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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Held at the Lincolnshire Showground. there's an autojumble, bring and buy, autosolo, arena events, evening entertainment and much more for the whole family.
The annual National Austin Seven Rally returns to Beaulieu, 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.
The popular BMC & Leyland show takes place at the British Motor Museum at Gaydon. Expect around 800 vehicles on show, including classics, vans and military vehicles.
Classics in the Walled Garden is an evening picnic within and around the historic Walled Garden on the Luton Hoo Estate with around 700 classics on show.
Classic racing cars at the Le Mans circuit paying hommage to great 24 Hour races of the past. It's a full weekend's programme, with 450 period cars taking to the track during this festival. And increasing number of Brits are making the pilgrimmage, many in their classic cars, and it's becoming a popular alterntive to the current Le Mans 24 Hour. More than 8000 classic cars are also expected to turn up - which makes for a spectacular sight in the Bugatti circuit infield.
Taking place in the stunning parkland setting of Chateau Impney in Droitwich, the Chateau Impney Hill Climb will see 200 pre-1967 cars race against the clock to claim victory on one of the UK’s most challenging hill climb courses.
Historics auction at its base at the world-famous Brooklands museum in Surrey.
This event promises an impressive display of these treasured machines, ranging from classics to the latest models.
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.
Classic and vintage auction held at Brightwells Leominster headquarters.
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.
A classic car festival aimed at the owners and enthusiasts of the cars our parents once owned, and which we all now - secretly - love...
With more than 1200 cars on display, from veterans to the latest supercars, this Dorset-based event is a great day out.
A host of attractions include motor club stands, motor trade stands, an autojumble, craft fair and a quality classic car auction by Sherborne based Charterhouse Auctions.
Around 750 classic Fords will converge at the British Motor Museum for the UK’s biggest Blue Oval gathering. The Old Ford Rally is held in conjunction with the Ford Y & C Register.
Charterhouse holds a classic car auction at the Classics at the Castle Show at Sherborne, Dorset.
This auction takes place at The Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, Derbyshire.
Competition car auction that takes place during the Silverstone Classic festivsal at the racing circuit, near Towcester in Northamptonshire.
The Silverstone Classic is a three-day weekend that pitches itself as the ‘World’s Biggest Classic Motor Racing Festival’, with more than 1000 race cars competing in over 20 races, with around 9000 classic cars on the infield over the weekend, an ‘Access All Areas’ policy allowing spectators close to all the action. There's live 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.
- Early bird tickets for Silverstone Classic to go on sale
- Date set for 2018 Silverstone Classic
- Racing legends celebrate BTCC Diamond Jubilee at Silverstone Classic
- Racer Rickard Rydell to be reunited with Volvo 850 Touring Car
- Silverstone to mark 70 years of Grand Prix heritage
- F1 legends set for Silverstone Classic
Classic car auction that takes place during the Silverstone Classic festivsal at the racing circuit, near Towcester in Northamptonshire.
Summer classic motoring festival to raise money for Children in Need. Created and overseen by Chris Evans. North event takes place at Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire.
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.
The SWVA classic car auction offers an eclectic mix of cars (varying in price and age) that are driven through the auction hall. It's a busy auction with up to 700 dealers, collectors and enthusiasts in the hall.
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.
All Japanese car and motorcycle owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up within the museum complex for what promises to be a superb day out for both Japanese vehicle owners and enthusiasts.