London Vintage Taxi Association

Waalwijk Autojumble and British Car Meet
2024-06-23 | Lido Park, Waalwijk, Lido Park, Kleiweg 1 5145NA, Waalwijk, Netherlands
A selection of 1000 British classic and vintage cars on display at this mass Autojumble within a beautiful setting. A Jazz band wonders amongst the crowds entertaining them with their lively music. A buffet lunch is laid on by our great European hosts where members from all over descend and meet up. A great social atmosphere.

Borders Vintage Automobile Club Classic
2024-06-02 14:43 - 2024-06-03 14:43 UTC | Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Berwickshire, TD2 6RU, United Kingdom
With more than 1200 vintage and classic vehicles of all shapes and sizes making the journey to Thirlestane, this is one of the biggest and best car rallies in the whole country. There’s something for everyone at the BVAC Classic. Veteran, Vintage and Classic Cars, Motorcycles, American Cars, Commercial, Agricultural and Military Vehicles will be on show. A Festival of Fun – a fabulous day out for the whole family with superb attractions, entertainment, live music, shopping and ‘Taste of the Borders Food, Craft, Gift and Retail Pavilion’. All set against the backdrop of magnificent Thirlestane Castle, one of the oldest and finest castles in Scotland.

Northwest Vehicle (BUS) Restoration Trust Open Day
2024-06-02 09:30 - 17:00 | Kirby Industrial Estate, Unit 2 CharleyWood Road, Kirby, Merseyside, L33 7SG, United Kingdom
The North West Vehicle Restoration Trust arrange a wide assortment of bus rallies, road runs, local shows, running days and other social events throughout the year and we will hold their annual bus running day with an invitation to the LVTA to attend with their cabs and support this great event.

Hardy Classic Tour
2024-06-02 08:00 - 17:00
Transport of Yesteryear’s Annual Hardy Country Classic Tour
Run through the splendid Dorset countryside. The event is for all makes and types of motor vehicle. The public love to see our old taxis, so the Tour is recognised as an LVTA South West area event and club members are warmly invited to take part. Signing on is from 8.30am at Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester and the 65-mile route takes in some of the most picturesque villages in Thomas Hardy’s Wessex. The lunch stop is Lulworth Castle and the tour finishes in Weymouth at Bowleaze Cove, on the lawns fronting the Iconic Riviera Hotel, where all vehicles remain on static display until approximately 4pm. The minimum entry fee is only £5.00 but additional donations will be gratefully accepted and you can help further by buying some draw tickets for the Chairman’s Challenge Raffle. All monies raised from the event each year go to The Weldmar Hospice in Dorchester. Entry forms are available from the Transport of Yesteryear’s website, www.transportofyesteryear.com. For further information, please contact the organiser, Graham Wiltshire directly, rather than through the website.

The Austin Rally
2024-05-31 08:00 - 2024-06-02 17:00 | Stonehurst Family Farm and Museum, Bond Lane, Mountsorrell, Leicestershire, LE12 7AA, United Kingdom
All pre-war Austin’s invited by the Pre-War Austin Seven Club. The Motor Museum at Stonehurst Farm is a fantastic collection of veteran, vintage and classic cars, motorcycles and motoring memorabilia, built up over the last 50 years by the Duffin family. Many of the cars and motorcycles on display are still running, and attend regular vintage motoring events throughout the year, including hill climb and trialling events. Open daily to farm visitors, exhibits include, Leicestershire’s first motorised bus, 1930’s period garage, motorbikes from 1911 “TT” Ariel through to classic Vincent, cars ranging from an original unrestored 1911 Wolseley, Austin 7’s, Vauxhall 30-98, to 1960’s sports cars.

Enfield Pageant of Motoring 2024
2024-05-25 09:00 - 2024-05-26 17:00 | Enfield Playing Fields, Cobham Close, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 3SU, United Kingdom
Featuring Cars made in Britain. Electric vehicles. Classic American car area. Music and dancing. Arena displays. Car clubs. Classics for sale. Hot hatches and modified cars. Motorcycles. Large Autojumble. Food stalls. Plus Fairground and many other attractions.

Inverness Classic Vehicle Show
2024-05-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Inverness, City Centre, Inverness, United Kingdom
Come along a see a wide variety of cars on display ion Church Street, Upper and Lower, High Street, Inglis Street and Falcon Square with street entertainment so the whole family can enjoy the day. At 3pm the Parade Finale takes place through Inverness High Street with the procession of vehicles led by the City of Inverness Youth Pipe Band.

