A COMMUNITY FUELLED
BY EXPERTISE

THE WORLD'S ONLY DEDICATED AUSTIN J40 PEDAL CAR SALES, SERVICE AND RESTORATION SPECIALIST

Austin Pedal Cars, formerly the J40 Motor Company, is the only dedicated Austin J40 pedal car sales, service, restoration, and community specialist in the world. As owners of the Austin trademark, they produce the only official range of Austin pedal cars, spares, and accessories.

●  01869 320571
●  info@austinpedalcars.com
●  www.austinpedalcars.com

AUTOMOTIVE DETAILERS, PAINT CORRECTION AND PROTECTION SPECIALISTS – WITH A SIDE IN COFFEE AND HOMEMADE CAKES

Auto Wax Works is the place where both you and your car's paintwork leave refreshed, with dedicated detailing bays and specialist barista working side by side. Auto Wax Works offers expert paint protection with experience working on some of the finest and most valuable cars in the world.

●  01869 320571
●  autowaxworks@gmail.com
●  www.autowaxworks.co.uk

ARTISAN COACHBUILDERS EXPERIENCED IN PROTOTYPES, BESPOKE BODY RECREATION AND HISTORIC RACING CARS, ACROSS ALL MARQUES INCLUDING BUGATTI, PRE-WAR BENTLEYS AND ROLLS-ROYCE, FERRARI AND PORSCHE

Led by master coachbuilder Mark Taylor, Auto-Historica’s team of specialists offer services ranging from award-winning full in-house body recreation, brass work, panel replacement, and repairing historic race car battle damage. Auto-Historica works in all metals including aluminium, steel and brass. Special projects including prototype design and creation, artisan furniture and historic aircraft fabrication and repair. Auto-Historica prides itself on delivering on time, and to the highest standard and quality.

●  07973 425276
●  info@auto-historica.co.uk
●  www.auto-historica.co.uk

THE BICESTER AERODROME COMPANY IS THE PROUD OPERATOR OF BICESTER MOTION’S AIRFIELD

The Bicester Aerodrome Company was founded in 2020 to ensure that diverse aviation activity continues to take flight into the future from our historic location, managing the airfield at Bicester Motion. The aerodrome has a long and continuous history of aviation activity, dating back to the pioneering years of flight, and is open to all types of aviation.

●  01869 254 841
●  cm@bicesteraero.com
●  www.bicesteraero.com

SPECIALISTS IN RESTORING, REVIVING AND REDISCOVERING RILEYS FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS

Rarely without a gaggle of Rileys queueing up for attention, there is no better place in the world to send a Riley. From servicing to sourcing parts, from event preparation to event support, Blue Diamond Riley Services has been under every Riley that matters.

●  01823 490429
●  info@blue-diamond-services.co.uk
●  www.blue-diamond-services.co.uk

A LEADING SPECIALIST IN SERVICING, RESTORATION AND RACE PREPARATION OF CLASSIC AND HISTORIC SPORTS CARS

The Classic Performance Engineering workshop is usually packed with super-rare exotica, unique racing cars, priceless heirlooms and a growing number of more modern collector cars. The team also prepares race cars and offers trackside support, making it a one-stop shop for many classic car owners and racers.

●  01869 322913
●  info@cp-eng.co.uk
●  www.cp-eng.co.uk

THE ELECTROGENIC TEAM TAKE BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC CARS AND CONVERT THEM TO 100% ELECTRIC

With technology, craftsmanship and a love of beautiful cars, Electrogenic creates clean, green, classic vehicles. The team believes that a retro-EV is something special. It can convert an old family friend, or source your dream car for conversion. What its customers drive away is a reborn classic with spirit, flair and another 50 years of classic motoring unrolling beneath its wheels.

●  01865 604343
●  enquiries@electrogenic.co.uk
●  www.electrogenic.co.uk

THE ELECTROGENIC TEAM TAKE BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC CARS AND CONVERT THEM TO 100% ELECTRIC

The Hagerty Clubhouse features member lounges, a sociable bar area and an exhibition space for curated vehicle displays all of which will create a totally unique space within the Heritage Quarter. Hagerty presents regular events at the venue including industry presentations, celebrity talks, and car culture inspired activities for all types of classic and enthusiast vehicle enthusiasts. Hagerty customers may also use the space to discuss their insurance requirements or simply as a place to relax whilst visiting Bicester Motion. In a further commitment to car clubs, Hagerty will allow clubs of all sizes to host AGMs and member meets within its clubhouse.

