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Classic car shows coming up in 2017

We enjoy to showcase the cars we lovingly build and restore and what better way see restorations in person than attend a classic car show. There are many classic and sports car events and festivals to attend this year, we have handpicked a few of our favourites below.

Ready. Set Go.

To ensure your Jaguar is in pristine condition for this year’s events book it in with us for a spruce up.

Practical Classics Restoration & Classic Car Show

31 March – 2 April – NEC Birmingham

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Officially the UK’s fastest growing classic car event, over 19,000 enthusiasts attended last year’s show, bringing together all aspects of classic motoring. From barn finds and project cars, to restorations with proud as punch owners. The Restoration and Classic Car Show hosts motoring experts and celebrities, presents live demonstrations and showcases over 1,000 classic cars.

Stratford Festival of Motoring

30 April –  1 May – Stratford-upon-Avon

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Running for four years now, this event celebrates the driving of motor vehicles. With over 300 cars taking a run out in the countryside over the bank holiday and finishing in the town centre for a parade it is an experience not to be missed. The main feature at this year’s festival will make a superb display from the local car manufacturer, Jaguar!

Simply Jaguar

9 July – Beaulieu

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Shine your XJS and buff up your E-Type… whichever model you drive or admire, it’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts; all are welcome at the 2nd Simply Jaguar event. As well as seeing hundreds of Jaguars you can also enjoy all that Beaulieu has to offer. Entry tickets include admission to all the Beaulieu attractions; The National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey and more.

Silverstone Classic

28 – 30 July – Towcester

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The packed weekend of the Silverstone Classic provides;

spectacular historic motor racing on the world famous circuit

  • free access to the paddocks and grandstands
  • displays from over 100 car clubs featuring more than 10,000 classic cars
  • interactive driving activities
  • dynamic demonstrations
  • live music
  • air displays
  • a vintage fun fair
  • a shopping village

It’s an event for the whole family.

Goodwood Revival

8 – 10 September – Chichester

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Every September the Revival recreates the golden era of Goodwood Motor Circuit, between 1948 and 1966. This extraordinary event assembles the most significant racing cars and motorcycles along with legendary drivers and riders from the past and stars of today. The Revival is the only historic race meeting to be staged entirely in period dress. Nowhere else can you see this combination of world-class classic cars and vintage style.

Classic Motor Show

10 – 12 November – NEC Birmingham

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With everything from classic to vintage to retro cars, the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show will not disappoint. This event gives you a taste of everything, whether you have a passion for traditional British classics, vintage motors, historic motorsport, European exotica, American muscle or if you prefer, like we do, the more modern retro classics.

Share your experiences

If you have been to a show that you have really enjoyed, we’d love for you to share your experiences and pictures with us.

Arrive in style

Arrive in style to all the classic car shows in a fully restored Jaguar XJS. Whether it’s rebuilding, repairing or upgrading, we can help you design the specification for your classic Jaguar XJS, just drop us an email or give us a call.

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