Classic car

The Vauxhall Hertitage Centre will open its doors on Sunday the 17th April 2011, from 10.00am until 4.00pm, for any classic car drivers to come along and also for classic car enthusiasts to have an opportunity to see Vauxhall’s own collection of classic cars. Vauxhall is supporting “Drive it Day”, which represents the classic car movement in the UK, when owners are encouraged to take their cars to the road.

Vauxhall’s own collection of classic cars has around 50 vehicles on show, which can be found in Park Street, Luton, behind the main headquarters in Osborne Road (LU1 3YT). Entrance to the collection and parking is free of charge and this could be a great day out for all the family.

Bedford OB

Put the date of the 16th August 2009, at the Vauxhall Heritage Centre, in your diary if you fancy a fun day out for all the family.  Tim Wootton, the organiser behind the OB Get-Together is hoping to get a record number of OB buses and coaches together to mark the 70th anniversary of one of the most iconic vehicles of the 20th century. Twenty seven OBs have already signed up to the event.

“There are 73 known survivors” Tim said ” And we want as many of them as possible to turn up -although obviously not all of them are on the road. To see one OB is special, but to see several together is truly something else”.

The OB Get-Together will form the centrepiece of an open day at the Vauxhall Heritage Centre. Classic vehicle owners are being encouraged to just drop in and not only OB buses will be on show. The organisers are hoping for many classic vehicles to turn up including bikes, cars, vans, lorries and of course the OB buses. The Heritage Centre can be accessed via Park Street, via the GM UK staff car park entrance and will be open on the day between 10am until 4.30pm.

As well as the many OBs and other classics on show there will be several trade stands and autojumble pitches plus refreshments will be available. Full details can be accessed via www.bedfordob.com

Classic car fun day out with Vauxhall

Vauxhall Heritage Centre is opening its doors on April the 26th to celebrate “Drive it Day”, with a family fun theme. If you are a fun of classic transport or just want a family fun day out , then as well as the opportunity to look at classic cars you and the family can enjoy free face painting, a VXR racing simulator and an autojumble.

The VXR racing simulator lets you experience life behind the wheel of a British Touring Car first hand and there are plenty of side shows to look at while you wait for a go. If you are an enthusiast who wants to sell old spares that you have accumulated, Vauxhall is offering stands free of charge as well, in a specially reserved area.

The site will be open to any member of the public and is free to enter, with a special parking area right in front of the Heritage Centre for those arriving in old or interesting transport. “Drive it Day” is an initiative set up by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs to encourage owners to take their cars, bikes or trucks to the road for one day.

Opening times will be 10.30am to 4.00pm and the entrance to the Heritage Centre can be found at Park Street, Luton, LU1 3ET, behind the main Griffin House headquarters in Osborne Road.