Warwick town centre to turn into open-air motoring museum when classic car show returns
The annual Warwick Classic Car Show which showcases a wide variety of vehicles is set to return to the town this weekend.
The streets of Warwick will once again be filled with polished chrome and the hum of vintage engines when the event returns on Sunday (August 17).
From 8am to 5pm, Market Place and the surrounding streets will be transformed into an open-air museum of motoring history, with more than 140 pre-1990 classics, kit cars, hot rods, vans and even the odd lorry on display.
The event is completely free – for both visitors and those bringing along their vintage vehicles.
What began more than a decade ago as a modest meet-up of enthusiasts, known then as RetroWarwick, has grown into one of the town’s most popular summer fixtures.
Since 2017, The Warwick Classic Car Show has been organised and hosted by Warwick Court Leet, which sees the show as a celebration of the town’s spirit as much as a showcase for motoring heritage.
“This is more than just a line-up of beautiful cars,” said Richard Eddy, spokesperson for the Court Leet. “It’s about bringing the community of Warwick together, welcoming visitors, and showing off the best of Warwick.
"We owe a huge thanks to the classic car owners, drivers, enthusiasts, and the volunteers from Warwick Court Leet who make this event possible, and to the iconic car manufacturer Aston Martin for their funding support.”
Visitors can expect to see vehicles spanning decades of design and engineering – from post-war British classics to American muscle cars – each lovingly maintained by their owners.
Alongside the cars, the town’s pubs and cafés will be open for business, alongside street food stalls in the town’s market square.
For vintage car owners looking to attend the event, there is no need to book a space – organisers advise for them to just turn up early to secure a space.
The Classic Car Show is one of several annual events organised in the town by the Warwick Court Leet.
Other events include the winter and the summer beer festivals.
For more information, go to: warwick-courtleet.co.uk or search Warwick Court Leet 1554 on Facebook.