Toyota Enthusiasts Club

Retro Toyota Day - July 2024
2024-07-07 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Toyota Carlisle, Border Toyota Carlisle, Parkhouse Rd, Carlisle, CA3 0JR, United Kingdom

Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show 2024
2024-03-22 10:00 - 2024-03-24 17:00 | NEC Birmingham, The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
We have again been lucky enough to have been allocated a TEC stand at the March NEC Classic car & Restoration show – details below.
The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show is the show to attend whether you are looking to reignite your passion for cars, finish a restoration project or simply want to reminisce with family and friends over the beautiful completed classic cars on display.
The event brings together 1000+ cars on display; 150+ car clubs representing a wide variety of marques and models; 250+ exhibitors and autojumblers including restoration companies, services providers and product suppliers; the Classic Car Auction; celebrities; car competitions; practical workshops on restoration skills and lots more.
So make sure you don’t miss out on the opportunity to source all the tools, knowledge, services you need in one place while enjoying the cars and activities on offer.
We look forward to seeing you there!

NEC Classic Motor Show
2023-11-10 - 2023-11-12 | NEC Birmingham, The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
https://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/
This year for the end of season NEC show, the TEC has been allocated a large stand in a new location, and as always this promises to be a massive show and a great end to the season.
The club ticket discount code has been mailed out to members, if you haven’t received this already please contact us.

Cumbria Classic Car Show
2023-08-20 | Dalemain House, Dalemain, Penrith, CA11 0HB, United Kingdom

Tatton Park Classic & Performance Car Spectacular
2023-08-19 - 2023-08-20, 2023-06-03 - 2023-06-04 | Tatton Park, Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN, United Kingdom

TEC National Meeting
2023-08-13 | The Motorist, New Lennerton Ln, Leeds, LS25 6JE

MR2 Drivers club national day - 4th June 2023
2023-06-04 | Hatton Country World, Hatton Country World, Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 8XA, United Kingdom

Retro Toyota Day - April 2023
2023-04-02 | Toyota Carlisle, Border Toyota Carlisle, Parkhouse Rd, Carlisle, CA3 0JR, United Kingdom
The modern, cutting edge cars will once again be removed from the showroom, the forecourt will be cleared and the whole site will be taken over by the best original and highly modified Toyotas such as meticulously cared for classics like the Crown and the 1970s Celicas to tuned up high powered Supras, MR2s and GT-FOURS amongst others!
Prizes will be awarded for a number of categories including best modern Toyota and we encourage all Retro cars to attend as a prize will be presented to the best Non-Toyota of the day!

Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show 2023
2023-03-24 - 2023-03-26 | NEC Birmingham, The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom

NEC Classic Motor Show
2022-11-11 - 2022-11-13 | NEC Birmingham, The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
https://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/
This year for the end of season NEC show, the TEC has been allocated a 4 car stand, and as always this promises to be a massive show and a great end to the season.
The club ticket discount code has been mailed out to members, if you haven’t received this please contact us.

TEC National and AGM
2022-08-28 | The Motorist, New Lennerton Ln, Leeds, LS25 6JE
We are pleased to announce the National Meeting and AGM will take place this year at a completely new venue, “The Motorist” at Sherburn in Elmet outside Leeds.
The Motorist has only been open for a few years but has proved very popular amongst car enthusiasts. They hold Cars & Coffee meets each Sunday and most weekends they feature a particular car brand to attract more of those owners on the day. We intend to invite other Toyota clubs and owners via social media and through flyers handed out at local shows in the hope of making this a big event and potentially gaining a few more members on the day. Toyota GB will help publicise the event as well. Although it will be open to all Toyota owners, the staff have reserved a sectioned off area of their “Club Le Mans” room for TEC members to hold the AGM.

Cumbria Classic and Motorsport Show
2022-08-21
This was an excellent show last year with a great turnout of Toyotas, and over 800 cars of all sorts so there was something for everyone to see.
https://www.wigtonmc.co.uk/ccw/index.php
Please contact Harvey if you want to show your car here.

Tatton Park Passion for Power Classic Motor Show
2022-08-20 08:00 - 2022-08-21 17:00 | Tatton Park, Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN, United Kingdom
Tatton Park Passion for Power Classic Motor Show & Cheshire Autojumble has been running for more than 30 years and returns to Tatton Park this summer. The show is famous for the unique and eclectic mix of powerful performance cars with rare and exciting vehicles featured every year, from Ferraris to Lamborghinis.
Some of our loyal car clubs will be at the show, decked out with their themed exhibitions and elaborate knowledge of anything and everything supercar. They are always happy to have a chat about their incredible vehicles – or anything else to do with classic cars!
Please contact Jeff at jeff@toyotaenthusiasts.com if you want to display your car.

