2018 Events

Driving Tour – Friday, September 14th – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (leaving from the Stowe Special Events Field - British Invasion Show Field) This is a self-guided driving tour of the scenic Vermont country side. Leave from the Stowe Special Events Field. The Tour will travel over paved roads. The details will be in the Event Program. The Tour will guide you back to the Stowe Special Events Field. Drive Time is approximately 50-60 minutes.

Registrant’s Reception - Friday, September 14th – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (The Queen’s Court - Stowe Special Events Field.)Registrant’s Reception will be held at the Queen’s Court on the grounds of the Stowe Special Events Field and is open to all registered participants and guests and vendors alike. Name badges are required for admission and must be worn at all times. Parking for this event will be in the General Admission Parking lot. There will be Food Vendors and music for your enjoyment.

Main Street Party – Friday, September 14th Downtown Stowe - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PMThe Stowe Vibrancy Committee will host the Annual Main Street Party in downtown Stowe. Jerry Leone’s Chop Shop Band will be on hand for your enjoyment. Please remember that all cars parked on the diagonal must revert to parallel parking or leave Main Street by 9:30 PM per request of the Stowe Police Department.

British Classic Motorcar Show (People’s Choice) Saturday, September 15th - 8:30 AMFields open at 8:30 AM. This is a Pre-Registered ONLY Show. You may register by email or on-line before September 5th -or- on Friday, September 14th between 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM for the British Classic (People’s Choice Competition) or the Car Corral at the Stowe Special Events Field. If you register on-line you can pay via PayPal and fax or mail your registration. Only Pre-Registered motorcars will be allowed to enter the show field on Saturday morning. Judging of the British Classic Motorcar Show will be by the vote of the Registrants. Friday Registrants for the British Classic will park as a group on Saturday Morning in a Special Class for Fri-day Registrants and NOT with any of the defined pre-registration classes.

Concours d’Elegance – Saturday, September 15th – 9:00 AMThe Concours d’Elegance is a “Judged” competition, attracting show cars over 25 years old. Judging is based on a 100-point system, similar to the CCCA judging. Criteria includes mechanical operation, paint, interior, woodworking, undercarriage, chrome, engine compartment, and authenticity. Minimum of 90 points required for 1st place, 85 for 2nd, and 75 for 3rd. All entrants will receive participation ribbons. Cars must be ready for judging by 9:30 AM Saturday. NO Registrations will be accepted after September 1st. NO Car substitutions are allowed. Individual classes are defined and assigned based on cars accepted by cut-off date. The British Invasion Executive Committee reserves the right to cut off acceptance for the Concours should we reach judging capacity early.

The Queen’s Court, Friday Noon to Sunday Event Closure, September 14th -16th The Queen’s Court is a large tent that will feature seating for roughly 180 people and in the center will be a throne and the “Queen,” in her royal at-tire, who will hold court for the ladies. The tent will feature a collection of vendors focused on pampering the ladies. Vendors will offer Jewelry; Ladies Hats, Scarves and Fashions; and more. We will enjoy British Invasion Music and offer food and libations to satisfy the most discriminating of palates.

Ladies Hat Competition, Saturday, September 15th Competition begins at 12:00 PM with Award Presentations at 1:30 PM.The “QUEEN” will hold court for our very own “Ladies Hat Competition”... in the following categories: Continued...

. Most British . Most Humorous . Best Vintage Ladies will present themselves at the Queen’s Court by 12:00 Noon.

British Attire Competition - Saturday, September 15thSeparate from the Hat Competition is the “British Attire Competition,” Judges will canvas the show grounds in search of the Best examples of British Attire among car Show Registrants and Guests, and members of the general public. The lucky group of eight (8) Winners will be chosen as the Best of the Best out of close to twenty possible categories. Winners will be presented with a Notice which they will surrender at our awards ceremony for a Special Award and have their picture taken with other winners. Categories might include: Most Humorous; Most British; Best Youth Costume; Best Kilt; Best Famous Brit; and others too numerous to mention.

British Pub – Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 14th-16thOur British Pub will be open to present fine English Ales, Wine, and perhaps even a mixed drink or two.

The Notch Run Driving Tour – Sunday 8:30 AM, September 16th (Michael Gaetano, Tour Leader)A Driving Tour of the Vermont Countryside which will culminate at the entrance to the Stowe Special Events Field. Leaving from the Stowe High School Parking lot we will travel up the mountain and over Smuggler’s Notch. You may anticipate steep and curvy roads. Run time is 75 minutes. Low gear will be required.

