As the sun sets on 2024, we look back at a selection of classic car events and moments that made 2024 a busy and memorable year for the ClassicLine Insurance team.
Mini6000 Expedition, January 2024
The year started off on a high – quite literally! The ClassicLine-sponsored 1974 Mini 1000 ‘Daisy’ took on one of the biggest challenges ever made by such a small car. Shipping the car to Uruguay, our resident road tripper, Ben from Pub2Pub Adventures, and Daisy crossed South American terrains to reach the Atacama Desert in bid to take this recognisable small British classic car up the world’s highest volcano. The crew experienced dirt track roads, extreme temperatures, altitude sickness, and a host of mechanical ailments but reached an incredible 5,920 metres above sea level.
Read more: https://www.classiclineinsurance.co.uk/category/mini6000/
£1,810 Presented to Mission Motorsport, February 2024
In 2023, ClassicLine co-hosted a classic car show with a rather unusual theme – Festival of the Dead, the Car Show. The cars were of course the stars of the show, with bygone marques celebrated across the field, but the heroes of the day were Mission Motorsport. As our chosen charity, every ticket purchased contributed to Mission Motorsport, and we were immensely proud to present a cheque to them for £1,810.47.
Read more: https://www.classiclineinsurance.co.uk/revving-up-the-past-the-festival-of-the-dead-mission/
60 Years of Ford Mustang, April 2024
As a specialist in American classic car insurance, it was a pleasure to support the Surrey Mustang Owners Club at their ‘60 Years of Ford Mustang’ event at the iconic Brooklands Museum. This celebratory event was open to all Ford Mustang owners and other American cars and attracted over 800 Mustangs, classic American vehicles, famous TV and film replica vehicles, and a collection of iconic British Street Rods.
Read more: https://www.classiclineinsurance.co.uk/800-car-display-at-60-years-of-ford-mustang/
Breakfast of the Dead, May 2024
Following the successes of Festival of the Dead, The Car Show, in summer 2023, we invited vehicle owners and enthusiasts of classic car marques no longer manufactured to join us for an informal breakfast meet at a rather quirky venue! Hosted in conjunction with the good folk at MoreThanPolish and Industry & Supply, it was a fantastic gathering of defunct car marques not often spotted together.
Read more: https://www.classiclineinsurance.co.uk/breakfast-of-the-dead-2024-bygone-marques-come-out-to-play/
Simply Porsche, June 2024
The first Sunday in June sees our annual trip to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu to join our partner car club, The Independent Porsche Enthusiast Club, for Simply Porsche. The 800 strong display saw models ranging from the 1950s 356’s all the way through to the present Porsche 992 GT3. This is always a successful show, meeting new potential customers and loyal existing clients coming over to have a chat or to discuss a new insurance quotation for their cherished Porsche.
Read more: https://www.classiclineinsurance.co.uk/porsche-paradise-simply-porsche-highlights-2024/
Hot Rod Supernationals, August 2024
This year’s NSRA’s Hot Rod Supernationals was graced by wall-to-wall sunshine and the busiest lineup in the show’s 33-year history. As the official insurance provider for the NSRA, it’s always a favourite on our calendar. From 11 bands over the four days, offering a mix of rocking and party vibes, to expert talks, a cruise out, and special displays, culminating in Sunday’s hot rod, street rod, and custom car show ‘n’ shine.
After the event, we kept the show’s magic alive, putting the spotlight on one of the winning cars, a 1940 Willys Coupe.
Read more: https://www.classiclineinsurance.co.uk/nsra-hot-rod-supernationals-2024-winners-highlights/
All Mini Breakfast Meet, October 2024
The first breakfast meet of its kind, the All Mini Breakfast Meet celebrated the cherished British Mini in all its forms. Just for BMC, BL, and Rover Group Minis built before 2001, the event attracted over 100 registered cars for a great morning out with a relaxed vibe and really tasty food!
Read more: https://www.classiclineinsurance.co.uk/celebrating-mini-milestones-the-all-mini-breakfast-meet-2024/
NEC Classic Car Show, November 2024
The finale on the classic motoring calendar, this year’s NEC Classic Motor Show saw more than 3,000 classic vehicles on display, 338 clubs, and 71,250 visitors attend! Celebrating the 40th anniversary show, this is an excellent representation of the UK’s thriving classic motoring scene. As one of the biggest indoor vehicle gatherings in the UK, our roving reporter rounds up the show and picks out just some of the best bits.
Read more: https://www.classiclineinsurance.co.uk/classic-motor-show-2024-showcasing-3000-classic-vehicles/
What was your favourite classic car moment of 2024? We’d love to hear!
The 2025 car show season is just around the corner. Keep an eye out on our Out & About page for upcoming classic car events in 2025.
