Toyota Enthusiasts Club

Drive it day 2022
2022-04-24 | Cheshire
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 UTC | 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 | Cheshire
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.

Retro Toyota Day
2019-04-07 | Toyota Carlisle, Border Toyota Carlisle, Parkhouse Rd, Carlisle, CA3 0JR, United Kingdom
Once again Toyota Carlisle will clear its showroom of all the modern high tech cars, to take a step back in time. A showroom that normally houses Hybrid cars and 21st century technology will be filled with some of the finest pre-2000 Toyotas ever built! Expect to see everything from classic Starlets and Corollas, to mid 90s MR2s and GT4s, right up to highly tuned Supras.
As always there are prizes on offer across various categories, and this year promises to be the biggest and best yet.

Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show 2019
2019-03-22 - 2019-03-24 | NEC Birmingham, The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Officially the UK’s fastest growing classic car show and hailed the ‘friendliest of car shows’, the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery, truly is Spring’s best classic car show. Taking place in March, this year’s show attracted over 28,000 visitors across 3 days, and brought together all aspects of classic motoring. Walking through the halls, visitors were greeted by cars of all marques in various states of repairs; from rusty barn finds, through to concourse quality with everything in between.

This year we have a 6 car stand, and have been given an exclusive club discount code which will you get cheaper entry on Saturday and Sunday tickets. This should be reaching you soon via the club mailing list – please use this code, as it helps the club and gets you in for less. More information on the club’s attendance can be found in the forum thread for the event at http://tecclubinfo.proboards.com/thread/2359/practical-classics-restoration-show-march.

This is always a brilliant show with a lot going on, and we can’t wait to see you there.

Toyota Parallel Pomeroy Trophy
2019-02-16 | Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, NN12 8TN, United Kingdom
https://blog.toyota.co.uk/is-your-toyota-a-winner-join-us-at-silverstone-to-find-out

The Pomeroy Trophy is a competition run from Silverstone circuit on Saturday 16th February 2019, and this year is it’s 64th running. It aims to find the best all round touring car using a formula based on that of Laurence Pomeroy.
Some of you may remember that last year Toyota entered 2 Yaris GRMNs and a Corona into the event: https://blog.toyota.co.uk/yaris-grmn-pomeroy-trophy
This year, Toyota are running the “Parallel Pomeroy Trophy” alongside the main event, and are inviting all (road legal) Toyotas to take part.
The aim is to find the UKs best overall Toyota. As the event itself always has such a wide variety of cars being that anything road legal can take part, Toyota are hoping to get a massive spread of models from over the years to participate. We would love for the club to show a good turnout here as it promises to be a great event, and as mentioned above it doesn’t matter what Toyota you want to take part with – as long as it’s road legal.
Competitors will participate in a series of autotest-style challenges, with a minimum of six tests scheduled on the day. A competition licence isn’t required, but a road driving licence is needed and passengers are not allowed to be on board during the tests.
There is a £30 entry fee, with all proceeds going to the Guide dogs for the Blind charity. Regulations along with an entry form can be found at this link: https://www.vscc.co.uk/vsccMedia/25863.pdf, or in the blog post below.

NEC Classic Motor Show
2018-11-09 - 2018-11-11 | NEC Birmingham, The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
http://tecclubinfo.proboards.com/thread/2307/lancaster-classic-show-11th-november

Joining together classic car enthusiasts from all over the UK and beyond, the 2018 classic car show will once again grace the halls of Birmingham’s NEC. Covering over one million square feet – that’s about 18 football pitches – more than 2,500 iconic classic & vintage cars plus motorbikes will be showcased this year! The Classic Motor Show brings together the UK’s leading classic car dealers offering a wealth of marques to suit all needs and pockets. 300 classic car clubs and classic motor bike clubs present a diverse mix of marques, discover rare and loved motors spanning more than 100 years shared with us by their dedicated members. Celebrate ‘the best of the best’ from the UK classic car club scene with the grand final of the Meguiar’s Club Showcase. Not only will you find an unrivalled collection of vintage vehicles, you can also visit the UK’s biggest indoor Autojumble – a haven of car parts and spares for anyone working on their vehicle, as well as 500 specialist automotive exhibitors and traders offering a mix of products and services. Be immersed in stunning classics, fantastic features, one of the most high-profile classic car auctions with Silverstone Auctions, all in the presence of motoring celebrities including The Wheeler Dealers and many more. This truly magnificent season finale of the motoring calendar will welcome 72,000 passionate motoring enthusiasts – join us this November and be part of the UK’s biggest and best Classic Motor Show!

POSTPONED - Toyota UK Deeside Engine Manufacturing Facility
2018-10-26 | Toyota UK Engine Plant, Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd., Deeside Industrial Park, Tenth Ave, Deeside, CH5 2TW, United Kingdom
Unfortunately this event has had to be postponed until the new year. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Toyota UK have offered a visit to Deeside engine manufacturing facility on October 26 for 10 members, so if you would like to attend forward your name to Malcolm Graham-Jones – malcolmgrahamjones@yahoo.co.uk before the end of this week. Spaces are on a first come first served basis.

