There were fewer visitors but more classic vehicles than ever at this year’s Yattendon Classic Vehicle Day hosted in the village on Sunday (June 29).
Yattendon Classic Car Show
From vintage motorbikes to amphibious army vehicles, there was plenty on offer to keep enthusiasts and casual visitors alike entertained in the fields opposite St Peter’s & St Paul’s Church. But no tank this year, as its transporter broke down.
More unique exhibits included a tuk-tuk and three-wheeler bubble car.
Steve and James Rivers with their 1961 Jaguar MK2 3.8
Speaking at the event, organiser Lyn Mistry said: “We’ve probably got north of 600 vehicles. Everybody loves it here because the surroundings are so beautiful.
“And we've got a new car park and exit courtesy of Lord Iliffe.
Brian Cutts with the 1969 Jaguar E-Type Series 2
“[Renegade Brewery] has been open for supercars. So, those who don’t want to come and damage their exhaust on a bumpy field can park outside the brewery.”
The winners of Best in Show, as chosen by Lord Robert Iliffe, were a blue 1955 Austin Healey 100/4 BN1 and a red tractor.
Neale family with their cars
Lord Iliffe told newburytoday he thought there was a “fantastic selection” of vehicles this year.
Several car clubs attended including the Barkham & District Classic Car Club, Newbury Area MG Owners Club and Basingstoke Classic Car Club to mention a few.
Andy Green with his Porsche Boxster anniversary 2004
The Royal Oak pub in the village square was open all day for fine food and drink.
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Due to the event’s increasing size and complexity, a £5 entry fee was charged per car. Display vehicles entered free.
Yattendon Classic Car ShowPeter Glazbrook with his 1955 Ford Consul Convertible MK 1Yattendon Classic Car Show - Jamnes Harris (right) talking to Ricard Livanos about his Triumph GT6 MKIIIYattendon Classic Car ShowYattendon Classic Car Show - John Nemeth with his 1995 audi S2 coupeYattendon Classic Car Show - John Careless With his MG roadster 1978Yattendon Classic Car Show - Peter Glazbrook with his 1955 Ford Consul Convertible MK 1Yattendon Classic Car ShowYattendon Classic Car ShowYattendon Classic Car ShowYattendon Classic Car ShowYattendon Classic Car ShowYattendon Classic Car Show, two-stroke 1957 Berkeley 328Yattendon Classic Car ShowYattendon Classic Car ShowDavid Woodhead, Triumph TR4, 1962, Top Speed: (i.e. 100 MPH): 110mph0–60 mph: 10.9 secsHorsepower:100bhpPrice New: £1250Year Released: 1961Engine Type: in-line 4 cylinderMPG: 22.5mpgSpecial Ability: Its special ability is to actually start when I turn the key! This vehicle seems to have had a very easy life since I can find no reason in the documentation to doubt the odometer which records just 10,500 miles across its 63 year lifespan.We have a 1959 Mk1 Austin A40 Farina Her top speed (should be) 66.8mph but the most we have got her to is 55mph 0-50 in 19.5 seconds (in her era it didn’t go to 60) Horsepower: 34…but ours is 37 as she has a single SU carburettor! Price new was £689 Originally released in October 1958 A series petrol 948cc, 4 cylinder MPG 38mpg Special features (as she is a deluxe model) a heater and opening rear windows! The other interesting thing is that the date of the Yattendon Event it will be exactly a year since we bought her, so her “gotcha” day. Due to the registration she is affectionately known as OokMichael NoakSunbeam Alpine Series 1, Original cost unknown. Born as one of 293 made in the week 28th March 1960 to 1st April 1960 at the Bristol Siddeley factory in Coventry. Engine capacity 1494cc. Carburettors twin Zenith WIP36. Alleged top speed unknown, current top speed 50mph and then it is uncomfortable! History: Exported from the Factory to Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Registered as 4 Sri 555 on 24th June 1960, I bought him in October 1989. Taken to France in 1992, registration 8330 YA 78. Returned to the UK in October 1996 and garaged. Restored to running order 2013-14 and on the road in October 2014. Given his current registration 722UYJ on the 2nd of December 2014 by DVLA. Taken off the road in October 23 for a full body rebuild. Lots of welding and painting plus a new wiring loom, rear springs re set, etc and a lot of re chroming done. Engine rebuilt, gearbox overhaul and a number of oil leaks hopefully stopped. Back on the road April 2025Specs: Top Speed: 108 MPH 0–60 mph: 9 Seconds Horsepower: 100 BHP Price New: £1,568.00 Year Released: 1973 Engine Type: 2.0 litre Pinto Engine OHC MPG: 25 to 35 MPG Special Ability: The RS2000 major achievement was its exceptional performance and success is world rallying.
Total attendance and donation figures are still being calculated.
Proceeds will go to the Thames Valley Air Ambulance.
