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The 39th Annual British Car Day
Saturday October 19th
Registration is closed
Saturday October 19th
Registration is closed
You are cordially invited to join The British Car Club of Charleston, South Carolina for the 39th Annual British Car Day on October 19th, 2024. The Spotlight Marque is the Sunbeam with a special celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Tiger. We will be giving out a dash cam, portable tire pump, portable vacuum and a car jump starter in the raffle, included with registration.
The Venue
British Car Day will be at the same venue that we have used for the past few years, Palmetto Islands County Park. We have use of the three shelters, Tall Pine, Sweet Gum and Big Oak, as well as the rest rooms. Click here to see pictures from the 2023 British Car Day.
British Car Day will be at the same venue that we have used for the past few years, Palmetto Islands County Park. We have use of the three shelters, Tall Pine, Sweet Gum and Big Oak, as well as the rest rooms. Click here to see pictures from the 2023 British Car Day.
Friday Events
The Friday evening Welcome Reception will be at Hyatt Place in Towne Center in Mt Pleasant. Meet other participants and enjoy hors d'oeuvres. It will be at 5 to 9pm. We are also planning a daytime drive to Hopsewee Plantation. We will leave Hyatt Place at 10am and drive there through scenic Francis Marion National Forest. We will take a tour of the facility and have a light lunch. If you would like you can sign up for one of the many other tours and presentations as there is plenty of time before the Welcome Reception at 5pm.
The Friday evening Welcome Reception will be at Hyatt Place in Towne Center in Mt Pleasant. Meet other participants and enjoy hors d'oeuvres. It will be at 5 to 9pm. We are also planning a daytime drive to Hopsewee Plantation. We will leave Hyatt Place at 10am and drive there through scenic Francis Marion National Forest. We will take a tour of the facility and have a light lunch. If you would like you can sign up for one of the many other tours and presentations as there is plenty of time before the Welcome Reception at 5pm.
| Venue Palmetto Islands County Park 444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mt Pleasant, SC Hyatt Place, Towne Center, Mt Pleasant 1600 Palmetto Grande Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 |
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DIRECTIONS To: Palmetto Islands County Park
From I-26—Use the right 2 lanes to take exit merge onto-526 EPleasant. Go 10.9 miles.
Take exit Long Point Rd. Go 0.2 miles. Use the left 2 lanes to turn Long Point Rd/State Rd S-10-97. Pass by Wendy's (on the right in 0.4mi). Go 1.9 miles. At the traffic circle, take the2nd onto Needlerush Pkwy. Go 1.4 miles.
From Rt-17—From the north, turn right onto Long Point Rd/State Rd S-10-97. From the south, turn onto Long Point Rd/State Rd S-10-97. Go 1.2 miles. At the traffic circle, take the1st exit onto Needlerush Pkwy. Go 1.4 miles
From I-26—Use the right 2 lanes to take exit merge onto-526 EPleasant. