London Vintage Taxi Association

Hardy Country Classic Tour, Dorset
2022-06-12 | Higher Bockhampton, Dorset
Transport of Yesteryear’s 21st Annual Hardy Country Classic Tour, run through the splendid Dorset countryside, takes place on Sunday June 7th. 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.
For those wish to make a weekend of it, secure undercover storage is available for your vehicles and outdoor space for trailers, with overnight accommodation available a short walk from the storage point.

Bromley Pageant of Motoring
2022-06-05 | Norman Park Bromley, Norman Park, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9EF, United Kingdom
The Bromley Pageant of Motoring is established as something of an institution amongst enthusiasts from all over the world. Where else would you find more than 3,000 classic cars in one place? It is a superb celebration of all things motoring and provides one of the best opportunities available to soak up Bromley’s unique atmosphere of friendly club stands, displays and fellow enthusiasts. The Bromley Pageant is famous for its one-make section where vehicles of each make and model can be entered and parked together. From Ford Cortina’s to Aston Martin’s, you will find many rare and unusual cars! With a packed trade area, Autojumble, live action arena including the REME, The Tigers Motorcycle Display Team, car parades and a kids zone, come along and join us for a brilliant day jam-packed full of fun for all the family.

The Tatton Park Classic Car Spectacular
2022-06-04 08:00 - 2022-06-05 17:00 UTC | Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN, United Kingdom
The Classic and Performance Car Spectacular is one of the UK’S most loved classic car shows, celebrating the golden age of motoring. Enthusiasts can view some of the finest cars ever made, with more than 2000 classics on site. There is something for everyone! Buying or selling? Don’t miss our famous classic car Autojumble. More than 90 car clubs will exhibit their vehicles alongside superb examples owned by private exhibitors.

Enfield Pageant of Motoring
2022-05-28 08:00 - 2022-05-29 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

Faversham Transport Weekend
2022-05-14 00:00 - 2022-05-15 05:00 | Faversham, United Kingdom
Faversham Festival of Transport takes place in the centre of the historic and beautiful town of Faversham in Kent, where a vast array of cars, buses and motorcycles can be viewed, as well as various craft stalls, delicious food and drink stalls and live music.

Pride of Longbridge
2022-04-23 | Crofton Park Longbridge, B31 2BQ
A gathering of all models made at ‘The Austin’ at Longbridge throughout its long existence. As in past years, the event aims to remember the 6,000 workers who lost their livelihoods when the factory closed in mid April 2005. A warm welcome will be extended to all Austin and other Longbridge built vehicles and their owners.

London Bus Museum Spring Gathering
2022-04-10 | Brooklands, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, KT13 0SL, United Kingdom
The London Bus Museum’s annual rally, held at their home in the Brooklands Museum complex

Tommy's London Landmarks Half Marathon
2022-04-03 | London, United Kingdom
Tommy’s London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM) is held on behalf of Tommy’s, the largest UK charity researching the causes and prevention of pregnancy complications, miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and neonatal death.
The LVTA is proud to support this charity and we have been asked to provide four cabs to line the route of the race. The organisers tel us that The safety of everyone involved is their number one priority and they have lots of plans underway to develop a socially distanced event plan to make LLHM 2021 safe and Covid-secure.
The route takes in the City, the Embankment and Kingsway. LVTA members wishing to take part should contact our events organiser, James Selby-Weatherley.

The Kent County Heritage Transport Show
2022-04-02 | Kent County Showground, Kent, ME14 3JF
The Kent County Heritage Transport Show is an all-day event with displays of classic cars, tractors, motorbikes, commercials, steam, stationary engines and more. Contact our organiser for more details

Practical Classics Car Restoration Show
2022-03-18 08:00 - 2022-03-20 17:00 | NEC, North Avenue, Birmingham, B40 1NT
With over 1000 cars on display and 250+ exhibitors the Practical Classics Restoration Show is the biggest show in the country. The LVTA display will be present throughout the show’s 3-day run

London Classic Car Show
2021-06-25 08:00 - 2021-06-27 17:00 | Syon Park, Brentford, London, TW8 8JF, United Kingdom
Now moved to Syon Park, West London as a 2-day outdoor show.

Private Hire and Taxi Exhibition
2021-05-31 00:00 - 2021-06-01 17:00 | MK Dons Stadium, Stadium MK, Stadium Way, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK1 1ST
Bringing together the Taxi and Private Hire community showcasing new vehicles and technology under one roof the London Vintage Taxi Association are invited to present a variety of vintage and classic taxis to bring nostalgia to this popular show.

