Magnificent Motors Returns To Eastbourne Seafront Next Weekend

James Bond-style cars, ex-American police vehicles and show winning scooters will all be on display at this year’s Magnificent Motors on Eastbourne seafront (April 29 & 30).

The motoring spectacular returns to the Western Lawns next Saturday and Sunday, complete with live music, funfair attractions and a fully licensed bar.

Renowned as the largest free motoring extravaganza along the south coast, Magnificent Motors is organised by Eastbourne Borough Council and features members of motoring and vehicle enthusiasts’ clubs.

The show runs from 10am-5pm each day and visitors will also be able take a ride on the Eastbourne Wheel, the UK’s largest transportable ferris wheel, also located on the Western Lawns. 

An Eastbourne Borough Council spokesperson said:

“For many years now Magnificent Motors has been the ultimate must see free motoring extravaganza in the south east and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever.

“It’s a great opportunity for visitors to view a unique selection of vintage and classic cars, motorbikes and more and have the chance to look under the bonnets and chat to the owners too.

“As always, Magnificent Motors acts as a springboard for a packed schedule of events and is a great start to the summer.”

A returning star of the show is The Gatsby, an open two-seater Chevrolet sports car built by the owner some 34 years ago, which will be accompanied by a miniature version built for the owner’s grandson.

Also taking part in the show will be members from the Jaguar Drivers Club in Sussex and vehicles on show include a 1936 Lanchester, and a limited edition Daimler open tourer, as well as E-type Jaguars.

Sussex Scooter Club members will also be at the event with members displaying scooters which have been used in films and others fully restored by their owners. Many of them are extremely rare and some have won awards at motoring shows.

A 1972 Stag Triumph four-seater vehicle, the make and model famously driven by James Bond in Diamonds Are Forever, will also be on display alongside members of South Coast Cop Cars showing off retired ex-American police service vehicles.

The Gay Classic Car Club will be celebrating 35 years of supporting LGBTQ+ classic car owners, and other exhibits will include one of only 3,500 British-made Panthers, pre-1990 vehicles and Austin vehicles all aged between 86 and 96 years old.

In the Electric Cars zone, Group 1 Hailsham BMW will be showcasing the new BMW iX, i4, iX1 and a MINI Electric three door hatchback.  Birchwood Group will be exhibiting the Ford Mustang Mach E, E-Transit, Kia EV6 GT and Skoda Enyaq Coupe VRS.  Eastbourne MG, Rivervale Cars Ltd and Caffyns Volkswagen will also be exhibiting a selection of e-cars and vans including the new Volkswagen ID. Buzz. 

To find out more about Magnificent Motors visit www.magnificentmotors.co.uk.