OE 100 - a celebration of Vintage Vauxhalls. June 16-18th 2023
The organisation will be 'light touch', come and go as you please, individually or in groups. The proposed event will be based at Stonehurst Farm Park, Mountsorrel in Leicestershire. (see map). If you're interested to join in, just click and complete this form (NOW!).
Higginson on Beacon Hill near Mountsorrel. July 1913
One hundred years ago in 1923, the Vauxhall 30-98 'OE' model was launched. This was also the first full year of production of the 23-60 and the 14-40 models, and the year in which Vauxhall Motors Ltd made a modest profit after 2 years of losses.......
2023 is also 120 years since the first Vauxhall car, a 5hp single cylinder 'light car', was produced at the Vauxhall Ironworks in London.
But who needs an excuse? If you own an Edwardian or Vintage Vauxhall, you would be welcome to join this proposed event. An informal, à la carte style event on June 17th 2023 - or stay the weekend if you wish.
2023 is also 120 years since the first Vauxhall car, a 5hp single cylinder 'light car', was produced at the Vauxhall Ironworks in London.
But who needs an excuse? If you own an Edwardian or Vintage Vauxhall, you would be welcome to join this proposed event. An informal, à la carte style event on June 17th 2023 - or stay the weekend if you wish.
We are planning an informal buffet on Friday evening, and a hog roast on Saturday. Two driving routes are in preparation, Charnwood Forest and High Leicestershire. There are many historical sites in the area, which will be described in a commentary included in the route book. Several period hill climb venues are close by, including Beacon Hill, where Higginson competed in 1913. Camping will be available, and there is plenty of accommodation close by - details to follow. Sponsorship is being sought, & tickets will be available by the end of this month. Quite a few participants intend to move on to VSCC Caldwell park on Sunday morning.
If you've not expressed interest so far, please take a minute to do so here, so we have a good idea of numbers.
Dave Kirke & Saul Stevens
If you've not expressed interest so far, please take a minute to do so here, so we have a good idea of numbers.
Dave Kirke & Saul Stevens
Edwardians |
30-98 E type |
30-98 OE type |
14-40 |
D/OD (23-60) |
20-60 |
2 |
9 |
25 |
5 |
9 |
3 (inc. 2 Hurlingham) |
Update April 9th
There has been fantastic response to this event, scheduled to take place over the weekend 16-18th June. Over 50 Edwardian and Vintage Vauxhall have expressed interest, together with 110 pilots. navigators, junior navigators and marshalls. The event will be based at Stonehurst Farm Park, Mountsorrel in Leicestershire. (see map). Provisional entry details below:
There has been fantastic response to this event, scheduled to take place over the weekend 16-18th June. Over 50 Edwardian and Vintage Vauxhall have expressed interest, together with 110 pilots. navigators, junior navigators and marshalls. The event will be based at Stonehurst Farm Park, Mountsorrel in Leicestershire. (see map). Provisional entry details below:
Update April 24th
Arrangements for the ‘OE100’ event are progressing with speed. We have done a recce to Stonehurst Farm, and discussed food, logistics & activities with Tom Duffin. The road book is almost finished and advertising sponsors have been identified to help offset some of the costs. If there are any more potential sponsors out there......be quick as the road book is going to print shortly. Please note the event will be an informal tour and not a rally! Tickets for the weekend should be on sale by the end of this month, and participation will be strictly by prepaid tickets only. For anyone coming via the A1 or across from Norfolk, Sussex, Essex etc on Friday 16th, a lunch stop near Peterborough is planned: more details to follow. Quite a number of participants intend to move on to VSCC Caldwell Park on Sunday morning. Accommodation options to follow shortly.
What if your Edwardian/Vintage Vauxhall is currently off the road, or you simply don't yet have one? Stonehurst Farm will be offering day entry tickets for vintage cars, for those who wish to view the Vauxhalls, visit the Stonehurst museum, and see all the other facilities at the farm.
It's going to be a SUPEREXCELLENT event!
Dave Kirke & Saul Stevens
Arrangements for the ‘OE100’ event are progressing with speed. We have done a recce to Stonehurst Farm, and discussed food, logistics & activities with Tom Duffin. The road book is almost finished and advertising sponsors have been identified to help offset some of the costs. If there are any more potential sponsors out there......be quick as the road book is going to print shortly. Please note the event will be an informal tour and not a rally! Tickets for the weekend should be on sale by the end of this month, and participation will be strictly by prepaid tickets only. For anyone coming via the A1 or across from Norfolk, Sussex, Essex etc on Friday 16th, a lunch stop near Peterborough is planned: more details to follow. Quite a number of participants intend to move on to VSCC Caldwell Park on Sunday morning. Accommodation options to follow shortly.
What if your Edwardian/Vintage Vauxhall is currently off the road, or you simply don't yet have one? Stonehurst Farm will be offering day entry tickets for vintage cars, for those who wish to view the Vauxhalls, visit the Stonehurst museum, and see all the other facilities at the farm.
It's going to be a SUPEREXCELLENT event!
Dave Kirke & Saul Stevens
Update May 5th
Tickets will be available shortly, via this link, as soon as we are able to connect a payment gateway.
Those who wish to join the event for the weekend will be able to select the discounted, bundled ticket. Otherwise à la carte options are available. .
Provisional Timetable:
Arrival from 2pm on Friday
General assembly in 'paddock': 0930-1030 and 1630 onwards on Saturday. Please have your cars on site at these times for photography, telling unlikely stories to fellow owners, etc.
Friday buffet: 1900 onwards
Saturday hog roast: 18.30 onwards. If you are joining for Saturday only, please try to stay for this (sunset is late: 21.30!)
