2025 Classic & Custom Show review

Bexhill 100 Classic & Custom Car Show 2025

20th Anniversary Show Review

This was the culmination of months of planning by the Show Committee assisted by many volunteers. We were blessed with sunshine, blue skies and a light breeze all day. By 6am the club marquee was a hive of activity with Sue and Graham providing refreshments, Julie handing out Hi-Viz vests, and Frances setting up the registration desk after looking after the trade stands. Chris, Charlie and Jeff were on hand to solve any problems and make last-minute adjustments. Gazebos were erected at the gates, and trade stands started to arrive followed by the exhibitors’ cars from 7am. Phil and his team of marshals swung into action like a well-oiled machine and around 500 cars were speedily parked up. Lady Regalia and her team of helpers set out the club regalia, tombola, raffle and other items for sale in their marquee.

At 10am, the three gates were opened to eager visitors, with the teams doing two-hour shifts taking card and cash payments and handing out show programmes. Entrance prices have been held since 2017, making our show one of the most affordable of its type, especially as children and carers are free. Steve made regular tours of the showground and collected cash from the gates for security. Litter is always a problem but the team of volunteers from Jesus Loves Bexhill worked hard all day keeping the area clean.

The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Sussex, Mr Graham Peters DL was taken around the show before officially opening it at 11am followed by the roar of Robin Read’s Dragster, which came all the way from Oxford, starting up. Elva, which was founded in Bexhill in 1955, are celebrating their 70th anniversary this year so we were pleased to welcome three cars plus their support vehicle.

Bexhill Promotions outdoor stage played a wide selection of music, and The Other Band entertained those enjoying the cream teas supplied by Bexhill Lions, who also ran the Fun Dog Show. Bexhill Fire Station sent a pump, and the club is a proud sponsor of their fire cadets. Children were entertained by Mr Bumble and games were put on by the Army Cadets, whilst Ruby had organised a colouring competition and duck hunt.

There were cars of all marques; a display of American and Hot Rod cars, motorbikes, camper vans and even a double decker bus. As well as local exhibitors, many had travelled from West Sussex, Kent, Outer London, Surrey, Essex and Hampshire. A camper van with French number plates was even spotted. With such an array of vehicles it was a difficult job for the judges to choose the following winners:

Best Bexhill 100 Club Car:

Andy Green

1968 Triumph Vitesse

Judged by Cllr. Abul Azad

Best Classic Car:

Mark & Sandra Osborn

1965 Aston Martin DB5

Judged by Andrew Carey

Best American Car:

Dennis Simpson

1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Judged by Maurice Takoor

Best Commercial Vehicle:

Jim Matthews

1955 Austin A30 Van

Judged by Scott Carey

Best Custom Car:

Andy Hogg

1923 Ford Hot Rod Replica

Judged by Chris & Heidi Speck

Best Motorcycle:

Terry Springett

1987 Honda Rothmans NC24 440R

Judged by Alan Timms

Best Engine Bay:

Patrick Miles

1940 Ford Pickup

Judged by Ryan Hollebon

Best Modified Car:

George Webber

1976 Ford Escort MK2.

Judged by Ryan Hollebon

The show is a real team effort, and our thanks go to everyone involved, especially those volunteering for the first time. Our new sponsors, Trenchline Utilities Limited, were not only generous with funding but also their time, and even brought one of their big trucks along and loaned a van to Sue H. to carry everything to be set up in the regalia marquee. Our use of this venue would not be possible without the co-operation received from Rother District Council, Bexhill Football Club and Bexhill Cricket Club.

We reached our goal to raise over £200,000 in our 20th anniversary year and each of the nominated local charities were presented with a cheque for £6000 at the September Club Night, these being:

The Association of Carers, Bexhill Beach Garden, Bexhill Heritage and Hastings RNLI.

For further examples of show photos see our Facebook and YouTube sites:

We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year >

A glimpse into the work that goes on in advance and behind the scenes:

Entry forms started arriving after the 2024 show and were dealt with by Frances and Charlie
Show Committee meetings were held monthly from November 2024
Lady Regalia started collecting raffle and tombola prizes by asking local businesses and club members for donations
Jeff prepared Event Management Plans, Health & Safety Documents, and Risk Assessments to send to RDC for approval
Charlie booked marquees and toilets, organised first aid cover and ordered plaques
Heidi recruited advertisers and put together the show programme, 4000 copies of which were ordered from the printer plus the 2026 entry forms
Chris and Charlie put up advertising banners around Bexhill before the show
Phil organised the marshals, a rota for the gates, and specific roles - Health & Safety, Fire Officer etc.
Thursday 21 Aug: Site inspection with RDC, Football and Cricket Clubs
Friday 22 Aug: Club Night pre-show briefing
Saturday 23 Aug: Equipment loaded into trailers etc.
Sunday 24 Aug: Marquees and toilets delivered, camper van on site for overnight security by Chris and Martin, banners and signs put up, Alan marked out white lines for the stands and vehicle displays etc. with the assistance of his dog Maggi
SHOW MONDAY 25 Aug: Volunteers arrived from 6am and the site was left clean and tidy by 6pm Chris and Martin on overnight security
Tuesday: Camper van collected, sponsor's van returned, rubbish bags collected, marquees and toilets collected, followed by a site inspection. Charlie banked the cash and checked the credit card receipts to balance the books
Thursday 11 September Show Shakedown. A get together for all involved to celebrate a successful show and discuss what could be done even better next year!

2026 Car Entry Form

Cheque Presentation Evening 26th September 2025

Following the amazing outcome of the club's recent Classic & Custom Car Show, members of the Bexhill 100 Motoring Club once again gathered for the annual presentation of cheques to representatives of our four nominated charities.

Treasurer Charlie Rowland was pleased to announce that this year's gate receipts had exceeded all expectations with a record sum of £24,000, and therefore the club has exceeded the target figure of £200,000 donated to local charities over the past 20 years.

Club Chairman Chris Speck, Treasurer, Charlie Rowland and show sponsor Trenchline Utilities Ltd Managing Director, Andrew Carey were delighted to present a cheque for £6000 to each of the following: The Association of Carers, Bexhill Beach Garden, Bexhill Heritage and Hastings Royal National Lifeboat Institution.