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

Peugeot 106 Rallye S2

A lightweight homologation special designed for motorsport, featuring a high-revving 1.6L engine, close ration gearbox, and no-frills interior. Finished in Bianca White with both factory optional extras; Power steering and drivers airbag. This 106 S2 Rallye is one of...

Triumph Vitesse

Dark blue convertible cream stripe along sides. 2 litres

Triumph TR3

Purchased some 40yrs ago, stripped and rebuilt in the 90's with a number of panels replaced. Engine gearbox and overdrive rebuilt in 2018. After the car was rebuilt it won a number of gold medals in concourse events. Car originally sent to South Africa in knockdown...

Rewaco Trike

Found forgotten underneath the a tarpaulinin Wales. This trike was left forgotten after the owner contracted gout and had to have his leg amputated meaning the vehicle couldn’t be driven anymore. I found a vehicle after it was left there for six years unloved I bought...

TVR Vixen S3

This is a 1971 TVR Vixen S3 Coupé, one of only 168 produced, which I have owned since 1987 (39 Years). In summary, during my ownership I have restored it and continuously modified / modernised the mechanicals and electrical components to make it more drivable,...

Bmw e36 328i sport convertible

Avus blue genuine sport pack car 95k on the clock, 2 tone light and dark grey leathers high spec and well looked after example lowered on hartge type c style alloys. Planned to have a full respray and overhaul this winter to keep it looking its best

Opel Manta GTE Coupe

I've owned my Black , Opel Manta for approx., 26 years, in that time I've had the front brakes upgraded, various panel repairs or replacement, (inc the roof skin). The engine has also been changed to a 2.4 ltr to replace the original 2.0ltr. The fibre glass louvered...

Cotton/Cross Cougar

For decades through the 1940`s, 50`s & 60`s Villiers had supplied their engines to almost all of the British 2 stroke motorcycle manufacturers. As far as the competition aspect of the motorcycle industry was concerned the old adage was true. "Win on Sunday, sales...

MG Spridget

1500cc MG Midget with Healy Spite Mk1 front. Not particularly fast but a lot of fun to drive with top down and sun shining! Acquired in 2023 with a completely rusty front end ( both wings and bonnet), so I cut that away and fitted a glass fibre front/bonnet

Ford Escort Mk1 1300GT

Escort MK1 1300GT Originally LHD 2.0l pinto 5 speed box

Morrismarina coupe TC

Colour orange. Been restored.

Gardner Douglas GD427 Mk4

I own a red Gardner Douglas GD427 Mk4 Cobra replica which I built myself over a three and half year period. It’s powered by a Chevrolet LS3 V8 which produces 420bhp at the rear wheels. I use the car as often as possible no matter what the weather is doing.

MGB Roadster

Very nice clean example of the MGB roadster, chrome bumpers, wire wheels, old English white. Full restoration some years ago. Owned the car for 8 years.

VW Nova

This is my 1979 VW Nova. The Nova is a kit car based on a VW Beetle chassis, engine and gearbox. Although the company would have sold you the fibreglass parts and you could build the car yourself, they would also produce and sell factory cars for those who wanted to...

BMW E23 728i

Purchased in 2010 on Ebay for the huge sum of £255 & drove it back from Plymouth to Bristol. Has had some remedial bodywork done during my ownership & is used for shows every year. This year the car has become a Historic Vehicle so is now tax & MOT exempt...

BMW e36

BMW e36 2.8 m sport

MG Spridget

1500cc MG Midget with Healy Spite Mk1 front. Not particularly fast but a lot of fun to drive with top down and sun shining! Acquired in 2023 with a completely rusty front end ( both wings and bonnet), so I cut that away and fitted a glass fibre front/bonnet

Humber Super Snipe

On of the last big Humbers, this car was retained by Humber as a demonstrator from November 1965 until 1967. It is chassis number 9, making it one of the "first of the last". During that year, it had cameo parts in an episode of "The Avengers" and also appeared in a...

Aston Martin

Aston Martin Vanquish V12 PS. Part of the Charity SSAFA group C/O Sir WmMcLean. Sec 07725721527 Please include in same group pitch as in previous years.

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...

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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