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!

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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

CORVETTE STINGRAY

1973 Corvette Stingray 350 (5.7L) Soft top Manuel, owned for 37 years.

VW BEETLE 1500

1968 VW Beetle 1500.

Mercedes 450SL

1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL (R107) The Mercedes-Benz R107 is one of the most successful and enduring sports cars ever built by Mercedes-Benz. Produced from 1971 to 1989, it enjoyed an 18-year production run, making it one of the longest-lived Mercedes model series in...

Singer Vogue Mk III

One of the first Series IIIs built and registered on the 2nd October 1964. It had two owners from the same family from new until 2007. It is in fairly original condition with a re-spray carried out in the 1990s. I purchased the car in August 2021.

VW T2 Bay

A 1973 T2 Bay with an 1800 type 4 engine with a single Webber carb conversion. Has had a full nut and bolt engine restoration in the last year including a new fuel tank and various other parts. Next job is the paintwork which is tired. Solid underneath though with no...

Rover P5b Coupe

Rover P5b V8 Coupe. Built in 1968 and restored in 2010.

Rover

Ex Metropolitan police Car scarab blue

MGB ROADSTER

British Racing Green soft top classic car. New engine Power steering

Lotus Esprit Series 1

Purchased by myself back in 1983 and taken to numerous shows over the years including several Bath Festival of Motoring events. This car is in largely original condition apart from a body restoration and repaint in the original Lotus Monaco white in 2016. My Esprit...

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...

Leyland Mini Clubman 1275 Replica

Mini Clubman Small doesnt need much space. Eye catching Light Blue conversion from 1100 auto to 1275 manual Black roof , black arch upgrade In pretty good shape for its age

BMW M4 Competition X-Drive

A bold (perhaps a bit of an understatement) example of the BMW M4! São Paulo yellow paint with the optional painted M livery just if it didn’t stand out enough already. Paired with the Silverstone extended leather interior, it’s a pretty unique look for this car! Very...

Mercedes

Mercedes SL Red

MG Midget

Red 1975 MG Midget purchased in 2019. Already had been restored, just added new seat covers and carpets.

TVR Cerbera

TVR Cerbera 4.5L Lightweight Silver

McLaren 570s

Dark silver McLaren 570s with carbon fibre trim, an MSO spoiler and MSO alloys. Black interior with orange trim. 3.8 litre twin turbo V8, 0-60 in 3.0s Are you doing super car rides this year? I'd be happy to do them on Saturday, can't make it on Sunday.

Yamaha XV950R

A powerful lightweight cruiser with air cooled SOHC V- twin engine; and 4valves. Often seen as a bobber and very popular due to its 245kg wet weight. Fuel capacity is 12 litres. Max torque of 51bhp with 58lb ft @ 3,000rpm. Top speed 105mph. Belt drive. 5 speed...

Racing green mini

Racing green mini

Ford Fiesta mk2 xr2

Radiant red Ford Fiesta xr2 1986

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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