●  0333 323 1138
●  enquiries@hagertyinsurance.co.uk
●  www.hagerty.co.uk

ESTABLISHED TO HELP BRING THE WONDERS OF CLASSIC MOTORING TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF CLASSIC CAR OWNERS, HANGAR 136 OFFERS A YOUNG ENTHUSIASTIC EXPERIENCE FOR CUSTOMERS LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL A CLASSIC CAR

Driven by the excitement and passion of its two young founders for broadening the accessibility of classic motoring, Hangar 136 works with carefully selected partners to drive the business’ mission forward. From classic car finance specialists Charles & Dean to leading warranty provider Warrantywise, Hangar 136 offers customers a comprehensive range of bespoke finance packages as well as three-, six-, or 12-month curated warranty options for each car.

●  020 4548 3275
●  info@hangar136.com
●  www.hangar136.com

VINTAGE VEHICLE UPHOLSTERERS, UTILISING HISTORIC TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS, ACHIEVING PERIOD CORRECT RESULTS

The perennially busy Harry Fraser and his team are experts in the world of vehicle interiors and upholstery, including hoods, seat and leather repair and plenty more besides. Not contained to solely vintage machinery, later classics and modern cars are regularly among the project and even the odd piece of furniture.

●  07813 950743
●  hfvehicleupholstery@gmail.com
●  www.harryfraservehicleupholstery.com

HEDLEY STUDIOS STANDS AT THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN ART AND AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE, TRANSCENDING TRADITIONAL BOUNDARIES TO CRAFT VEHICLES THAT ARE BOTH LUXURY COLLECTABLES AND FUNCTIONAL ART PIECES.

Each creation, expertly hand-built in the UK under the visionary guidance of Creative Founder & CEO Ben Hedley, embodies a unique legacy of unmatched elegance and exclusivity. Our philosophy is to develop the pinnacle of art with motion. Behind the scenes, our expert team blends exceptional engineering with artistic mastery to create unparalleled automotive art pieces. Each piece is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, embodying the precision and elegance of the storied marques we represent. Our creations are not just constructed; they are sculpted masterpieces of bespoke craftsmanship.

●  0207 1129056
●  contact@hedleystudios.com
●  www.hedleystudios.com

HERO-ERA IS A MULTI-SERVICE HISTORIC MOTORING PLATFORM HOSTING RENOWNED EVENTS SUCH AS THE PEKING TO PARIS MOTOR CHALLENGE

HERO-ERA takes competitors across the globe on epic events such as the Peking-Paris and creates national rallies for those at the start of their rallying journey. But HERO-ERA is not only the organiser of some of the world's finest historic rally events, it is also helping to clean up the classic car hobby with its NET-HERO carbon-offset programme.

●  01869 254979
●  enquiries@hero-era.com
●  www.hero-era.com

PARTS MANUFACTURERS AND EXPERTS IN MACHINING ALL TYPES OF COMPONENT AND GEARS

Bespoke and low-volume parts manufacture are the bread and butter of Heritage Engineering. With CNC milling and turning expertise, Heritage Engineering has a wealth of experience in reverse engineering should the part be so elusive. There is barely a job too big or too small.

●  01869 277870
●  workshop@heritageengineering.co.uk
●  www.heritageengineering.co.uk

DELIVERING CLASSIC VEHICLE RESTORATION APPRENTICESHIPS ON BEHALF OF THE UK’S LEADING VEHICLE RESTORERS

Few companies can claim to be keeping heritage skills alive quite like the Heritage Skills Academy. It has a long and ever-increasing history of award-winning apprentices, with graduates beginning their careers all over country and industry. HSA is supported by the Federation of Historic British Vehicle Clubs and recruits for employers across the UK.

●  01438 718224
●  Email Heritage Skills Academy
●  www.heritageskillsacademy.co.uk

PROTECTING THE FUTURE OF OUR PAST

The Historic & Classic Vehicle Alliance launched in 2021 with the simple aim of bringing together the thousands of specialists employed in the historic motoring industry to promote, support and maintain the long-term health and success of the sector. It is the unified and considered voice in parliament and government, plus media and the wider public, and champions the future of the classic car industry.

●  01869 934525
●  team@hcva.co.uk
●  www.hcva.co.uk

GUARDIANS OF ALL AGES OF HISTORIC VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITY UNLIKE ANY OTHER

This is the ultimate service when it comes to car storage, and, as a result, Historit is brimming with classics and supercars, racers and motorbikes. The preparation is meticulous, and the care exacting. Secure and climate-optimised, there is no better place to store your vehicles.

