The massive economic impact of the Beaulieu International Autojumble has been revealed by a new report. Masterminded by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs and the University of Brighton Business School, the investigation shows that businesses in the immediate area in the New Forest benefit to the tune of £3million from the three-day event.
Add in on-site spend and the Bonhams auction and the Autojumble is reckoned to be worth a whopping £11million in economic activity, including nearly £600,000 in VAT for the Treasury. Other benefits include temporary employment for more than 200 people.
Students from the university quizzed stall-holders and visitors during last year's Autojumble to ascertain the results. From the 38,000 visitors over three days, they gathered some 900 usable results.