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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The Bournemouth Wheels Festival is run over three days, and features three arenas, one pier jump, the UK’s first coastal speed demonstration straight and more besides. There will be three Grandstands along the beach to watch demonstration runs - and it will be the first time a UK coastal destination has created a specially-made course of this type.
Coventry Motofest is an event that celebrates the city's rich motoring heritage. It’s run by petrolheads in Coventry and covers the entire city. Although heritage plays a big part, it’s also about the future and encouraging young people to get involved in manufacturing and motor sport. They also close the ring road and turn it into a drag strip. And it's all free. Seriously, what is not to like?
For 2016, the Tatton Park event boasts 250 Autojumble/Trade plots 2000 exhibits each day. Call +44 (0)1565 723863.
Listed in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, Greenwich is unique, in that it is actually two concours, back-to-back. Saturday's Concours Americana is exclusively for American makes, while Sunday's Concours International is exclusively for imported marques.
The MG Car Club's annual International MG Meeting. The worlds largest gathering of MG cars of all ages. Full race programme on the Grand Prix circuit. Trade and craft stands, arena events, club marquee displays, Register parking and much more. Held at Silverstone International Racing Circuit, Northants.
British Heritage and Classic Car sale.
Large open air classic car show - held at Hayes Lane, Bromley, Kent BR2 9EF. The Pageant boasts more than 3000 classics in one place and is packed with great club displays.
Sale held during the 2016 Banbury Run near Oxford, 5 June 2014.
Top-end sale held during the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance in Connecticut.
Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions’ (DVCA) Spring Sale, to be held on 20 March at Athelhampton House, near Dorchester.
Viewing: Wednesday 2 March 2pm - 7pm / Sale Day from 9am
Sale begins at midday. Vehicles to be sold at approximately 2pm.
Formerly known as the Cholmondeley Pageant of Powe, the rebranded event is now called Cholmondeley Power and Speed. The theme for this year's even will be Supercars: past, present and future. Located in Cheshire, this northern event is a great place to meet up with motorsport friends and enjoy a weekend of fast, competitive action. With over 150 track entries from both cars and bikes the track has constant action each day.
Classic Car Auctions (CCA) is a specialist auction house for the sale of 'everyman' classic cars to a value of approximately £25,000. It has been created by the team from Silverstone Auctions. Sales are held at Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, Leamington Spa.
Historics auction at its base at the world-famous Brooklands museum in Surrey.
The Luton Festival of Transport has become firmly established on the classic vehicle calendar. The 2016 festival will beheld at Stockwood Park, Luton, LU1 4LX.
An eclectic mix of veteran, vintage and classic cars hit the road and head to the seaside. Organised by the Lancashire Automobile Club, cars set off from Worsley Old Hall, Greater Manchester, at one minute intervals from 9am. They arrive at the Italian Gardens, Stanley Park, Blackpool from around 2.15pm. The event is open to owners of vehicles manufactured before 31 December, 1981 , although the organisers may consider 'interesting' cars manufactured after that date to take part.
Details about the event and how to enter can be found at www.lancsautoclub.com or tel 0800 781 2167
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.
The TR Drivers' Club ‘The Bullet Run’ gives Triumph owners the opportunity to re-trace the old Standard-Triumph test route.
Legendary Hillclimb that takes place near Piacenza in Italy.
The longest-running classic car show in the UK, now in its 37th year. Featuring club displays an autojumble, auction and a wide range of specialist traders. A classic car park that forms an integral part of the show and serves as an exceptional destination for club runs.
The Double 12 is the biggest motoring competition held at Brooklands since 1939. Organised in association with the Vintage Sports Car Club, the event celebrates Brooklands’ rich motoring history. The two-day extravaganza features Speed Trials, Driving Tests, the prestigious Double Twelve Concours and Test Hill ascents, alongside family-friendly entertainment and activities.
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.
MG fans will be out in force in June for their annual party in the park. Expect 600 cars to be on show in the Cotswolds at 'MGs in the Park' on Sunday, 19 June.
The Festival of Speed is the largest motoring garden party in the world – a unique summer weekend that brings together an impossibly heady mix of cars, stars and motor sport ‘royalty’ to create the largest car culture event in the world. Held in the immaculate grounds of Goodwood House, this annual Hillclimb event is a true celebration of motor sport and all things automotive.
Flagship classic car auction held during the world-renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed near Chichester, West Sussex, 26 June 2015.
Sale held at the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club annual gathering at Burghley House, Stamford, Lincs.
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