●  01869 248805
●  guardians@historit.co.uk
●  www.historit.co.uk

VINTAGE BENTLEY RESTORATION, PREPARATION AND SERVICING EXPERTS

Vintage Bentleys travel right across the world to be under the watchful eye of the Kingsbury Racing team. Specialists in 1930s Bentleys, its skills match modern and heritage techniques to ensure the finest and most reliable results. Keen competitors, as the name suggests, Kingsbury Racing prepares winners, too.

●  07803 206536
●  ewen@kingsburyracing.com
●  www.kingsburyracing.com

DEALERS IN RACING AND COLLECTORS CARS, FOUNDED THROUGH A FERVOUR FOR HISTORIC MOTOR CARS AND THEIR HEROIC DRIVERS

Based in the Motor Transport Yard, Legends Automotive sources and sells some of the finest racing and sports cars you'll come across. Expect everything from Grand Prix winners and Le Mans icons, to epic hot hatches and archetypal British sports cars – and plenty more between.

●  01451 821611
●  info@legendsautomotive.co.uk
●  www.legendsautomotive.co.uk

MCLAREN'S FORMULA E TEAM LOOK TO TAKE POLE POSITION AT BICESTER HERITAGE

NEOM McLaren Electric Racing is determined to move motorsport forwards, exploring new technologies and innovative formats to engage the next generation of fans and partners. 

●  www.mclaren.com/racing/formula-e

PURVEYORS OF LUBRICANTS, LIQUIDS AND TETRABOOST SUITABLE FOR ALL TYPES OF HISTORIC VEHICLE

There could only ever have been one place for Fuzz Townshend’s Classic Oils to take residence, and that was the old Lubricants Store. Today you’ll find every oil and lubricant you could ever need, along with car care and more. Not only the UK supplier of Penrite, the company stocks classic names and brands to ensure every requirement is covered.

●  01869 227062
●  ales@motorspirit.co.uk
●  www.classic-oils.net

THE NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANISATION AND GOVERNING BODY FOR FOUR-WHEEL MOTORSPORT IN THE UK

As a member-focused organisation Motorsport UK embraces a diverse community that includes 720 affiliated motor clubs, 30,000 competition licence holders, 10,000 volunteer marshals, 4,000 officials and a legion of passionate motorsport spectators and fans. It issues more than 5,000 event permits each year providing everyone with the opportunity to get close to the action. Motorsport UK is a not-for-profit organisation (limited by guarantee) that exists to service and grow the sport. They are a founding member of the world governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).

●  01753 765000
●  hello@motorsportuk.org
●  www.motorsportuk.org

OLLIMINIUM'S OLLIE MULLARD SPECIALISES IN AUTOMOTIVE FABRICATION FOR BOTH ROAD AND TRACK

Ollie specialises in automotive fabrication for both road and track, from yesteryear to future years. Ollie is well versed in working on confidential development projects for OEMs and yet-to-be released projects, offering a high level of discretion and privacy as part of the service. You may have also seen Ollie in Classic & Sports Car magazine's 'The Specialist' series.

●  07725 149102
●  ollie@olliminium.co.uk
●  www.olliminium.co.uk

EXPERTS IN THE SALE OF HISTORIC CARS FOR ROAD AND TRACK

While focusing specifically on the immediate post-war period through to the 1970s, Pendine's experience ranges from Edwardian racers through to the supercars of the 1990s. The knowledge in the team is exemplary, giving you peace of mind that every car is the very best of the breed.

●  01869 357126
●  cars@pendine.co
●  www.pendine.co

PHYSICSX IS A TEAM OF SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS WHO HELP THEIR CLIENTS ACHIEVE WINNING PERFORMANCE

Working across a variety of sectors including racing, automotive, aerospace, space, medical, renewables, AI/ML and additive manufacturing, PhysicsX has a 20-year track record as an integral part of eight Formula One team and drivers world championships, dozens of MotoGP wins and wins in GT3 and IndyCar. They have innovated patents across technologies and work at the edge of advanced simulation and machine learning. They are very discreet and love to fly under the radar.

●  07850 650706
●  info@physicsx.ai
●  www.physicsx.co.uk

AN OPEN AND WELCOMING HEAD OFFICE FOR THE LEADING EV MANUFACTURER

Polestar Bicester, opened at Bicester Motion in December 2022 and is a new multi-purpose location following the development of one of the existing two-storey buildings in the Command Works. The headquarters, located on the upper floor, includes operational staff supporting the approximately 8000 customers with Polestars on UK roads. This includes the recent move to in-source all customer care centre staff. Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Communications functions will also operate out of Bicester. The move supports Polestar’s global ambition to deliver 290,000 vehicles by 2025.

