Retro Rides Weekender 2018 at Goodwood Motor Circuit

June 15, 2018

Date: 19-20 May 2018

Location: Goodwood Motor Circuit

Words by Henry Phull / Photos by Matt Dear

We’ve been attending Retro Rides Gathering for years, which is known for its hill climb motorsport action at Prescott Hill, which then moved to Shelsley Walsh. Well, this year the guys at Retro Rides had something else in store for us… In addition to the usual Gathering, they’ve introduced a sister show, the Retro Rides Weekender, held at no other than the legendary Goodwood Motor Circuit. We are huge fans of Goodwood, it’d be hard for any petrolhead not to be! Now, imagine the historical paddocks and grounds taken over by all sorts of weird and wacky classic cars. Retro Rides is where you go to see the biggest mixed bag of old cars, ever. Add the surroundings of Goodwood, and you’re onto a winner – this included Pre-selected paddock displays, point-to-point sprint track action, ‘guest’ vehicles, clubs, retro parking, food, and traders (including ourselves!). Just like the Gathering, Retro Rides Weekender did well to attract that unique blend of anything retro. We attended on the Saturday with our Pop-Up Store and took some photos of our highlights, enjoy…

Kieran Piper’s 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

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Rolling Dice’s 1962 Chevrolet Impala on hydraulic suspension

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1964 Chevrolet Bel Air wagon on hydraulic suspension

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Robert Connolly’s 1976 Nissan Skyline

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James Mean’s 1991 Honda NSX

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Pipey McGraw’s BMW S65-swapped Jaguar E-Type

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Wayne Greatrix’s LS-swapped BMW E30 M3 on KW suspension & Image wheels

@wgreatrix

Terry Holmes’ Judd Lola Tegra

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Scott Paterson’s BMW E36 Touring on BC Racing suspension & M-system Turbine’s

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Eden Cayless’ Volkswagen Type2 on Gotti’s

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Ben Rees’ 1976 Toyota Celica GT on WORK Equip Spirit 11’s (front) & SSR Riverside R109’s (rear)

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Dougie McColm’s Mercedes-Benz W108 280SE on Air Lift / Slam Specialities suspension

@dougiemccolm

Rob Goodwin’s BMW E28 on Air Lift suspension & BBS RS’

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Leroy Goddard-Fletcher’s bagged Mercedes-Benz W126 on custom Mercedes Intra splits

@the_royal_w126

Fresh & Minty’s Honda Acty on hydraulic suspension

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Lee Curtis’ BMW E24 635CSI on Air Lift / BAGS by OCD suspension & BBS RS’

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Tristan Holmes’ Jaguar XKR on Air Lift / BAGS by OCD suspension & Weds Kranze Bazreia’s

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Although we had to leave and run off to Early Edition, Sunday (day two) saw the historic Goodwood track taken over by club stands and cars parked all over it, we can only imagine that it must’ve been quite a sight! So, if you like what you see and missed the Weekender, the usual Retro Rides Gathering is back this year also, at Shelsley Walsh in Worcestershire on Sunday 19th August for more retro goodness. We highly recommend that you check it out. Visit retroridesgathering.com for more info.