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BVAC Classic 2027

Show Car Entry

Enter your veteran, vintage or classic vehicle for display at the 2027 Festival. Free entry for BVAC members.

Sunday 6 June 2027  ·  Thirlestane Castle, Lauder

Individual Concours Entry

Show Your Classic at Thirlestane

Every year hundreds of owners bring their vehicles to the BVAC Classic, and we’d love yours to be one of them. Entries are welcome from veteran, vintage and classic cars, motorcycles, commercials and more, across 16 display classes.

  • Free entry for current BVAC members
  • £12 entry fee for non-members, paid online when you enter
  • Closing date for entries: Sunday 11th April 2027
  • Coming with your car club? Use Club Registration instead
Enter your vehicle
Classic MG and sports cars on display
Concours Classes

Display Classes

Choose the class that fits your vehicle when you enter.

  1. 1Veteran, vintage & post-vintage cars and light commercials built before 31/12/1939: the pre-war era
  2. 2Classic cars and light commercials, 1940 to 1959: the ’40s & ’50s
  3. 3Classic cars and light commercials, 1960 to 1969: the ’60s
  4. 4Classic cars and light commercials, 1970 to 1979: the ’70s
  5. 5Classic cars and light commercials, 1980 to 1989: the ’80s
  6. 6Cars and light commercials, 1990 to 1999: emerging classics
  7. 7Motorcycles built before 31/12/1939
  8. 8Motorcycles built 1940 to 1969
  9. 9Motorcycles built 1970 to 1999
  10. 10Heavy commercial vehicles (over 7.5T) built before 31/12/1999
  11. 11Agricultural vehicles built before 31/12/1999
  12. 12Military vehicles of any age
  13. 13Kit cars and replicas
  14. 14Any automobile or motorcycle manufactured in the USA
  15. 15Interesting vehicles: sporting, interesting or unusual vehicles built after 1/1/2000
  16. 16BVAC members
Silverware

Special Awards

As well as the concours class awards, these special awards are presented on the day.

The BVAC Trophy

Best in Show.

The David Trueman Trophy

Best amateur restoration by a BVAC member. Tick the box on the entry form to be considered, and bring a photo record of the restoration.

The Long Haul Award

For the entry driven furthest to the Festival.

Period Dress & Vehicle

For the best combination of period dress and vehicle. No need to enter; just dress up and listen for the PA announcements.

First registered in 1975? Let us know on the entry form.
Visitors in period dress beside classic carsPeriod dress is always encouraged
Make a Weekend of It

Camping at the Festival

Camping: entrants can camp on site over the Festival weekend. Choose your camping type and nights on the entry form.

  • Tent: £10 per night
  • Campervan, caravan or trailer tent: £15 per night
  • Campervan plus a tent: £20 per night
Classic cars in front of Thirlestane Castle
2027 Entries

Individual Concours Entry

Complete your details below. Payment for non-member entries and camping is taken securely by card when you submit.

Your Vehicle

Location/Postcode
A photo record of the restoration is recommended for show day

SPECIAL AWARDS

In addition to the concours class awards, the following special awards will be made on the day:
- THE BVAC TROPHY for BEST IN SHOW - THE DAVID TRUEMAN TROPHY for the Best Amateur Restoration by a BVAC Member (Entry Req'd)
- THE LONG HAUL AWARD for the entry driven furthest to the Event
- THE BEST COMBINATION of PERIOD DRESS and VEHICLE. All entrants (including club entrants) are encouraged to join in this event which greatly adds to the show. No need to enter, just turn up dressed to join in the fun and listen out for PA announcements for the ring parade and judging.
- THE BVAC CLUB TROPHY for the Best Vehicle owned by a BVAC Member
- THE CHAIRMAN’S CUP for Services to BVAC
- THE CAPTAIN’S CUP - the “Spirit of the Rally” award
Apart from the David Trueman Trophy, you do not need to register in advance for these awards.

CAMPING REQUIREMENTS

Please select your camping requirements for the BVAC Classic Weekend below. Chose your camping type first and then you will be able to select which nights you need a camping permit for.

ENTRANT'S DECLARATION

Please tick to indicate your agreement to the terms and conditions of entry:
Clear Signature
ANY QUESTIONS? e-mail entries@bvac.org.uk

The closing date for entries is Sunday 11th April 2027

BVAC Ltd reserves the right to decline any application, without explanation or appeal.
Any Questions?

We’re Happy to Help

Questions about your entry? Email entries@bvac.org.uk or take a look at our FAQs.

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