Players Classic 2016

 

Players Classic 2016 is a big one for me, it marks the 3 year anniversary of Slam Sanctuary, as this was the show that kickstarted my love of photographing cars. Since then the car scene has come a huge way in terms of quality and builds, just as this show has. Every year the team somehow seem to take over more and more of the Goodwood Motor Circuit grounds to the point where you’ll fail to find a patch of land that isn’t taken up by a show car. Players Classic is the biggest show of the year since Ultimate Dubs back at the start of the season. It’s become so popular that a lot of the show is now largely filled with cars that have made the journey over from Europe. Also, Players is so well-known in the car world that people even fly over from the USA to check out the show and network. It’s become one of the coolest events on the calendar, much down to the venue itself and of course the incredible diversity of cars that are selected and shown throughout Goodwood’s historic paddock. In addition to numerous companies trading in the exclusive ‘Trade Village’ (including us this year!), ‘Classic’ combines a static show with plenty of track action including the pre-booked track day experience and various drifting displays throughout the day – plenty to keep you entertained. Well, on to our photo coverage, it’s another long one, so you might want to grab a cuppa!

 

 

Ben Anson’s BMW E21 on Air Lift suspension & BBS RS

@bm_bean

 

Tom Heap’s bagged Mercedes-Benz C124 on OZ MAE’s

@tommk1

 

 

S6 Wraps’ BMW E92 on Air Lift suspension & Rotiform TMB’s

@s6wraps

 

 

 

Ben Hughes’ Mini Cooper on BC Racing coilovers & OZ Futura’s

@ben_r56

 

Jamie Hitchcock’s static BMW Z4 on WORK Meister’s

@bigj_223

 

James Barr’s bagged VW Polo 6N2 GTI on BBS RM’s

@barr_end

 

 

James Munro’s bagged Porsche 356 Speedster

@tosh_carrera

 

 

Robert Cumberbatch’s Hillman Imp on Air Lift suspension & J A Pearce Magna’s

@robertiain

 

Tom Lilico’s bagged BMW Z3 on Lamborghini Diablo splits

@droppokesmokedope

 

James Ibbotson’s static Hillman Imp on Alleycat & Revolution wheels

@jamesandrew_67

 

Dan Malley’s VW Mk2 Golf on D2 Air suspension & BBS RM’s

@dandub95

 

Christopher Purr’s Subaru BRAT

@pneumachris

 

Sam Eaton’s bagged VW Polo 9N3

@_yeknom_

 

Thom Williams’ Honda S2000 on Air Lift suspension & BBS LM’s

@thomwilliams_

 

 

 

Steven Foxall’s static BMW M50-turbo’d E30 on Schmidt TH-Line’s

@stevenfoxall

 

Tijl Matthijs’ VW Mk2 Golf G60 on Air Lift suspension & custom splits

@_tyl_matthijs_

 

Ron Huijzer’s Porsche 964 on stepped-up BBS RS

@ron_964

 

Rory Hamilton’s bagged Mercedes-Benz W115 240D on BBS Mahle’s

@rory_fourtyfour

 

Paul’s Audi B5 S4 Avant on Air Lift suspension & Rotiform DIA’s

@players_jaylos

 

Kats Giles’ Audi Q3 on Air Lift suspension & Rotiform CCV’s

@kagggie

 

FYD Apparel’s bagged ’66 Cadillac Coupe Deville

@jamie_fyd

 

RIIVA Design’s Austin Healey on Air Lift suspension

@riivadesign

 

Jaik-Meriden Golloghly’s bagged Mini Cooper S on custom Saab 900 Turbo splits

@jaikgolloghly

 

Kiran Mistry’s Audi 80 on Air Lift suspension & BBS E50′s

@blackman_k

 

Jamie Mctoldridge’s Mercedes-Benz W123 230CE on Air Lift suspension

@players_jaymac

 

 

Ben Fraser’s Nissan 180SX on Rotiform LVS’s

@benfraserbmx

 

Steve Howson’s Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth on OZ Futura’s

@ukmercman

 

Still Static’s Audi B8 A4 on H&R suspension & 21″ Vossen LC105-T’s

@stillstatic

 

Ben Rye’s bagged 1957 Volkswagen Oval Beetle ragtop on Ultra’s

@oldrag57

 

HR Autoworks’ 1957 Volkswagen Oval Beetle

@hrautoworks

 

Maarten’s Porsche 964 on KW V3 HLS suspension & Cargraphic Racing wheels

@dimmaman

 

 

 

Mark Gale’s static Ferrari F355

@argentoelemneto

 

Jake Ryan’s M52-swapped BMW E30 on Air Lift suspension & OZ Futura’s

@e30_jr

 

Richard Smith’s Toyota Yaris on custom Air Lift suspension by Only Charged Dubs & BBS RF’s

@r11xws

 

 

Owen Burnell’s VW Mk4 Golf R32 on Air Lift suspension & OZ Super Leggera III’s

@owen_r32

 

Jordan Hill’s static Volkswagen Mk2 Golf on OZ Fittipaldi’s

@jordancharles_

 

Jake Stanford’s VW Tiguan R on Air Lift suspension & Rotiform TMB’s

@jake_stanford91

 

Sumil Pancholi’s E39 530i on Air Lift suspension & Hartge splits

@p5uml

 

Matt Clifford’s BMW E31 840ci on Air Lift suspension & BBS Bugatti EB110’s

@matt_wcs

 

Chevrolet C10 on AccuAir suspension

 

Angus Munro’s Porsche 964 on BBS Super-RS’s

@dubfordstyling

 

 

Paul Mclean’s BMW E34 on BC Racing suspension & stepped-up BBS RS’s

@paulmclean92

 