JPC’s Smiles for Miles – Croft 2022
2022-07-09 | Croft Circuit, West Lane, Dalton-on-tees, Darlington, DL2 2PL, United Kingdom
This an excellent charity event – if you wish to attend on the club stand please contact me and I will forward the registration form. There is a suggested charity donation of £10 for exhibitors.
After several successful years at Wynyard Hall, we’ve been given the opportunity to take our Prestige Motorsports Event in association with DriveNation and Classic & Retro Events, to its new home at Croft Race Circuit. This specialist venue provides improved parking and access with the opportunity to experience these amazing cars in all their performance glory. You will also be able to book online ‘Dream Ride Experiences’ from 1 lap to a 3 Lap Experience with Ex Formula 1 and Top Gear Presenter Tiff Needell.
Owner/Drivers can take their own vehicles out and experience the thrill of a British Touring Car Race track with packages available to book online, starting at £125.
There will be hundreds of all types of vehicles on display, with a great selection of Trades stands, Merchandise and Street Food. Get up close and personal to vehicles from High Performance and Hyper Cars, to Classic/Retro and Modified vehicles. A great selection of Car Clubs will also be on display.
The venue is wheelchair and child friendly, with Free Entry for those UNDER 16. And only £15 per Adult with Free Parking. There will be limited VIP Parking Available, which gives early access and on Showground Parking.
There will be plenty of Children’s rides and entertainment with guest VIP visitors like ‘Peppa Pig’ and ‘Marshall from Paw Patrol’. A great family day out which will help create ‘Smiles for Miles’ and raise much needed funding for an amazing charity, JPC Community Farm which supports Children and Adults with Special Needs across the Tees Valley and North Yorkshire Area.

Tatton Park Classic & Performance car spectacular
2022-06-04 - 2022-06-05 | Tatton Park, Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN, United Kingdom
The Classic and Performance Car Spectacular is one of the UK’S most loved classic car shows, celebrating the golden age of motoring. Enthusiasts can view some of the finest cars ever made, with more than 2000 classics on site. There is something for everyone! Buying or selling? Don’t miss our famous classic car autojumble. More than 90 car clubs will exhibit their vehicles alongside superb examples owned by private exhibitors.
Please contact Jeff Markham for details.

MR2 Drivers Club National day
2022-05-29 | Hatton Country World, Hatton Country World, Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 8XA, United Kingdom
https://mr2dc.com/events/mr2-national-day-2022/

North Wales Classic Car & Motorcycle Show at Bodrhyddan Hall
2022-05-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Bodrhyddan Hall, Dyserth Rd, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, LL18 5SB
https://classicshows.org/events/sunday-15-may-2022-north-wales-classic-car-motorcycle-show-at-bodrhyddan-hall-
OPENING TIMES
10am-4pm
VEHICLE DISPLAYS
Expect to see in the region of 600 vintage, classic and modern classic vehicles on display including a large turnout of Vauxhall-Opels as a result of them being the featured marque.
There will be a variety of private vehicles displayed by age (pre-60s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s-07) and category (sports and convertibles, kit, custom and replica and American) plus a wide range of club stands and displays from the likes of the Jaguar Enthusiast Club, Mercedes Benz Owners Club, Snowden Minis MR2 Drivers Club, Wigan Classics, Stag Owners Club, North West Kit Car Owners Club, Vauxhall Drivers, Toyota Enthusiasts and Cestrian Motoring Group.
In the classic bike section all the major classic bike manufacturers will be represented such as BSA, Norton and Velocette.
Anymore than 5 cars requires a pre-booked area for us to park so please let Jeff know if you’re interested at jeff@toyotaenthusiasts.com.

Tickets are available here: https://classicshows.seetickets.com/event/north-wales-classic-car-motorcycle-show/bodrhyddan-hall/2310465

Drive it day 2022
2022-04-24
National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viability of the new invention, the motor vehicle. It’s also a chance to raise awareness and support amongst the public for the historic vehicle movement and keeping transport heritage on UK roads.

Retro Toyota Day
2022-04-03 | Toyota Carlisle, Border Toyota Carlisle, Parkhouse Rd, Carlisle, CA3 0JR, United Kingdom
After a COVID enforced extended break, we are very pleased to say Retro Toyota Day is back, bigger and better than ever for 2022! The modern, cutting edge cars will once again be removed from the showroom, the forecourt will be cleared and the whole site will be taken over by the best original and highly modified Toyotas such as meticulously cared for classics like the Crown and the 1970s Celicas to tuned up high powered Supras, MR2s and GT-FOURS amongst others!
Prizes will be awarded for a number of categories and we encourage all Retro cars to attend as a prize will be presented to the best Non-Toyota of the day!
The event will be taking place on Sunday the 3rd of April 2022 at Toyota Carlisle, just off J44 of the M6. We hope to see you there!

Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show
2022-03-18 - 2022-03-20 | NEC Birmingham, The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The Practical Classics show is back for 2022 and the TEC have been allocated a stand with space for 5 cars. This is the big season opener for a lot of people, similar to the November NEC show but with a bit of a different feel with people working on the cars on the club stands.
This year the event is running from the 18th to the 20th of March, and as with the November show, COVID pass checks will be carried out on entry so please make sure you have these ready. More information on that can be found here: https://www.necrestorationshow.com/safety-measures
The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show is the show to attend whether you are looking to reignite your passion for cars, finish a restoration project or simply want to reminisce with family and friends over the beautiful completed classic cars on display.
The event brings together 1000+ cars on display; 150+ car clubs representing a wide variety of marques and models; 250+ exhibitors and autojumblers including restoration companies, services providers and product suppliers; the Classic Car Auction; celebrities; car competitions; practical workshops on restoration skills and lots more.
So make sure you don’t miss out on the opportunity to source all the tools, knowledge, services you need in one place while enjoying the cars and activities on offer.
Tickets can be purchashed at this link https://necrestorationshow.seetickets.com/event/practical-classics-classic-car-restoration-show/nec/2107543 and the TEC club member discount code will be emailed out shortly. We look forward to seeing you there!

2022 Toyota Parallel Pomeroy Trophy
2022-02-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, NN12 8TN, United Kingdom
This is a fantastic event, and a good way to mix things up amongst static shows. Excerpt from Toyota’s event page below:

The Toyota Parallel Pomeroy Trophy is back! After a forced hiatus last year, Toyota GB and the Vintage Sports-Car Club (VSCC) are heading back to Silverstone circuit on Saturday 19 February 2022 and Toyotas of all types and eras are invited.

In short, the event’s mission is to find Britain’s best Toyota via a series of autotest-style driving tests, using a unique series of calculations to ensure all are judged equally. The only strict entry requirements are that all vehicles are road-legal and Toyotas!

It’s also a fantastic social event for Toyota enthusiasts and an opportunity to swap stories with like-minded owners. Plus, Toyota GB is bringing along some of its fleet including the new GR Yaris.
It costs just £35 to take part and proceeds will go to Toyota’s chosen charity, the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Entries can be made via this link: https://fal.cn/pomeroy.

Toyota have also mentioned to us that they’re wanting a spectator display of various models as well, so if you just want to visit and see the action rather than take part you can do that too. I’ve linked Toyota’s video from the last event in 2020 below. I took part in that one and it was a really excellent day, despite “Storm Dennis” doing it’s best to cause havoc.

https://youtu.be/SYNRi3ySJ0s

NEC Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show
2021-11-12 - 2021-11-14 | NEC Birmingham, The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The club has again been fortunate enough to be invited to have a stand at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at the NEC for 2021. This is always a great, massive end of season event, that promises to be extra special this year after being postponed due to COVID. This year, the club is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first TA22 Celicas arriving in the UK.
This year the event runs from Friday 12th-Sunday 14th November. Tickets and further info are available from https://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/. The discount code for TEC members was emailed out with the last TEC Topics in September, but we will email this again periodically in the run up to the show.
Please note that the NEC will be undertaking COVID pass checks for all visitors aged 18 or over. More info can be found on how to get your COVID pass here: https://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/safety-measures

The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, which brings together a great array of classic car and motorcycle clubs along with their iconic classic and vintage cars and motorbikes, is an event not to be missed.
No matter what you’re looking for this is the ultimate season finale for any classic car/bike owner, collector, enthusiast, club member, or simply anyone with a passion for classic vehicles!
But it’s not just about the classics on display. As well as admiring these amazing vehicles, you can shop for those elusive pieces in the autojumble, or source parts and tools for your maintenance and restoration needs from the many specialist traders.
Looking for something to fill that classic-shaped hole in your life? You’ll find an outstanding range on offer from the Dealers and at Silverstone Auctions.
Then there are all the activities you can enjoy. Hear talks from motoring celebrities and experts, learn from specialists throughout the halls, or drive out in a unique classics with HERO-ERA or Sporting Bears, helping them raise money for some brilliant children’s charities.

