Classic car events calendar: What’s on for summer 2017?

T he classic car calendar is packed with events large and petite, with something for everyone whether you’re a marque aficionado or general enthusiast. Here are a few across the UK that are deserving of your attention, whether you’re away on holiday or simply fancy a destination for a day out.

Until March 2018: British Motoring Treasures: the British Motor Car in Fifty Objects, British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire​

This special exhibition at the British Motor Museum tells the story of Britain’s motor industry using fifty key objects. In turn each object will have its own story, whether it is of a ground-breaking invention or a lump of social history.

T he aim is to feast the rich history of an industry that has predominated the economic and social history of the West Midlands region for more than a century.

One example on display will be an original sketch from one thousand nine hundred forty four by Alec Issigonis of the ‘Mosquito’, a car that would be the prototype for the Morris Minor. The Trust archive is home to a large collection of items relating to the life and work of Issigonis, who designed many famous cars including the Mini, but this is the very first time an original sketch has been on demonstrate. Some his drawing devices and a slide rule will also be featured in the exhibition.

T here will be three cars on display – a one thousand eight hundred ninety nine Wolseley Voiturette, the very first four-wheel car that Herbert Austin designed, and a one thousand nine hundred sixty five sectioned Austin Mini which was a revolution in terms of automotive packaging. The third car will be exposed when the exhibition opens.

The displays will also feature lesser known aspects of the story, especially the role of the people who designed, built and used the products of the British motor industry.

September 9-10: Classic Car Boot Sale, Granary Square, Kings Cross, London

W ith an amazing array of vehicles, from everyday cars such as Minis and Ford Cortinas to hot rods, lowriders, muscle cars, choppers, scooters and custom-made cars, bikes and unique bicycles, there is something for everyone.

But the Classic Car Boot Sale isn’t a regular old-car display – it’s a vibrant mini festival for a fiver, with the added attraction of good vintage fashions and artefacts to buy, as well as a section selling affordable classic cars.

A brand fresh attraction this year is the ultimate bike bazaar – B Spoke; a collection of urban cyclists, classic and vintage bicycle enthusiasts, custom-built bike builders, independent makers, designers and producers of delicious small-batch goods.

A display of vintage bicycles will include a replica of the oldest walking machine, Johnson’s Pedestrian Curricle (aka the Dandy Pony) from 1818, Velocipede Transitional Original (aka the Bone Shaker) from one thousand eight hundred sixty eight and even a chance to test your balance abilities on a mini penny farthing.

The redeveloped Granary Square area of Kings Cross will have its own racetrack with Mini Jaguar Formula E Cars and pro guidance for kids to vroom around a small-scale track.

Motorcycle fans should look out for Bolt London, which specialises in custom-built and classic motorcycles. There will also be a pop-up store selling off the hook, hard-to-find and vintage motorcycle apparel and goods. Accomplished signwriters and illustrators Dry British will be there suggesting a drop-in paint service, a chance to customise your favourite jacket, helmet, or other objects.

E xpert advice is on palm for classic Mercedes-Benz owners from W123 experienced Mark Cosovich, along with classic car author Martin Buckley.

The broad range of entertainment includes street performers, live sets from a double-decker DJ bus.

And it’s not just vintage clothing and artefacts dispensed from the back of classic vehicles – the street food sellers also sell their food and beverages from a range of historic commercial vehicles.

Entry to the Classic Car Boot Sale is just £5 and it runs from 10am to 6pm on both days.

T ickets can be purchased on the door at the Central St Martins School of Art building entrance, Granary Square, King’s Cross.

September 16-17: Kop Hill Climb, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire

T he ninth revival of the famed early 1900s motoring event up Kop Hill promises a celebration of cars through the ages, with more than four hundred historic cars and motorcycles ranging from the earliest years of the 20th century to modern exotics taking on the famous hill – with many more on display in the paddock.

It provides an chance to see and hear an eclectic range of cars and motorcycles, many of which participated in the event when it was a full-blown competitive hillclimb, in activity in a historic setting.

