The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, February 2024
Classic Car Events in and around East and West Sussex.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
We provide dry, safe & secure car storage in Sussex. Welcome to our monthly blog, listing the best car events in and around East and West Sussex.
Focusing mainly on classic cars, but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
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One of The Car Den’s client’s cars, tucked up in a super soft, breathable stretch cover which included as standard in our storage package, along with a Ctek battery conditioner.
February 2024
Thursday 1st February
MANHOOD CLASSICS MONTHLY EVENING MEET
Informal evening meet, everyone is welcome.
Selsey Football Club, High Street, High Street, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0QG, UK
The football club can be found behind the fire station, to the left of Co-op supermarket.
7 - 9.30pm
Sunday 11th February
Organised by the Forest Row S&C Car Club.
Japanese cars month.
All classics can attend as per usual however, there will have a separate themed area for Japanese cars this month.
Classic Citroen H van serving hot and cold drinks and cakes, along with a burger van serving hot food.
Open to:
Classic cars (pre 2004), Retro cars (pre 2004), Supercars (no limit)
Riverview Business Park, Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW
10am-1pm
Sunday 18th February
MANHOOD CLASSICS MONTHLY MORNING MEET
PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISERS, AS THIS MONTH’S EVENT IS NOT GUARANTEED TO GO AHEAD
Informal monthly Sunday meet. Everybody welcome, not just classics.
Open to all vehicle owners from 2 to 18 wheels and everything in between, no height barriers so larger vehicles welcome.
Food and drink kiosk, toilets, kids playground all on site.
No tickets, no vehicle restrictions, just come and have a good time with (or without) the family.
FREE Parking in winter months, small charge in the summer as car park owned by local council.
East Beach Car Park, Beach Rd, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0SZ
10am to 1pm
Sunday 25th February
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) LUNCH MEET
The Laughing Fish, Isfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5XB
Members’ event. Book in advance. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
12 midday
Undercover in the Abergavenny Building, South of England Showground, West Sussex RH17 6TL
10am
Wednesday 28th February
BURGESS HILL MONTHLY CLASSIC CAR MEET
The Woolpack, Howard Ave, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8TS
7.30pm
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den Storage’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.
The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, January 2024
Classic Car Events in and around East and West Sussex.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
We provide dry, safe & secure car storage in Sussex. Welcome to our monthly blog, listing the best car events in and around East and West Sussex.
Focusing mainly on classic cars, but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
If you would like to subscribe to this blog, click the button below to enter your email address:
If you would like your club meeting, or event included in this, or future editions please email us
A new addition to our own collection. A very rare 1969 MK1 Triumph 2.5pi, with only 15 known survivors in the UK. It popped up for sale locally and we just couldn’t help ourselves!
January 2024
Thursday 4th January
Informal evening meet.
Selsey Football Club, High Street, High Street, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0QG, UK
7 - 9.30pm
Saturday 6th January
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) BREAKFAST MEETING
The Horam Park Golf Club, Chiddingly Rd, Horam, Heathfield TN21 0JJ
Members’ event. Guests with Jaguars welcome. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
9.00am
Sunday 21st January
Jumble only, not a car show
Lockmeadow Market Hall, Baker Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8LW
10am to 3pm
Informal meet. Everybody welcome, not just classics. Bar and snacks available
East Beach Car Park, Beach Rd, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0SZ
10am to 1pm
Sunday 28th January
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) LUNCH MEET
The Old Oak, Arlington, East Sussex, BN26 6SJ
Members’ event. Book in advance. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
12 midday
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den Storage’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.
The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, December 2023
Classic Car Events in and around East and West Sussex.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
We provide dry, safe & secure car storage in Sussex. Welcome to our monthly blog, listing the best car events in and around East and West Sussex.
Focusing mainly on classic cars, but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
If you would like to subscribe to this blog, click the button below to enter your email address:
If you would like your club meeting, or event included in this, or future editions please email us
“Hibernation Meet’ at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne. Sunday 19th November
December 2023
Saturday 9th December
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) CHRISTMAS DINNER AND DANCE
Deans Place Hotel, Seaford Road, Alfriston, Polegate BN26 5TW
Members event. Book in advance. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
Sunday 17th December
Informal meet. Everybody welcome, not just classics. Bar and snacks available
East Beach Car Park, Beach Rd, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0SZ
10am to 12.30pm
Wednesday 20th December
Christmas meeting Show & Tell
The Grange Centre, Midhurst
7.30pm
Friday 22nd December
BEXHILL 100 CAVALCADE OF CLASSIC & CUSTOM CARS
See Bexhill 100 and Santa on their cavalcade around town.
