The first Retro Rides Weekender since lockdown will be held at Goodwood Motor Circuit over the May Bank Holiday weekend (29th-30th May)
Unique paddock displays featuring restomods, rally cars, drift cars and everything in between, as well as retail trade stands
Specially curated display paddocks or ‘temporary museums’ showcase cars from the 80s, stock vs custom, retro supercars and new builds for 2021
It’s not just the static event for visitors to enjoy but also sprints and Auto Solo opportunities across the weekend on the famous track
Camping is sold out, while general tickets for Retro Rides Weekender can be found here, press accreditation available via weekender@retro-rides.org
17th May 2021, Goodwood
Retro Rides is gearing up for the first Retro Rides Weekender since the easing of the UK lockdown, which will be held over the 29th and 30th May at Goodwood Motor Circuit in Chichester.
Featuring a whole host of iconic machinery across the two-day event, available as static displays and non-stop track action, the Retro Rides team has tickets for both days available.
The first automotive event of its type since restrictions have been eased, Retro Rides is preparing for a packed Weekender event at the end of this month. One of the principles behind the Retro Rides Weekender is to bring together a unique and diverse selection of cars spanning various decades, makes and models, to create ‘temporary museums’ all at one event. With the likes of beautifully maintained classics, cool and quirky drift cars, bonkers rally cars and stunning you’d-never-believe-it-wasn’t-the-real-thing restomods.
Each year Retro Rides transforms the paddocks at Goodwood with different themes, and this year is no different. The main theme for 2021 is Deadline, as in garages across the land, midnight oil is being burned to get cars ready to show for the first time. Stock vs. Custom, the ultimate battle between modified cars and meticulously maintained stock cars, with the aim to find a matching set and display them beside each other. Acceptable in the 80s will feature quintessential cars from the decade. Think Audi Quattro, BMW M3 and the DeLorean DMC-12. For those with a need for speed, the Supercar Paddock is a celebration of retro super car wedges from the Seventies through to the start of the hypercar era in the early Noughties.
However, it’s not just the static events in store for guests, there’s also a range of optional track action available too. On Saturday 29th May the lucky track ticket holders will be able to open up their cars on the historic circuit in the morning and afternoon. Sunday 30th May the agenda shifts to the auto-solo agility course: a test of skill and guaranteed fun for drivers and spectators alike. Throughout the Weekender there’ll also be an opportunity for all guests to get up close and personal with suppliers they love with a number of brands taking up trade stands.
“We’re thrilled to be back at the historic Goodwood circuit. It’s been a challenging and tumultuous time over the last year, but we couldn’t be more pleased to be able to return to shows across the UK, said David Murphy, Head of Events for Retro Rides.
“As a team, we’re building on the success of our previous events by bringing together the best of the UK retro scene along with hot rods, race cars, restomods and all the huge diversity of machines that make up the Retro Rides world. It’s exciting to be able to have track action on both days again this year, along with the central display paddocks, specially curated displays and visitor’s cars across the site.”
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and for everyone’s safety, capacity for each day has been limited to 3,500 guests, with all outdoor safety measures in compliance with government guidelines. General tickets to the event can be found here, with press accreditation available weekender@retro-rides.org.
McLaren Automotive’s in-house personalisation arm, MSO, creates a bespoke 720S in the iconic Gulf Oil International racing colours
Hand-painted livery took 20 days to complete
Recalls legendary Gulf-GTC team McLaren F1 GTR race cars and celebrates McLaren’s renewed association with Gulf Oil International
Includes matching key shells, brake calipers, bespoke interior including painted steering wheel centre band
Opportunity for limited number of customers to commission Gulf livery through discussion with MSO
The in-house bespoke arm of luxury supercar maker McLaren Automotive, McLaren Special Operations (MSO), has unveiled a bespoke Gulf Oil-liveried McLaren 720S resplendent with the brand’s iconic racing colours.
The project is part of the renewed relationship announced last summer when McLaren confirmed Gulf’s return as an official strategic partner and a demonstration of the personalisation possibilities available on McLaren’s supercars
McLaren first partnered with Gulf in both Formula 1 and Can-Am from 1968 to 1973. The association was revived in the 1990s with the GTC Competition team’s legendary McLaren F1 GTRs, with victory in the 1996 BPR Global Endurance Series and the GT1 Class at the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1997.
Having reunited again in 2020, this year Gulf became the preferred lubricant supplier to McLaren Automotive, with all cars to be filled with Gulf oil and fuel optimised for high performance engines.
A limited number of customers will exclusively have the opportunity to have their McLaren supercars hand-painted by MSO in Gulf livery. The 720S revealed this week is the culmination of a joint project between MSO and Gulf to ensure a perfectly colour-matched range of paints in metallic and solid finishes that capture both of their unique identities.
