Vintage Vehicles And Classic Cars To Feature At Eastbourne Motor Show

Over 600 classic and vintage vehicles will attend Eastbourne's Magnificent Motors event, to be held on the seafront on May 4 and 5.

A three-wheel police car, a rare 1959 Edsel Corsair convertible and a 1955 Bentley S1 Countryman, which featured in the BBC2 drama Summer of Rockets starring Keeley Hawes, will all be taking pride of place at the event.

Also joining the line-up of classic and vintage vehicles will be a selection of Triumph TR6s – many of which have been owned by the same owners since new for the last 50 years - a 1972 Fiat 124 Sports Spider, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce and a 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkI. 

PHOTO: 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider: Veloce Williams

A 1908 Wolseley Siddeley Tourer, owned by Caffyns Plc for more than 70 years, will also make an appearance as the oldest vehicle on display.

Magnificent Motors returns to the Western Lawns on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, with more than 600 motors on display across two days, alongside funfair attractions, a seafront market, food outlets and bar.  The show runs from 10am-5pm each day.

Renowned as the largest free motoring extravaganza along the south coast, Magnificent Motors is organised by Eastbourne Borough Council and features members of motoring enthusiasts’ clubs as well as individual classic car owners and a display of the latest EV technology from Caffyns VW, the Birchwood Group and Group 1 BMW Hailsham.

PHOTO: 1959 Edsel Corsair convertible

Members from clubs such as the Jaguar Drivers Club, South Downs Group and Triumph Stag Owners Club will all be attending the event and displaying their vehicles. Some clubs will also be celebrating, with the Maestro and Montego Owners Club and the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club both marking their 40 year anniversaries.

Many of the vehicles taking part in the event have a rich history. One of only two 1959 Edsel Corsair convertibles in the UK will be on show - only 1,324 models were ever manufactured.

PHOTO: Mag Motors bonnet : Matt Kuchta

Also appearing at the show will be a 1968 ex-Metropolitan Police Panda, owned by a former police officer who originally drove it brand new while working for the force, and a 1988 Austin Metro bought on eBay which has been lovingly restored.

An Eastbourne Borough Council spokesperson said:

"For many years now Magnificent Motors has been the ultimate must-see free motoring extravaganza in the south east and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for visitors to view a unique selection of vintage and classic cars, motorbikes and more and have the chance to look under the bonnets and chat to the owners too.

“As always, Magnificent Motors acts as a springboard for a packed schedule of events taking place in Eastbourne and is a great start to the summer.”

To find out more about Magnificent Motors visit www.MagnificentMotors.co.uk

1954 Aston Martin DB24 MkI