As well as celebrating the event’s heyday as a timed ascent up the deceptively steep hill, the two thousand seventeen running also celebrates seventy years of Ferrari. Among the many Maranello-built cars entered, stand-out entries include a one thousand nine hundred fifty seven Ferrari 500TRC and a lightweight Competition Daytona from 1973, of the type that took class wins at Le Boy’s in the early Seventies.

This year sees a visit from the iconic ‘Genevieve’, the Darracq that was the starlet of the one thousand nine hundred fifty three film of the same name, and a regular participant in the annual London to Brighton Run. Visitors can inject a raffle for a rail up Kop Hill in her.

A lso present will be Edd China, mechanical genius, inventor, TV presenter and formerly mechanic of the popular Wheeler Dealers showcase. He will be at Kop Hill on both days with his famous Casual Lofa Sofa – the fastest sofa in the world. And it’s road-legal, so see him ascending the hill in it.

T he legendary Ace Cafe in London is organising a drive-out and ride-out to the event from its iconic venue in Stonebridge, north London, which gained notoriety as the epicentre of the “ton-up” rocker culture.

There will also be a children’s area, with a vintage steam fair, helter-skelter and dodgems, along with the Racing Bug track racing game, play bus and face painter.

Kop Hill is one of the oldest competitive hillclimb venues in England, with the very first recorded events in 1910. It became a major event on the motorsports car and motorcycle calendar and many famous drivers and riders of the time, including Malcolm Campbell, Raymond Mays, Henry Segrave and Count Zborowski raced up the hill. The last event was in 1925, when the RAC banned all motorsport on public roads.

Today the Kop Hill Climb is no longer a timed motorsport event, albeit the public road is still closed to the public for the commemorative run. The event raises funds on behalf of Heart of Bucks, the Community Foundation of Buckinghamshire. Last year exceeded all records, with over £100,000 raised over the weekend, and thirty two local charities and good causes supported.

Advance tickets cost £10 in advance (£15 on the day) for adults and £5 for under-16s.

F ull details at the kophillclimb.org.uk official website.

September 24th, 2017: Warren Classic and Supercar Display, Warren Golf & Country Club, nr Maldon, Essex

About one hundred twenty five infrequent and desirable classic cars will be on display, each vying for the title of The Warren Concours ‘Best of Show’.

The twelve classes include ones dedicated to competition Ferraris and Mercedes-Benz three hundred SL Roadsters, while an array of classic and modern supercars will also be on showcase.

The Warren Classic and Supercar Showcase began in two thousand thirteen and its relaxed yet stylish ambience has been the key to its growth. The undoubted highlight is the The Warren Concours d’Elegance, in which the finest classic cars are judged by an pro panel.

T here will also be a Drive-In for classic cars brought to the event by their enthusiastic owners, plus a fresh classic car tour for 2017. These vehicles are then displayed alongside a mouth-watering array of supercars.

Cars already entered display the breadth of the concours competition, from a 197cc Tourette microcar – one of only twenty six built in Croydon inbetween one thousand nine hundred fifty eight and one thousand nine hundred fifty eight – to a Ferrari BB five hundred twelve with wild 1980s Koenig bodywork.

Other entrants are a freshly restored one thousand nine hundred fifty five Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe, plus a stunning Gurney Nutting-bodied Bentley four 1/Four Derby, as well as a 1930s Lagonda LG45 Pillarless Saloon, a one thousand nine hundred thirty eight Delahaye 135C Competition roadster, a late 1950s Abarth seven hundred fifty Monza Zagato, as well as the famous one thousand nine hundred fifty HWM Stovebolt Special.

A unique entry will be the Mirov Two, a one-off ‘Russian’ prototype, made specifically for a television advertisement to promote a British building society in the early 1990s.

Owners wishing to inject a suitable classic or supercar can do so by clicking here.

Cloverlands Model Museum, Montgomery, Powys

This charming museum has a display of about Two,000 model cars, some of them up to three feet in length.

Well worth a visit if you’re in or near mid-Wales – and the area also has some of the finest driving roads in the UK.

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Classic car events calendar: What – s on for summer 2017?

