31/07/2019
[Rob] Retro Rides Gathering
Having attended my fair share of shows and events over the last 7 or 8 years i would say personally there are two types. There are those you attend once and regardless of whether you enjoyed it or not you can tick it off the list. May go back but not a priority. Then there are those that you could attend every year safe in the knowledge you wont be disappointed!
Among those special events is the Retro Rides Gathering. Currently held at shelsley walsh (having previously been held at various places including Prescott Hillclimb and haynes museum) it is kind of what it says on the tin: a gathering of anything that could be considered retro.
The first year i went it actually formed the start of my honeymoon, having gotten married 2 days before!
I didnt really know what to expect but i was a little concerned that i wouldnt know enough about cars to 'get it'. Thankfully this was not the case..
It is such a fantastic show filled with some incredibly rare and odd vehicles, static displays and hill runs Am and Pm. There are awards for the best of the best and the vibe is actually pretty chill.
Ive been 3 times so far and each time has provided a different experience. Its a small enough venue but they pack a lot in with the massive owners club parking always worth a good look around, the open nature of the paddock allowing you to get up close to some truly special vehicles and the hill itself providing good views all the way up of the brave souls tackling it in their pride an joy!
I would definitely recommend this event to anyone that likes cars, even if your main interest is modern supercars. There is something for everyone; jdm stuff, the ford mob, hot rods, hot hatches, rallycars, engine-swapped oddities.
Add in to this the great food stalls, a wide range of merch and accessory stands, the tat auction for those spending the weekend and the fact that the drive there is lovely too and it is hard not rave about it!
Below is just a small selection of photos i have taken across the 3 years.