British Invasion (car show)

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A portion of the show field at British Invasion XIX (2009) British Invasion 2009.jpg
A portion of the show field at British Invasion XIX (2009)

British Invasion is an annual British automobile show and cultural celebration held in Stowe, Vermont. The multiple events that comprise British Invasion take place over several days during the third weekend of September. Events of the weekend include a driving tour of Lake Champlain islands, a driving tour of Smuggler's Notch, Concours d'Elegance judging, and a tailgating competition with themed picnic lunches. [1]

Contents

The main car show, held on Saturday, uses a field just north of the center of town, and runs from morning until evening. Show cars are divided into approximately sixty categories and organized by marque when parked on the field.

History

In October 1989, Michael Gaetano and Chris Francis (proprietor of the town's Ye Olde England Inne) discussed the possibility of inviting members of British car clubs to Stowe for an event. After receiving positive response from clubs and interest from corporate sponsors, the date of the first British Invasion was set for September 1991. [2]

EventYearMarque(s)
XIV2004 MG
XV2005 Aston Martin
XVI2006 Triumph
XVII2007 Mini
XVIII2008 Jaguar / Morgan
XIX2009 Lotus / MG
XX2010 Austin-Healey / Rolls-Royce / Bentley
XXI2011Triumph / Morgan
XXII2012 Singer / Mini
XXIII2013Jaguar / Land Rover
XXIV2014MG / Lotus / Singer
XXV2015Rolls-Royce / Bentley / Austin-Healey
XXVI2016Mini / Aston Martin
XXVII2017Lotus / Singer / Triumph
XXVIII2018Jaguar / Land Rover
XXIX2019MG
2020Canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic
XXX2021Rolls-Royce / Bentley / Austin-Healey / Singer
XXXI2022Lotus / Triumph / and Mini
XXXII2023Jaguar / Land Rover / Morgan
XXXIII2024Rolls-Royce / Bentley / Austin-Healey / MG
XXXIV2025Triumph / Lotus / Mini / Aston-Martin

References

  1. Gaetano, Michael (2009). British Invasion XIX (program).
  2. "About The British Invasion" . Retrieved 25 January 2011.