Beatles’ Iconic Minis Reunited After 55 Years At The London Classic Car Show

January 2023 - Bringing together a wide range of iconic and renowned motor vehicles, the London Classic Car Show is the must-see event for classic car owners, collectors and enthusiasts. The weekend of February 24th - 26th at Kensington, Olympia will see a dazzling display of celebrations marking the most famed aspects of automotive history, including 60 years of the MINI Cooper S.

In a special tribute to the marque, the show has unveiled a star-studded surprise for guests to revel in - the three remaining Beatles Radford Minis will be parked alongside each other for the first time in 55 years! This once in a generation display features George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr's famed Minis; the last time they were seen together in London was in 1968, during rehearsals for the White Album. 

Built in 1966 for each member of the band, these coachbuilt Mini Coopers were styled to meet the band's individual needs – as illustrated by Ringo Starr’s Mini which features a hatchback (extremely rare for the time) to accommodate his drum kit.

Perfectly coinciding with the Beatles' 60th anniversary of their debut album, Please Please Me and George Harrison's 80th birthday. The exhibition will also have a few more surprises up its sleeve for guests to come together and enjoy! 

The London Classic Car Show will also be taking a look back on 70 years of the Corvette as part of its ‘Generations’ display, as well as the ‘Market Makers’, a discovery of the classic car industry’s top end models. But that’s not all - visitors can also get the low-down on the industry with interviews led by motoring legends and, if they join us on Saturday 25th, they can raise their hands in a live auction courtesy of Historics Auctioneers. 

Martin Clarke, Content Director at organiser Brand Events says: “We are beyond thrilled to announce our very special addition to the London Classic Car Show. This truly is a once in a generation chance to see the last remaining Beatles Minis in all their glory - it’s certainly not to be missed by motoring and music fans alike!” 

Full details of all ticket buying options – as well as the latest show news – can be found on the official www.theclassiccarshowuk.com website. 

NOTE: All images of George Harrison’s Mini MUST be credited ©Harrison Family. All images of Ringo Starr's Mini MUST be credited ©Bonhams

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Editors notes

About The London Classic Car Show: The London Classic Car Show was launched in 2014 at ExCel London and is now firmly established as the capital city’s premier showcase for discerning classic car owners, collectors, experts and enthusiasts. The annual event has quickly become an international celebration of the finest classic road and race cars across the UK and Europe, bringing together the very best dealers, manufacturers, restorers and car clubs.

For 2020 the Show moved to a new home at Olympia, a more central venue boasting significant automotive history… and then, to provide a Covid-compliant setting, The London Classic Car Show 2021 relocated to a new outdoor setting at historic Syon Park, in West London.

Now back at Olympia, the 2023 Show will take place between 24th - 26th February and advance tickets start from £25 per adult, £20 per child (6-16). Entry for children under the age of six years is free. Premium tickets are available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, starting at £65 per adult, which include fast track entry and show guide.

For more information visit: www.theclassiccarshowuk.com

About Brand Events: Brand Events has been responsible for the creation of many of Britain’s most innovative events. It is the company behind the globally successful Top Gear Live show as well as the CarFest family festivals and The London Classic Car Show. With the advent of the global pandemic, Brand Events continued to innovate with a range of Covid-compliant events including the successful The Classic Car Drive In Weekend staged at Bicester Heritage in September 2020 and The London Classic Car Show in 2021 set outside in the grounds of Syon Park in West London. Brand Events also organises a series of hugely popular Pub in the Park festivals with 10 family-fun weekends of great food and live music announced for 2023.

Media Accreditation: Apply for Media Accreditation for the 2023 The London Classic Car Show here: www.theclassiccarshowuk.com/accreditation-form.html