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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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July 2015

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  • Classics in the Walled Garden
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  • Stars & Stripes Classic American Car Show
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  • TriumFest UK
  • H&H Auctions: Chateau Impney classic car auction
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  • TriumFest UK
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  • Thousand Mile Trial
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  • Thousand Mile Trial
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  • Thousand Mile Trial
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  • Thousand Mile Trial
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  • Thousand Mile Trial
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  • Barons Auctions: Esher July
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  • CarFest North
 
1 July
Classics in the Walled Garden

Classics in the Walled Garden is an evening picnic within and around the historic Walled Garden on the Luton Hoo Estate with around 300 classics on show.

Event website

4-5 July
Stars & Stripes Classic American Car Show

More than 1000 entries including Muscle cars, 'Fins and Chrome', Custom & Hot Rods 150 trade stands. Call +44 (0)1565 723863. Open: 10am-4pm. Cost: adults £7.50; 10-15 yrs £5; children under 10 go free. Entry to park and parking: £6 per car.

Event website

5 July
Austin 750 Owners Club Rally

The annual National Austin Seven Rally returns to Beaulieu on Sunday, 5 July 2015, for what will be its 53rd gathering displaying a wide selection of this historic marque.

Organised by the 750 Motor Club, the National Austin Seven Rally will attract Austin 7s of all types from all over the United Kingdom and Europe to join a weekend of activities culminating in a wonderful display in the historic grounds of the Beaulieu estate.

11-12 July
TriumFest UK

Formerly the International Family Weekend, TriumFest UK is the most important weekend in the Triumph Sports Six Clubs' events calendar. Held at Donington Park, it is the biggest all-Triumph show of its kind. 

Event website

11 July
H&H Auctions: Chateau Impney classic car auction

Classic, Collectors and Sports car sale at Chateau Impney, near Droitwich

Event website

13-18 July
Thousand Mile Trial

A tribute to the Thousand Mile Trial - the first organised motoring event in the UK in 1900. Exclusively for Pre-War cars the event will follow the original route as closely as possible, including: London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Carlisle, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, Nottingham, Northampton and the return to London

Event website

18-19 July
Shelsley Walsh Classic Nostalgia Weekend 2015

This annual event supported attracts a  wide range of classic cars, not just competing on the hill but also on display. 

The weekend consists of two one day National B events for pre-1980 cars. On each day, practice is in the morning, where all competitors are offered two practice runs. The competitive runs take place in the afternoon, with each driver having two runs.

Visitors are encouraged to wear period dress, with prizes awarded on the Sunday for the best vintage outfits.

Event website

24-26 July
Silverstone Classic

The Silverstone Classic is a three-day weekend that pitches itself as the ‘World’s Biggest Classic Motor Racing Festival’, with around 1000 race cars competing in more than 20 races, with around 9000 classic cars on the infield over the weekend, an ‘Access All Areas’ policy allowing the spectator close to all the action. There's live rock music on a grand scale, aerobatic displays, a period fun fair, shopping, and so much more to entertain you, the Silverstone Classic is an unmissable event.

Event website

25 July
The Festival of the Unexceptional

A classic car festival aimed at the owners and enthusiasts of the cars our parents once owned, and which we all now - secretly - love...

Held at Whittlebury Park Golf & Country Park Whittlebury, NN12 8WP.

Event website

25 July
RM Auctions: St John's, Plymouth, Michigan

In conjunction with the Concours d’Elegance of America, great American classics are the highlight of this event held in America’s automotive heartland.

Event website

25-26 July
Silverstone Auctions: Silverstone Classic Sale

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

Event website

26 July
Beaulieu Simply Vauxhall

Visit Beaulieu in your Vauxhall. Any vehicle is welcome including new and old models alike. Featuring a cavalcade and People's Choice Award.

Event website

26 July
Concours d’Elegance of America at St John's

A world-class exhibition of Classic, rare, and magnificent automobiles. The Concours d’Elegance has a distinguished history of showing some of the most fascinating, beautiful and unique vehicles from different eras – every auto enthusiast can find something to love. Held on the grounds of St John’s Inn in Plymouth, Michigan.

Event website

26 July
Pentillie Festival of Motorsport

New south-west event that sees historic rally cars tear round a sprint-style track in the stunning grounds of Pentillie Castle, Cornwall. Paddock open throughout the day, see and meet the teams service crews.

Event website

28 July
Barons Auctions: Esher July

Classic collectors and sports car auction. Viewing Monday 3.30pm to 7pm- Tuesday 9am to 1.30pm - Sale 1.30pm, Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey KT10 9AJ.

Event website

31 July - 2 August
CarFest North

Summer classic motoring festival created and overseen by Chris Evans. North event takes place at the Oulton Park race track.

Event website

 

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