Classic car events calendar: What’s on for summer 2017?

T he classic car calendar is packed with events large and puny, with something for everyone whether you’re a marque aficionado or general enthusiast. Here are a few across the UK that are deserving of your attention, whether you’re away on holiday or simply fancy a destination for a day out.

Until March 2018: British Motoring Treasures: the British Motor Car in Fifty Objects, British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire​

This special exhibition at the British Motor Museum tells the story of Britain’s motor industry using fifty key objects. In turn each object will have its own story, whether it is of a ground-breaking invention or a lump of social history.

T he aim is to feast the rich history of an industry that has predominated the economic and social history of the West Midlands region for more than a century.

One example on display will be an original sketch from one thousand nine hundred forty four by Alec Issigonis of the ‘Mosquito’, a car that would be the prototype for the Morris Minor. The Trust archive is home to a large collection of items relating to the life and work of Issigonis, who designed many famous cars including the Mini, but this is the very first time an original sketch has been on demonstrate. Some his drawing instruments and a slide rule will also be featured in the exhibition.

T here will be three cars on display – a one thousand eight hundred ninety nine Wolseley Voiturette, the very first four-wheel car that Herbert Austin designed, and a one thousand nine hundred sixty five sectioned Austin Mini which was a revolution in terms of automotive packaging. The third car will be exposed when the exhibition opens.

The displays will also feature lesser known aspects of the story, especially the role of the people who designed, built and used the products of the British motor industry.

September 9-10: Classic Car Boot Sale, Granary Square, Kings Cross, London

W ith an amazing array of vehicles, from everyday cars such as Minis and Ford Cortinas to hot rods, lowriders, muscle cars, choppers, scooters and custom-built cars, bikes and unique bicycles, there is something for everyone.

But the Classic Car Boot Sale isn’t a regular old-car showcase – it’s a vibrant mini festival for a fiver, with the added attraction of excellent vintage fashions and artefacts to buy, as well as a section selling affordable classic cars.

A brand fresh attraction this year is the ultimate bike bazaar – B Spoke; a collection of urban cyclists, classic and vintage bicycle enthusiasts, custom-built bike builders, independent makers, designers and producers of delicious small-batch goods.

A display of vintage bicycles will include a replica of the oldest walking machine, Johnson’s Pedestrian Curricle (aka the Dandy Pony) from 1818, Velocipede Transitional Original (aka the Bone Shaker) from one thousand eight hundred sixty eight and even a chance to test your balance abilities on a mini penny farthing.

The redeveloped Granary Square area of Kings Cross will have its own racetrack with Mini Jaguar Formula E Cars and pro guidance for kids to vroom around a small-scale track.

Motorcycle fans should look out for Bolt London, which specialises in custom-made and classic motorcycles. There will also be a pop-up store selling off the hook, hard-to-find and vintage motorcycle apparel and goods. Experienced signwriters and illustrators Dry British will be there suggesting a drop-in paint service, a chance to customise your favourite jacket, helmet, or other objects.

E xpert advice is on palm for classic Mercedes-Benz owners from W123 experienced Mark Cosovich, along with classic car author Martin Buckley.

The broad range of entertainment includes street performers, live sets from a double-decker DJ bus.

And it’s not just vintage clothing and artefacts dispensed from the back of classic vehicles – the street food sellers also sell their food and beverages from a range of historic commercial vehicles.

Entry to the Classic Car Boot Sale is just £5 and it runs from 10am to 6pm on both days.

T ickets can be purchased on the door at the Central St Martins School of Art building entrance, Granary Square, King’s Cross.

September 16-17: Kop Hill Climb, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire

T he ninth revival of the famed early 1900s motoring event up Kop Hill promises a celebration of cars through the ages, with more than four hundred historic cars and motorcycles ranging from the earliest years of the 20th century to modern exotics taking on the famous hill – with many more on display in the paddock.

It provides an chance to see and hear an eclectic range of cars and motorcycles, many of which participated in the event when it was a full-blown competitive hillclimb, in activity in a historic setting.

