The Classic Ford Show is about to return to the South of England Event Centre on Sunday, May 12. Here’s all you want to know
Our very personal Classic Ford Show is celebrating its twentieth birthday in 2014 – sure the present actually did begin means again in 2004! Europe ‘s finest Blue Oval present shall be celebrating that milestone in fashion, with a feature-packed occasion happening on the South of England Event Centre in West Sussex on May 11.
There’s nearly an excessive amount of going on to squeeze in right here, however learn on for a flavour of what you possibly can anticipate. Of course, the one means to get an actual style of the sounds, smells, sights and spectacular motion is to get down to the South of England Event Centre and take part on the day. Gates are open to the general public at 10am.
The Great Unveiling
The Classic Ford crew, in affiliation with detailing gurus Car Gods, have been up and down the nation in search of out one of the best tasks and rebuilds to be revealed at a particular ceremony — The Great Unveiling.
Their house owners and supporters have been frantically working away over the previous couple of months, determined to be certain that their satisfaction and pleasure is prepared in time for the present — and you’ll be the primary to see the outcomes of their efforts within the flesh!
Five automobiles shall be unveiled, from mint, customary concours examples to modified steel.
Ford Capri at 55
The Capri is 55! We’ll be marking the event with a particular show of uncommon and seldom-seen Capris on the Classic Ford Show, all the pieces from the earliest Mk1s, by way of to the most-desirable Mk2s and motorsport-orientated Mk3s.
Ford membership shows
Owners’ golf equipment are the guts and soul of the Classic Ford Show, travelling from throughout Europe to show over 1200 automobiles. Put a while apart to wander around the 100-or-so membership stands and we assure you’ll be im-pressed… and have sore ft.
For 2024, the quantity of membership awards has been elevated, with profitable golf equipment awarded a trophy on the day. Categories now embrace Best Large Club Stand, Best Small Club Stand and Best Regional Club Stand, plus Club Hero, Best Themed Club Stand, Club Car of the Show, Most Interesting/Varied Car Selection and Best Charity Support. Finally, Club of the Year will be voted for throughout all three Ford exhibits, (Classic Ford Show, FordHonest and FordFest) with the winner introduced at FordFest.
Fusion Extreme
Fusion Extreme’s BMX show wow crowds on the Classic Ford Show, that includes a few of the UK’s finest riders from BMX and MTB going head to head on this epic stunt present battle to discover out who’s king of pushing the boundaries.
The Top 50
Want to know what the 50 most interesting basic Fords are within the UK and Europe proper now? Look no additional than the Top 50 show that includes unique, restored and modified examples that symbolize the basic Ford scene in its finest mild. From spaceframed Nineteen Fifties Pops by way of to concours Nineties RS Turbos, it’s all right here.
Classic Ford ICONS – new for 2024
Classic Ford ICONS replaces Pride of Ownership for 2024, with the highest entrants on the day hand-picked by consultants. Think your basic Ford has received what it takes? Enter at classicfordshow.co.uk
Special Display
If you’re not a part of a membership and have a basic Ford (pre-2003), you possibly can nonetheless be a part of the present! For simply £2 additional you should purchase a Special Display add-on to your ticket which permits you show your automotive within the devoted Special Display space. You can’t solely beat the site visitors with entry to the occasion hours earlier than the general public, however your particular person passes additionally present unique entry to show your automotive. Get your Special Display cross from classicfordshow.co.uk
Retail Village
If you’re doing work on a basic Ford, the commerce space is the perfect place to pay money for components. You can get hands-on with the businesses’ merchandise, which beats relying on mail order or the web.
You’ll discover tuning components, physique panels, equipment and a lot extra, and there shall be consultants on hand to give recommendation on fitment too. Plus, if you realize a dealer is attending the present, why not pre-order your components from them so he can carry them alongside and prevent the postage prices?
Weekend tenting
The important present takes place on the Sunday, however what might be higher than making a weekend of it? Bring alongside a tent and pitch it up within the on-site designated campsite, and begin the festivities a day early. The campsite shall be open from 12 pm on Saturday, and within the night the bar shall be open too.
Camping prices £20 per pitch, which permits up to two adults and up to three kids Book your tenting tickets prematurely at classicfordshow.co.uk, or simply flip up and pay on the day.
Getting to the Classic Ford Show
By street
The important entrance to the South of England Event Centre is on the B2028 Selsfield Road shut to the centre of Ardingly village. For Sat Nav use RH17 6TL. From the M25, exit at junction 7 and observe the M23 in direction of Brighton.
Leave at junction 10 and take the A264 in direction of East Grinstead. After roughly two miles flip proper onto the B2028. After passing by way of the villages of Turners Hill and Selsfield Common you’ll arrive on the South of England Event Centre on your proper.
By rail
The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath which is on the principle line between London Victoria and Brighton.
Book your tickets
Adult tickets price £20 (plus reserving payment) prematurely save up to £8 on the gate value! A Classic Ford Show Showguide price £9.99 is free with every superior ticket. Tickets for youngsters aged 5-14 are £5, with underneath 5s going free.
