Events

The 2007 events listed on this page are likely to be of interest to enthusiasts of vehicles manufactured by the Rootes Group.

If you have an event that you think should be included on this page, click here to send the details of your event in an e-mail to the ARCC Webmaster.

Sunbeam Alpine Owners Club and Sunbeam Rapier Owners Club Joint National Rally

Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th July

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks HP22 4BY.

The Railway Centre boasts one of the largest private railway collections in the country with many steam locomotives, ranging from express passanger types to humble shunting engines. There is also an impressive collection of interesting items of rolling stock. Click here to find out more about the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre.

For full information about the event, visit either the Sunbeam Rapier or the Sunbeam Alpine Owners Club web site. Alternatively, contact Jerome on 0208 458 5401 (click here to email), Paul on 01923 262631 or Ron on 01525 221943 (click here to email).

Sunbeam Tiger Owners Club National Rally

Friday, Saturday and Sunday 27th, 28th and 29th July

At the Silverstone Classic with Bonhams, Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit. Click here to find out about the Silverstone Classic.

For more information about the STOC National and to find out how to book a ticket, visit www.sunbeamtiger.co.uk.

Imp 07 - The International

Thursday 9th July to Monday 13th August

The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent. Set in 400 acres of unspoilt Kent countryside, this once working Hop Farm is one of Kent’s most popular tourist attractions. The spectacular Oast village provides the perfect setting for a great family day out in the Garden of England. Click here to find out more about the Hop Farm.

For information about Imp 07, click here to visit the Imp Club's web site.

Retro-Rides 07

Friday 10th August to Sunday 12th August

Mallory Park, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. The Retro Rides Show is a new and fresh alternative event for your 2007 calendar – it is the petrolheads weekender! From stock to custom and street car to race car, the Retro Rides Show has the lot! Models from every marque, and enthusiasts from every scene will be brought together. Every item on the itinerary has an automotive focus, giving you the chance to bathe in your number one passion – CARS!

Click here for more information about Retro-Rides 07.

Goodwood Revival

Friday, Saturday and Sunday 31st August and 1st and 2nd September

The Goodwood Revival is the world’s most popular motor race meeting and the only event of its kind to be staged in the romantic time capsule of the Fifties and Sixties. As well as recreating the golden era of motor sport, the Revival offers exceptional wheel-to-wheel racing around a classic circuit, untouched by the modern world.

The Revival relives the glory days of Goodwood Motor Circuit, which ranked alongside Silverstone as Britain’s leading racing venue throughout its active years between 1948 and 1966. During this time, it hosted contemporary racing of all kinds, including Formula One, the famous Goodwood Nine Hours race and the celebrated Tourist Trophy sports car race.

Remember, the Goodwood Revival is a 'ticket only' event.

For more information, telephone: 01243 755000. To book tickets, telephone 01243 755055. Click here to book your tickets online.

Beaulieu International Autojumble

Saturday September 8th and Sunday September 9th

Beaulieu's most famous event is the International Autojumble, with 32,000 attending the 2006 event, it is the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items for European cars and motorcycles this side of the Atlantic!

Whether you are a collector, restorer, excited fanatic, or are just interested in motoring, you cannot fail to be amazed by the quality, variety and volume of items available.

Click here for full information. Ticket Hotline: 01590 612888, Online Ticket Sales:www.beaulieu.co.uk/tickets

Classic Harvest Tour

Sunday 23rd September

Extremely popular non-competitive road rally organised by the competitions department of the Sunbeam Rapier Owners Club. Begins and ends near Reading with a route that includes interesting roads with fabulous views over Berkshire and the North Hampshire Downs.

For the latest entry information, contact Terry Schraider, 158 Binfield Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 2AZ or visit www.classicharvesttour.co.uk.

Blenheim Palace Classic Car Show including the Southern Rootes Day

Sunday 23rd September

Click here for more information or contact Andrew Greenwood on 01484 452002.

London International Classic Car Show at Alexandra Palace

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October

Click here for more information or contact Andrew Greenwood on 01484 452002.

Open Day at the Rootes Archive Centre

Tuesday 14th October

Another chance to visit the Archive Centre at the Westcott Venture Park, Westcott, Buckinghamshire. Located just off the A41 Bicester to Aylesbury road, the Centre will be open from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Refreshments will be available and Trust representatives will be on hand to answer your questions and reveal the secrets of the archive.

For more information, contact Tim Sutton on 01993 878471, email suttonbadham@btinternet.com or click here to visit the Archive Centre's web site.

Footman James Restoration Show and Autojumble

Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November

Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. A major Restoration Show with many demonstrations of restoration and maintenance techniques, together with a huge Autojumble, 50+ club stands and trade displays.

For more information, click here or contact Jo Corbett at Nationwide Exhibitions on 0117 904 9538.

The Classic Motor Show 2007

Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th November at the National Exhibition Centre

For more information, contact Sandra Holloway at Clarion Events on 0121 767 2565.

Open Day at the Rootes Archive Centre

Tuesday 9th December

Yet another chance to visit the Archive Centre at the Westcott Venture Park, Westcott, Buckinghamshire. Located just off the A41 Bicester to Aylesbury road, the Centre will be open from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Refreshments will be available and Trust representatives will be on hand to answer your questions and reveal the secrets of the archive.

For more information, contact Tim Sutton on 01993 878471, email suttonbadham@btinternet.com or click here to visit the Archive Centre's web site.

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This page was last updated on 25-07-2007