moors & Dales Driving Tour

Visit Yorkshire with its ancient towns and cities, moorland and dales. This tour takes in the best of this stunning region of England. Based at a hotel in a charming town in the North York Moors for four nights, the tour will take you to the best parts of both the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors with three circular day tours. 

Event website

16-20 May
Mecum: Spring Classic

30th Spring Classic with more than 2000 vehicles for sale at the Indian State Fairgrounds.

Event website

17 May
Brightwells: Classic and Vintage auction, Leominster

Auction of classic, collectors, and sports cars at Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE.

Event website

19-21 May
Summer Trial

The emphasis of the Summer Trial has always been a fun yet competitive event which caters for all levels of ability, absolute novice to seasoned expert.

Event website

20 May
Historics: Classic Car Auction

Historics auction at its base at the world-famous Brooklands museum in Surrey.

Event website

21 May
Bonhams: Spa Classic sale

Collectors' Motor Cars with a competition bias held at Spa, Belgium. The sale takes place during the brilliant 24-Hour classic race.

Event website

27-29 May
Enfield Pageant of Motoring

Large open air classic car show in north London with plenty of family-friendly attractions.

Event website

27-28 May
La Vie en Bleu (incorporating La Vita Rosso)

This miniature Goodwood Revival will not only celebrate French classics but also Italian cars. Held at Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Cheltenham, home of the Bugatti Owners' Club, it's an event not to be missed.

Event website

27 May
RM Auctions: Villa Erba

Held every two years since 2011, RM Sotheby’s exclusive Villa Erba sale takes place along the beautiful shores of Lake Como, Italy, just one hour north of Milan.

Event website

28 May - 10 June
Baltic Classic Rally

The Baltic Classic is a two-week rallying adventure which starts in Copenhagen on Sunday 28th May 2017. The route takes in Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland before finishing in Berlin on Saturday 10th June.

Event website

28 May
Gaydon Festival of Transport

A show featuring all sorts of motorised transport including military and emergency service vehicle displays. Held at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon.

Event website

 

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