Potters Bar Rotary Charity Classic Car & Bike Show
2020-08-23 | Elm Court, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3BP, United Kingdom
A gathering of vintage and classic vehicles to raise funds for local charities in association with the Rotary Club.

Chatham Festival of Steam and Transport
2020-04-12 08:00 - 2020-04-13 17:00 | Chatham Historic Dockyard, Main Gate Rd, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4UY, United Kingdom
Anything goes for this event – steam fanatics, classic car collectors, steampunks or families looking for an entertaining day out – this Festival has it all. The Festival of Steam and Transport is a Dockyard stalwart, taking place annually over the Easter weekend. Visitors can soak up the atmosphere, see magnificent engines fill the air with steam, watch the quirky street entertainers and enjoy traditional fairground rides for free – the Festival provides the perfect balance of nostalgia and entertainment. A fantastic array of classic cars from the 1930s to the 1980s will line the streets and the festival wouldn’t be complete without the giants of steam – from road rollers to steam traction engines, the air will be filled with the nostalgic smells of steam from a bygone era. Visitors will be able to explore the wider Historic Dockyard site. With galleries and exhibitions all open to enjoy – from discovering the secrets of the Namur timbers in Command of the Oceans, to the walking cinema experience in Hearts of Oak. As well as a working Victorian Ropery and access to 3 Historic Warships.

Carry on Cabby Run
2020-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Toby Old Windsor, 14 Straight Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2RR, United Kingdom
Celebrating the wonderful comedy film of 1963, starring Sid James and Hattie Jacques, the LVTA’s ‘Carry on Cabby’ Run tours the film’s locations in and around Windsor. In 2019’s inaugural event, 15 cabs took part, including Austin LL DYH 310, the original “PEG 1” from the film and were joined by a Wolseley 6/80 police car, to represent the police chase at the climax of the film.
2020’s event starts at the Toby Inn at Old Windsor for breakfast, with a photo shoot in the Great Park, a run around the town to the various film locations, then to Windsor Farm Shop for afternoon tea. Instead of tea at the farm shop, there is possibility of us finishing at Pinewood Studios, where the film was made, to see the actual film in their viewing cinema. More on this later.
LVTA members only – prebooking essential, with the organiser.

London Classic Car Show
2020-02-20 08:00 - 2020-02-23 17:00 | Kensington Olympia, Olympia Way, Haammersmith, London, W14 0NE
Following a very successful presence at last year’s event, the LVTA are exhibiting at the 2020 London Classic Car Show. There will be a new venue for this four-day show, at Olympia. We will be exhibiting six cabs, ranging from the 1912 Unic to a 1982 FX4. A feature article on the club is planned for the official souvenir brochure and we are awaiting further instructions from the organiser regarding cabs advertising the show around London, like you see in the accompanying picture and also having additional cabs on at least one of the entrances.
We need volunteers to help run the stand for any or all of the four days. You do not need to be there for all four days; just one day would be great. Contact James, the organiser to be part of the team.
Don’t forget – LVTA members can take advantage of the discount on ticket prices, offering £6.50 off the £25 door price. See the email you were recently sent to get the code to enable you to get your discount.

London New Year's Day Parade
2020-01-01 12:00 - 17:00 | London, United Kingdom
London’s New Year’s Day Parade, with a street audience of over 500,000 and a global TV audience of more than 300,000,000 in 2018, starts at 12 noon, January 1st, 2020 in Piccadilly. Since its inception, LNYDP has raised or donated more than £1.5M for London Charities. Due to the nature of the event, only a very small number of cabs can participate

Taxi Charity for War Veterans Worthing Trip
2019-06-18 | Merseyside
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans was formed in Fulham in 1948. It offers international trips to Holland, Belgium and France, day trips to concerts or museums, transport to attend fundraising events, as well as special days out to catch up with friends and comrades.
LVTA members join the many London taxi drivers who volunteer to take groups of veterans on an annual trip to Worthing.
This trip involves around 100 taxis, picking up veterans from various parts of London and the suburbs, including the Royal Hospital Chelsea, Headley Court and other military care homes.
The convoy makes a mid-morning stop at South Holmwood Village in Surrey, where the veterans are treated to homemade sandwiches, cakes and refreshments.
Worthing Civic Centre plays host to the event, which includes a meal and speeches from the Mayor/Mayoress of Worthing and our VIP guests, which have included Dame Vera Lynn, DBE, LLD, MMUS, Joanna Lumley, OBE, FRGS and Colonel Stuart Tootal, DSO, OBE.
