On Sunday 7th September, Haynes Motor Museum proudly hosted the John Haynes Classic, celebrating 40 years of the Museum and the life and legacy of its founder, John Haynes OBE.
More than 3,000 enthusiasts, families and visitors joined the celebration, with the Museum site transformed into 5 vibrant zones. The day offered something for everyone - from hundreds of classic cars and an action-packed live stage line-up to a classic car parade and family-friendly activities.
An incredible variety of marques were represented in the Owners’ Car Zone, which showcased over 300 classic cars and 11 car clubs. Standout highlights include the MG SV car club and a beautifully presented 1959 Aston Martin DB Mk III. The Best in Show award went to a unique and meticulously restored Volvo Amazon Estate.
The dedicated Motorcycle Zone generated extra excitement, with The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club, Riders Motorcycles of Bridgwater and Maeving Electric Motorcycles, creating an engaging display of two-wheeled history and innovation.
Echoing this theme, the Live Stage featured notable speakers Edd China, Jon Bentley and Danny Hopkins, who shared stories and inspirational insights from the motoring world.
Image - John Haynes Classic Motor Show 2025
A memorable and heartwarming feature of the day was the Machines and their Manuals zone. Featuring over 40 vehicles paired with their Haynes Workshop manual, visitors could read nostalgic stories shared by proud vehicle owners. Among the star exhibits were a Datsun 240Z, Ford Cortina Mk2 1600E and the judges’ favourite, the Morris Marina 1300L.
The buzz continued in the Outdoor Market, which was packed with food stalls and traders offering everything from alloys to jewellery. Live music from the band Hopeville added to the lively atmosphere throughout the day.
The Discovery Zones combined hands-on activities, educational displays and restored cars from the Haynes Heritage Engineering workshop. Organisations such as Automotive Youth and Ariel Motor Company played a key part, sharing knowledge and showcasing engineering innovation.
Chris Scudds, CEO of Haynes Motor Museum, said: “It was an absolutely fantastic day. We’ve celebrated a shared passion for the motorcar and motorbike, automotive history, John Haynes’ life and legacy, and the Museum’s anniversary in a brilliant way. It’s been relaxed and friendly and everyone has had a great day. We are grateful to all who braved the weather – it was wonderful to see so many people inspired by the event, and we are already looking forward to next year.”
The John Haynes Classic will return on Sunday 6th September 2026, promising another unforgettable celebration of motoring history.
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