The Best Motoring Events of 2025

The Amelia Concours d’Elegance

6-9 March 2025

Celebrating 30 years of speed and style, Florida’s annual motorshow has twice won the ‘Best Motoring Event of the Year’ from the International Historic Motoring Awards. It all started in 1996, when Stirling Moss was guest of honour, and the event hasn’t taken its foot off the gas since. Over the years, racing drivers and team owners have included Carroll Shelby, Phil Hill, Bobby Unser, Derek Bell, Roger Penske, Lyn St. James and Jeff Gordon. This year’s event brings together 275 historical significant cars in 35 car classes, and a first come first served chance to ‘Ride & Drive.’

Concours on Savile Row

21-22 May 2025

Sharp tailoring meets sharp car design at this two-day London Concours in the heart of Westminster. Launched in 2022, the Concours on Savile Row is already established as a must-attend event, where guests can browse spectacular cars while browsing the exclusive cutting rooms of Savile Riow’s most established tailors. Fittingly, there is a Best Dressed competition for sartorial excellence as well as a People’s Choice award for the car most liked by members of the public – the winner in 2024 was an ever-so elegant 1956 Ferrari 500 TR.

Concourso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

23-25 May 2025

If you own a classic car from the 1920s-1980s, could there be a more evocative setting to show it off than at this stunning Italian hotel on the edge of Lake Como? Even if you don’t own a classic car from the period, it’s still worth coming for the experience – 50 of the most historically exceptional cars of the period paraded in front of one of Italy’s most exclusive landmarks – the Concourso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este truly is ‘la dolce vita’ in action! The event is run in partnership with the BMW brand and Rolls Royce, so expect special anniversaries and exhibitions from these celebrated brands.

Spa Classic

23-25 May 2025

This stunning circuit in the south-east of Belgium is steeped in motorsport history. Nestled amongst the trees of the Ardennes, it is long and challenging, full of sweeping downhills with lots of elevation: just the way drivers like it! Expect to see big V8s and old F1 cars screaming through the forestry, creating an incredible noise that reverberates through the valleys. It’s an experience not to be missed, and at only four hours drive from the Channel Tunnel, it’s accessible too.

Monaco Grand Prix

23-25 May 2025

It’s a busy weekend for motoring fans with three of the best motoring events taking place, but the Monaco Grand Prix remains one of the must-see events in the  F1 calendar. Because it is a street race, it’s also one of the most challenging and therefore thrilling races to watch. Speaking of which, the views are equally enchanting – watching the live action from aboard your own yacht in the marina is second to none. The action away from the circuit is equally thrilling as Monaco turns into a floating party once the winner’s champagne has been sprayed.

London Concours

3-5 June 2025

Possibly London’s most glamorous summer garden party, the three-day London Concours takes place at Artillery Gardens of the Honourable Artillery Company’s Headquarters in City Road just a few minutes’ walk from Liverpool Street and Moorgate stations. Expect a world-class line-up of cars with themes of Style, Design and Luxury, all with a British slant. Additionally there will be feature displays of 50 Aston Martins, 50 Mercedes-Benz and 50 Supercars as part of the rotating daily content.

WRC Rally Italia Sardegna

5-8 June 2025

Ok, we had lots of World Rally Championship events to choose from, but Sardinia in early June? This was an obvious top choice. ! It’s a great way to combine a holiday with a top class motoring event; and it helps that the action on this rugged island is as spectacular as the sparkling blue waters that surround it. Sardinia is one of the WRC’s sternest challenges with narrow and rugged gravel tracks, lined with trees, bushes and rocks, leaving no margin for error in the heat. For an island that’s usually revered for its slower pace of life, it’s a jaw-dropping assault on the senses.

Mille Miglia

17-21 June

If you don’t fancy driving a thousand miles of twisty Italian public roads at an average speed of 98mph, then watch the racing legends who do at this jaw-dropping, historic Italian motoring event. All the best racing drivers have taken part in the classic car event since the first race in 1927, including Bugatti, Fangio and our very own Sir Stirling Moss who won in 1955 in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR. “The Mille Miglia was the only race that really frightened me, at least until the moment the flag fell” he told Top Gear in 2015, which gives you some idea of the scale of this race. If nothing else, it’s the perfect excuse for a drive through Italy from Brescia to Rome and back.

Le Mans Classic

3-6 July 2025

The fact that this historic race takes place every two years makes it all the more special. To see classic cars such as the Porsche 917 in action at Le Mans is just about as magic as it gets. After all, it’s what these beasts were designed to do. To sustain flat-out speeds of 220 mph on legendary sections like the Mulsanne Straight, a stretch of road that goes on for 3.7 miles, needed a car that was seriously powerful and aerodynamically ground-breaking. And let’s not forget the noise – be prepared for music that will make your ears bleed! Tickets for this classic car event are released on 27th November.

Silverstone Grand Prix

3-6 July 2025

Where better to celebrate 75 years of Formula 1 than on our home turf at Silverstone? But that’s not the only reason you need to book this year’s hottest ticket. In 2025, four Brits will take to the grid, including up and coming British talent, Ollie Bearman who will go up against veteran Lewis Hamilton, for the first time driving a Ferrari. At Silverstone, speed meets sound meets style – while the fastest people on the planet battle it out at 200 mph, you can enjoy the action away from the circuit at glamorous venues, partying the night away to world-renowned headline acts.

Goodwood Festival of Speed

10-13 July 2025

A regular fixture in the motoring calendar, Goodwood House once again plays host to four days of jam-packed motoring action. There will of course be the customary launches and debuts of many of the world’s most important and sought after cars and motorcycles, alongside celebrations of motorsport heroes past and present. Watch legends of Formula 1, MotoGP, Le Mans, touring cars, rallying and more taking part in the famous hill climb and enjoy soaking up the atmosphere at England’s fastest garden party.

The Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional

27 July 2025

This fun family event celebrates long-forgotten cars from 1969-1999, now fondly known as ‘the unexceptional era’. Taking place at Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire, alongside the standard entry, there are just 50 places available for owners of truly ‘exceptional unexceptional cars’ to secure a place on the Concours de l’Ordinaire, with the cars on display in front of the main house. The Festival of the Unexceptional is a great way to reminisce about how cars used to be made.

The Quail, a Motorsport’s Gathering

15-25 August 2025

For ten days each August, connoisseurs and enthusiasts from around the world converge on the Monterey Peninsula in California to celebrate the ultimate in automotive design, engineering and camaraderie among fellow aficionados. Since The Quail, a Motorsport’s Gathering event was launched over 20 years ago, classes have included 100 years of MG, the Great Ferraris, the 50th Anniversary of the Porsche 911 Turbo Type 930, The Evolution of the Supercar and the 30th Anniversary of Koenigsegg Automotive.

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

17 August 2025

In our blog on the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, we asked if this was the world’s most glamorous car show? As we’ve discovered in this article, there are certainly some other contenders to the title, but there’s no doubt that this Californian event attracts some exclusive motors. Part of the Monterey Car Week, the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will feature three marques celebrating their centennials: Invicta, Chrysler and Moretti. It will also display the dramatic postwar creations of designer Virgil Exner, several rarely seen 1970s and ’80s Japanese Concepts & Prototypes and the innovative racing greats of Formula 1 past and present.

Salon Privé Blenheim Palace

27-30 August 2025

This luxury line-up of automotive classics and supercars takes place against the backdrop of the stunning Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. From rare vintage vehicles to the latest hypercars, Salon Privé showcases a curated car collection from pre-war classics to rare grand tourers as well as the unveiling of ground-breaking debuts. The event culminates in Supercar Saturday, an exhilarating display of over 1,500 privately owned sports, super and hypercars.

Concours of Elegance, Hampton Court Palace

5-7 September 2025

Hampton Court Palace is a fitting setting for this stately event which brings together a selection of 60 of the rarest cars from around the world – many of which will never have been seen before in the UK. Attractions include the ‘Thirty under 30’, an event for anyone, 30 or under, that owns a motorcar from 1900 to 1999, and the ‘Levitt Concours’, named after the ‘fastest girl on earth’, Dorthy Levitt, and open to female owners and drivers. Turn up in your own classic motor and enjoy kicking the tyres in the car park with fellow classic car enthusiasts.

Goodwood Revival

12-14 September 2025

Do a u-turn into another era at the Goodwood Revival, an immersive celebration of iconic cars and fashion. Come September, the most playful date in the motoring calendar takes us back to the glory days of motor racing at Goodwood from 1948 to 1966. This extraordinary classic motor event may have one wheel in the past, but it is also one of the most forward-thinking on the motoring calendar: 2025’s race will once again be run entirely on sustainable fuels, with sustainable fashion at the forefront of the event’s Revive and Thrive ethos. If you’re planning a visit, take a look at our blog:  The Goodwood Revival Guide: 10 things you need to know for an historic day out.

Isle of Man Festival of Motoring

18-21 September 2025

Fans of the Isle of Man’s TT motorbike race can enjoy driving the famous island circuit on four wheels at the annual Festival of Motoring. For 2025, the event celebrates convertibles as ‘The Isle of Man goes Topless’, so expect to see plenty of soft tops tackling the 37.73-mils of public roads. There’s plenty to do off-grid as well, including car gatherings at Peel Castle and the Isle of Man Motor Museum – not bad for a car event that’s only in its 4th year!

Zoute Grand Prix

9-12 October 2025

This high-end car, art and lifestyle festival spreads itself across the Knokke-Heist region in Belgium bringing together anyone with a passion for automobiles, art and auctions! One of the highlights, the Zoute Rally by Stow, is a 3-day rally through the Flanders fields of Belgium and the Dutch polders, a challenging course that shows the capabilities of classic cars. At the other end of the scale is the Zoute GT Tour, showcasing the world’s finest sports cars, with spectacular speed tests in a fairytale surrounding.

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Targa Florio Classica

16-19 October 2025

One of the oldest and most famous car races in the world, the Targa Florio was first created by and organised by Vicenzo Florio in 1906. Until 1977, it was run as a speed race, and from 1978 it has been run as a rally racing competition. Its dramatic scenery, characterised by rugged mountains overlooking the sea of Sicily is matched only by the drama of the racing – drivers of the calibre of Albert Divo, Achille Varzi, Tazio Nuvolari, Stirling Moss, Vic Elford, Graham Hill and Nino Vaccarella, just to name a few of them, raced and won, on the historic ‘Madonie Mountains Circuit’.

London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

2 November 2025

The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is the oldest motoring event in the UK and commemorates the Emancipation Run of 1896 which celebrated the passing of the Locomotives on the Highway Act. This was the turning point for the advent of the automobile, when speed limits for light locomotives were increased from 4 to 14mph and the requirement for a person to walk in front of a vehicle waving a red flag was removed. The run has taken place every November since 1927, with the exception of the war years, 1947, and 2020 due to Covid.

Plan ahead with Windrush

At Windrush Car Storage, we’ll pull out all the stops to get you to the motoring event of your choice in 2025. Whether you prefer to drive yourself or take advantage of our car transportation services to have your motor safely shipped so it’s ready and waiting for you, our six-star car service makes it easy to plan ahead. Contact us for more information.