Having trialled several iterations to create the perfect finish from McLaren Automotive paint technology partner AkzoNobel’s exhaustive pallet of premium automotive paint hues, the definitive version alone is the product of 20 days of work by MSO’s craftsmen and women.
In addition to the iconic racing blue and orange colours, MSO has echoed the Gulf solid orange colour on the brake calipers, with the bespoke interior of this 720S featuring matching blue and orange stitching with Gulf logos embroidered on the headrests and painted on the sills.
The famous McLaren steering wheel incorporates a centre band to match the exterior stripe in Gulf solid orange and Gulf solid dark blue on the visual carbon fibre spokes.
“McLaren Automotive has firmly established itself as the pioneering supercar company within just 10 years, but the McLaren brand has a remarkable history before this and it is always great to see customers embracing famous liveries on modern McLaren supercars.
“The 720S in Gulf colours celebrates two high-performance brands who draw on a deep automotive and racing history that have embarked on a new strategic partnership to excite customers and fans around the world.
“This project is a showcase of MSO’s capabilities and echoes the recent full restoration of the McLaren F1 GTR 25R, a car raced in the 1990s. The 720S in such an evocative livery and interior finish, created in close association with Gulf, which perfectly shows the potential for our customers to work with MSO’s skilled team to personalise their McLaren.” Mike Flewitt, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive
“Gulf and McLaren have a relationship that dates back to 1968 and is one of the most successful and recognised partnerships. We’re proud to have worked closely with McLaren Special Operations to showcase the distinguished racing blue and fluro orange Gulf colourways on the 720S.
“McLaren is a brand that shares our future aspirations and our ambition for innovation, and we look forward to developing our relationship further in the years to come.” Mike Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Oil International
The 720S remains the benchmark supercar; with a twin-turbocharged McLaren V8 engine producing up to 720PS and 770Nm of torque, it can accelerate to 100km/h (62mph) from standstill in just 2.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 341km/h (212mph).
Its carbon fibre Monocage II contributes to a class-leading lightest dry weight of 1,283kg, while Proactive Chassis Control II suspension and active aerodynamics help to unleash this sensational performance on both road and track.
Great cars from across motorsport history will gather at Shelsley Walsh for the Classic Nostalgia meeting on 17-18 July.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the popular annual event, which features a spectacular blend of competitive action on the famous hill climb, historic-car demonstrations, classic-car displays, trade stands and vintage-themed entertainment.
Shelsley Walsh to celebrate rally greats Twenty years since Richard Burns dramatically won the World Rally Championship in a final-round showdown, the late Englishman will be honoured with a selection of his cars – including the Subaru Impreza in which he won the 2000 Safari Rally.
Ralli22 will also be returning to Shelsley Walsh. Always a crowd favourite, the 40-strong rally class features an awesome selection of Group A, Group B and WRC machinery. They will include a number of rarely seen cars, such as an ex-Tony Pond Metro 6R4, ex-Colin McRae Ford Focus WRC, ex-Stig Blomqvist Saab, and an ex-Sébastien Loeb Citroen C4 WRC.
Legendary cars Few motorsport series are as fondly remembered as Formula 5000, and historic racer Matthew Wurr will be demonstrating a thunderous McLaren M10B during the weekend. Powered by a 5-litre Chevrolet V8 engine, this car carried Peter Gethin to the 1970 British F5000 Championship. It was then used in speed events throughout the 1970s, and twice won the British Sprint Championship.
There will more V8-powered excitement thanks to the presence of the ex-Pedro Rodriguez BRM P154 Can-Am car. The Mexican ace drove chassis number two in three rounds of the 1970 Can-Am Challenge Cup – a series renowned for its ‘no holds barred’ action.
The McLaren and BRM will be joined at Shelsley Walsh by the 1911 Fiat S76 Land Speed Record contender ‘Beast of Turin’. The flame-spitting 28.5-litre Fiat achieved a one-way speed of 132mph in Belgium in 1913 and is an amazing feat of engineering. ‘Beast’ by name, ‘Beast’ by nature – not just how it roars into action, but how it handles too…
ERA R4D returns to compete at its spiritual home R4D is the most famous of all the ERAs and has a special place in the affections of enthusiasts – and in Shelsley history.
R4D was effectively a works development car. The car was built in 1935 as R4B, before being upgraded to a C-type specification a year later. It finally became R4D when a lighter chassis was introduced for 1938.
R4D was campaigned extensively both before and after the Second World War in the hands of Raymond Mays and achieved great fame, from racing in the British Grand Prix to breaking records at Shelsley Walsh including winning the very first British Hill Climb Championship in 1947. R4D set Best Time of the Day at Shelsley 16 times between 1935 and 1956, and will return for Classic Nostalgia with Nick Topliss behind the wheel.