Competition of Colors - Sunday 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, September 16th Registrants are invited to park by color. Display your Car Cards to compete for awards. Competition is from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Awards at 2:00 PM. Classes include: RED; WHITE; BLUE; BRITISH RACING GREEN; BLACK; TWO-TONE and RAINBOW.

Tailgate Picnic Competition - Sunday 10:00 AM, September 16thA display of creativity, good food, and things British. Awards will be given for “Most Elegant”, “Most Creative”, “Most British”, “Best Costume”, “Best Tasting”, and “Most Humorous”.

Winners Rolling Review – Sunday 11:00 AM, September 16th1st Place Winners from the Saturday’s British Classic (People’s Choice Competi-tion) are invited to a rolling review of their motorcars. Owners will be presented with a special First Place ribbon and will be invited to exchange in some one-on-one-banter with the MC and the audience. Concours Winners from Saturday are also invited to participate and will be announced as Saturday ribbon winners.

British Marketplace and Auto Jumble Friday Noon to Sunday Event Closure, September 14th-16thA collection of British Companies and Vendors selling British and British-like products and services. Hard to find car spares, Motoring Books and Manuals, motoring accessories, Food, Beverage, and clothing.

British Car CorralFriday Noon to Sunday Event Closure, September 14th-16thAn opportunity to buy or sell a British motorcar or motorcycle. “For Sale” signs NOT allowed on the show field. Cars in the Car Corral may not compete for honors on the show field. General Admission, September 15th-16thThe cost for General Public Admission is $15.00 for a two day pass inclusive of both Saturday and Sunday Admissions ($10.00 for Sunday only Admission).

Location for 2018

. Queen in training/youth hat

. Most Elegant

. Most Creative . Queen’s Choice

Ladies Hat Competition... Continued

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Schedule Of Events Peoples Choice Competition ClassesThe British Classic 2018

CLASS # 1 BRITISH MOTORCYCLESCLASS # 2 JAGUAR (1949-61) - XK-120/140/150 (1949-1961)CLASS # 3 JAGUAR SALOONS to 1970 – Mark IV, V, VII, VIII, IX, X & 420G)CLASS # 4 JAGUAR SEDANS (1955-68) MK I/II, 420, S-Type)CLASS # 5 JAGUAR SEDANS (1968-87 - XJ6, XJ12, XJ6C, XJ12C)CLASS # 6 JAGUAR XJS (1975-96)CLASS # 7 JAGUAR SEDANS Post ’87 (XJ6, XJ8, XJR, XJ12)CLASS # 8 JAGUAR (E-TYPE SERIES I /’61-’67)CLASS # 9 JAGUAR (E-TYPE SERIES II (’68-’71) & III (‘71-’74 & V12)CLASS #10 JAGUAR - XK8 and XKR, CLASS #11 JAGUAR F-TYPECLASS #12 LAND ROVER Series I, II, IIICLASS #13 LAND ROVER DEFENDERCLASS #14 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC, LR2, LR3, LR4, L.ROVER DISCOVERY, R.ROVER EVOQUE & L.ROVER R.ROVER SPORTCLASS #15 LAND ROVER MILITARY CLASSCLASS #16 TRIUMPH (TR-2, TR-3A, TR-3B)CLASS #17 TRIUMPH (TR-4 & TR-250)CLASS #18 TRIUMPH (TR-6 Through 1973)CLASS #19 TRIUMPH (TR-6 From 1974)CLASS #20 TRIUMPH (TR-7 & TR-8)CLASS #21 TRIUMPH (SPITFIRE & GT6)CLASS #22 TRIUMPH, Other (Stag, Herald, Sport Six, etc.)CLASS #23 LOTUS - All Models up to 1995, Except SevenCLASS #24 LOTUS – All Models 1996 to PresentCLASS #25 LOTUS SEVENCLASS #26 SINGER (Pre-War) CLASS #27 SINGER (Post War)CLASS #28 BRITISH MOTORCARS -OTHER SPORTS CLASS #29 BRITISH MOTORCARS – OTHER SALOONSCLASS #30 MODIFIED BRITISH MOTORCARSCLASS #31 BRITISH REPLICARSCLASS #32 ASTON MARTIN & LAGONDACLASS #33 CLASSIC MINI VARIANTS – 1959-2000CLASS #34 NEW MINI (2001 to present)CLASS #35 BENTLEY & ROLLS-ROYCE (PRE WAR) CLASS #36 BENTLEY & ROLLS-ROYCE (EARLY POST WAR)CLASS #37 BENTLEY & ROLLS-ROYCE (SHADOW & LATER)CLASS #38 MORGAN – TRIKES (3-Wheelers)CLASS #39 MORGAN – 4/4. PLUS-4CLASS #40 MORGAN – PLUS 8, Aero, & Other MorgansCLASS #41 AUSTIN HEALEY 100 (BN1-1953/54, BN2-1955/57)CLASS #42 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100/6 (BN4 & BN6, 1956-59) & 3000, Mark I & Mark II (BN7 & BT7, 1959-62, Side Curtains)CLASS #43 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000. Mark II and Mark III, BJ7 (1962/64) & BJ8 (1964/68)- Roll-Up WindowsCLASS #44 AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE (BUGEYE)CLASS #45 AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE (SQUAREBODY)CLASS #46 MG – Triple M Motorcars & MG Pre-War & TCCLASS #47 MG TDCLASS #48 MG TF SeriesCLASS #49 MGA – 1955/6-1959 (including 1500 and Twin Cam) CLASS #50 MGA – 1959-1962 (including MGA 1600, MKII and Deluxe)CLASS #51 MGB- (Early Chrome Bumpers – 1963 - 69)CLASS #52 MGB- (Late Chrome Bumpers – 1970 -74)CLASS #53 MGB (Early - Rubber Bumpers – 1974&1/2 - 78)CLASS #54 MGB (Late & LE - Rubber Bumpers - 1979-80)CLASS #55 MGB/GT CLASS #56 MGB V8, (Factory and Conversions)CLASS #57 MGCCLASS #58 MGC/GTCLASS #59 MG-Midget – Chrome BumperCLASS #60 MG-Midget – Rubber BumperCLASS #61 MG Other (1100, MG Y-type, ZA and ZB Magnette, etc)CLASS #62 SUNBEAM (ALPINE, TIGER & Others)CLASS #63 ROVER CARS CLASS #64 AUSTIN & MORRIS MINI – 1959 – 1969CLASS #65 AUSTIN & MORRIS & ROVER MINI – 1970’s to 2000CLASS #66 MORRIS (All Models, except Mini)CLASS #67 AUSTIN (All Models except Mini)CLASS #68 TVRCLASS #69 DAIMLERCLASS #70 JENSEN

