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

ROVER P5B Saloon

Admiralty Blue Rover P5B Saloon Built in 1971. Resprayed, reupholstered in Cashmere Cream Leather during 2022. Edelbrock Carburettor fitted to improve the mpg and reliability of starting. I am only the third owner. First owner had it for eight years, second owner had...

JAGUAR XJS

Fine condition low mileage example. 4.0 Litre Automatic in Carnival Red, 225 b.h.p. Spending it's first 15 years on the Island of Guernsey, it was brought back to the U.K. mainland with only 26,000 miles on the clock. Guernsey's sea air had started some corrosion so...

jaguar series 3 4.2 sovereign

JAGUAR IN SAGE GREEN BARE METAL RESPRAY IN 1996 AFTER A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT CAME OUT OFF THE PAINT SHOP INTO MY WORKSHOP AND SAT THERE UNTIL 2022 WHEN I GOT IT BACK ON THE ROAD PHOTOS AND DESCRIPTION WILL BE ON A BOARD NEXT TO CAR

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...

300SL

Signal Red 300SL R107 Straight 6, tan interior, detachable hard top, in our ownership for 8 years and run very regularly. Affectionately know as the Bobby Ewing car, as he drove one in Dallas!

Austin Mini

I passed my driving test in this car in 1984, and have owned it ever since. Making it 42 years this year. I’m the 3rd owner, it was originally purchased and registered new in Bristol, it was then subsequently bought by my Mother in 1981. It’s currently running a...

Lynx Eventer 001 / XJS Coachbuild

Also known as "Briar Rose", Eventer 001 started life as a class-B XJS V12. Her public debut was at the Earl's Court Motor Fair in Oct 1983. Designed with the active leisure seeker in mind, the inspiration came from the MGBGT; both Lynx directors had owned one at some...

Peugeot Hoggar

This Peugeot Hoggar is the only example known to be on the road outside of it's home market, South America, with only one other in Europe held in the Peugeot Museum collection in France. Based on the euro Peugeot 206+ the Hoggar was developed in Porto Real, Brazil...

Morris minor

1963 morris minor , unrestored condition Used dail.

Nissan skyline r34 gtt

Nissan skyline r34 gtt Japaneseimport, 2.5L turbo straight six. White with carbon bonnet and wing, recently resprayed. GTR body kit with wide arches, 19 x 10 inch wheels. 485bhp 540ftlbs of torque @ 2.1 bar of boost through the rear wheels tuned by Norris Designes on...

Aston Martin DB Mk III

The DB Mark III – described as “one of the world’s outstanding sports models” by The Autocar – incorporated lessons learned on the race track with a fundamental redesign of W.O. Bentley’s 3-litre engine by Polish engineer Tadek Marek. It now gave substantially more...

BMW Z3 M Coupe

BMW Z3M Coupe ESTORIL BLUE Named The Clown Shoe Aprox 800 made for the uk market 1 of 189 total supplied in this colour scheme

ROVER 3500

1972 ROVER P6 3500 AUTO 54000 MILES FROM NEW WITH 5 OWNERS EXTENSIVE RESTORATION CARRIED OUT BETWEEN 2018 AND 2022 I HAVE OWNED IT FOR 3 YEARS AND DO AROUND 4K MILES A YEAR

Jaguar 3.4 ‘S’ type

1968 Jaguar 3.4 'S'. The first owner had the car until 1975; then it went off the road for almost 30 years. In the 1990s it was pulled out of a field and a restoration began, it was back on the road in 2004. The restoration was featured in the Jaguar World magazine. I...

Porsche 718 GT4

A 420bhp mid-mounted flat 6 engine gives a 0-60mph in under 4.5 seconds and 190mph top speed.

Morris Minor

Morris Minor 1967 1098cc A few upgrades Servo assisted brakes Roll bar Shocks all round 50 shades of grey paint!

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...

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.

Citroen 2cv6

Pale yellow 2cv6 Special Back seat removed to create useful load space. One owner from new until 2024. 139,000 miles Good useable condition slightly patinated Replacement chassis in the 90s Previous owner from Essex travelled extensively through Europe sometimes...

Jaguar

Mk9 disc brakes all round ( original ) power Steering last Jaguar with a Chassis Owned for 34 years rallied extentionlly both in Europe and U.K. fitted luggage ( only 3 known sets Two tone Grey

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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