Ex-Stirling Moss HWM to compete at Classic Nostalgia The ‘Stovebolt Special’ has a remarkable history that takes in famous racing drivers, competition glory and Hollywood fame.
Founded by John Heath and George Abecassis, HWM set out in 1950 to race its Formula 2 cars all over Europe. Always run on a shoestring, its single-seaters achieved great results with mainly British drivers, and the team gave Stirling Moss his first-ever paid works drive.
In 1954, this particular car was shipped to Hollywood, painted red and driven by Kirk Douglas in the movie The Racers. Seattle resident Tom Carstens then bought it and replaced the four-cylinder engine with the all-new Chevrolet V8. Press reports at the time gave it the name ‘The Stovebolt Special’.
Current custodian Simon Taylor acquired it in 1999 and has since raced it all around the world. Simon doesn’t believe in trailering the car to events and will drive it from London to Shelsley to compete over the weekend.
Hill Climb heroes Shelsley Walsh has a long history of talented female drivers, and there were none better than the late Joy Rainey. In 1986, Rainey set the Ladies’ Record at Shelsley with an impressive 28.32 seconds – a benchmark that remained untouched for 16 years. In total, she held the Ladies Record for 22 years.
Rainey will be remembered at Classic Nostalgia via the presentation of a ‘Fastest Lady’ trophy, gifted to Shelsley Walsh from her personal collection, while her long-time friend and regular co-driver Mark Riley will demonstrate the Cooper Mk9 that was raced in the 1950s by her father, Murray. Her beloved 1904 single-cylinder Oldsmobile will also be displayed.
Stephen Hepworth will take the wheel of the four-wheel-drive Hepworth FF, 50 years since his father David became the first driver to break the 30-second barrier at Shelsley Walsh, on his way to winning the 1971 British Hill Climb Championship.
Classic & Sports Car Concours d’Elegance On Sunday, the popular Classic & Sports Car Concours d’Elegance will return to Classic Nostalgia. It is open to all cars built before 1985, and the judging will be headed up by motoring journalist and regular Shelsley Walsh competitor Simon Taylor.
Entries are welcome from any concours-worthy car, with priority given to those with significant provenance and rarity. There will be four classes to be judged: Pre-World War 2, 1949-1959, 1960-1985 Saloons, and 1960-1985 Sports/GT, plus a Spirit of the Day award for an entry that may not be in top concours condition but outstanding in its own special way.
Enter your pre-1985 classic There will be preferential ‘pole position’ parking for all pre-1985 vehicles – allowing owners to pre-book a place right at the heart of the event
Car clubs Classic Nostalgia is the perfect event at which to hold an annual car club gathering in the most picturesque setting. All registered clubs can reserve their own designated display area in the heart of the event. An award will be given to the best presented club stand.
Shelsley looks forward to welcoming the following car clubs to Classic Nostalgia: The Porsche Club GB, Porsche 914 UK Register, MG Car Club, MG Midget & Sprite Club, MG Register, Austin Healey Club, TVR Club, Morgan Sports Car Club, Mercedes Benz Club, Alpine Renault Car Club, Riley Register, Club Lotus, Marcos and West Midlands Driving Club.
Who doesn’t love a party? 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of Classic Nostalgia and 116 years of hill climb history at Shelsley Walsh, staged continuously (wartime excepted) since 1905. Get your dancing shoes on for a party in the Courtyard with main-stage interviews and live bands throughout the weekend.
Trade stands
In addition, there will be a fashion competition for the best and most authentic vintage outfit, and trade stands selling everything from clothing and accessories to motoring books, art, photography and memorabilia. It’s been a tough year for many small businesses, so as a way to help the recovery process, Shelsley has reduced trade stand pitches by nearly 50%.
The event organisers will have all necessary precautions in place to safeguard visitors and will fully comply with the UK Government and Public Health England guidelines at the time. If the event has to be cancelled due to coronavirus, your tickets will automatically be valid for the following year, unless a refund is requested within 30 days of the event cancellation.
The perfect venue First used in 1905 and in continuous use ever since, Shelsley Walsh is the oldest motorsport venue in the world that still features its original course. Competitors will be following in the wheeltracks of motorsport greats such as Raymond Mays, Hans Stuck and the late Stirling Moss. As part of his long association with the venue, Moss was patron of the Shelsley Trust, which helped to secure the 99-year lease on the hillclimb during the mid-2000s.
Known throughout the motoring world for its unique atmosphere, Shelsley allows enthusiasts to get close to the action as well as the cars and drivers. General admission tickets for Classic Nostalgia are ‘access all areas’, allowing visitors to walk around the paddock and rub shoulders with racing legends.
