The Best Classic Car Events in Sussex, April 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
Parking our MK2 3.8 at the well attended “Cobwebs” meeting at Eastbourne Harbour on Sunday 24th March (photo courtesy of Carl Simmons)
April 2024
Tuesday 2nd April
CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET (PEVENSEY)
The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
6 to 10 pm
Thursday 4th April
MANHOOD CLASSICS MONTHLY EVENING MEET (SELSEY)
Informal evening meet, first Thursday of the month, 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 to 9.30pm
Saturday 6th April
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) BREAKFAST MEET (HEATHFIELD)
Tottingworth Farm Café, Broad Oak, Heathfield, TN21 8TH
Members’ event. Book in advance. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
9am
Sunday 7th April
AMBERLEY MUSEUM VINTAGE CAR SHOW
A selection of marvellous pre-1956 vehicles. As well as admiring over 100 vintage cars, visitors can shop for collectors’ items at the autojumble stalls and speak to the owners.
Our Southdown Vintage Buses will be operating, as well as ‘Peter’, our steam locomotive on the narrow-gauge railway, providing rides around the Museum, included in the ticket price.
Tickets must be pre-booked online for this event.
New Barn Road BN18 9LT
10am to 4.30pm
WHEELS ON THE WATERFRONT (EASTBOURNE)
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
Wednesday 10th April
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) LUNCH MEET (SHORTBRIDGE)
The Peacock Inn, Shortbridge, Piltdown, TN22 3XA
Members’ event. Book in advance. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
12 midday
Saturday 13th April
VEHICLES OF YESTERYEAR (PEVENSEY)
Best to arrive by bus, No.98 or 8. No parking for non vehicle entrants.
Sea Road Car Park, Pevensey Bay BN24 6EH
10am to 3pm
Saturday/Sunday 13 & 14th April
The Members' Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport is a thrilling weekend of epic motor racing, high speed track demonstrations and fun-packed festivities. Uncrowded, intimate and access-all-areas, it is exclusively open to members of the Goodwood Road Racing Club community.
Goodwood, Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PH
Sunday 14th April
THE RIVERVIEW MEET (FOREST ROW)
Organised by the Forest Row S&C Car Club.
“Soft top Sunday”
All classics can attend as per usual however, there will have a separate themed area for soft top 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
MILITARY VEHICLES, VINTAGE & VETERAN CAR DISPLAY (HASTINGS)
Display of military vehicles, veteran, vintage and classic cars at the Stade, at the end of their run from Sevenoaks. Raising money for Combat Stress. Entry is free.
The Stade, Rock-A-Nore Road, Hastings TN34 3DW
12pm to 3.30pm
HUB CLASSICS BREAKFAST MEET (GOUDHURST)
CANCELLED! NEXT EVENT 12TH MAY
Lower Ladysden Farm, Winchet Hill, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1JX
10am-1pm
Thursday 18th April
CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET (PEVENSEY)
The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
6 to 10 pm
Sunday 21st April
First introduced in 2005, the format for Drive It Day is a tried and tested formula. The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs sets the date each year and publicises the event nationally.
The many clubs that comprise the Federation's membership then plan and schedule regional and local events throughout the country.
Fundraising plates can be bought here and the proceeds support Childline.
BODLE STREET GREE CLASSIC VEHICLES & TRACTOR RUN
Veteran, vintage and classic cars, commercial vehicles, motor cycles, steam engines & stationary engines.
There will be a road run for classic and vintage tractors starting at 10.15am and will return to the site at 1pm.
For more details please contact: peterlove@madasafish.com or call Peter on 01323 833125
Bodle Street Village Hall & Green BN27 4UB
10am to 2.30pm
Wednesday 24th April
BURGESS HILL MONTHLY CLASSIC CAR MEET
The Woolpack, Howard Ave, Burgess Hill RH15 8TS
7.30pm
Saturday 27th April
Brighton’s famous seafront road, Madeira Drive will once again host the UK’s finest on four wheels as Ace Cafe London presents the 7th annual InCarNation Brighton.
Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1TB
10am to 6pm
Sunday 28th April
CARS & BIKES AT LITE BITE CAFE (POLEGATE)
Open to all classics and bikes
Lite Bites Cafe, Hailsham Road, Polgate BN26 6QN
From 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, March 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
We have one of these excellent Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club 2024 calendars still available. We will send it free of charge to the first person to contact us!
March 2024
Saturday 2nd March
EAST SUSSEX JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (JEC) BREAKFAST MEET
Horam Park Golf Club TN21 0JJ
Members’ event. Book in advance. Contact: esjecinfo@gmail.com
9am
Tuesday 5th March
CLASSIC AND CUSTOM MEET (PRE ‘88)
First meet of 2024.
