The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show sponsored by Carole Nash returns to Staffordshire Showground on October 10-11, with more than 900 traders, dealers and autojumble stands, a huge club presence, famous racing machinery, special guests and the Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale.
Staffordshire Showground is preparing to welcome thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts for one of the biggest classic bike weekends of the year.
The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, established in 1994, returns on October 10-11 with a particular focus on the motorcycles of the 1970s, 80s, 90s and 2000s.
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The event regularly attracts more than 30,000 enthusiasts and combines club displays, private entries, trade stands, autojumble, racing machinery, live entertainment and the two-day Bonhams auction.
Mackenzie and Whitham head to Stafford
Three-time British Superbike Champion and former Grand Prix rider Niall Mackenzie and former British Superbike and World Championship racer James Whitham are this year’s special guests.
Both will take part in live interviews and share stories from their racing careers, as well as appearing in the Classic Racer GP Paddock and VIP Lounge.
Whitham is due to attend throughout the weekend, with Mackenzie appearing on Sunday.
Race bikes come to life
One of Stafford’s biggest attractions is the Classic Racer GP Paddock, where famous racing motorcycles will be fired up twice each day.
The neighbouring Competition Hall will add motocross, trials, enduro and road racing machines to the mix.
A wide selection of racing clubs, organisations and private displays will also be represented.
Clubs out in force
Dozens of owners’ clubs and specialist groups will showcase hundreds of motorcycles covering a huge range of manufacturers, eras and styles.
Displays range from British marques and Japanese superbikes to Italian machinery, two-strokes, mopeds and competition bikes.
Private entries will sit alongside the club displays, with owners competing for a range of awards including Best in Show.
Parts, projects and autojumble bargains
Stafford remains a major destination for anyone searching for classic motorcycle parts.
More than 900 traders, dealers and autojumble stands are set to attend, with trade spread across five large halls and extensive outdoor autojumble areas.
Visitors can expect complete motorcycles, restoration projects, rare components, tools, workshop equipment, clothing, accessories and memorabilia.
Bonhams auction returns
The Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale takes place across both days of the show.
The auction starts at 10am on Saturday and Sunday, with viewing beforehand and throughout each day.
A catalogue is required for access to the auction and can be purchased in advance or at the event.
VIP option
A limited £50 VIP package is available and includes admission, priority parking, early show entry, access to the VIP Lounge, unlimited tea and coffee, lunch and a complimentary Meguiar’s Cleaning Kit worth £60.
The lounge will also be used by a number of the show’s special guests during the weekend.
Music and entertainment
The Daisy Belles will perform songs from the 1970s, 80s and 90s at the show’s bandstand, adding live entertainment to a weekend already packed with motorcycles.
When is the Stafford show?
The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show takes place at Staffordshire Showground on:
Saturday, October 10 – 9am to 5pm
Sunday, October 11 – 9am to 5pm
Advance ticket holders can enter from 9am. Visitors buying tickets at the gate can enter from 9.30am.
Save £5 by booking ahead
Adult tickets cost £18 in advance compared with £23 on the gate – a saving of £5 per person.
Book advance tickets for the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show here:
https://www.classicbikeshows.com/staffordo/
