Sunday 7 July 2024 will be a very special day in Cowes. Once again, we welcome Classic Car owners from both the Isle of Wight and beyond to display their wonderful and often unique examples of classic motoring on The Parade in the heart of Cowes. As a further attraction, there will also be a collection of historic and iconic motor vessels and yachts moored at Trinity Landing in front of The Parade, and flypasts/displays by two classic aircraft including a Spitfire.
Visiting this unique automotive and maritime showcase is free of charge.
- Over 50 classic cars on display.
- A unique collection of interesting and historic motor vessels and yachts.
- Explore the stories of each car and boat from the presentation notes displayed prominently on each entry.
- Talk to the owners and restorers.
- Vote for your favourite car and boat. There will be an Awards ceremony at 4.30pm.
- Further attractions are being prepared and will be unveiled soon.
Cowes Classics Day is a day to celebrate the past and revive nostalgic memories, with classic cars, famous aircraft, yachts and motor boats on display for all to enjoy.
Classic Motor Yacht Lillian.
The event is set on and around The Parade, in front of the royal yacht clubs in Cowes, Isle of Wight, the historical home of yachting in the UK. Visitors will be able to enjoy this unique gathering of historic and interesting cars, boats and planes, accompanied by a support programme of activities and happenings. Nearly 1,000 people visited Cowes Classics Day last year, and we expect to significantly exceed that participation this year.
If you would like to enter your classic car in the Cowes Classics Day display, you can participate without cost!
Classics Day 2024 - The Awards
Cars
The People’s Choice Award
The Winner: Aston Martin DB 2/4 1955, Martin Thomas.
2nd: Jaguar E Type 1964, Bill Parsonage.
3rd: Austin Swallow 1931, Keith Buckett.
The Judges’ Best-in-Show Award
The Winner: Austin Newbury 1933, Brian Stone
2nd: Austin Swallow 1931, Keith Buckett
3rd: Bentley Derby 1939, Andrew McIrvine
The Judges’ Most Eclectic Car Award
Austin Morris Pickup 1938, Jeremy Timberlake
Boats
The Judges’ Awards
The Winner: Fairy Spearfish “Miss Daisy” 1978, Chris Dawson
Special mention: One-off Speedboat “Sea Type” 1968, Stuart “Frank” Kerr
Current list of cars registered for display
| Owner | Car make and model | Year manufactured | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jill Bredon | Austin Healey 100/6 | 1956 | Black |
| Carolyne Brading | Austin 12/4 Pick up | 1925 | Green over black |
| Malcom Jones | Morris Minor Traveller | 1968 | Snowberry White |
| Martin Thomas | Aston Martin DB 2/4 | 1955 | Green |
| David Rose | Jaguar E Type Fixed Head Coupe | 1967 | British Racing Green |
| Chris Broom | Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 1972 | Blue |
| Chris Jenkins | Austin A35 | 1957 | Green |
| Michael Spencer | Triumph 2000 Roadster | 1949 | Lumina Green |
| Ian Bursby | BMW 840 CI | 1997 | Bermuda Green |
| James Sumsion | Mini Moke | 2022 | Blue |
| Jane Porter | Jensen mk2 ff Interceptor | 1971 | Gunmetal |
| Bill Parsonage | Jaguar E Type | 1964 | Red |
| David Thomas | Austin Mini | 1979 | Rose |
| Ben Board | Rolls Royce 20/25 Doctors Coupe | 1932 | Blue |
| Andy Pedrick | Rover Mini Mayfair | 1992 | Green |
| Chris Richards | Morris Minor Traveller | 1971 | Bermuda Blue |
| Michael Cover | Land Rover Defender 90 td5 XS Station Wagon | 2004 | Oslo Blue |
| Karen Yden | MGB Roadster Overdrive | 1973 | Harvest Gold |
| Christian Carter-Stephenson | Ford Mustang | 2006 | Maroon |
| Sarah Timberlake | Morris Minor Series II | 1956 | Empire Green |
| Jeremy Timberlake | Austin Morris Pickup | 1970 | English White |
| James Cotton | Jaguar XKR Convertible | 2009 | Black |
| Keith Buckett | Austin Swallow Sports Saloon | 1931 | Maroon/Cream |
| Sally Cochran | Morris Minor Traveller | 1971 | Blue |
| Stephen Bramwells | Triumph Roadster 2000 | 1948 | Old English White |
| Alisdair Lamplugh | Triumph Spitfire Mk 2 | 1965 | Forest Green |
| David Timmons | Alfa Romeo spider | 1998 | Victoria Blue |
| Trevor Bonner | MGB Roadster | 1969 | White |
| Jeremy Levison | Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1989 | Grey |
| Andy Nelson | BMW320i. Convertible | 1989 | White |
| Geoffrey Underwood | Humber | 1904 | Blue |
| Brian Stone | Austin Newbury | 1933 | Green / Black |
| Wayne Smith | Morris Mini | 1965 | Green |
| Ian Campbell | Daimler Sovereign | 1968 | Damson |
| Geoff Underwood2 | Ferrari | 1964 | Silver (Grigio) |
| Helene Webb | MGB Roadster | 1972 | Mallard Green |
| Roger Sutton | Daimler Light 15 doctors Coupe | 1933 | Green on Green |
| Beverley Sutton | Mg TC Midget MSJ 685 | 1948 | Green |
| John Alexander | Sunbeam Supreme MK III | 1956 | Grey |
| Barrie Kinsey | Triumph Vitesse | 1969 | White |
| Kevin Wooding | Alvis TE 21 Drophead Coupe | 1964 | Opalescent Silver Blue |
| Dave Higgins | MG Midget | 1972 | White |
| Rebecca Block | Porsche 964 (air cooled 911 Turbo) | 1991 | Ruby Stone Red |
| Kate Lerche | Triumph TR4a | 1965 | Ivory White with Black Hood |
| Andrew McIrvine | Bentley Derby 4½ litre | 1939 | Black |
| Tracey Sharpe | Willys Jeep | 1948 | Green |
| David Nicholas Gower | Aston Martin | 2007 | Tour de France Blue |
| Nick Pointing | Chitty Chittty Bang Bang | 2003 | . |
| John Pratt | Morgan Roadster | 2004 | Garnet Red |
| Glenn Snudden | MGB GT | 1978 | Orange and Blue |
| Chris Clark | Triumph Dolomite Sprint | 1978 | Inca yellow |
| Mr Anthony Crowson | Bentley Mulsanne S | 1991 | Tudor Red |
| John Bryant | Daimler SP250 | 1962 | British Racing Green |
| Michael Anselm | Citroen DS 21 Pallas | 1968 | Black |
| Peter Bird | Rover P4 100 | 1959 | Grey |
| John Corby | Aston Martin Vantage Roadster | 2008 | Blue |
| Paul Cowan | Bentley Mulliner Ward Corniche | 1970 | Blue |
| Jonathan Braim | Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe | 1988 | Red |
| Joan Harrison | Morris Minor Low Light | 1949 | Red |
| Adrian Simons | Citroen 2cv6 Charleston | 1982 | Maroon & Black |
