Classics on the Common
organised by
Rotary in Harpenden
held on
Harpenden Common
Harpenden, Herts AL5 2JF.
WHAT3WORDS LOCATION INFORMATION
Entrance for all
classic vehicles is
opposite the Silver Cup
public house
Classics on the Common
67 High Street
Harpenden
AL5 2SL
CLASSICS ON THE COMMON 2026
TOOK PLACE ON 22nd JULY
Thank you to all those who attended and donated to our selected charities, and for contributing to a tremendous day.
Photo and video galleries from the 2026 event will be appearing here shortly, please watch this space!
CLASSICS ON THE COMMON 2027
will take place in July next year.
Full details will appear here in the New Year
Charities 2026
The principal charities being supported in 2026 are:
⚪ Harpenden Child Contact Centre
⚪ Essex and Herts Air Ambulance
⚪ Mercy Ships
⚪ Rotary in Harpenden
If you wish to donate
If you wish to donate please click the Donations button opposite.
Find out more about the charities we are supporting.
CLASSICS 2026 DEFIES THE ODDS – IT’S SUNNY AGAIN!
Looking out at a clear cool morning, the prospect was for a Classics day of sunshine. And so it was, but with the bonus of comfortable warmth and a breeze rather than a heat wave. Thanks to these balmy conditions, and the burgeoning reputation of Rotary in Harpenden Classics on the Common, the good people of Harpenden and surrounds, combined with visitors from far counties, spilled on to the common in their thousands.
There they found 800 pre-booked cars, motorcycles and scooters, parked in an unstructured way that created a relaxed atmosphere in which to absorb this diverse motoring history.
This show is the flagship event for Rotary in Harpenden, and, at the end of the day, our objective is to raise money for charity. Since we took over Classics on the Common in 1998 we have distributed well over half a million pounds to charities and good causes both home and international.
This year our main charities are Essex and Herts Air Ambulance, Harpenden Child Contact Centre and Mercy Ships together with other good causes which Rotary in Harpenden supports.
This event can’t take place without the huge help of many volunteers both inside and outside the Rotary family and Liz Jack, the chair of Classics committee, was effusive in her praise for all the people who make this event such a success. She praised the continuing support of Harpenden council, the police and emergency services.
“We are so lucky to have our exhibitors, sponsors, stall holders and exhibitors together with a supportive community who turn out year after year to give so generously to our charities. Thank you again”
Gallery 2026
Gallery photographs by Steve Collins Photography
Top-Ranking Event
Once a year, Harpenden Common comes alive for a day with up to 1000 classics cars, motor cycles and scooters. Every decade of the 20th century is represented, with the likes of a 1904 Crestmobile and a 1913 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud sharing space with a 1984 Lincoln Continental and a 1996 Aston Martin DB7.
Little wonder Classics on the Common, one of Britain’s biggest mid-week classic car shows, ranks among the top events of the classics calendar.
Watch the Classics on the Common VIDEO
Treat yourself to a fascinating 13 minutes watching hundreds of yesteryear’s classic vehicles – cars, motorbikes, and scooters – from the 2021 Classics on the Common show.
Take in the pride and dedication of the owners, the enthusiasm and enjoyment of the spectators and appreciate the many roles played by Rotary in Harpenden members and others in making the event happen.
The organisers, Rotary in Harpenden, thank all who support the event so generously
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