●  0117 957 7388
●  contactus@polestarleasing.co.uk
●  www.polestar.com/uk/

INSURANCE ON A WORLDWIDE BASIS

Trusted by leading insurance companies such as Hiscox, Chubb and various syndicates at Lloyds, as well as the leading rally experts HERO-ERA and their NetHero initiative, Angus Forsyth and Marcus Atkinson are well placed to provide competitive insurance for your classic cars. With the ability to offer insurance on a worldwide basis, coupled with a strong network of partners, the Rh45 team can offer exceptional service for owners of precious cars and classic collections.

●  01869 943495
●  marcus.atkinson@rh45insurance.co.uk
●  www.rh45insurance.co.uk

MASTER OF BESPOKE HIGH-PERFORMANCE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND SYSTEMS FOR ROAD AND RACE

Ryan Edwards is among the best in the world at his trade. It is a one-stop shop for your exhaust needs, from designing and manufacturing bespoke projects, or developing existing ones, the team can also reverse engineer using jigs and CAD, too. Whether it's a road or race requirements, modern or vintage, there's no higher standard of exhaust fabrication.

●  07545 212118
●  ryan@reexhaustfabs.co.uk
●  www.reexhaustfabs.co.uk

SKYPORTS IS THE LEADING PROVIDER OF INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY INDUSTRY.

Founded in 2018, Skyports is an Advanced Air Mobility company developing and operating landing infrastructure for the electric air taxi revolution, as well as using drones for a variety of business requirements. Skyports Infrastructure plays a critical role in the Urban Air Mobility ecosystem; designing, building, owning, and operating vertiports that enable eVTOL operators to take off and land in and around cities across the world.

●  james@skyports.net
●  www.skyports.net

A WORLD-RENOWNED AND AWARD-WINNING BOUTIQUE DISTILLERY

Sky Wave Gin founders and distillers Rachel Hicks and Andrew Parsons were always searching for their perfect gin, but failing to find it. So they decided to make it. Sky Wave Gin launched in Oxfordshire in 2018 and less than two years later its Signature London Dry, was named The World’s Best Contemporary Gin at the World Gin Awards.

●  01869 713 813
●  info@skywavegin.co.uk
●  www.skywavegin.co.uk

AUTHENTIC PORSCHE SPORTS CARS, AND THEIR CONTEMPORARY RIVALS

James Turner and his team of Porsche enthusiasts know all there is to know about Stuttgart’s finest. Owners and prospective owners visit the iconic base for advice on which car to buy, for research assistance, for sales and acquisitions, inspection and evaluation, support, event creation and management and plenty more.

●  01869 225 650
●  info@sports-purpose.com
●  www.sports-purpose.com

BICESTER MOTION'S RESIDENT AUTOMOTIVE CHARITY

Startermotor's passion is to see the next generation of young people driving, maintaining and enjoying historic cars. It knows that if nothing is done, the world of classic motoring will change or even disappear. The charity believes our old-car world provides a haven in the digital age, offering enjoyment, adventure and community. It's a place to belong; a place where friendship, common interest and mechanical fun are self evident; where things are repaired and not thrown away. StarterMotor is determined to ensure a big welcome to the historic motoring community for young people by supporting them in their ambitions and promoting access to classic cars.

●  info@startermotor.co
●  www.startermotor.co

SINGLE-SEATER RACING CAR AND MILITARY VEHICLE EXPERIENCE DAYS

SWB offers driving experiences on the airfield in suitably military machinery, from MAN SV or DAF trucks to an Alvis tank and not forgetting the fire truck… Experiences start at £99, and children over the age of 12 can even have a go in a NATO all-terrain vehicle. Or they can climb into the passenger seat alongside an instructor for £29.

●  01327 110520
●  simon@swbmotorsport.co.uk
●  www.swbmotorsport.co.uk

WITH 35 AWESOME VENUES, TEAMSPORT IS THE BIGGEST INDOOR KARTING COMPANY IN THE UK.

For fast, furious and fully adrenalised four-wheeled thrills, no one does it better than TeamSport Indoor Go Karting. With 35 tracks across the country all perfect for a family day out, kids go-karting birthday party, adult groups - including corporate packages, stag do, hen do's, large parties - and more, you've arrived at the home of UK go karting. TeamSport are also the official host of the first ever British Indoor Karting Championship, BIKC. Check out our race events, offers and more below.