Friday, September 14th

11:30 AM Vendor Registration and Sign-In - British Invasion Show Field.

Noon - 6:00 PM British Invasion Sign-In and British Classic Motorcar (People’s Choice) & Car Corral Registration - British Invasion Show Field. Noon - 6:00 PM British Auto Jumble Marketplace, Queens Court, and British Car Corral open to Registrants.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Vermont Countryside, Self-Guided Driving Tour Departs from the Stowe Special Events Field.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Registrant’s Reception, Queen’s Court (Name Badges required for admission) - British Invasion Show Field.

6:00 PM Registration Closes

6:30PM - 9:30PM Stowe Village Main Street Party, Hosted by the Stowe Village Vibrancy Association Live Band, “Jerry Leone’s Chop Shop Band”

Saturday, September 15th

8:30 AM Show Grounds open to Car Show Registrants9:00 AM Show Grounds open to the General Public British Classic Motorcar Show British Invasion Concours d’Elegance Queen’s Court Opens British Car Corral British Marketplace and Auto Jumble Food and Beverage Concessions9:00AM - 1:00PM Turn completed Ballots in to Registration Area10:00 AM Concours Judging begins 1:30 PM Ladies Hat Competition Awards – Queen’s Court 2:30 PM Concours d’Elegance Awards Presentation and Drive-by 3:00 PM British Costume Awards, presented by the Queen in the Queen’s Tent 3:30 PM British Classic Motorcar Show Awards Presentation begins 5:00 PM British Invasion ends for the day

Sunday, September 16th

8:30 AM Notch Run Driving Tour departs from the Stowe High School (75 Minute Run time)8:30 AM Show Grounds open to Car Show Registrants9:00 AM Show Grounds open to the General Public Competition of Colors. Cars park by color British Car Corral Queen’s Court British Marketplace and Auto Jumble Food and Beverage Concessions10:00 AM Tailgate Picnic Entries set-up presentations11:00 AM Rolling Review and commentary with 1st Place Winners from the Saturday British Classic Motorcar Show (People’s Choice Competitions) and Ribbon presentation. Concours Winners are also invited to participate12:00 Noon Tailgate Judging Commences 1:00 PM Tailgate Competition Awards Presentation 2:00 PM Competition of Colors Awards Presentation

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