7 reasons to go to Classic Nostalgia 2022

By Ryan Standen

| 8 Jul 2022

Classic & Sports Car - Our Classic Nostalgia preview

The Malvern Hills will come alive to the sounds of engines as Classic Nostalgia returns to Shelsley Walsh on 16-17 July.

The world’s oldest motorsport venue to still feature its original course is also one of the most charming, in a beautiful setting and with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Classic and vintage cars will join special guests to celebrate the 11th running of the event – here’s what’s in store.

1. BRM’s birthday party

BRM is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its sole Formula One Constructors’ World Championship win with the V8-powered P578 at Shelsley Walsh this year.

Also lining up to mark the occasion are more than 20 historic BRMs which will be on show over the weekend, whilst the V16 engine of a continuation BRM P15 revving to 12,000rpm will surely make its presence heard – and turn plenty of heads.

**2. Classic & Sports Car’s Concours d’Elegance**

Open to any classic car built before 1985 and free to enter, the Classic & Sports Car Concours d’Elegance will return on Sunday 17 July, awarding prizes in the following four classes:

Pre-World War Two
1949-1959
1960-1985 Saloons
1960-1985 Sports/GT

There will also be a Spirit of the Day award, recognising C&SC’s favourite car.

Judging will be carried out by our very own Alastair Clements and Simon Taylor, alongside John Mayhead from Hagerty.

Find out more.

3. Rally legends

Pore over the details of some classic rally machinery at Classic Nostalgia 2022, courtesy of a display of Group A, Group B and WRC rally legends, provided by Ralli22.

The showcase will focus on rally cars that were designed, built and campaigned in Britain.

The MG Metro 6R4 driven by the late Colin McRae on the 2006 Donegal International Rally will be a super sight when Ian Barkaway takes it up the Shelsley Walsh hillclimb – and if you fancy a run with him, charity raffle tickets will be sold, offering that opportunity.

4. Classic vehicle display

Going to Classic Nostalgia 2022 in your pre-1985 car? A dedicated car park located in the heart of the event will allow owners of classic cars and ‘bikes to display their treasured machinery.

If you’d like to bring and display your pride and joy, find out more.

5. Iconic cars

A selection of famous cars will be tackling the 1000-yard long hillclimb.

Gerry Marshall’s Austin Cooper ‘S’ in which he won his class at 1965’s Snetterton 500km will be piloted up the course by his son, Gregor, as part of a parade to celebrate his father’s tin-top racing career. The line-up will also feature a Group 1 Vauxhall Magnum and the Aston Martin V8-powered Magnum Super Saloon.

Other cars confirmed for the meeting include an ex-Elio de Angelis 1979 Shadow DN9B F1 car, a Hepworth Ferguson FF AWD, which was built specifically for hillclimbing, and ERA R4D.

6. Famous faces

Classic & Sports Car – 7 reasons to go to Classic Nostalgia 2022

Le Mans-winner Richard Attwood (pictured) will be one of the star guests at Classic Nostalgia 2022, where he will be behind the wheel of his 1964 BRM P261, as part of the marque’s aforementioned anniversary celebrations.

Attwood will be joined at Shelsley Walsh by fellow former BRM F1 drivers Howden Ganley and Mike Wilds, alongside the well-respected ex-BRM engineer, Dick Salmon, who worked on the cars of F1 champions Juan Manuel Fangio, Mike Hawthorn and Graham Hill.

7. Battle of Britain memorial flight

The skies above the famous Worcestershire hillclimb will also rumble to the sound of an Avro Lancaster and Supermarine Spitfire.

Flypasts will be happening on both days of the event (an Avro Lancaster on Saturday, a Supermarine Spitfire on Sunday), to commemorate those who have lost their lives in service and help educate younger generations.

There will also be more than 30 car clubs on show, as well as plenty of trade stands, plus great live music and food and drink to keep visitors entertained and fuelled over the weekend.

Classic Nostalgia is on 16-17 July at Shelsley Walsh with advance general admission tickets priced from £20.

All tickets are ‘access all areas’, so everybody can enjoy everything the event has to offer.

Images: Dennis Wood/Stuart Wing/Alastair Clements

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