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BVAC Classic 2027

Show Car Entry

Enter your car for display at the 2027 Festival.

Sunday 6 June 2027  ·  Thirlestane Castle, Lauder

Individual Show Car Entry

Show Your Car 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.

  • One free entry for each current BVAC member (joint memberships: one each). Additional entries are £12 each
  • £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
Show Car 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.

Visitors in period dress beside classic carsPeriod dress is always encouraged
Make a Weekend of It

Camping at the Festival

Camping available for show entrants only: 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 Show Car Entry

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

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Show car entries open Friday 20 November 2026

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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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