Classic Eccentricity
Hertfordshire Life|September 2017

A happy band of vintage vehicle enthusiasts more than 200 strong will create a classic spectacle for thousands in Buntingford’s winding high street this month. It’s a riot of design and eccentricity, writes Keri Jordan.

Keri Jordan
Classic Eccentricity

IT may be Hertfordshire’s smallest town but for automobile aficionados, all roads lead to Buntingford for a day of vintage fun and festivities this month. The historic high street is set to resonate with the sound of well-loved engines as more than 200 classic cars, motorbikes, trucks and tractors park up on the cobbles to take part in the 17th Buntingford Classic. And behind the wheels and handlebars – that happy oil-under-the finger breed – the classic vehicle owner.

The brainchild of former town councillor, John Warren – who was keen to add a car show to the area’s annual calendar – the event continues to grow in popularity and now attracts more than 2,000 visitors to the East Herts town each year. Talking to former Mayor of Buntingford and Chamber of Commerce events co-ordinator, Graham Bonner, who has managed the organisation of the show for the past eight years, it’s clear you don’t have to be a petrol head to be able to appreciate the appeal of these vintage vehicles.

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