Classic & Vintage Commercial Show

A free Sunday and a favourable weather forecast were all the encouragement needed to head south for the Classic and Vintage Commercial Show. It had been a few years since the last truck show, and this one had long been a favourite among the many events attended and competed in across the UK and Europe over the years.

A Relaxed Atmosphere

What sets this show apart is the mood. There is no lairy behaviour, no shouting, no pumping music and none of the fighting that has, unfortunately, become more common at British truck shows. Instead, visitors find a crowd of like-minded enthusiasts and a genuinely relaxed walk down memory lane.

Trucks of the 1970s and 1980s

For anyone in their mid-forties, the appeal is obvious. Growing up on the trucks of the 1970s and 1980s, this is a perfect chance to see childhood favourites up close once again, and to revisit memories of time spent with a father who shared the same interest. The line-up brought out the inner truck nerd in no time, with a phone camera pressed into service.

More Than Just Trucks

The show also includes an indoor model display for those who prefer miniatures. Alongside it sits the museum, well worth a slow walk around and full of interesting old British cars and vans, including pre-production models and design specials.

Worth a Visit

Overall, this year’s show was brilliant, helped along by a good dose of sunshine. Anyone with a fondness for older trucks should put next year’s event in the diary.