The Holly Blue, Hailsham Road, Pevensey BN24 5BU
6 to 10 pm
Thursday 7th March
MANHOOD CLASSICS MONTHLY EVENING MEET
Informal evening meet, first Thursday of the month, 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 10th March
Organised by the Forest Row S&C Car Club.
German cars month.
All classics can attend as per usual however, there will have a separate themed area for German 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 24th March
EASTBOURNE HISTORIC VEHICLE CLUB ‘COBWEBS’ MEET
First EHVC members’ meeting of the year.
Sovereign Harbour, North Lock Side, Pacific Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 5BJ
Outside “Seasons” on the Waterfront, near to the yacht club.
Music performed by Elvis! He will perform 2 sessions of approx. 45 minutes each
9am onwards (exhibits can arrive from 8 to 8.30am).
ARDINGLY CLASSIC BIKE SHOW & JUMBLE
South of England Showground, Ardingly, near Gatwick RH17 6TL. Eight miles from the M23 motorway junction 10
Parking is free and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
10am to 3.30pm
Wednesday March 27th
BURGESS HILL MONTHLY CLASSIC CAR MEET
The quiz topic for this month was suggested by Graham and is going to be based on potholes.
The Woolpack, Howard Ave, Burgess Hill RH15 8TS
7.30pm
Saturday 30th March
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SPRING FAYRE
Classic cars, easter egg hunt, craft activities, refreshments and bar.
Fairlight Lodge Hotel, Fairlight Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DR
10am to 3pm
Sunday 31st March
HAZARD BREAKFAST MEET, ASHFORD
Kent's biggest monthly retro automotive breakfast meet is held on the beautiful grounds of Evegate Retail and Artisan Park.
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar, Station Road Smeeth, Ashford TN25 6SX
9am to 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, 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 Benefits of Quality, Long Term Classic Car Storage
Storing a classic car outside all year round can expose it to all sorts of factors that could be detrimental to it and many of us don’t have enough space at home to store all the cars we would like to.
Long term car storage could be the solution for many in this position and here we look at the benefits.
What are the benefits of good quality, long term classic car storage?
For most classic car owners, their pride and joys aren’t normally all year round “daily drivers”. Storing a classic car outside all year round can expose it to all sorts of factors that could be detrimental to it and many of us don’t have enough space at home to store all the cars we would like to. Long term car storage could be the solution for many in this position.
Protection Against the Elements
Storing your classic car in a dry secure storage facility ensures that it remains safe from adverse weather conditions. Exposure to extreme temperatures, moisture, and UV rays can wreak havoc on both the exterior and interior. Car storage provides a controlled environment, protecting your classic car from the harmful effects of the elements, preserving the paintwork, preventing cracking of leather upholstery, and maintaining the pristine condition of wood trim.
Some classic car facilities such as ours, The Car Den based in Sussex (UK) also provide services such as battery maintenance, tyre rotations, and routine startup exercises to keep your car's vital systems in good shape.
Storing your classic car in a dry secure storage facility can significantly extend its lifespan. By protecting it from the elements, minimising risks, and ensuring proper care stands your classic car in good stead to be enjoyed for generations to come.
Security and Theft Prevention
Our classic cars are more than just vehicles; they hold sentimental, as well as financial value. They can of course be also highly coveted by thieves, so secure car storage can provide security measures such as 24/7 CCTV surveillance systems and intruder alarms, ensuring your prized possession remains securely protected. By entrusting your car to a trusted classic car storage business, you will have peace of mind, knowing that it is protected from potential theft and vandalism.
Maintaining Value and Investment Potential
Beyond the emotional attachment, classic cars can also serve as an investment. Rarity and historical significance can make them highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Preserving the value of your classic car requires care and attention and car storage can offer a controlled atmosphere that prevents rust, corrosion, and other deteriorating factors that can negatively impact the value of your cherished vehicle.
Storing your classic car in a protected environment reduces the risk of accidental damage, unlike parking on the street, where the chances of scratches, dings, or minor collisions are higher, a dry secure storage facility minimises these risks.
Storing your classic car in a secure facility will contribute to its overall long-term investment potential, as maintaining a high level of preservation could be crucial for attracting buyers and securing the best sales price should you ever decide to part ways with your beloved classic.