Selkirk Classic Car Show
2018-09-16 | Sunderland Hall, Sunderland Hall, Galashiels, TS1 3PF, United Kingdom
For more information see https://www.selkirkvintagecarrally.org/

Himley Hall Classic & Retro Show
2018-09-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Himley Hall, Himley Hall & Park, Himley, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 4DF, United Kingdom
Set in beautiful parklands and grounds of Himley Hall, which is an 18th Century Building set amongst 180 acres of landscaped parkland. The classic & retro show presents a fine selection of up to 800 vehicles as well as trade and autojumble stands. There will be a number of static displays to see including saloons, sports, American, commercial, military and classic motorcycles.

Cholmondeley Castle - Festival of 1000 Classic Cars
2018-09-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Cholmondeley Castle, Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8AH, United Kingdom
Cholmondeley Castle is without doubt the largest one day classic event in the North West with an unparalleled selection of classic cars and bikes on display and the Castle itself providing a stunning backdrop to the whole event.
We now regularly attract over 1,000 display vehicles, 50 plus stalls and over 5,000 visitors through the site during the course of a day. Needless to say we will have an arena, commentator and expert judges for the concours throughout the day, not to mention children’s entertainment and quality catering.
If you get to just one event this summer make sure it is Cholmondeley Castle on Sunday 2nd September 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.

TEC National Gathering
2018-08-11 - 2018-08-12 | Hatton Country World, Hatton Country World, Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 8XA, United Kingdom
After a successful first national gathering at Hatton World in Warwickshire just off the m42, we have rebooked it again for this year. The geography suits for many members, being in the centre of the UK, and there is plenty of space on the top field which we have secured again for both days – Saturday 11th August and Sunday 12th, so put the dates in your diaries.
For those that have not been previously there are good facilities in the Hatton garden world village with eating places and pubs as well as things for the children to do, so it can be a family day out.
We will be looking to get a large collection on both days and there is plenty of space to accommodate everyone. Directions for those who have not been will be put up on the site closer to the time.
Register your interest here

http://tecclubinfo.proboards.com/thread/2282/national-gathering-august-hatton-world

Ayrshire vintage tractor and machinery club - 35th vintage rally
2018-07-22 | Whitefordhill Agri-centre, WHITEFORDHILL AGRI-CENTRE, AYR, KA6 5JW, United Kingdom

Silverstone Classic 2018
2018-07-20 - 2018-07-22 | Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, NN12 8TN, United Kingdom
The world’s biggest classic motor racing festival, The Silverstone Classic, is an annual three-day car and race event at the UK’s Silverstone circuit, home of the British Grand Prix.

Walsall Arboretum Classic Car Show
2018-07-15 | Walsall Arboretum, Walsall Arboretum Extension, Broadway, Walsall, WS1 2QA, United Kingdom
Classic Motor Show: Walsall Arboretum Extension, Broadway, Walsall, WS1 2QA
Set in the popular surroundings of Walsall Arboretum and now in its 28th year, the Walsall Classic Motor Show is a fantastic day out.
A great display of pre and post war classic plus some great commercial vehicles of yesteryear.
With up to 500 vehicles plus autojumble, trade stands and a packed interactive arena to keep you entertained all day.
Don’t forget to get the family around the arena at 12.30 for the famous decibel duel which even the big kid in you will enjoy.

Kimbolton Classic car show
2018-07-08 | Kimbolton Castle, Kimbolton Castle, Huntingdon, PE28 0EA
Kimbolton Country Fayre and Classic Car Show, Sunday 8th July 2018 is now in it’s 27th glorious year, a spectacular charity event for the whole family, organised by volunteers from The Rotary Club of Kimbolton Castle and The Sporting Bears Motor Club. It is held in the beautiful grounds of Kimbolton Castle in Cambridgeshire, the home of Kimbolton School which has generously supported this event for many years.

Retro Toyota Day
2018-04-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Toyota Carlisle, Border Toyota Carlisle, Parkhouse Rd, Carlisle, CA3 0JR, United Kingdom
Once again Toyota Carlisle will clear its showroom of all the modern high tech cars, to take a step back in time. A showroom that normally houses Hybrid cars and 21st century technology will be filled with some of the finest pre-2000 Toyotas ever built! Expect to see everything from classic Starlets and Corollas, to mid 90s MR2s and GT4s, right up to highly tuned Supras.
Toyota UK are in support of this event so we will have prizes on offer for the best cars that attend, and that includes an award for the best Retro Non-Toyota that turns up!

Practical Classics Restoration Show 2018
2018-03-23 - 2018-03-25 | NEC Birmingham, The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Officially the UK’s fastest growing classic car event and often hailed as the ‘friendly classic car show’, over 25,000 enthusiasts will be joining us for the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery this year, bringing together all aspects of classic motoring. From barn finds discovered after many years of storage and those project cars that have stalled in an owner’s garage, to restorations just getting back on the road and those pristine marques with gleaming brightwork and proud as punch owners.

The club has a 5 car stand at this show, for more details see the event’s thread on our forums: http://tecclubinfo.proboards.com/thread/2268/practical-classics-restoration-show-march
