Beaulieu Autojumble 12th & 13th September 2009

This year’s International Autojumble, taking place on the 12th and 13th September is shaping up to be a bumper event with all but a handful of stands now taken. With over 2,000 trade stands to choose from – the largest gathering of its kind outside the US - there is something for everyone and lots of bargains to be had.

On Saturday, Bonhams will be holding a sale of over 140 collectors’ cars, and motorcycles plus over 300 lots of Automobilia. Among the vehicles for sale are 30 selected motor cars from the collection of the late and much respected motoring enthusiast, Barry Burnett, plus vehicles from the Glen Acres Collection, including a 1936 Alvis Speed 25 Drophead Coupe at £65-70,000. Also going under the hammer is a 1939 Lanchester Limousine designed and built for George Vl which is expected to fetch up to £35,000. There are few Royal cars of such significance outside the Queen’s own collection.

The Automart will have over 200 cars on offer, ranging from a 1931 Sunbeam Coupé, a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith ll and an Austin Mini Moke to a 1978 Daimler Sovereign a 1966 Mustang Fastback and a Westfield Cosworth. The DealerMart will have a selection of classic cars for sale. On Sunday, the popular Trunk Traders, will see amateur autojumblers selling their surplus motoring bits from the back of their cars.

Don’t miss the opportunity to ‘Ask the Experts’, in show sponsors, Classics Monthly’s Restoration Village where a group of experts will be busy with hammers, spanners and welding gear, demonstrating restoration skills. They will also be on hand to answer all your restoration questions. Take time to admire the magazine’s readers’ classic cars, including a very special Triumph Herald prototype hatchback, which has been lovingly restored after its owner spent 20 years looking for the car.

The Autojumble is open at 10am on Saturday and 9.30am Sunday. Ticket prices are 1-day adult, £13.00 (Sat), £11.50 (Sun), child £7.50 (Sat), £7.25 (Sun), including admission to the National Motor Museum and ‘World of Top Gear’.