Inglenook Farm Classics
2024-05-18 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-20 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-16 09:00 - 14:00 | Inglenook Farm, Moss Nook Lane, Rainford Saint Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8AE, United Kingdom
Set amongst the lavender fields and the farm house dating back to 1874 in excess of 50 classic and vintage cars gather informally at a monthly weekend meeting to see and admire vehicles of all generations. The lovely tea room provides a selection of food and drink for you to consume, booking recommended, along with a small number of artisan shops and toilet facilities.

The Shuttleworth Collection – Best of British Airshow Vehicle Parade
2024-05-12 10:00 - 20:00 | Biggleswade, The Shuttleworth Collection, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT, United Kingdom
A popular event in previous years, our Best of British Air Show commemorates the history of aviation and automotive technology in Great Britain, as well as the influence it has had across the whole world.
Shuttleworth is proud to house the oldest airworthy British aircraft, aeroplanes that have played their part in defending the British skies, as well as racers, gliders, motor vehicles and agricultural equipment that all could be classed as the very best of what this country has created.
For further information and booking forms from James, Events Secretary;
Closing date 1st May

Stirling District Classic Car Show
2024-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Bridge of Allan, Strathallan Games Park, Bridge of Allan, Scotland, FK9 4QY, United Kingdom
Eligible entries are vehicles that their owners consider to a classic (so ‘classic moderns’ are very welcome).
As well as cars there will be a mixture of commercial vehicles and motorcycles, and the usual Autojumble stalls. Entry details for both vehicles and traders/auto jumblers will be available by the end of January 2024.
History of the Annual Show
The club was formed in 2000 and our first show for charity took place in 2005. There has been a show in May each year until 2020 and 2021, these being cancelled due to COVID. All our shows have been staged at the Strathallan Games Park, Bridge of Allan and have been an ever-growing event since inception. The 2023 show had over 700 vehicles registered to attend which included 47 different car clubs. To date the club have donated show proceeds totalling over £110,000 to 53 local charities, a random sample are listed below. Some of the names you will recognise, some you won’t. These will probably be the smaller local charities that totally rely on donations from people like our club.

Millport Classic Car Event
2024-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Millport, Glasgow Street, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae, KA28 0DJ, United Kingdom
The Millport Classic Car Event was born out of Jimmy Newton’s love and enthusiasm for old cars. Having visited Classic shows and events for most of his life, Jimmy decided his beautiful island home would make an ideal location for such an event and he decided to start his own. Set in the beautiful grounds of the Garrison on Millport’s scenic sea front. A beautiful atmosphere is always guaranteed, thanks to the lovely owners who are always so happy to share their compelling stories of restorations – mostly fun, with a few bumps in the road of course and a great deal of commitment and passion. Car enthusiasts will be able to adore & appreciate some of the most beautiful dream machines in the country. Cars must be a minimum of 25 years old to be considered a classic.
Set in the beautiful grounds of the Garrison on Millport’s scenic sea front. Car enthusiasts will be able to adore & appreciate some of the most beautiful dream machines in the country.
Spaces for the 2024 Classic Car show are available for what will be our best show yet. Please register ASAP to reserve your place.

National Drive it Day 2024
2024-04-21 10:00 - 16:00
National Drive it Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viability of the new invention, the motor vehicle. It’s also a chance to raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement and keeping transport heritage on UK roads.

Drive-it Day Summerlee/Coatbridge Car Show
2024-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Coatbridge, Heritage Way, Coatbridge, ML5 1QD
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life is an industrial and social history museum in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is situated on the site of the Victorian Summerlee Iron Works and the former Hydrocon Crane factory.

Grampian Transport Museum Autojumble
2024-04-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Alford, Montgarrie Road, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8AE, United Kingdom
Located in the historic village of Alford, just 45 minutes from Aberdeen, the Grampian Transport Museum boasts an impressive range of transport exhibits, from travelling chariots of the 1800’s, to some of the fastest cars ever made. The museum is a living museum that probes the past, present and future. Many exhibits are climb aboard, hands on and even ride on! The exhibits are updated every year during the closed season, providing a wide range of new and exciting things to see each year. Why not make a day of it? Visit the museum and stop off at the Travellers Rest Tea Room for a cup of tea or coffee and a bite to eat. We can accommodate school trips and groups. Discounts for groups of 12 or more are available. Throughout the year the museum has an extensive outdoor events programme, with such events taking place as Alford SpeedFest, Grampian Motorcycle Convention, Family Fun Days and How Many Left? Grampian Transport Museum continues to build on strengths that won it the title of ‘Visitor Attraction of the Year’ at the 2014 Aberdeen City & Shire Tourism Awards, and is home to the Visitor Information Centre for the area.

London Bus Museum Spring Gathering
2024-04-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Brooklands, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, KT13 0SL, United Kingdom
Attractions include vehicle displays, bus rides on modern and classic vehicles, children’s entertainment, traders’ market, access into the Brooklands and Bus Museum, and much more.

