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Classic Car Events 2010

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

20 June, 2010 – RWS Custom & Classic Car Show will be held at Ravens Wood School, Oakley Road, Bromley, Kent BR2 8HP, UK. With more than 450 custom and classic cars out it sure is a family fun day out. There will also be a craft fayre, BBQ, inflatable rides and autojumble. All monies raised got to the school and kids go free! www.rwscarshow.co.uk

classic car © flickr/Martin Pettitt

20 June, 2010 – at the Senlac Classic Car Show more than 200 classic cars, military vehicles, commercial vehicles and motor cycles can be seen. There will also be craft stalls, falcony display, musical entertainment, arena events, children’s games, food, refreshments, BBQ, bar and interest stalls. The location is opposite Bodiam Castle, East Sussex TN32 5UA, UK. Email: carshow@eddiemccall.com

26 June, 2010 – the 8th annual “Peace Classic” Car and Truck Show will be held on the southside of Des Moines, Iowa, USA. . 5615 S.W. 14th, corner of S.W. 14th and Porter. Peace Lutheran church. It is an open show and 1900-2010 makes/models are welcome. The best kept car will be selected. Registration from 10am to 1pm, participant voting 1pm-2pm, awards at approx 3.30pm. Have a great time with great cars, great food, great music and great giveaways. Email: wrench57@gmail.com

26 June, 2010 – along with the Traditional Country Fair the Classic Car Treasure Hunt will be held at Midhopestones, UK. Entry fee £5 per car with half of it going to charity and the remainder will be paid out to the winner. The event starts at 10:30am at Mortimer Road, Midhopestones, across from Ye Olde Mustard Pot. S36 4GW, UK. More details on www.midhopegala.co.uk

27 June, 2010 – the Emmott Arms Car Show will take place at Emmott Arms Public House Carpark, St, Rawdon, West Yorkshire LS19 6PP (Just off A65). It is a pre 1990 car show and starts at 12 noon. Show vehicles should arrive between 11am and 12noon. It is limited to 50 show cars and entrants must reserve a space by emailing emmottarms@ntlworld.com (with details of vehicle and contact number) or phoning 0113 250 6036. Prizes for 1st-2nd-3rd place.

27 June, 2010 – the Pure Nostalgia Classic Car and Retro Show takes place at The Lawn, Hall Road, Rochford, Essex SS4 1PJ, UK. It is a revival and there will be classic cars, vintage fashions and apparel, automotive art, side shows and stalls, refreshments and music. It starts at 10:30am. www.thelawn.co.uk

27 June, 2010 – Minis on the Wreck is the annual show of the Brighton Mini Club. It takes place at Adur Recreation Ground, Shoreham- By-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5LT, UK. It is a free event classic and new Minis and Charity raffle, Show ‘n’ shine, club stands, entertainment, traders, autojumble and more. For more information click here.

ABENTEUER & ALLRAD 2010

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

In Bad Kissingen, Bavaria, Germany Europe’s largest cross-country fair will be held again from 3rd to 6th June, 2010.

About 200 exhibitors and more than 45,000 visitors are expected at this year’s ABENTEUER & ALLRAD. Besides the whole range of 4-wheelers and cross-country vehicles products and services from the fields of cross-country, travelling and caravanning will also be presented.

Land Rover © flickr-indigoprime

Land Rover Germany will not only present new but also classic vehicles and of course Jeep, one of the world’s most important manufacturers of cross-country vehicles, will be present at the ABENTEUER & ALLRAD.
You can also attend shows and demonstrations of the vehicles presented on the ABENTEUER & ALLRAD and of course you can also purchase spare parts and accessories for your own vehicle.

For exhibitors and visitors a special camping site has been built. From there you can reach the fair free of charge by shuttle.

Opening hours and entrance fees

  • Thursday – Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm
  • Tickets for one day: 10 Euros
  • Tickets for all days: 18 Euros
  • Camping area for visitors per night: 10 Euros
  • Parking and shuttle are free.

For more information click here.

Muscle Car Auction, San Diego, California

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

There will be a Muscle Car Collection for sale at RM Auctions in San Diego, California, USA on June 19, 2010.

The auction is announced as Classic Muscle and Modern Performance sale with more than 80 cars and all offered at no reserve.

Chevrolet Camaro © flickr/SoulRider.222

Most of these cars going under the hammer are the property of one prominent Southern California collector. There will be no fewer than 18 Corvettes, on of them a 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88, fully documented, with low mileage and about 430bhp and another one a 1965 Chevrolet Fuel-Injected Corvette.

Other cars will be two 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28s, a 1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible, a 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429, a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Convertible, possibly the only red/black model made and one of only 18 left throughout the world.

‘RM is delighted to have been chosen to present this outstanding group of cars at auction,’ said Ian Kelleher, RM’s chief operating officer.

Muscle Car enthusiasts who don’t live in the San Diego area don’t need to worry because RM Auctions will take written bids (submitted one week prior) and telephone and internet bids (registration required). So anyone will get a chance.