●  www.team-sport.co.uk

A SPECIALIST IN VINTAGE AND POST-WAR CLASSICS WITH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE TO CALL ON

The Motor Shed always has a variety of vehicles in stock, ranging from pre-war Austins and Alvis to post-war Triumphs and Jaguar E-types. Mark Elder not only provides buyers the advice and assistance needed, whether that is deciding on which car is right or even how to get to grips with it, but he backs it up with plenty of know-how from the race tracks of Europe aboard all manner of Austin Sevens.

●  01869 249999
●  info@vintageandclassiccars.co.uk
●  www.vintageandclassiccars.co.uk

A NEW KIND OF CAR MAGAZINE

Not overly obsessed with the detail of old cars, nor over-impressed with the performance of new; the Road Rat instead firmly believes there are good stories — real stories, stories to consume with relish — in both old and new and in racing too. But, above all, The Road Rat believes in the glory of magazines. Lush, beautiful, valuable, collectable and exquisitely crafted magazines. Weighing in at over 1kg/2.2lbs The Road Rat is more book than magazine; a timeless, collectable compendium of the greatest stories from the past, the present and future of motor cars whether on-road or track.

●  enquiries@theroadrat.com
●  www.theroadrat.com

WE’RE PIONEERING A NEW CATEGORY OF POWERBANK PRO CHARGING, TO TRANSFORM THE PRODUCTIVITY OF ELECTRIC VANS FOR TODAY'S MARKET.

We overcome grid and vehicle constraints with solutions built around high-performance powerbanks. These scalable, modular solutions can play a critical role transforming vehicle suitability, driver satisfaction and fleet profitability. Providing drivers with guaranteed access to the energy they need, at the time and place of their choosing, is key to scaling the new-mobility ecosystem.

●  philip.clarke@tual.io
●  www.tual.io

SPECIALISTS IN DIGITAL, CONTENT MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOR PREMIUM, LUXURY AND AUTOMOTIVE

TwentySeven Works delivers engaging websites and digital strategies that find and orchestrate new customers for premium and luxury brands. It is also the architect behind Scramblers – the membership club for Bicester Motion and its Heritage Days.

●  hello@27.works
●  www.27.works

THE ONLY COMPANY IN THE WORLD TO MANUFACTURE ALL 28 DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRE-WAR RADIATOR CORE. TRUE LEGENDS IN THEIR INDUSTRY

Founded in 1998, Vintage Car Radiator Company is at the very top of its game. Manufacturer work mixes with consumer projects, but the result is always above and beyond. The radiator is often the first thing you see on a vintage car and here it always the finest thing you see. The firm is able to manufacture 26 different patterns of original equipment cores, or create new unit and components. It is also the home of Rob Smith Motorsport.

●  01869 240001
●  email@vintagecarradiatorcompany.co.uk
●  www.vintagecarradiatorcompany.co.uk

MAGNETO SAGE, RESTORER, SUPPLIER AND MANUFACTURER FOR AIRCRAFT AND CARS

The details matter to Karl at Vintage Magnetos. The smaller, the finer, the fiddlier the better. The work is delicate but always rewarding and, most important, in keeping with the period. But there is modern reliability built into every magneto or element that finds its way in and out of the Vintage Magnetos building.

●  07474 027581
●  rfuffa@aol.com
●  www.twitter.com/vmagnetos

YASA IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF E-MOTOR INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT.

YASA develops and manufactures axial flux electric motors that feature in some of the World’s best electric drivetrains across automotive, marine and industrial applications. As part of Mercedes Benz, we are accelerating their electric future. YASA is open to work with other premium and performance-oriented partners in a range of sectors, developing concept solutions with a view to niche volume or series manufacture.

●  www.yasa.com

FOUNDED IN 2017, ZAPP EV DESIGNS AND MANUFACTURES HIGH-PERFORMANCE ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES

The Zapp Experience Centre is a place where customers can build and specify their bike with their exact requirements and preferences, test ride the i300 on the surrounding roads as well as the famous Bicester Test Track. The same will be true for future Zapp EV products. The centre serves as a global sales and technical training centre for Zapp’s network of authorised resellers.

●  info@zappev.com
●  www.zappev.com

AT THE FOREFRONT OF FOSSIL-FREE FUEL, ZERO PETROLEUM IS REVOLUTIONISING AVIATION AND AUTOMOTIVE PETROLEUM-BASED PRODUCTS

Zero Petroleum has set up ‘Laboratory Zero’ technology centre and undertaken a major local recruitment drive for its joint development project with the Royal Air Force (RAF). The new facility provides 10,000 sq ft of mixed laboratory and engineering space, delivering the next step in development of the company’s groundbreaking technology with the production of synthetic ZERO® aviation fuels in the coming months.

●  enquiries@zeropetroleum.com
●  www.zero.co