1999 Subaru 22B-STi Type UK – 1 of 16 ‘Subaru UKs’
1961 Morris Mini Cooper (997) -the 3rd oldest known Mini Cooper.
1985 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo – just two owners and less than 22,000 miles from new.
1991 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4×4 – 13,865 miles covered by just one registered keeper from new.
Silverstone Auctions have now closed their catalogue with a number of low mileage and low ownership examples.
Going under the hammer in The May Sale next weekend is this 1999 Subaru 22B-STi Type UK. Silverstone Auctions are privileged to offer such a rare and special car, which is considered by many as the ‘ultimate Subaru’ for the road. This is 1 of 16 ‘Subaru UK’ officially imported examples with just 10 or so still remaining. This specific car is well-regarded within the Subaru circles, appearing in various different magazines. With just two previous owners and having been with their owner for the last 18 years and covering 49,000 miles. Guided price at: £120,000 – £140,000.
Another excellent car confirmed is this 1961 Morris Mini Cooper (997). It has been confirmed as the 3rd oldest known survivor. This immaculately fully restored, matching number Morris Mini Cooper will celebrate its 60th Birthday in September. With very limited mileage since restoration, this sparkling little Mini has been featured in an article in ‘Miniworld’ 10 years ago. The car has been sensibly guided at £20,000 – £25,000.
Gary Dunne Sales Controller for Silverstone Auctions added “We are so excited to safely be welcoming back bidders into our auction hall for the first time in over a year for our sale next weekend! There are some excellent examples confirmed which are previewed here with many more on our website.”
Superbly presented in virtually unmarked black paint with black leather seats and beautifully prepared for sale by a multi-award-winner detailer is this 1985 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo. This original Turbo has just two owners and less than 22,000 miles from new! This car is offered from 35 years private ownership, correctly dry stored and maintained. Turbos this good rarely come into the market and Silverstone Auctions are guiding this car at £100,000 – £120,000.
Confirmed for The May Sale is this 1991 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4×4. This is a remarkable example showing 13,865 miles covered by just one registered keeper from new. This is one of the finest examples that Silverstone Auctions have seen and finished in a beautiful Magenta with a Raven interior and black leather Recaro seats. This is a rare opportunity to own a very special car in an unmolested condition with a history file including invoices, historical Ford main dealer documents and a spare key. Guided price at: £60,000 – £70,000.
This will be the first Silverstone Auctions sale where bidders can attend in person for over a year, alternatively, bidding will still be available online, by phone or via commission too. To view the car in person, contact Silverstone Auctions on 01926 691141 where you can make an appointment from now – 21st May at Stoneleigh Park.
Bologna-based atelier, The Outlierman, has renewed its exclusive style partnership with the world-renowned concours event, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
First established in 2016, this partnership involves the Italian brand creating a bespoke design for their handcrafted ties, with the pattern celebrating the theme of each event
Designed and produced exclusively for the illustrious event, each collector showcasing their distinguished vehicles will receive a complimentary tie, alongside the judges
Lovingly crafted by master craftspeople from Como in Italy, each tie incorporates 100% twill silk fabric (18 momi) and 100% wool interlining
Taking place on Sunday, August 15, 2021 – this year’s event will be 70th anniversary of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The Outlierman is an Italian company that creates luxury automotive accessories for driving enthusiasts
A celebration of style and refinemen Established in 1950, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is considered to be the world’s premier celebration of the automobile and takes place each year on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links, with the Pacific Ocean serving as stunning backdrop to the event.
Made exclusively for the prestigious annual classic car event, each collector presenting their vehicle at Concours d’Elegance – alongside the judges adjudicating them – will receive one of the tailored ties, complimentary of The Outlierman.
Lovingly handcrafted by elite artisans from Como, Italy, each tie is made from 100% twill silk fabric (18 momi) and features a 100% wool interlining. The quality of the silk highlights bold colours and an elegant design; the key to any tie tailored for an established event such as Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Andrea Mazzuca, Founder of The Outlierman, comments: “Once again, my team and I are thrilled to extend our style partnership with Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Each year, we are so proud to work with this wonderful event, producing a bespoke design which is carefully created to embrace and celebrate each theme. As a regular visitor to the event myself, it’s a highlight on any classic car enthusiast’s calendar and it’s always an honour working with the Concours d’Elegance. My colleagues and I can’t wait to create this year’s design. As it’s the 70th anniversary of the event, it’s a very special occasion and one I know our designers can’t wait to work on.”
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will take place on Sunday, August 15, 2021.
100% handmade in Italy The Outlierman company was formed with a mission to handcraft a range of accessories inspired by the breath-taking beauty, supreme quality and timeless appeal of the world’s most iconic cars.
