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
Revving Up
Revving up for the biggest and best yet Organisers are gearing up for one of the biggest and [...]
Jim Clark Memorial Weekend
You may have seen publicity in the press about the events planned in the Borders to mark the [...]
Recreating a Piece of History
Recreating a Piece of Scottish Motoring History The gentlemen at Dalbeattie Men’s Shed have acquired an engine, gearbox [...]
Gearing up for the Classic
Gearing up for the biggest and best festival of motoring at Thirlestane yet The BVAC Classic at Thirlestane [...]
Upcoming Events
'Carhailes' 13th September 2026 Newhailes House, Mussleburgh Classic Car Show ENTRIES NOW CLOSED The organisers have closed entries early due to a restriction in space available at Newhailes house grounds. Event open to the public from 10.00am - 4.00pm Newhailes House and Estate, located on the outskirts of Musselburgh, is owned by the Scottish National [...]
