May 01, 2024

Classic Car Show Special (Saturday 8 June)

The Classic Car Show takes place at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Saturday 8 June, all lovingly preserved and proudly displayed by enthusiasts!

This nostalgic gathering celebrates the golden era of motoring, featuring a stunning array of vehicles dating back before 1990.

Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or simply appreciate the allure of classic cars, there’s something for everyone to admire and enjoy. Stroll through rows of meticulously restored classics, strike up conversations with passionate owners, and indulge in the nostalgia of yesteryear.

Join fellow enthusiasts in sharing your pride and joy with fellow admirers, and become part of this unforgettable celebration of automotive history.

So mark your calendars and make your way to Newton Abbot Racecourse for a day of vintage charm, classic elegance, and timeless memories at the Classic Car Show on Saturday June 8.

Meet the judge: Mr Frank Loft

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Mr Frank Loft, pictured above, founded Moretonhampstead Motor Museum.

The museum results from his life time enthusiasm for historic vehicles. In 2008, Frank took early retirement having sold the business he had built up over a ten year period. His collection at this time amounted to three classic cars and a similar number of motor cycles.

Very soon he found himself extending barns to accommodate a growing collection which was, by now attracting visitors from local motoring groups. In 2012, Frank took a leap of faith and purchased the Old Bus Depot in the moorland town of Moretonhampstead.

At this time the building was in a very poor state of repair, so Frank, with a small work team, spent the next twelve months refurbishing, replacing the roof and increasing the display area by building a small section of mezzanine.

This completed phase 1 of the improvements and allowed the museum to open its doors in June 2013 with about sixty exhibits.

Since then, Frank has managed two further major development phases so the museum can provide a home for the current one hundred and fifty plus main exhibits and all the other memorabilia.