Classic Cars News

Goddards Brewery are once again opening their doors and front lawn to celebrate the beauty of classic motoring on the Isle of Wight this summer during their Vintage Vehicles Days. Car enthusiasts across the Isle of Wight, including local clubs and individual owners, are warmly invited to showcase their vintage and classic vehicles at the brewery’s popular Vintage Vehicle Days. Event Dates & Times Held on the last Saturday of the summer months, the events will take place on: These events offer plenty of time for visitors to admire an impressive range of classic cars and meet fellow enthusiasts in...

Prepare to step back in time as the Isle of Wight Classic Motor Show returns to Newport Quay on Saturday, 6th September 2025 and Ryde Esplanade on Sunday, 7th September 2025, from 10am to 4pm. Mark your calendars for a nostalgic journey through the annals of automotive history, showcasing everything from the golden era of motorcycling to the iconic cars and commercial vehicles of yesteryear. This beloved event, now in its 24th year, is a tribute to the passion and dedication of Victor Gallucci, a true enthusiast whose memory lives on through the roaring engines and gleaming chrome of classic vehicles....

The Island Car Centre Sandown Sprint (Isle of Wight Speed Trials) will return to Culver Parade over the weekend of 20th and 21st April 2024. The first closed-road motor racing event held on the Isle of Wight was staged in April 2022. Now the dates for its return in 2024 have been confirmed. Competitor entries will open at 6pm on Friday, 15th December, with spectator tickets now on sale. In order to enter the Sandown Sprint 2024, follow this link to the Isle of Wight Car Club. What’s new for Sandown Sprint 2024? A new Race Village will be created...

Mark Clegg from Wight Classics recently announced some interesting changes at the popular Isle of Wight classic car specialist garage based at Arreton Barns, “We’re pleased to let you know that we are planning a few changes here in 2019.” “My wife Jackie is determined to retire this year and properly this time! We have to see this as an opportunity to evolve Wight Classics and to move forward. Next year, Tim Addison will be joining the business to work with me and take responsibility for the business administration. This at last will allow me to concentrate fully on what...

Classic Car Extravaganza to return in 2017 The biggest and most popular classic car event, Isle of Wight Classic Car Extravaganza 2017, will return in 2017. Organiser Vic Gallucci has promised to once again bring cars and motorcycles from far and wide to visit the Isle of Wight in September 2017. Saturday 16th September – Newport QuaySunday 17th September – Ryde Esplanade More details will follow soon, or visit the event’s Facebook page for more information If you’d like to take part in the event, contact the organiser by telephone on 020 8439 7871 or by email here.

The crowds were bigger than ever at this year’s Isle of Wight Classic Car Extravaganza (17th – 18th September 2016). Enjoying an extraordinary variety of vehicles, from motorcycles to American muscle cars with everything in between. Great to see the super-rare 1960 Auto Union 1000 SP brought to the show by Lord Kevin Newman as well as a display of five Dodge Vipers. Classic Italian cars made a great impact led by the Fiat 500 Club but also featuring a Fiat 128 3P, Lancia Fulvia and Ferrari F355. Classic Car Extravaganza 2016 Photos

It’s now just two weeks until the Isle of Wight’s largest classic car event takes place in Newport and Ryde on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September 2016. As ever the Isle of Wight Classic Car Extravaganza is free to visit and looking to be the largest event ever in its 15th year. As well as the incredibly diverse range of UK and European classic cars and motorcycles there will be a great turn-out of impressive American cars; “The Big Boys are coming back…” Classic Car Extravaganza in its 15th year On Saturday 17th the show takes place on Newport Quay with the cars all...

Now in its 15th year, the Isle of Wight Classic Car Extravaganza 2016 promises to be the biggest and best ever. Vehicles will be attending this unique two-day event from all over the UK, with many more from mainland Europe. This spectacular collection of rare and beautiful cars is a delight for adults and children of all ages. Many of the owners combine the event weekend with an extended short break to enjoy the rest of the Island, which provides a picture-perfect vintage backdrop for the vehicles as they tour around. Two free classic car displays The two main displays...