Classic Vehicle Show

Classic Vehicle Show 2026 

Our Classic Vehicle Show took place on Saturday 12th September 2026.

Despite the rain in the morning, we welcomed just over 150 exhibitors.

Thank you to our exhibitors and volunteers, our volunteer marshals gave up their time freely to support their town and their passion for classic vehicles. We couldn’t do it without you.

Thank you for Snelsons for supporting us with prizes, and to Poveys Oatcakes for helping to feed our volunteers and providing prizes too.

Thank you to RGS for the road closures and marshalling and to Toni’s Treats for providing sandwiches and cake for our volunteers.

Thank you to ‘Biddulph Local People’s Group’ who provided refreshments, Martin and Clare from ‘Stage Management Services’ who provided musical entertainment, Biddulph Yarnbarms who created two themed postbox toppers and Overclockers UK who brought a driving simulator, available to play in the Town Hall foyer.

And to everyone who braved the weather and made it another Biddulph event. Thank you for your support.

Prizes were awarded for the best vehicles in each category, as shown below:

Garry Hancock Motorbike/Scooter Award: Ken Clowes – 1967 BSA Bantam Sport

American: Frank Lally – Corvette C3

Pre-War: Neil Gibson – 1933 Riley Lynx

Sports 1939-1960: Mark Hawkins – 1952 MGTD

Sports 1961 Onwards: Troy Byrne – 1989 Mazda MX5 Mk1 Roadster

Saloon 1939-1960: Ken Latham – 1960 Ford Prefect 107E

Saloon 1961 Onwards: Paul Beckett – 1962 Ford Consul Capri

Tractor, Wagon, Military: Steve Taplin – 1970 Ford 4000

Modified, Replica, Special: Mick Edbrooke – 1948 Ford Anglia

The judges commended Percy Sleeman, Ben Smith, Lewis Moston, Eddie Howell, Andrew Jones and Martin Cheetham.

The ‘Judges Choice 2026’ was awarded to Paul Beckett.

Here’s some photos, with thanks to Jasper Van Der Vilt Photograhy. You can see all Jasper’s photos on his website: https://jaspervandervilt.com/biddulph-classic-vehicle…/

Classic Vehicle Show 2025 

Our Classic Vehicle Show took place on Saturday 13th September 2025.

We welcomed the most exhibitors that we’d ever had – over 230!

A big thank you to our visitors, exhibitors, volunteers, judges, marshals, ‘Biddulph Local People’s Group’ who provided refreshments on our new town hall frontage, and ‘Rooster’ who provided musical entertainment on the town hall steps.

Also, to Biddulph Yarnbarms who produced a fantastic themed postbox topper.

We couldn’t do it without you all. Thank you for supporting such a lovely community day.

Prizes were awarded for the best vehicles in each category, as shown below:

Motorbike/Scooter: Paul Bayley –  1968 Triumph Daytona

American: Tony Gilbert – 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Bullitt Tribute

Pre-War: Phil Cotton – 1936 MG TA

Sports 1939-1960: Thomas Lakin – 1948 Lloyd 650 Roadster

Sports 1961 Onwards: Kevin Moston – 1991 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo

Saloon 1939-1960: Ken Latham – 1960 Ford Prefect 107E

Saloon 1961 Onwards: John Eardley – 1965 Jaguar S Type 3.8ltr

Tractor, Wagon, Military: Alan Brown – 1952 Fordson E27N

Modified, Replica, Special: Richard Eyre – Replica of a 1963 Ferrari California 260

The judges commended Brian Chaddock’s 1937 Rolls Royce 25/30, Peter Harding’s 1923 Morris Cowley and Ben Smith for building his own Mini.

The ‘Judges Choice’ was awarded to Frank James for his 1973 BMW 2002 Cabriolet.

Here’s some photos:

Photography by Jasper Van Der Vilt