TEC National Meeting and AGM
2021-09-26 | British Motor Museum, British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ, United Kingdom
It’s been a strange couple of years since our last National meeting, but with the last few weeks looking like a bit of normality is returning, we are back.
We’re returning to the excellent venue of the British Motor Museum at Gaydon for our National and AGM, again with an allocated area out the front just for us, all day. There are toilet and café facilities on site, and TEC members will get a discounted rate of entry to the museum (£10) which is well worth a look around.
We are really looking forward to seeing you all there after a long time away. Location details are below, and the forum link is here: https://tecclubinfo.proboards.com/thread/2508/national-2021

NEC Classic Motor Show
2019-11-08 - 2019-11-10 | NEC Birmingham, The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
http://tecclubinfo.proboards.com/thread/2410/nec-classic-car-show-november
The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, is the event not to be missed for any classic car owner, collector, enthusiast, car club member or anyone with a general interest in classic cars.
The show brings together the world’s largest gathering of 300 car and motorcycle clubs with over 3,000 iconic classic and vintage cars and motorbikes on display across seven halls at Birmingham’s NEC.
As well as admiring these amazing vehicles, as visitors you have the opportunity to drive or buy your very own classic car, source parts and tools for your maintenance and restoration needs from the UK’s largest indoor Autojumble and specialist traders, or just enjoy the spectacle of the live auctions, talks from motoring celebrities and insiders, or gain insight from hundreds of classic car members.

This year we have been allocated a 5 car stand, this time in Hall 8 along with other Japanese and modern classic clubs. If you want your car to be considered for the club stand, please post it up in the forum thread using the link at the top of this post.

TEC National Meeting and AGM
2019-09-22 | British Motor Museum, British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ, United Kingdom
This year we have a change of venue for our annual national – the British Motor Museum at Gaydon in Warwickshire, with the event taking place on Sunday the 22nd September.
No doubt many of you will have visited here before and know how excellent it is, with a link back to Toyota in that they have in their collection the first British built Toyota.
The club has been allocated one of the lawns just outside the main museum building. Museum entry is discounted for TEC Members on the day, with the museum itself opening at 10AM, and the grounds opening for us to get into place from 9AM. The museum also has toilet and café facilities on site (food I have had here has been really nice – can recommend the pies!).

This really is a fantastic location and we look forward to seeing you all there. You can register your interest using the form here: https://www.toyotaenthusiasts.com/toyota-event/1391/

Location details are below and the forum thread is here: http://tecclubinfo.proboards.com/thread/2405/national-british-motor-museum-gaydon

Tatton Park ‘Passion For Power’ Classic Motor Show
2019-08-17 - 2019-08-18 | Tatton Park, Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN, United Kingdom
http://tecclubinfo.proboards.com/thread/2413/tatton-park-show-17th-august

Tatton Park ‘Passion for Power’ Classic Motor Show & Cheshire Autojumble has been running for more than 30 years and returns to Tatton Park this summer. The show is famous for the unique and eclectic mix of powerful performance cars with rare and exciting vehicles featured every year, from Ferraris to Lamborghinis.
Some of our loyal car clubs will be at the show, decked out with their themed exhibitions and elaborate knowledge of anything and everything supercar. They are always happy to have a chat about their incredible vehicles – or anything else to do with classic cars!
Additionally, car lovers have the opportunity to exhibit their car for free at this years’ show. The Dream Cars Pavilion will give you an opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the fastest, rarest and most dizzyingly expensive supercars on the planet.
The Show also features a massive autojumble with specialist suppliers and enthusiasts, alongside the car mart, which includes a great variety of general trade stalls. Whatever it is you need, we’re sure it can be found at Tatton Park – usually at a bargain price!
Cars on show are entered into competitions across the weekend, where over 70 prestigious awards will be presented each day for various categories from the coveted best in show to the best club stand!
The Lancaster Insurance Passion for Power show takes place on August 17 – 18, 2019, at Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN.

MR2 Drivers Club National 2019
2019-06-02 | Hatton Country World, Hatton Country World, Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 8XA, United Kingdom
The MR2 Drivers Club national has become a massive gathering of all Toyota clubs, held at Hatton Country World and supported by Toyota GB.
Once again we have been invited along by the MR2DC and it would be great to see a good turnout from the club at this event. This is one of two major events for the club this year, this being a large multi club gathering and then our own National event later in the year.
Photos from this event last year can be found at http://mr2dc.com/gallery2/gallery/2018-national-day-official/

Tatton Park Classic Car Spectacular 2019
2019-06-01 - 2019-06-02 | Tatton Park, Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN, United Kingdom
One of Britain’s best and most popular classic car shows. Around 2,000 classic and performance cars are on display including nearly eighty of Britain’s top classic and performance car clubs including Jaguar, Lotus, Jensen, MG, Triumph, BMW and all the classics of yesteryear. Massive two-day Cheshire Autojumble with specialist and general trade stand area of around 200 stalls, along with the ever popular Car Mart. Also available, light entertainment with children’s rides, refreshments and bar.

Contact Peter Hunter, a booking has been made by his son Ian for 8 passes for SAT/SUN.

Drive It Day 2019
2019-04-28
This year’s Drive It Day is on the 28th April, and follows the same basic formula as it has done in previous years – get your classic out for a run, doesn’t matter where or for how long.
We would love to see some pictures of where you have taken your Toyotas for the day to be included in the club newsletter.