Location:

Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, California
92108

Preview:

June 18, 2010 9:00 am – 6:00 pm PST
June 19, 2010 9:00 am – 6:00 pm PST

Auction:

June 19, 2010 11 am – 6:00 pm PST

Admission:

Admission to this sale requires the purchase of the official auction catalog for $80. The catalog will admit two to the preview, reception and auction.

For more information click here.

KLASSIKWELT BODENSEE 2010

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

From 3rd to 6th June enthusiasts of classic vehicles meet again in Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance for the KLASSIKWELT BODENSEE.

KLASSIKWELT BODENSEE is one of the most important classic vehicle events in the heart of Europe.

Classic Motorcycle © flickr/El Caganer

Besides classic cars you can also see classic boats, classic aircrafts, classic motorcycles and classic sports cars.
And this year even the great German brands Audi, Opel, Porsche and BMW will be there in one of the 12 exhibition halls. Classic vehicles will be for sale and you can also get spare parts and accessories.

On the circuit there will be a daily show of classic sports cars and motorcycles, you can attend the daily air show, you can go on a pleasure flight with the famous “Tante Ju” JU-52 and you can board one of the historical boats.

You can get to the KLASSIKWELT BODENSEE easily by plane via Friedrichshafen Airport, Zurich Airport or Memmingen Airport. Also by train or of course by car. The address is: Klassikwelt Bodensee, Neue Messe 1, 88046 Friedrichshafen, Germany

Opening hours and entrance fees

The KLASSIKWELT BODENSEE is open to the public daily from 10 am to 6 pm.

Entrance fees

  • Adults: 14,00 Euros
  • Adults online: 12,00 Euros
  • Two Day Ticket for adults: 22,00 Euros
  • Two Day Ticket for adults online: 20,00 Euros
  • Reduced Price for members of ADAC, Deuvet + Bäcker-Coupon: 12,00 Euros
  • Reduced Price (pupils, students, young people 12 – 18 years, pensioners, handicapped people, groups of at least 10 people, Rock ´n’ Roll-Clubs, Dancing Schools all with adequate documents): 10,00 Euros

Online tickets you can book here.

Classic Car Events 2010

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

  • 5-9 May, 2010 – The Mille Miglia is again taking place again and 375 teams will drive the 1000 miles from Brescia near Lake Garda to Rome and back. It is about the same route as it was in 1927 and 1957. Even though today it is not a car race any longer it hasn’t lost any of its fascination. Millions of spectators still watch it every year.

    Classic Car©flickr/Martin Pettitt

  • 9 May, 2010 – The Cambridge Oxford Owners Club Yorkshire Gathering will be held at Burton Agnes Hall by kind permission of Simon and Olivia Cunliffe-Lister from 10 am to 4 pm. All classic vehicles are welcome for further information contact Steve Turner tel. 0044(0)1653 693183. Burton Agnes Hall near Driffield, East Yorkshire, England http://www.co-oc.org
  • 9 May, 2010 – The Kielder Vintage and Classic Vehicle Show will take place again and this event is a great experience especially for families. You can spend the day out with BBQ, exhibitions, art gallery and more. For more information call Wesley Turnbull tel. 0044(0)7800 853475, Kielder Castle NE48 1ER, England http://www.visitkielder.com
  • 30 May, 2010 – The Haslemere Classic Car Show & Tour will be held at Lion Green, Haslemere Surrey GU27 1JB. There will be a morning tour of surrounding area with a private visit and in the afternoon stalls of  local produce and crafts, food, bar, jazz and entertainment for kids. http://www.ross-ewing.co.uk/haslemere.html
  • 30 May, 2010 – At the Bressingham Rover Rally around 100 cars will be presented. There will be models from the P2 of the 1930s to the 800 of the 1980s. It is organized by the Norfolk and Norwich Rover Owners Club and held in a beautiful garden setting. Bressingham Gardens & Steam Museum near Diss, Norfolk http://www.norfolkandnorwichroveroc.org.uk
  • 31 May, 2010 – The Berkley Classic Car Show will be held at Berkley Castle, Gloucestershire GL13 9QL. There will be hundreds of classic cars on show, an auto jumble, classic cars for sale, club displays and an Antique & Collectors Fair. http://berkeleyclassiccarshow.com

Palace And Castle Tour For Motorcycles And Classic Cars

Friday, April 30th, 2010

From 20th to 22nd August, 2010 the Palace and Castle Tour (Schlösser- und Burgenfahrt) for motorcycles and classic cars will again take place.

For the motorcycle tour on 21st August pre-1939 motorcycles with or without sidecar are allowed, and for the classic car tour on 22nd August pre-1970 cars are permitted.

Classic Car©flickr/kathrin_gaisser

Starting point for both tours is Augustusburg Palace located in the German Erz Mountains.

Both tours go through the magnificent landscape of the Erz Mountains to Klösterle Palace in the Czech Republic located on the Eger River. After a meal you drive back to Augustusburg Palace where you can enjoy yourself in one of the restaurants or beer gardens.

Register before 9 am for a 9:15 am start. The entry fee is 10 Euros.

