Visitors made it an unforgettable Father’s Day at the Beaulieu Hot Rod and Custom Drive-In Day on Sunday 16th June.
The South’s biggest Hot Rod and Custom event featured hundreds of cool, colourful custom cars, live music and hip entertainment throughout the day!
You can see more photos of last year's event here.
Stay tuned for details of the 2020 event...
Amazing vehicles
Hot Rods, Customs, American Muscle, Chops & Bobbers were among the hundreds of vehicles on display.
There was a stunning display of American motors from our local club sponsors, Solent Renegades. From classic Camaros to modern Mustangs, Did you spot your dream car?
Once again there was a fantastic range of prizes up for grabs in the following categories:
- Best Custom
- Best American (In association with Solent Renegades)
- Best Hot Rod
- Best Bike/Scooter
- Best in Show
Special Features
Vintage Village
The Bows and Braces Vintage Village was choc-a-block with a variety of high quality vintage traders celebrating decades of all things vintage. It was an opportunity to purchase unique items from the 1920s to the 1980s for your wardrobe and decorating your home. Glamorous ladies fashion & menswear, an array of vintage jewellery, upcycled furniture, vibrant homewares and kitchenalia.
Best Dressed Competition
Visitors got their glad rags on and entered our Best-Dressed competition. We gave prizes for three exciting categories:
- Best-dressed Individual
- Best-dressed Family or Group
- Best dressed car
Meet our new ambassador
Visitors had the chance to meet Andy Saunders - one of the best known customised car builders this side of the Atlantic - in his new role as Ambassador for Beaulieu's Hot Rod & Custom Drive-In Day. They saw his immaculate 1937 Cord 812 Westchester Tetanus up close, chatted to Andy and took a look at the parts for his next project.
Live Entertainment
We had a wide range of entertainment taking place throughout the weekend.
- The Spitfire Sisters
- The Bad Detectives
- Jitterbug Jive
- Event Roaming Mariachi el Mexicano Band
TICKETS & PRICES
Participant prices are only valid if arriving in a qualifying vehicle and taking part in the event. They are not valid for those arriving on foot.
Ticket details for Hot Rod and Custom 2020 will be announced soon!
DON'T FORGET...
As well as being an opportunity to see an array of custom cars and hot rods, there was also the opportunity to enjoy all that Beaulieu has to offer... Entry included admission to all the Beaulieu attractions including; The National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey and more.
Watch the Video
This video features coverage from a previous Hot Rod and Custom event at Beaulieu.
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What a wonderful way to spend Father’s Day!
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