Record-breaking Sunday Scramble

The second Sunday Scramble of the year saw a record-breaking number pass through the Bicester Heritage gates, with over 6,000 people visiting. ‘Drive It Day’, a national scheme encouraging the use of historic vehicles, was the theme for the day, and helped bring over 1,000 classic cars to the former RAF Bomber Training Centre, as well as 45 car clubs.

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport joined the event from the Field Force Motor Transport Shed, which will eventually become the home of its heritage collection of historic racing cars. The display included 2017 and 2010 Formula One race cars, as well as a 450SEL 6.9, a 560 SEC and the iconic Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing.

Sports Purpose, which specialises in collectable Porsches and other marques, opened its new showroom in the restored Motor Transport Yard. Crowds gathered around the dealership to enjoy the likes of an extremely rare Lancia B20 GT Outlaw, as well as Porsche 356s and 911s. Joining Sports Purpose in launching in the heart of the site was historic sports, competition and touring car specialist Robert Glover Ltd, which unveiled a beautiful modern showroom for vintage cars.

The next Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble will take place on Sunday 7 October. For more information, click on the link below. Photos: Bicester Heritage.

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