Kent County Heritage Show
2024-04-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF
The Heritage Transport Show is a celebration of classic and vintage cars, motorcycles, tractors, steam, stationary engines, commercial and military vehicles. Joined by the South East Bus Festival, the event also brings together a huge number of buses and coaches from across the South East and beyond.
Step back in time to discover vehicles of the past with a display boasting over 1000 vehicles. Don’t forget to catch a ride in a vintage bus, stop by the Autojumble sale and farmers market, or sit back with a cup of tea and slice of cake from Mrs Hugh’s Vintage Tearoom.

Ace Cafe
2024-03-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Ace Cafe, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London, NW10 7UD

Inglenook Farm Classics Father’s Day
2024-01-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Inglenook Farm, Moss Nook Lane, Rainford Saint Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8AE, United Kingdom

Inglenook Farm Classics Drive It Day
2024-01-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Inglenook Farm, Moss Nook Lane, Rainford Saint Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8AE, United Kingdom

LVTA AGM 2023 - Members & Guests Only
2023-10-15 13:00 - 17:00 | British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ
The LVTA AGM is for members and their guests only.
The yearly meeting open to all members of the LVTA. For 2023 we return the British Motor Museum in Gaydon with access to the museum, parking, light buffet lunch and refreshments provided free for those taking part.
If you as a member wish to attend, you must advise the organiser in advance. Also, if you wish to bring a guest you must advise the organiser in advance.

South East Bus Festival 1st April 2023
2023-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Kent County Showground, Kent, ME14 3JF
If you are interested in attending, please contact John for a form: bernardjohn19@hotmail.co.uk

Ace Cafe Meeting
2023-03-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Ace Cafe, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London, NW10 7UD
The Ace Café is an old transport café located near Wembley, North West London, situated next to the North Circular Road, A406. Originally opening in 1938 and closed in 1969. It reopened in 1997 as a café, for functions and entertainment drawing motorcycle and motor vehicle enthusiasts as it still does today. It has a reputation for its cooked breakfasts! It can cater for up to 50 medium sized cars and plenty of motorbikes!
Any LVTA member wishing to attend MUST contact our events secretary, James Selby-Weatherley to give him the registration of the vehicle they intend to bring. This is a requirement set by the organiser.
Note that the cafe is to the north side of the North Circular Road and can be accessed without entering the ULEZ low emissions zone. However, some roads in the immediate vicinity are within the ULEZ, so you must take care to to avoid them if you do not wish to pay the charge or wish avoid being fined for entering it without paying.

Remembrance Sunday
2022-11-13 | Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, Lambeth and Westminster Bridge, London, SE1 8SW, United Kingdom
On Remembrance Day the LVTA is proud to support the United Cabbies Group in London as they organise their annual Remembrance Day free taxi shuttle service.
In the morning, London cabbies queue up at the Victory Services Club, Union Jack Club and major London Rail Stations and some of the LVTA membership are on hand alongside the licensed taxis to take war veterans to the Cenotaph for the memorial service.
The cabs then gathered on Westminster Bridge to observe the 2-minute silence and prepare for the return journeys.
Please contact Doug Cheshire for information about 2021’s event if you wish to take part.

London Bus Museum Transportfest
2022-10-23 | Brooklands, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, KT13 0SL, United Kingdom
The second of our two annual visits to Brooklands. As with the spring event, participation in the LVTA display is for members only.
Attractions include vehicle displays, bus rides on modern and classic vehicles, children’s entertainment, traders’ market, access into the Brooklands and Bis Museum, and much more

Beaulieu Autojumble
2022-09-10 08:00 - 2022-09-11 17:00 | National Motor Museum, Beaulieu,, Brockenhurts, Hants, SO42 7ZN, United Kingdom
This long-awaited weekend of automotive enjoyment will bring together all manner of motoring spares, automobile and historic vehicles for sale, with hundreds of stands to browse in the busy event fields. As the old saying goes, “If you can’t find it at Beaulieu it doesn’t exist!”

Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway
2022-09-04
Bus Rally Day where buses, trains and taxis come together and welcome the public to this miniature railway experience; Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, 13.5 miles of mainline in miniature. The main stations include Hythe, Dymchurch, New Romney and Dungeness. Dog friendly. Wheelchair access available.
Participation in the LVTA display is for members only and must be prebooked. Contact the organiser for booking details.

Bluebell Railway Get-together
2022-07-10
A super day out at the south-east’s premier preserved railway line. LVTA members only

Glamis Scottish Transport Extravaganza
2022-07-09 - 2022-07-10 | Glamis Castle DD8 1RJ, Angus, DD8 1RJ
Organised by the The Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club, this 2-day event is held at Glamis Castle, Angus, Scotland.
The LVTA will be present on at least one day, Sunday 10 July
