Welcome to Eastbourne's Magnificent Motors
Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th of May 2014 - Bank Holiday Weekend
Motors is established as one of the biggest FREE motoring spectaculars on the south coast. More than 500 vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, buses, and more all displayed on Eastbourne's Western Lawns.
Highlights of 2013's Event
The show returned to the original seafront venue after two years in the park. Eastbourne’s Western Lawns welcomed back over 600 vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, buses and more at the brilliant two day festival.
This year there were a great collection of motors, and much more to celebrate including two days of seafront cavalcades with live entertainment, fairground rides and a magnificent drive-in movie night showing classic car film ‘The Italian Job’ on the Saturday evening.
Around 400 motors joined the seafront cavalcades over the two days, kick-starting the celebration each morning.
The festival which is jointly organised by Eastbourne Borough Council, Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club and East Sussex Omnibus Society regularly attracts over 600 classic and vintage vehicles, including cars, motorbikes, scooters, buses, military, commercial vehicles and new boys; MX5 club will be bringing 30 amazing vehicles from around the region. In addition there will be the Continental market close by and later on in the evening a showing of classic car movie, ‘Italian Job’ at the drive in.
The spectacular is supported by some great entertainment and Faye & Ben started it off at 11.15 on Saturday morning. To follow there were acts including Melodika, Howlin Blues, Strum N Bass, Adele Tribute Show and The Beagles. Along with the return of old car favourites like Lone Star Club with their fantastic collection of American classics.
2013 Vehicle Highlights
Vintage
1897 Henriod – a popular return of the oldest car to appear at Magnificent Motors
1928 Rolls Royce Phantom 1 – great luxury 4 door sedan car produced both in the UK and US
Post-Vintage
1938 Jaguar SS100 – British 2 seater sports car, the beginning of the Jaguar brand, named Jaguar as it could exceed 100mph, remarkable at the time.
Modern Classics
1970 Volvo P1800E – Volvo’s first successful sports car, made famous by The Saint (Roger Moore)
Buses
1939 Leyland Lion LTD – Leylands first production rear engined, single decker
Car Clubs
The exhibition includes a fantastic range of car clubs including a 30 vehicle display from the MX5 Owners Club and the return of favourite American classics from the Lone Star Club.
Eastbourne's Magnificent Motors returned to the Western Lawns
Due to the Western lawns being such a fantastic location, the 2013 Magnificent Motors returned to Eastbourne's beautiful Seafront (BN21 4EE), enabling greater enjoyment for those wishing to showcase their vehicles and for visitors alike. "We have listened to both exhibitor's and visitors and therefore have decided to return to the 'home' of Magnificent Motors." The beautiful location and close links to the town centre make this an ideal location for this great event.
Parking Information
There is plenty of on street Pay and display parking along the whole of the seafront. Extra parking is also provided at the Pay & Display Car Park at Devonshire Park.
Trade Stand Opportunities
Book a trade stand to sell your goods or promote your business at this fantastic event and reach thousands of visitors. For charities there is a special discounted price for our stall option.
Cavalcade Returned in 2013
The vintage vehicle cavalcade made a welcome return in 2012, starting next to the Western Lawns and ending at the showground at Princes Park.
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Magnificent Motors at the movies
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The Italian Job
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Many thanks to Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club and East Sussex Omnibus Society for supporting Magnificient Motors.
