Welcome to 2024! As the show season engages second gear and the days gradually start to get longer, now is the right time to start planning your classic Ford-fuelled months ahead — and we’re here to help! Whether it’s a UK show you’ve always wanted to attend, a European roadtrip you like the sound of, or even just some hints to make the most of the A-or B-road, the following pages are your guide.
Easing you in with the simple stuff, and finishing off with the downright outlandish, we’ve highlighted a few events that we think are worth a visit, whether it’s because they’re a bit different from your average show, take place in a stunning location, or are simply unmissable.
Have a good flick through the following pages, block out huge areas of your Classic Ford calendar, and get you and your Blue Oval out on the roads. We’ll see you out there.
SHOW AND TELL
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THE INSIDE JOB
RACE RETRO
WHEN: FEBRUARY 23-25 WHERE: STONELEIGH PARK, UK
1 Reis Race Retro will see further changes to its layout when it returns for its 20th event at Stoneleigh. Following on from this year’s show, 2024 will add newly refurbished Hall 3 to the floorplan and see the return of the indoor autojumble. The event will once again bring together the best of the historic motorsport scene, including significant cars, legends from racing and rallying, industry experts and motorsport clubs. There will also be a one-day sale of competition and classic cars by Iconic Auctioneers, book signings, licence medical testing, the HERO-ERA Retro Tour, and rally driver and navigator training. Find out more: www.raceretro.com.
THE COMMUTE
2 The way to get the most enjoyment out of your car is to drive it, and since we spend the most time behind