Sunday departure at leisure
Lunch stop on Friday: For anyone coming via the A1 or across from Norfolk, Sussex, Essex etc on Friday 16th, Charles Atkinson has proposed a lunch stop. Full details to follow from Saul Stevens
Saturday pm: cricket match proposed. Details to follow from Saul S. & Jonathan L.
Roadbook: Two routes: Charnwood Forest 23 miles, High Leicestershire 74 miles. Explore one or both routes, on Friday pm, Saturday or Sunday am. The roadbook includes a commentary covering local history and sights of interest. The historic hillclimb venue, Beacon Hill, is nearby.
Accommodation: there are many options available locally, including:
Quorn Grange https://www.quorngrangehotel.co.uk
Rothley Manor https://www.greenekinginns.co.uk/hotels/rothley-court-hotel/
Two onsite cottages https://johnshouse.co.uk/cottages (email direct for availability)
Camping at Stonehurst Farm, details here
Frequently asked questions:
My Vintage Vauxhall is off the road (or I don't have one yet)? Stonehurst Farm is offering day entry tickets for vintage cars @ £15. Pay on arrival.
Can I arrive in a 'modern'? Yes, standard entry prices at Stonehurst Farm apply, with parking in the regular car park.
Is there something to keep the kids/grandkids amused? Plenty, see here.
Is trailer parking available? Yes, no pre-booking needed.
Is there secure overnight parking? Yes, available at Stonehust Farm for those who wish to use taxis after dinner in the evenings.
More questions? Email: [email protected].
It's looking like a SUPEREXCELLENT weekend! We look forward to seeing you.
Dave Kirke & Saul Stevens
Tickets will be available shortly, via this link, as soon as we are able to connect a payment gateway.
Those who wish to join the event for the weekend will be able to select the discounted, bundled ticket. Otherwise à la carte options are available. .
Provisional Timetable:
Arrival from 2pm on Friday
General assembly in 'paddock': 0930-1030 and 1630 onwards on Saturday. Please have your cars on site at these times for photography, telling unlikely stories to fellow owners, etc.
Friday buffet: 1900 onwards
Saturday hog roast: 18.30 onwards. If you are joining for Saturday only, please try to stay for this (sunset is late: 21.30!)
Sunday departure at leisure
Lunch stop on Friday: For anyone coming via the A1 or across from Norfolk, Sussex, Essex etc on Friday 16th, Charles Atkinson has proposed a lunch stop. Full details to follow from Saul Stevens
Saturday pm: cricket match proposed. Details to follow from Saul S. & Jonathan L.
Roadbook: Two routes: Charnwood Forest 23 miles, High Leicestershire 74 miles. Explore one or both routes, on Friday pm, Saturday or Sunday am. The roadbook includes a commentary covering local history and sights of interest. The historic hillclimb venue, Beacon Hill, is nearby.
Accommodation: there are many options available locally, including:
Quorn Grange https://www.quorngrangehotel.co.uk
Rothley Manor https://www.greenekinginns.co.uk/hotels/rothley-court-hotel/
Two onsite cottages https://johnshouse.co.uk/cottages (email direct for availability)
Camping at Stonehurst Farm, details here
Frequently asked questions:
My Vintage Vauxhall is off the road (or I don't have one yet)? Stonehurst Farm is offering day entry tickets for vintage cars @ £15. Pay on arrival.
Can I arrive in a 'modern'? Yes, standard entry prices at Stonehurst Farm apply, with parking in the regular car park.
Is there something to keep the kids/grandkids amused? Plenty, see here.
Is trailer parking available? Yes, no pre-booking needed.
Is there secure overnight parking? Yes, available at Stonehust Farm for those who wish to use taxis after dinner in the evenings.
More questions? Email: [email protected].
It's looking like a SUPEREXCELLENT weekend! We look forward to seeing you.
Dave Kirke & Saul Stevens
OE 100 - a celebration of Vintage Vauxhalls. June 17th 2023
One hundred years ago in 1923, the Vauxhall 30-98 'OE' model was launched. This was also the first full year of production of the 23-60 and the 14-40 models, and the year in which Vauxhall Motors Ltd made a modest profit after 2 years of losses.......
2023 is also 120 years since the first Vauxhall car, a 5hp single cylinder 'light car', was produced at the Vauxhall Ironworks in London. But who needs an excuse? If you own an Edwardian or Vintage Vauxhall, you would be welcome to join this proposed event. An informal, à la carte style event on June 17th 2023 - or stay the weekend if you wish. |
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The organisation will be 'light touch', come and go as you please, individually or in groups. The proposed event will be based at Stonehurst Farm Park, Mountsorrel in Leicestershire. (see map). If you're interested to join in, just complete the form below (by end February please); we will gauge the interest and plan accordingly.
The facilities here include: a motor museum, farm shop, tea room, (including breakfast) camping field (no facilities except loos) and ample space to park our cars. There's plenty for young families to do too.
Or, if you are celebrating a special occasion, you could book (lunch or dinner) Leicestershire's only Michelin starred restaurant, which is on site. A group Hog Roast or BBQ will be available on Saturday evening, and the road runs will include road books. The VSCC Cadwell Park race meeting is on Sunday 18th, for those who wish to move on afterwards. The (modest) costs will be determined once we have an idea of numbers, and will obviously depend on what you choose to do. |
Stonehurst Family Farm & Museum, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AA
Dave Kirke: January '23
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I am interested to join OE100. Please put me on the list (no commitment yet!):
If you're interested to join in, just complete the form below (by end February please); we will gauge the interest and plan accordingly.
