A record – and eclectic – turnout of classic cars, owners’ clubs and visitors helped raise plenty of cash for charity at Sherborne Castle
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Sherborne Castle, in the picturesque Dorset countryside, seemed to pale in comparison to the 2100 pristine classic and supercars that went on display for this two-day show.
More than 1400 visitors enjoyed the spectacle of 30 of the finest rally car heroes driving down from the castle, some of which were driven by world rally drivers. These included Brian Culcheth in a 1971 Triumph 2.5.
The show fields offered a huge variety of classics along with 31 club stands. Yeovil Car Club took first prize in the show’s club awards, thanks to its 212-mile Rover Mini Cooper (pictured below) – the last original Mini to be registered in Scotland.
The show was a huge success and raised money for both Cancer
James Sadlier
Rally hero, Brian Culcheth, drove this 1971 Triumph 2.5, which is a tribute recreation of one of the four works cars prepared at Abingdon. Owner, Dave Bullen, says that the original car was detroyed by British Leyland but after three years of hard...
LEFT This is Peter Gray and his 1961 Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite. He says that the car is quieter than you’d expect thanks to its lower differential but the direct steering means that it’s fun to drive. More importantly, it’s very comfortable on long...
Steve and Wendy Kelvin imported this 1962 Volkswagen T2 splitscreen camper from Oregon in 2011. The bodywork was already in great condition but they have refurbished the interior. They regularly take it out on camping trips to the coast.
This 1962 Ford Zodiac MkIII lay undiscovered in a barn for 26 years under hay, staw and thick cloth after its original owner passed away. Now owned by Malcom Johnson, the car has won many prizes at recent shows for its now immaculate condition.