We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who joined us at Walcot Rugby Club for this year’s Bath Festival of Motoring and Music.

Whether you brought along a beautifully restored classic car, rocked out to the incredible local bands across our music stages, or simply came along with family and friends to soak up the sunshine and community spirit, you made the entire weekend an unforgettable success.

Thanks to your incredible generosity from entry tickets to our silent auction, we have raised vital funds for local causes, including the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, Freewheelers Blood Bikes, and Glasshouse Academy. We couldn’t have done it without our passionate exhibitors, talented performers, dedicated volunteers, and, of course, our wonderful visitors.

See you all next year!

LUCKY PROGRAMME NUMBER WINNERS

Saturday – Morgan for a day – 0905

Sunday – Porsche driving experience – 1951

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The Bath Festival of Motoring and Music offers an opportunity to experience iconic automotive exhibits spanning decades.

From super cars, to classic cars, from motorcycles to other motoring genres – there is something to appeal to every enthusiast – with new exhibits added each year.

Attendees of all ages and interests can get up close and personal with a wide range of vehicles, experience the owners’ product passion and learn about their history in a safe, fun and inspiring environment.

This year’s festival will also boast even more live music performances across two dedicated stages plus a range of hospitality stalls for ‘pitstop’ relaxation, ‘refuelling’ and admiring all things automative.

This longstanding festival has enjoyed a successful history and, as with previous years, will be held at Walcot Rugby Club, opposite the Lansdown Park and Ride, so easy for access with camping available to those travelling or wishing to make a weekend of it.

Beneficiaries will include the Bath and Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Freewheelers Blood Bikes, supporting vital services in the community.

SOME OF THIS YEARS EXHIBITORS

MGB Roadster

I purchased this car in 2022 from an elderly gentleman in Southend-On-Sea. He had restored and maintained the vehicle over may years but due to age was struggling to get in and out. I had the car transported back to Bath and immediately had it serviced and MOT'd at...

Jaguar 3.4 ‘S’ type

1968 Jaguar 3.4 'S'. The first owner had the car until 1975; then it went off the road for almost 30 years. In the 1990s it was pulled out of a field and a restoration began, it was back on the road in 2004. The restoration was featured in the Jaguar World magazine. I...

Morris minor van

Original Morris 1000 van was originally used by estate agents in Dorset.Now one of 3 Morris minors owned by us and used annually to bring back wine supplies from France as well as partaking in the french Morris minor club rallies .

Austin-Healey Sprite Mark 2

First registered 18/10/1963 at a dealer in Newbury. Current owner since July 2010,3 previous owners from new. Old English White with a red interior. Customised interior. British Motor Industry Heritage Certificate Mark 2 Sprites are becoming quite rare,as is the A...

Toyota Celica

2004 Toyota Celica. 1800cc.Lowered

Ford GPW (WW2 Jeep)

Found in 1987 and restored by father and son. Original markings found under many layers of paint. The jeep has traveled back and forth to Normandy on a few occasions over the years to commemorate D-Day. The last time was in 2014. Trailer is original Willys MBT from...

Ford Escort MkII 1600 Sport

A South African built Ford Escort, imported in 2018, and restored by the current owner. Now painted in Carnival Red, a rarer red / orange colour, and the interior is mainly original from when it was built 45 years ago.

Porsche 916-6

1970 Porsche 914-6 2.0 flat six 5 speed dog leg gearbox, still in original tangerine orange, genuine six cylinder cars are very rare with only 3,318 made . Not to be confused with the vw powered 4 cylinder cars , 😎 I have owned this car for over 26 years , the car is...

HRG 1500 Sports

1949 - H.R.G “1500” – NPF 206 Built by the H.R.G Engineering Company Ltd in Tolworth. Completed and first registered in September 1949. 99 of this model type were built from 1939 to 1956. Brief Specification: H.R.G designed & manufactured lightweight steel framed...

Citroen DS

I am the second owner, always has been on the road, not subject to restoration. Orient blue with unpainted polycarbonate roof. The interior has been completely reupholstered in leather to Pallas trim level.

BSA gold flash combination

Motorcycle with a bath has a sidecar all taxed and insured . Have owned it for over 20 years. Has been used for many charity runs.in recent years has had a few bath changes.colour is black and chrome.

Opel Manta

Opel Manta 400r Full original bodykit C2.0Let turbo engine Fully blitz custom interior Customer split rim wheel

Rover 75 convertible

Converted from a 4 door rover 75 saloon to a 2 door rover 75 convertible 1 of only 2 made. This vehicle started life as a 4 door saloon and converted to convertible, work started in 2024 and finished in 2026 taking about 2000 hours to complete. The modification was...

Ford consul

Fully restored in 2017

Austin-Healey Sprite Mark 2

First registered 18/10/1963 at a dealer in Newbury. Current owner since July 2010,3 previous owners from new. Old English White with a red interior. Customised interior. British Motor Industry Heritage Certificate Mark 2 Sprites are becoming quite rare,as is the A...

Nissan Skyline

Pearl black 1992 R32 GTR (imported from Japan) In-line six 2.6 24v twin turbo RB26 engine Largly original, lightly modified: Exhaust, Air filters and Rays Engineering/Volk Racing wheels.

Lotus Esprit Series 1

Purchased in 1983 this vehicle is virtually identical to the Lotus Esprit in the 1977James Bond film The Spy Who Loved me. I have exhibited this Esprit at many shows and events over the decades and carried out a light restoration around 15 years ago. Much of the work...

SUNBEAM ALPINE S2

1962 SUNBEAM ALPINE SERIES 2.

JAGUAR XJS

Fine condition low mileage example. 4.0 Litre Automatic in Carnival Red, 225 b.h.p. Spending it's first 15 years on the Island of Guernsey, it was brought back to the U.K. mainland with only 26,000 miles on the clock. Guernsey's sea air had started some corrosion so...

BSA D1 BANTAM

BSA D1 plunger 125cc, historic vehicle. Fully restored in 2017/18 to its present condition, completely stripped and repainted in “ bantam green “. 3 former keepers, engine overhauled and rebuilt. Stainless steel wheels and spokes, new exhaust system fitted.

OUR CHARITIES FOR 2026

Wiltshire + Bath Air Ambulance

We’re here when you need us most. But in the nicest possible way, we hope you won’t.

We provide vital critical medical care by land and air, across Wiltshire and Bath.

In effect, we give the same level of critical care as a hospital but bring the expert team and specialist equipment to the people in need. And we do it as fast as humanly possible.

FREEWHEELERS

Freewheelers EV Blood Bike Service is a registered charity which offers an out of hours, free of charge courier service to the NHS. Freewheelers transport blood, pathology and microbiology specimens, patient notes, X-rays, breast milk and other medical supplies.

THE GLASSHOUSE ACADEMY

Working in partnership with schools in Bath to raise aspirations and to create opportunities for children, the Glasshouse Academy provides an extra support network and provides opportunities for participants to make new friends.

Ultimately, our objective is to create contributing adults in society in both Bath and the wider community.

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