Starting outside the Bathing Station on the seafront at 3pm, returning back to the Bathing Station at 4pm to meet Santa.
Boxing Day
All classics welcome.
296 Madeira Dr, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1EN
9am to 1pm
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den Storage’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.
The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, November 2023
Classic Car Events in and around East and West Sussex.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
We provide safe, secure car storage in Sussex. Welcome to our monthly blog, listing the best car events in and around East and West Sussex.
Focusing mainly on classic cars, but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
If you would like to subscribe to this blog, click the button below to enter your email address:
If you would like your club meeting, or event included in this, or future editions please email us
We were extremely honoured - not to mention completely bowled over - that The Car Den’s 1962 Jaguar MK2 3.8 won Hastings Deputy Mayor’s ‘Best In Show’ trophy at the Hastings Classic Car Show at The Stade on 7th September.
November 2023
Thursday 2nd November
Informal evening meet. Everybody welcome, not just classics. Bar and snacks available
Selsey Football & Social Club, The High Street Ground, High St, Chichester PO20 0QG
7pm onwards
Sunday 5th November
Undercover in the Abergavenny Building, South of England Showground, West Sussex RH17 6TL
10am (early bird admission from 7.30am)
LONDON TO BRIGHTON VETERAN CAR RUN
This year’s staging of what is the world’s longest running motoring event will take place on Sunday 5 November 2023 commemorating the famous Emancipation Run of November 1896.
8am -2pm
Sunday 12th November
All Smart owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu to park up in the museum grounds, for a day out that owners and enthusiasts will enjoy. The event is set to provide a great opportunity to admire a wide range of these fun and often colourfully wrapped vehicles, from the `ForTwo` to the `Roadster` and even the limited edition Crossblade.
Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN
10am - 5pm
Sunday 19th November
DOUBLE LL CLUB, AUTUMN AUTOJUMBLE
The Grange Centre, Midhurst
From 10am
EASTBOURNE HISTORIC VEHICLE CLUB ‘HIBERNATION BREAKFAST BRUNCH’
Last EHVC members’ meeting of the year.
Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne outside “Seasons” on the Waterfront.
9am onwards.
Informal evening meet. Everybody welcome, not just classics. Food and drink available on site.
East Beach Car Park, Chichester PO20 0SZ
10am - 12.30pm
Saturday 25th November
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) BREAKFAST MEETING
The Happy Days Café, Holmes Hill, BN8 6JA
Members event. Guests with Jaguars welcome. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
9.15am
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den Storage’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.
We spotted this 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce at Hastings Classic Car Show. What a stunner!
The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, October 2023
The Best Classic Car Events in East and West Sussex, October 2023.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
We provide safe, secure car storage in Sussex. Welcome to our monthly blog, listing the best car events in and around East and West Sussex.
Focusing mainly on classic cars, but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
If you would like to subscribe to this blog, click the button below to enter your email address:
If you would like your club meeting, or event included in this, or future editions please email us
The Car Den’s 1962 Jaguar MK2 3.8 manual overdrive during its duties as an official “course car” at Goodwood Revival.
September 7th 2023.
October 2023
Sunday 1st October
The return of Wheels On The Waterfront, classic car breakfast meet.
Waterfront, Eastbourne Marina. Entrance via Pacific Drive, then Harbour Quay. Pre 1990 unless pre approved.
9am-12pm midday
Includes classic cars and motorbikes.
The Star Inn, Waldron, East Sussex TN21 0RA.
From 11.30am
Saturday & Sunday 7th & 8th October
Classic cars and motorbikes up to 1988, with some exceptional later vehicles. Free admission.
Part of Hastings Week 7th-15th October 2023.
The Stade, 30 The Winch Rd, Hastings TN34 3DW
10am - 3pm both days.
Sunday 15th October
Classic car meet at The Yew Tree Chalvington, Chalvington Lane, Hailsham BN27 3TB
10am onwards. Weather permitting.
Saturday 28th October
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) BREAKFAST MEETING
The Happy Days Café, Holmes Hill, BN8 6JA
Members event. Guests with Jaguars welcome. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
Sunday 29th October
ARDINGLY CLASSIC BIKE SHOW AND JUMBLE
Ardingly Classic Bike Show and Jumble rounds off the season with a Vincent theme.
