Selling your classic car? It's FREE to list your car on Honest John Classics | No thanks

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

« July 2017
September 2017 »

August 2017

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
 
1
2
3
  • Mecum: Harrisburg
4
  • Ignition Festival of Motoring
  • Mecum: Harrisburg
5
  • Beaulieu Supercar Weekend
  • Ignition Festival of Motoring
  • Coys: Schloss Dyck, Germany
  • Mecum: Harrisburg
6
  • Beaulieu Supercar Weekend
  • BMC/BL Rally
  • Classic Van and Pick-Up Show
  • Ignition Festival of Motoring
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
  • Brightwells: Modern Classic Car Auction, Leominster
18
  • RM Auctions: Monterey, California, USA
19
  • Gooding & Company: Pebble Beach
  • RM Auctions: Monterey, California, USA
20
  • Gooding & Company: Pebble Beach
21
22
23
24
25
  • CarFest South
26
  • CarFest South
  • Anglia Car Auctions: August sale
27
  • CarFest South
  • Motorsport at the Palace
28
  • Motorsport at the Palace
29
30
31
 
3-5 August
Mecum: Harrisburg

1000 vehicles for sale at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex.

Event website

4-6 August
Ignition Festival of Motoring

The team behind Top Gear Live, the London Classic Car Show and CarFest host a new show at Glasgow's SECC. Highlights include Formula One racing cars taking to the city's streets and a display of high-performance motors.

Event website

5-6 August
Beaulieu Supercar Weekend

A high-octane two-day event celebrating the supercar, its icons, its history and its future in the stunning backdrop of the Beaulieu parkland.

Event website

5 August
Coys: Schloss Dyck, Germany

Classic car auction held at Schloss Dyck, Germany.

Event website

6 August
BMC/BL Rally

Large open-air gathering of BMC, BL and British cars, held at Ferry Meadows, Nene Park, Oundle Road, Peterborough.

Event website

6 August
Classic Van and Pick-Up Show

A show for lovers of all light commercial vehicles. Held at the British Motor Museum, Gadyon.

Event website

11-13 August
Roverfest

Major celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the Rover V8 engine. Roverfest will be held at Wroxall Abbey, Warwickshire, more than 800 vehicles are expected to be displayed.

Event website

12 August
Matthewsons: Classic Car Auction

Classic car auction held at the firm's North Yorkshire base.

Event website

13 August
Mini in the Park

Held at Santa Pod, Bedfordshire, the event includes live action from the Adrenaline Tour stunt show, live demonstrations from the famous ‘Turbonator’ Jet Mini and a Mini-only ‘Run what Ya Brung’ on the famous drag strip. There's also a pride of ownership display.

Event website

13 August
National BMW Show

The BMW Car Club’s National Festival with over 500 cars on show. Held at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon.

Event website

13 August
RetroWarwick

The RetroWarwick classic car show is held every August in Warwick's picturesque Market Square, attracting  120+ classic and retro vehicles. Its completely free and there is no requirement to pre-book. Come along, park up and enjoy the cars, shops, pubs, cafes and museums. 

Event website

17 August
Brightwells: Modern Classic Car Auction, Leominster

Modern classic auction held at Brightwells Leominster headquarters.

Event website

18-19 August
RM Auctions: Monterey, California, USA

Every August, the collector car world gathers at the Monterey Peninsula to see the stunning rare automobiles that RM Sotheby’s has to offer. For more than 25 years, it has been one of the top collector car auctions and is known for setting new auction benchmarks with outstanding sales results. Along with the auction excitement, the entire Monterey week is filled with automotive events, ranging from historic racing to festivals and concours, which transform the area into a car lover’s paradise. 

Event website

19-20 August
Gooding & Company: Pebble Beach

As the official auction house of the world-renowned Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and the only auction held within the gates of the famed 17-Mile Drive, Gooding & Company attracts some incredible cars.

Event website

25-27 August
CarFest South

Summer classic motoring festival  to raise money for Children In Need created and compèred by Chris Evans. South event takes place at Laverstoke Park Farm near Basingstoke in Hampshire.

Event website

26 August
Anglia Car Auctions: August sale

Anglia Car Auctions is an independent business that was established in 1995 with the Classic Car division commencing in 2005. It operates solely from its own premises in King's Lynn.

Auction website

27-28 August
Motorsport at the Palace

Historic motorsport fans flock to London’s Crystal Palace to enjoy a feast of classic racing over two days.

Event website

31 August - 2 September
Salon Prive

Top end classic and supercar show held at Blenheim Palace boasting a prestigious Concours d'Elegance.

Event website

 

Compare classic car insurance quotes and buy online. A friendly service offering access to a range of policies and benefits.

Get a quote