Welcome

We are delighted to announce the SVS Car Show will return this summer on Sunday 19th June between 11am and 3pm, on Upper. The biennial event was last run in 2018 and promises to be a fantastic event, both for those who want to show their cars and for spectators. So, whether you are a seasoned exhibitor, fancy showing your car for the first time, or would just like to spend a summer’s afternoon viewing the entries, and perhaps taking in some Cricket, then we can promise you a glorious day's entertainment.

Entry will be via the gateway on the Warmlake Road https://what3words.com/whips.evaded.crouches. If you are driving from the village past the School on the A274, with The Upper on your left, you need to drive past The Upper and turn left at the Warmlake Crossroads. The gate will be found a short way along that road and will be clearly marked. If you are driving from Maidstone, you will reach the Warmlake Crossroads prior to Upper. You should turn right at the crossroads and again, the gate will be on your left a short way along the road.

We have a  bumper offering of activities including:

• Two car classes - Classic and Future Classic;
• Automotive-focused talks;
• Cricket match - SVS 1st XI versus Band of Brothers XI;
• Barbecue served direct from an original 1950’s VW Camper;
• Pimms and Prosecco Bar;
• Ale and Beer Bar;
• Coffee Van and soft drinks;
• Parade lap;
• Presentation of the newly-introduced Haynes Cup for the best vehicle in the Classic car class. The trophy is being presented by Old Suttonian Chris Haynes (1990 M) in memory of his father, John Haynes (1956 M).

Register Your Vehicle

If you would like to register a car for the show, please click on the 'Register Car' button below and complete the online form. We would ask that all entries meet the following criteria:

Classics - any vehicle registered prior to September 1981 whether it be car, motorcycle, van, lorry, bus or tractor.

Future Classics - any vehicle registered post September 1981 of a significant marque.

Please note that we have separate parking available should you need to transport your vehicle by trailer; we would simply ask you to indicate that you require trailer parking when you register. Additionally, if your vehicle requires cover, we have a covered space in the main marquee. Obviously these spaces are limited, so please indicate that you require a covered space when you registering and we will confirm your place nearer the time.

If you are unsure about registration, or would list assistance with the booking form, please contact the Development Office - development@svs.org.uk or by calling 01622 845240.

SVS Automotive Group

The SVS Car Show forms part of a larger reorganisation of the SVS Automotive Group (formerly the Vintage Car group), which we hope will provide a hub of SVS-centred expertise and interest, which will inspire the next generation of designers, engineers and technologists, whilst also celebrating the classics of the past. To read more about the relaunch and what the new SVS Automotive Group is aiming to achieve, please read the Introduction by one of the group’s founders, James Slaughter (1992 F).