Minimising Wear and Tear
Every time a classic car goes for a spin, it undergoes a certain amount of wear and tear. Exposing it to the rough and gritty roads of everyday life can cause damage to its undercarriage, suspension and drivetrain. By storing your classic car indoors, you can limit its usage to special occasions, exhibitions, or planned drives, thereby significantly reducing the risk of mechanical stress and damage. Involving your classic car in fewer strenuous journeys allows you to enjoy the exhilaration of driving it when it truly matters.
Preserving Heritage
Classic cars evoke a strong sense of nostalgia, representing significant eras in automotive history. They remind us of the glorious designs, highly skilled craftsmanship, and innovation of bygone eras. Preserving these masterpieces ensures that future generations will have the opportunity to experience them with the same love and admiration that we do. By storing your classic car, you actively contribute to their preservation and heritage, thereby safeguarding a small but invaluable part of our collective culture.
The Car Den offers secure, dry, car storage in Sussex, located between Ninfield and Battle in East Sussex UK, near Hastings, Eastbourne, Rye, Bexhill, Hailsham, Heathfield and Robertsbridge, in the TN33 postcode area.
If you are interested in storing your vehicle please contact us.
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
“Your Car’s The Star”
“Your Car’s The Star”, where our followers give us the inside scoop on their pride and joy, and how they feel about them.
The first in the series features The Car Den’s 1962 Jaguar MK2 3.8 manual overdrive in Carmen Red.
The Car Den’s 1962 Jaguar MK2 3.8 Manual Overdrive
We’d love to get to know you and the special car in your life…So welcome to “Your Car’s The Star”, where you share some fun facts and stories about your pride and joy and get to show it off a bit!
We’re going to kick off the first in the series with our own car, a 1962 Jaguar MK2 3.8 manual overdrive in Carmen Red.
If you’d like your car to be featured in a future blog, please contact us
The Car Den’s 1962 Jaguar MK2 3.8 Manual Overdrive
HOW LONG HAVE YOU OWNED IT? IS IT A KEEPER?
We bought it during lockdown in 2020. We put a bid on it in an auction, not thinking we’d win it, but we did! We can’t imagine parting with it, so it’s definitely a keeper.
DOES IT HAVE A NAME?
Yes, Bertie. Partly due to its number plate “BER” and also in tribute to a family member who was a chauffeur/mechanic in the early 20th century.
DO YOU KNOW ANY OF ITS HISTORY?
We’re only the third owners. The first owner (who was a well known Isle of Man TT rider) had it for 43 years. He sold it to a friend of his in 2005 who restored it from the ground up, doing almost all the work himself over a period of 6 years.
HAS IT HAD AN UPGRADES/MODIFICATIONS?
It was totally standard when we bought it, but we’ve had a few sympathetic upgrades for modern use such as heated windscreen & rear screen, uprated heater and fan, all synchro gearbox, 123 electronic ignition, Powerlite high torque starter motor, Powerlite dynator, Revotec electric fan, hazard light switch, front lap belts, LED headlights & 12V power socket.
WHO DOES THE WORK ON IT? WHAT ARE THE NEXT JOBS?
Just Historic Cars in St Leonards On Sea look after it and we can highly recommend them. We recently has a sill repaired and other bits of paint by DB Paint in Ewhurst, who did a fabulous job.
There’s currently a minor issue with the overdrive that Just Historics are dealing with. At some point we’d like to upgrade the suspension and brakes, but all in good time.
WHAT’S THE MOST MEMORABLE TRIP YOU’VE BEEN ON?
We did 1,000 mile roundtrip of England last year and this year a round trip taking in Devon, Guernsey, Jersey and France.
IS IT YOUR DAILY DRIVER. IF NOT, WHAT IS?
We average about 3,000 miles a year in the MK2. Our daily drivers are a 2005 Mercedes CLS55 AMG and a 1988 VW T25 Autosleeper camper van.
DO YOU OWN ANY OTHER CLASSICS? IF SO WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE?
Our “daily drivers” are classics, if you count the Mercedes as a “modern classic". We don’t own anything actually modern.
ARE YOU A MEMBER OF ANY CLASSIC CAR CLUBS ?
Yes a few...Jaguar Enthusastics Club, Bexhill 100, Hooe Old Motor Club, Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club.
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU BROKE DOWN? WHAT HAPPENED?
In the three years we had the MK2 we’ve never broken down…I’m touching wood as we speak!
WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT OWNERSHIP?
It’s just so lovely to drive, makes a great sound and always starts a conversation. Often with “My Dad/Grandad/Uncle had one of those..."
MONEY NO OBJECT, WHAT CLASSIC WOULD YOU BUY?
Lamborghini Miura SV