As well as celebrating the event’s heyday as a timed ascent up the deceptively steep hill, the two thousand seventeen running also celebrates seventy years of Ferrari. Among the many Maranello-built cars entered, stand-out entries include a one thousand nine hundred fifty seven Ferrari 500TRC and a lightweight Competition Daytona from 1973, of the type that took class wins at Le Stud’s in the early Seventies.

This year sees a visit from the iconic ‘Genevieve’, the Darracq that was the starlet of the one thousand nine hundred fifty three film of the same name, and a regular participant in the annual London to Brighton Run. Visitors can inject a raffle for a rail up Kop Hill in her.

A lso present will be Edd China, mechanical genius, inventor, TV presenter and formerly mechanic of the popular Wheeler Dealers showcase. He will be at Kop Hill on both days with his famous Casual Lofa Sofa – the fastest sofa in the world. And it’s road-legal, so see him ascending the hill in it.

T he legendary Ace Cafe in London is organising a drive-out and ride-out to the event from its iconic venue in Stonebridge, north London, which gained notoriety as the epicentre of the “ton-up” rocker culture.

There will also be a children’s area, with a vintage steam fair, helter-skelter and dodgems, along with the Racing Bug track racing game, play bus and face painter.

Kop Hill is one of the oldest competitive hillclimb venues in England, with the very first recorded events in 1910. It became a major event on the motorsports car and motorcycle calendar and many famous drivers and riders of the time, including Malcolm Campbell, Raymond Mays, Henry Segrave and Count Zborowski raced up the hill. The last event was in 1925, when the RAC banned all motorsport on public roads.

Today the Kop Hill Climb is no longer a timed motorsport event, albeit the public road is still closed to the public for the commemorative run. The event raises funds on behalf of Heart of Bucks, the Community Foundation of Buckinghamshire. Last year exceeded all records, with over £100,000 raised over the weekend, and thirty two local charities and good causes supported.

Advance tickets cost £10 in advance (£15 on the day) for adults and £5 for under-16s.

F ull details at the kophillclimb.org.uk official website.

September 24th, 2017: Warren Classic and Supercar Display, Warren Golf & Country Club, nr Maldon, Essex

About one hundred twenty five uncommon and desirable classic cars will be on display, each vying for the title of The Warren Concours ‘Best of Show’.

The twelve classes include ones dedicated to competition Ferraris and Mercedes-Benz three hundred SL Roadsters, while an array of classic and modern supercars will also be on demonstrate.

The Warren Classic and Supercar Demonstrate commenced in two thousand thirteen and its relaxed yet stylish ambience has been the key to its growth. The undoubted highlight is the The Warren Concours d’Elegance, in which the finest classic cars are judged by an experienced panel.

T here will also be a Drive-In for classic cars brought to the event by their enthusiastic owners, plus a fresh classic car tour for 2017. These vehicles are then displayed alongside a mouth-watering array of supercars.

Cars already entered display the breadth of the concours competition, from a 197cc Tourette microcar – one of only twenty six built in Croydon inbetween one thousand nine hundred fifty eight and one thousand nine hundred fifty eight – to a Ferrari BB five hundred twelve with wild 1980s Koenig bodywork.

Other entrants are a freshly restored one thousand nine hundred fifty five Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe, plus a stunning Gurney Nutting-bodied Bentley four 1/Four Derby, as well as a 1930s Lagonda LG45 Pillarless Saloon, a one thousand nine hundred thirty eight Delahaye 135C Competition roadster, a late 1950s Abarth seven hundred fifty Monza Zagato, as well as the famous one thousand nine hundred fifty HWM Stovebolt Special.

A unique entry will be the Mirov Two, a one-off ‘Russian’ prototype, made specifically for a television advertisement to promote a British building society in the early 1990s.

Owners wishing to come in a suitable classic or supercar can do so by clicking here.

Cloverlands Model Museum, Montgomery, Powys

This charming museum has a display of about Two,000 model cars, some of them up to three feet in length.

Well worth a visit if you’re in or near mid-Wales – and the area also has some of the finest driving roads in the UK.

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