South of England Showground, Selsfield Rd, Haywards Heath RH17 6TL (eight miles from the M23 motorway junction 10).
10am - 3.30pm (last admission 1.30pm)
CLASSICS AND ELECTRICS BREAKFAST MEET
A mouthwatering morning filled with classic & electric cars, delicious breakfasts, and FREE Tesla test drives from Tesla Gatwick. Featuring a mix of classic cars, modern classics, and electric cars.
Westerham Brewery, Beggars Lane Westerham TN16 1QP
9am - 12pm midday
Tuesday 31st October
BEXHILL WATERFRONT HALLOWEEN DISPLAY
A Bexhill 100 Club event.
From 5pm.
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den Storage’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.
1935 Bentley 3 1/2 Litre spotted at Senlac Classic Car Show, Rye 2023
The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, September 2023
The Best Classic Car Events in East and West Sussex, September 2023.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
We provide safe, secure car storage in Sussex. Welcome to our monthly blog, listing the best car events in and around East and West Sussex.
Focusing mainly on classic car events but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
If you would like to subscribe to this blog, click the button below to enter your email address:
If you would like your club meeting, or event included in this, or future editions please email us
The Car Den’s 1962 Jaguar MK2 3.8 manual overdrive during its duties as an official “course car” at Goodwood Revival
September 2023
Saturday 2nd September
The Frosts Brighton Speed Trials is an exhilarating, action-packed day for spectators and participants alike. Over two hundred cars and motor bikes line up to take a timed run down Madeira Drive reaching high speeds.
Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1TW
Saturday & Sunday 2nd & 3rd September
The iconic International Autojumble is back for 2023.
Join them for the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic.
Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire SO42 7ZN
Saturday 9:30am - 5:00pm / Sunday 9am - 4.30pm
There will be classic cars, artists and makers, vintage stalls and plants and flowers. The vintage tearooms are back, pizzas, fish and chips, a barbecue, Egyptian street food, gin, coffee, cakes, sausage rolls, cheese, grazing platters for picnics, ice creams and some very special doughnuts.
Loxwood Meadows, Loxwood, West Sussex RH14 0AL
10:30am to 5pm Both Days
Running over 2 days beginning with an evening event on 1st September - three course meal and a Q and A with Mark Williams (Fast Show, Harry Potter..) and Special Guest DJ followed by a classic and sports car meet on the Saturday 9am -3pm. Each event will feature a wide range of cars from James Szkiler Classic and Sports Car Centre.
Falmer Court, East St, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9PB
Sunday 3rd September
The return of Wheels on the Waterfront classic car breakfast meet in Eastbourne.
Waterfront, Eastbourne Marina. Entrance via Pacific Drive, then Harbour Quay. Pre 1990 unless pre approved.
9am to 12 midday.
Tuesday 5th September
CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET (PRE ‘88)
The Barley Mow, Lewes Road, Selmeston, Polegate BN26 6UE
6pm onwards
Friday 8th - Sunday 10th September
The only historic motor race meeting to be staged entirely in a period theme, Goodwood Revival is an immersive celebration of iconic cars and fashion.
Revive & Thrive is the modern community that drives Revival forward, inspiring us all with creative ways to rethink, repair and re-wear.
Goodwood, Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PH
Gates open 8.30am
Saturday 9th September
Classic car meet at The Yew Tree Chalvington, Chalvington Lane, Hailsham BN27 3TB
10am onwards
Sunday 10th September
Classic, vintage, historic, stationary, steam, motorcycles, electric vehicles & more. Clubs & individual exhibitors. Craft & trade stalls. Entertainment & refreshments.
Gabriel's Showground, Mill Hill, Edenbridge, Kent. TN8 5PL
10am - 5pm
1935 Bentley 3 1/2 Litre spotted at Senlac Classic Car Show, Rye 2023
Friday 15th to Sunday 17th September
The largest motor show in the south - the whole of the South of England Showground.
A great mix of classic, vintage, modern and brand new vehicles. Whether its restored, modified, original, modern or brand new- all are welcome.
Sunday 17th September
TENTERDEN LIONS CLASSIC VEHICLE AND DOG SHOW
‘Pistons & Paws’ is a fun day for all the family with over 200 classic cars & motorbikes. There’s a great dog show with various classes and a dog display in the main ring in the early afternoon.
