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

Mercedes Benz 280SL (R107)

Acquired in April 2024 with 4 former owners and a modest 70,000 miles on the clock. Type R107, engine capacity 2746cc, bodywork colour Labrador blue with matching hard top but presented here as a roadster with concealed contrasting dark blue soft top. Shod with 14...

Marcos Mantara 400 Spyder

Launched in 1992, Only 101 x 3.9 v8 Mantara's were Factory, Hand Built to Customer Specifications with small volume Type Approval in Westbury, Wilts. This Dragon Green car was one of only seven, full size, road legal, Marcos Cars chosen to be in the display hall at...

FIAT 124 Spider

Launched in 1966 the FIAT 124 Spider was the first mass production car to feature double overhead camshafts driven by belt, as opposed to chains, in an engine designed by ex Ferrari engineer Aurelio Lampredi. The body work was designed in-house by American, Tom...

MGA

Fully restored by current owner. Originally an export to USA. Converted to righthand drive

Austin A40 Devon

1949 Austin Devon Hotrod built over a 10 year period from 1981-1991. I have owned the car for 45 years and undertaking all the works on the car with the exception of the maroon 2 pack paint spray (I prepped it). Original steel body with fibreglass flip front and wheel...

Subaru Impreza

Subaru impreza WRX

Morgan 4/4 4seater

Old English white morgan 4/4 4seater used all year round hood maybe in loft! No wrong weather for a morgan just wrong clothes tows a small caravan

Jaguar XKR

Jaguar XKR Supercharged Coupe . White with black trim , 510 bhp 0 -60 in sub 4 seconds .

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...

Triumph Stag

Triumph Stag in Pimento Red, with Black interior. Car was laid up by its previous owner in 1987 with a seized engine, I have had the engine re-bored to 40th, I then rebuilt the engine and recommissioned the car with new Brakes and suspension, I also rebuilt the seats

Triumph stag

1978 stag owned twice and for jointly period of 27 years local car from new

TVR TUSCAN

Tuscan Mk1 - 4.0 Engine: TVR Speed 6 straight six Capacity (cc): 3996cc Power: 360bhp @ 7200rpm Torque: 310lbft @ 5500rpm Performance: 0 - 62mph 3.9secs 0-100mph 8.5 secs Full engine rebuild with mods T440 front grill with Mk 2 front splitters

Triumph Stag Mk1

Less common early car, with the correct MK1 features including chrome wheel trims, early dash and dials, and early non-headrest seats. Most were automatic gearbox, this one is a manual with original TV8 engine. Only 35k genuine miles on the clock, most of which were...

Honda CR-Z Sport

Silver Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid coupe. Few minor modifications including a replica Mugen wing, K&N cold air intake, and Team Dynamic pro 17" alloy wheels. 2 previous owners. One of 4500 sold in the UK and one of 3000 still on uk roads.

Ford mk2 escort RS2000

Immaculate signal green 1979 Mk2 escort RS2000 , 2litre over head cam, I’ve had it for a year, it’s my 7th mk2 escort . The car was restored over 5 years and was completely stripped to bare metal, panels replaced where required , the engine rebuilt! Previously owned...

Sunbeam Rapier Fastback H120

Sunbeam rapier fastback h120 1725 Holbay engine twin 40 weber carbs 110 bhp Cedar Green Metallic 3 previous owners 88k miles Previous owner rebuilt engine extensive weld repairs Interior refurbishment required

Chevrolet

Red convertible

Toyota MR2 mk 1 t-bar

I have owned my MR2 for 21 years. It has only covered 47,000 miles from new . I have full history and is in very original condition. Colour : Red, black leather interior electric windows and mirrors, twin cam 1.6 engine , petrol injection. Stainless steel exhaust ,...

BSA B1 250cc

BSA B1 1935 250cc, hand gear change, 3 gears, girder forks, rigid rear suspension. Green and black. Two former keepers. Restored to present condition in 2020.

SAAB 9-3 SE

SAAB 9-3 SE Convertible 2L Turbo, Navy Blue

OUR CHARITIES FOR 2026

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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.

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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.

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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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