NEXT YEAR’S CLASSICS ON THE COMMON WILL BE HELD ON
WEDNESDAY 23RD JULY 2025
Tickets will go on sale April 2025
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Classics on the Common
organised by
Rotary in Harpenden
held on
Harpenden Common
Harpenden, Herts AL5 2JF.
Entrance for all
classic vehicles is
opposite the Silver Cup
public house
Classics on the Common
67 High Street
Harpenden
AL5 2SL
2024 HIGHLIGHTS
Classics on the Common celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2024
Ideal weather on July 24th brought the crowds in their thousands on to Harpenden Common to view the spectacular array of some 900 classic and exotic cars, scooters and motorbikes at the 30th anniversary of Classics on the Common, the 15th to be organised by Rotary in Harpenden.
The event continues to attract a massive array of different vehicles, with Bentleys sitting happily beside Austin A40’s, Cadillacs and E-Type Jaguars and the eclectic mix has especial appeal to the crowds.
On the day we collected a remarkable £20,000 in donations. This has been added to other donations resulting in total nett proceeds of £34,000 has been distributed to our three named charities: Motor Neurone Disease Association, Hope and Homes for Children and Youth Talk and other worthy causes supported by Rotary in Harpenden.
Event manager Liz Jack paid special tribute to the members of Rotary in Harpenden and the many volunteers.
“What a wonderful day, helped by the fantastic weather. I am so very proud of the effort and enthusiasm of the Classics Committee, all our members and the army of volunteers who made it happen. As one of the largest mid-week classic car events in the UK it attracts exhibitors and spectators from all over the country.
“Rotary in Harpenden are proud to promote this as an event for the Harpenden community where classic enthusiasts mix with local families and their children to enjoy a wonderful show. Adding to the success is the influx of visitors to the town for the day, helping local businesses, with the bars and restaurants enjoying a roaring trade. Rotary in Harpenden are extremely grateful for the generosity of everyone who came.
“We would also like to thank Harpenden Council, the police and emergency services for their continuing support.”
Classics on the Common is also very grateful to its commercial sponsors and stall holders who support the show. This year we added yet more autojumble stalls.
Gallery 2024
Gallery photographs by Steve Collins Photography
Aerial photographs 2024
Aerial photographs by Richard Washbrooke 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 – assemble on Harpenden Common for the annual 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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