Little Halden Place Farm, Cranbrook Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6UL
9.30am - 4.30pm
Sunday 24th September
Bexhill 100 club members’ vehicles only.
Close to the Bexhill Coronation Bandstand, De La Warr Parade, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1LA
10am - 4pm
An array of classic cars, stalls, food, kids games, an auto-jumble and music.
Kenward Place, Kenward Road, Yalding, Kent ME18 6AH
10am - 3pm
Beach Green, Lancing
10am - 4pm
Saturday 30th September
JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB BREAKFAST
East Sussex JEC members meeting. Guests with Jaguars welcome. Please contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
9.15am at The Butcher’s Hook, Heathfield, TN21 8RA
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den Storage’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.
1949 Triumph Roadster 20TR spotted at Rural Past Times 2023
The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, August 2023
The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, August 2023.
Includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
We provide safe, secure car storage in Sussex. Welcome to our monthly blog, listing the best car events in and around East and West Sussex.
Focusing mainly on classic car events but also includes custom, sports and performance car events, club meetings, track days, autojumbles and more….
If you would like to subscribe to this blog, click the button below to enter your email address:
If you would like your club meeting, or event included in this, or future editions please email us
The Car Den’s 1962 Jaguar MK2 3.8 manual overdrive during its duties as an official “course car” at Goodwood Revival
AUGUST 2023
Tuesday 1st August
CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET (PRE ‘88)
6pm The Barley Mow, Lewes Road, Selmeston, Polegate BN26 6UE
Saturday 5th August
MOTORSPORT UK SPRINT AT GOODWOOD
8am - 5pm Goodwood Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PH (Brighton & Hove Motor Club event)
ICKLESHAM SUMMER FETE & FLOWER SHOW
1pm - 4:30pm Icklesham Memorial Hall & Pavilion, Icklesham TN36 4BJ
Sunday 6th August
9am -1pm Eastbourne Marina
10am -5pm Hooe Village Recreation Ground TN33 9HR
SUSSEX CLASSICS & PERFORMANCE MOTOR SHOW
10am - 4pm Stone Country House, Rushlake Green TN21 9QJ
SALVINGTON HILL CLASSIC CAR EVENT
2.30pm - 5pm High Salvington Windmill, Littlehampton
Saturday 12th August
BURGESS HILL U3A SUMMER FAYRE
11am- 4pm Burgess Hill Academy, Station Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 9EA
Saturday & Sunday 12th-13th August
10am 5pm Monkings Farm, Hastings Road, Horns Cross, TN31 6JG
Sunday 13th August
CRANLEIGH LIONS CLASSIC CAR SHOW & AUTOJUMBLE
9.30 - 4.30pm Cranleigh Showground Bookhurst Rd Cranleigh GU6 7DW
HEATHFIELD & WALDRON CLASSIC CAR SHOW
10am - 4pm Recreation Ground Waldron TN21 0RB. Free Entry
Our Jaguar MK2 3.8 at the Northiam Classic Car Show 2023
Saturday 19th August
10am-4pm Elm Tree Farm Icklesham Winchelsea TN36 4BH £5 entry
9am-5pm Goodwood Motor Circuit
12-5pm Capel, The Street RH5 5LB
Sunday 20th August
10am - 12pm Kenward Place Kenward Road, Yalding, Kent ME18 6AH
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB LUNCH MEETING & JAGUAR DISPLAY
12:00noon The Perch Restaurant, Princes Park, Eastbourne. Members event. Guests with Jaguars welcome. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
Saturday 26th to Monday 28th August
HELLINGLY FESTIVAL OF TRANSPORT
Broad Farm, Hellingly BN27 4DU (an Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club event)
Saturday & Sunday 27th & 28th August
Edenbridge & Oxted Showground, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LL
Saturday 26th August
13TH BARNS GREEN CLASSIC VEHICLE MEET
12–5pm Chapel Rd, Barns Green, Horsham RH13 0PS
Sunday 27th August
8.30am - 4pm Goodwood Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PH
Monday 28th August
BEXHILL 100 CLASSIC & CUSTOM CAR SHOW
Polegrove Recreation Ground. Brockley Road, Bexhill TN39 3EX
*Please check dates and times with the event organiser in case of any typos, changes or cancellation. These are not ‘The Car Den Storage’ events and we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these listings.
Northiam Classic Car Show, June 2023