 

 

Matt Glassup’s Porsche 964 on Eta Beta’s

@mglassup

 

Joe Saunder’s TFSI Volkswagen Mk3 Golf on OZ Turbo’s

@g3_oem

 

George Wilson’s bagged VW Polo 6N2 on Gotti’s

@george_dvsn4

 

 

Karl Runeckles’ BMW Z4 on hydraulics & custom-built Style32′s

@juicy_ron

 

Lucy Barlow’s bagged BMW E21 on BBS RM’s

@lucybarlow1994

 

Dean Meeson’s Lotus Esprit on AccuAir suspension & custom Lotus splits

@dean_esprit

 

 

Dave Mcdiarmid’s BMW E46 on Air Lift suspension & stepped-up BBS RF’s

@dmcd_46

 

Joey Hazell’s BMW E36 ‘vert on hydraulic suspension & stepped-up BBS RS’s

@j3ey

 

Vladi’s Volkswagen Mk3 Vento on Air Lift suspension & KW Turbo’s

@mk3_vladi

 

Adam King’s Mercedes-Benz W220 on AccuAir suspension & Rotiform TMB’s

@addms

 

 

Lee Curtis’ Audi C5 Allroad on Air Lift suspension & Rotiform CCV’s / Jack Ellis’ Audi C5 Allroad on BC Racing suspension

@curtisg40 / @staticjack

 

Ben Walker’s BMW E28 on Broadway Static suspension & OZ Breyton’s

@bnjmnwlkr

 

 

 

Sukhi Kang’s Porsche 964 on stepped-up BBS RS’s

@classic_stance

 

Adam Hodge’s Audi S3 on H&R suspension & Audi Rotor’s

@hodge_s3

 

Jamie Mctoldridge’s Volkswagen Mk1 Golf G60 on H&R suspension & Rotiform YVR’s

@players_jaymac

 

 

Matt Woodgate’s Porsche 997 on HP Drivetech/Air Lift suspension & Rotiform LHR’s

@bagged_997

 

Steven Doe & Becky Evans’ BMW E21’s on Air Lift suspension

@doeboyfresh / @queenb_uk

 

Matty Loveridge’s Audi TT on H&R suspension & BBS GT’s

@matty_mk1

 

Kenneth de Bock’s BMW E92 335i on AccuAir suspension & OZ Futura’s

@kaydibee4

 

Brian Henderson’s Audi RS2 on Rotiform STR’s

@rotiform_brian

 

 

Rob Palmer’s bagged Mk3 Golf VR6 on ceramic polished BBS RS’s

@robg60

 

Craig Sims’ BMW E28 on BC Racing suspension & 16″ BBS RS’s

@_craigsims

 

Car Audio & Security’s BMW E30 M3 on Air Lift suspension & Rotiform OZT’s

@caraudiosecurity

 

Tom Penny’s Mini on Air Lift suspension & Fifteen52 Formula TR’s

@tompenny_

 

 

 

Joe Burman’s body-dropped Volkswagen Mk1 Golf

@mk1burman

 

Joe Stubbs’ Mercedes-Benz E350 on HP Drivetech/AccuAir suspension & Rotiform YVR’s

@joe.stubbss

 

 

James Manners’ Audi B5 RS4 Avant on Air Lift suspension & Rotiform LVS’s

@crescenttyres

 

Ashley Morell’s BMW Z4 on AirREX suspension & Borbet/MK Motorsport wheels

@p22oke

 

Kelvin Clifford’s Volkswagen Mk5 Golf on Air Lift suspension & Verein Sport Club One’s

@kelv_rollinlow

 

’42 Ford pickup

 

Paul Harding’s ’84 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera

@s1oww

 

Josh’s wide-body BMW 2002 on 7Twenty Style44’s

@76build

 

Carl Raine’s Fiat 126

@93carlraine

 

Harvey Howe’s BMW E82 on Air Lift suspension & BBS RF’s

@harveyhowe

 

Carl Shakespeare’s supercharged Volkswagen Mk3 Golf VR6 on Momo R3’s

@shakey_studioincar

 

 

Chris Phillips’ static Lexus IS200 on Enkei NT03+M’s

@chrispy_clean

 

 

Edward Johnston’s wide-body BMW E36 Touring w/S50 M3 conversion, Air Lift suspension & custom BMW splits

@edward_e36

 

 

 

Carl Deakin’s bagged Volkswagen Mk2 Jetta on Schmidt TH-Line’s

@some_lad_called_carl

 

 

Adam Wyatt’s Nissan PS13 & Lee Johns’ Toyota Supra SZ-R on WORK Meister’s

@iamwhisk / @jza80_lj

 

Meguiar’s Ford Crown Victoria on Air Lift suspension

@meguiarsuk

 

 

Reece Chapman’s Audi TT on Air Lift suspension & BBS RS

@chapmanmx

 

Yoan Joaquim’s VW Mk5 Golf on Air Lift suspension & BBS E28’s

@yoan73

 

Jordan Clifton’s VW Beetle on Air Lift suspension & Rotiform CCV’s

@jordanclifo

 

That just about sums up our highlights of 2016’s show. Jamie, Carl and the rest of the Players team absolutely smashed it again. They’ve got that ‘chilled’ show vibe perfected, which makes it a pleasure to attend year on year. I must’ve bumped in to 90% of the people I know through cars and the automotive industry which just goes to show that people really do love this event. Catering for all motoring fans (even those who prefer two wheels), there’s something for everyone. If you missed it, then don’t worry… Players is back with their main show later this year at North Weald, Essex on the 18th of September 2016. Keep your eyes peeled on the Players social media and website to make sure you get the chance to enter your car into the Show & Shine. We’ll see you there!