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

SPONSORED BY

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

Jaguar Sovereign.XJ40.

Four door regency red Jaguar straight six cylinider four litre petrol saloon. Had complete restoration to front end and apart from new relays, full detailed engine clean and valet very little else. As all classic cars , the work never fiinshes.

Nissan Figaro

Japanese Grey Import, Limited numbers and produced for 1 year only, 2 Door Coupe in Topaz Mist.

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. Thank you

Morrismarina coupe TC

Colour orange. Been restored.

Ford Cortina Mk3

The car is in fairly original condition and spent most of its life in Essex. Owned since 2010.

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...

Yamaha XVZ1300 Venture Star

This 2000 US specification bike is fully loaded with handle bar fairing, rear all round hard lockable luggage. Among the standard features are a full AM/FM/tape stereo system with integrated intercom, electronic cruise control. Also available are a trunk-mounted CD...

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...

Marcos 3 Ltr GT.

Built in Bradford on Avon in 1970 in its day it was a revolutionary design long low and very sleek. It was a barn find 10 years ago and was restored by myself to its former glory, it’s bright orange and looks amazing.

Rover SD1 3500 V8

Ex Metropolitan Police "Special Escort Group", (SEG) which is part of Royalty & Specialist Protection. This is the only known surviving SD1 issued to "SEG". This car has a significant history, having Escorted all prominant members of the UK Royal Family from 1986...

Mitsubishi COLT CZT

A 2006 Mitsubishi colt czt in black , a tidy example with less than 180 units left on the road , this one is lowered on BC Racing coilovers stiffer anti roll bars upgraded engine , better brakes and Japan racing wheels

Caterham 7 270S SV

Two seat sports car built from a kit in 2018 based upon the Lotus 7.

Mg maestro

Ex works mg maestro with and incredible history, has been raced by Damon hill, rallied by Tony Pond and Msport boss Malcom Wilson , been a competition car all its life, was filmed and followed for bbc pebble mill when used by two presenters on the Lombard RAC rally,...

Ford mustang II

Lucky barn find from cheddar has been fully restored back to original specs

VW GOLF GTI MK5

3P airlift performance with adjustable camber and damping Custom Half roll cage painted in blue JC clubsport rear brace bar and cargo net APR stage 2+ Revo air intake with Ram air pro ram filter DV+ blow off valve Sharp motorsport injectors R8 coil pack LOBA High...

Ford Probe 24v

Ford Probe 214v, Electric Currant Red, first registered 1995. Purchased in 2004 with 72,000 miles on the clock, it has now covered a further 43,000miles, mostly around the UK, but as far afield as Poland. The car is mostly original, but not obsessively so, but in good...

MG SPRITE

MG MIDGET 1500 Built 1979 with a fibreglass front end to resemble a Autin Healey Sprite NOT for the PURIST, but I like it and without those VERY heavy bumpers it goes very well!

Morris 8

This is a Morris 8 black convertible, bought by me in 2018 we have done various jobs on the car, including a complete respray, and a new soft top. It's a 918 side valve engine producing 8 horse power.

Citroen Traction 11C

Traction 11 Commerciale 1956 This car was completed on 12 May 1956, and was originally owned by two Breton farmers René and Emile Toinen (alas, both now deceased). They lived at Plouisy, near Guingamp, in Brittany, and for the first 30 years of its life, the car did...

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...

OUR CHARITIES FOR 2026

Wiltshire + Bath Air Ambulance Logo

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.

Wiltshire + Bath Air Ambulance Logo

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.

Wiltshire + Bath Air Ambulance Logo

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.

The Ultimate Summer Weekend
for Car Lovers and Families