
A very warm welcome to the official website of the Borders Vintage Automobile Club.
Whilst most of our Members own historic cars, many others simply share a passion for vintage and classic motoring.
We were formed in 1972 and have held the Borders’ prime classic car show almost every year since. Following the inevitable interruption due to the pandemic, we came back in 2022 with the Sir Jackie Stewart Classic, a massive two day event at Thirlestane Castle near Lauder. In 2023, the show returned to Thirlestane in its more traditional BVAC Classic format, attracting record crowds and new attractions. The 2025 event is scheduled to take place on 8th June, and aims to build on this success further.


The BVAC Classic at Thirlestane is undoubtedly our ‘big’ annual event but Members also attend many other shows either as individuals or to display on a BVAC stand. The club also organises a wide range of other events including social drives, treasure hunts, visits to places of interest, talks, film nights and motoring related activities throughout the year.
If you have an interest in and a love of cars you certainly won’t want to miss our BVAC Classic – Festival of Motoring in June and if you own a classic or vintage vehicle then why not join our club!
Happy Motoring with the BVAC.
Latest News
Catch up on the latest Press Releases, News and Updates from the BVAC
2025 BVAC Classic: Tickets now on sale!
Early bird tickets for the 2025 BVAC Classic Festival of Motoring are now on sale! Following this year’s [...]
BVAC Classic 2025, 8th June – save the date!
We’re very pleased to announce that the 2025 BVAC Classic Festival of Motoring will return to Thirlestane Castle [...]
2024 BVAC Classic Review
Last Sunday’s BVAC Classic Festival of Motoring, saw us welcome a bumper crowd of over 10,000 people to [...]
2024 BVAC Classic Event Info
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to Thirlestane Castle this Sunday for the 2024 [...]
Upcoming Events
National Drive It Day is the date where all classic car owners are encouraged to take their vehicles out onto the roads promoted by the FBHVC. This year the BVAC members will enjoy a run from Milestone Garden Centre, Newtown St. Boswells through the Border's countryside of the Ale, Ettrick, Yarrow and Tweed valleys to [...]
Kielder Vintage & Classic Car Rally Sunday 11th May 2025 10am - 4pm Vintage tractors, classic cars and motorbikes are the order of the day at the annual Kielder show. 10th May 2025 sees the return of the annual Kielder Vintage Show; Classic Vehicle Event. This year the event returns to the Castle [...]