There is a youth hostel in the palace and on reaped areas around the palace camping  is possible. In the lido in Erdmannsdorf, about 4 km form Augustusburg, camping is also possible.

You have to get registered before 23rd July, 2010, more information for the motorcycle tour and the classic car tour you get here: Motorcycle, Classic Car.

VETERAMA Ludwigshafen 2010

Saturday, April 10th, 2010

The VETERAMA is Europe’s biggest marketplace for vintage and classic cars and motorcycles.

The Spring VETERAMA in Ludwigshafen will be held on 17 + 18 April, 2010 and on 24 + 25 April, 2010 (motorcycles only).

Vintage Car©flickr/infomatique

On the VETERAMA visitors will not only find spare parts, accessories, tools and literature, but also entire vehicles. Among insiders the fair is well known for its affordable prices.
On the show arena visitors can present their classic car and let it be rated by the public.

No matter whether you are looking for spare part for your veteran motor bike or if you are looking for a high-powered racing cycle, on the Spring VETERAMA you can find all.

You can easily get to the VETERAMA by car via motorway (Autobahn). In Ludwigshafen just follow the signs.

Opening hours:

  • Saturday:      08:30 am – 18:00 pm
  • Sunday:     08:30 am – 16:00 pm

Entrance fees:

  • Daily ticket:      8.00 € (only on Saturday or Sunday), 5.00 € reduced price, only available with adequate document (student ID etc.) or on Sunday after 2 pm
  • Family ticket:     10.00 € (only on Sunday) parents with two children up to 15 years
  • Insider ticket:     20.00 € (valid for three days: Fri/Sat/Sun) Please note that only the insider ticket allows you to visit the exhibition on Friday.

More Classic Car Events 2010

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

  • 27 March, 2010 – 4th Annual Early Bird Car Show
  • 27 March, 2010 – Lone Star Lug Nuts 4th annual car show at City Park
  • 26 March, 2010 cruise nite at Kilgore Whataburger. Kilgore, Tx, United States, http://lonestarlugnuts.tripod.com
  • 18 April, 2010 – The 2nd Chasewater Transport Show, a Vintage and Classic Transport Show, with hundreds of vintage and classic vehicles, and attractions for all the family including fun fair, bouncy castles, market stalls and demonstrations from Midland Fire Engine Services and others. The show is raising funds for the Midlands Air Ambulance. Chasewater Country Park off A5 near Brownhills, West Midlands. http://www.chasewatertransportshow.com
  • 22-24 April, 2010 – Manx Classic 2010, a three day sprint & hill climb event in the Isle of Man. The sprint and hill climb event will last for three days and take place at three venues in the Isle of Man, includeing  the new Governor’s Sprint in Douglas, hill climbs at the Sloc, near Port Erin, and one part of the famous TT course at Lhergy Frissell in Ramsey.  http://www.manxmotorracing.com
  • 25 April, 2010 – 4th Ashley Classic Car Gathering. It is a charity car show for Water Aid with BBQ, Tombola and Entertainment for all family. Admission Free. The Ashley Hotel, Carton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7JR, UK. Email: porterbrook@blueyonder.co.uk

Classic Car Events 2010

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

  • 24 January, 2010 – The Grand Restauration Show and Classic Vehicle Auction in The Exhibition Hall, Royal Norfolk Showground, Norwich NR5 OTT. It is an auction of classic and vintage cars and motor cycles and automobilia auction.
  • 5-7 February, 2010 - The Bremen Classic Motorshow is the first big vintage car event of the year in the north of Europe. It is a high quality vehicle fair with more than 550 exhibitors from 11 countries. The name of the special show this year is “Bella Macchina”, documenting classic Alfa Romeo cars. At the Bremen Classic Motorshow you can see everything about rally and racing for two and four-wheelers. The Bremen Classic Motorshow certainly is an event you shouldn’t miss.
  • 13-14 February, 2010 – The Footman James Great Western Autojumble & Charterhouse Auction, a vehicle auction run by Charterhouse and a huge autojumble at The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England.

Classic Car Events

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

  • Sat 31 Oct/Sun 01 Nov 2009 the Royal Automobiles Club’s annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run takes place. For the owners of the high quality veteran cars it is an opportunity to take their cars on the 60-mile run from London’s Hyde Park to Brighton, Sussex. On Saturday the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run Concours will be in Regent Street in London. Here over 100 veteran cars can be viewed by the public. Free of charge of course.
  • LegendsWinter – Classic from 27 Feb to 05 Mar 2009 is a run for classic cars through 5 different countries in 6 days. Starting in Bavaria Germany through the Alps to Italy.
  • The next annual Veteranrally in Silkeborg, Denmark will be 5 June, 2010. Every year drivers of veteran trucks meet in Silkeborg for the annual Veteranrally.  It is a rather small event with about 100 trucks but nevertheless worth visiting. You can see trucks not only from Scandinavia but also from other parts of the world. Especially the Danish trucks are pretty colourful and it is always interesting to learn more about their history. You can see not only trucks made by Volvo, Scania, Bedford, Borgward and others, but also busses.