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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 2016

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  • Brightwells: Classic car auction, Leominster
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  • Grand Prix de Monte-Carlo Historique
  • RM Auctions: Monaco classic car auction
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  • Silverstone Auctions: May Sale
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  • Beaulieu Spring Autojumble
  • Bonhams: Newport Pagnell - Aston Martin Works sale
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  • Brooklands Spring Classic Breakfast
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30 April - 2 May
Donington Historic Motoring Festival

Launched in 2011, the event is firmly established as a major fixture on the international historic racing calendar, attracting many thousands of spectators, hundreds of world-class historic racing cars and huge numbers of classic car club displays.

Event website

30 April - 1 May
International Ford Show

The International Ford Show is a brand new event, set to be the talking point of 2016. This two day, indoor event will take place at Sandown Park, 30th April to 1st May, and will be a true first.

The very best Fords from across Europe will be displayed side by side. Featuring exclusive hand-selected models, the event will celebrate both new and established builds. Plus, with premium trade stands, demos throughout the day and the legendary Classic Ford and Fast Ford magazines out in force, there promises to be something for everyone. This really is the event the Ford scene has been craving.

Event website

11 May
Brightwells: Classic car auction, Leominster

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

Event website

13-15 May
Grand Prix de Monte-Carlo Historique

The Grand Prix de Monaco Historique will celebrate its tenth anniversary in 2016. It's an unmissable event for worldwide collectors and classic motorsport fanatics.

Event website

13 May
Bonhams: Monaco sale

Bonhams returns to Monaco with an exclusive sale of 40 hand-picked, motor cars. Timed to coincide with the Monaco Grand Prix Historique, the sale will take place on 13 May 2016.

Event website

14 May
RM Auctions: Monaco classic car auction

Stunning cars and breath-taking views are just a few of the things Monaco has to offer - and that's before the sale.

Event website

20 May
Silverstone Auctions: May Sale

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

Event website

21-22 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

21 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

22 May
Brooklands Spring Classic Breakfast

This is your chance to meet up with like-minded vintage and classic vehicle enthusiasts, have breakfast and admire the cars and motorbikes on show. The Motoring Village will open at 9.00am and the rest of the Museum will be open as usual from 10am. Subject to weather, Test Hill will be in action after breakfast with a briefing at 10.15am.

Adults & Seniors £12, Children (5 - 12yrs) £6, Brooklands Trust Members £9, Brooklands Trust Members’ Children (5 - 12yrs) £4.50.  Children under 5 are free unless they are eating breakfast, in which case they pay £6 (or £4.50 for BTM).

Event website

28-30 May
Enfield Pageant of Motoring

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

Event website

28-29 May
La Vie en Bleu (incorporating La Vita Rosso)

For 2016, 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

29-30 May
Motorsport at the Palace

Historic motorsport fans will flock to London’s Crystal Palace later this month to enjoy a feast of classic racing. Motorsport at the Palace is a two-day event that takes place on 29-30 May and aims to celebrate all era of motor racing.

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