Magnificent Motors is famously one
of the biggest FREE motoring spectaculars on the South Coast and it returns on 4
– 5 May for the 10th time with a dazzling anniversary display of over
a century of motoring.
Returning to the show’s original
seafront venue after two years in the park, Eastbourne’s Western Lawns will
welcome back over 600 vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, buses and more at
the two day festival.
This year there is a great
collection of motors, and much to celebrate including two days of seafront
cavalcades with live entertainment, fairground rides and a magnificent drive-in
movie night showing classic car film ‘The Italian Job’.
Around 400 motors are expected to
join the seafront cavalcades over the two days, kick-starting the celebration
each morning.
The festival which is jointly
organised by Eastbourne Borough Council, Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club and
East Sussex Omnibus Society regularly attracts over 600 classic and vintage
vehicles, including cars, motorbikes, scooters, buses, military, commercial
vehicles and new boys; MX5 club will be bringing 30 amazing vehicles from around
the region. In addition there will be the Continental market close by and later
on in the evening a showing of classic car movie, ‘Italian Job’ at the drive in.
The spectacular is supported by
some great entertainment and Michael Hinch starts it off at 11.15 Saturday
morning. To follow there are acts such as Natterjack, Martyn Wong and Tim Joss,
Tourle Brothers, Dirty Martini Swing, Audio 6, Faye and Ben, Dub N Tuff
Allstars, Jack and Josh and Cold Shot, along with the return of old favourites
like Lone Star Club with their fantastic collection of American classics.
The event will bring over a
century of motoring and anyone can sign up to display their
car.
Tickets for the drive in movie can
be bought at Eastbourne theatres box office and are £15 per car, passenger
numbers not to exceed seatbelts. Walk in tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for
children. Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7:30pm showing of the film on Saturday 4
May.
The drive in will also be running
some great competitions! The first is the Italian Job Mini Show and Shine.
Owners can pimp their minis to the style of Italian Job era. 1st
prize is two tickets to the Beer and Cider by The Sea with £10 beer tokens.
The second is a Michael Caine
look-a-like competition where the best will win two tickets to Cirrus rooms
Hospitality area at Airbourne.
To buy tickets for the drive in
night and to register for the competitions please email events@eastbourne.gov.uk or
for more information on the event
and exhibiting go to www.magnificentmotors.co.uk
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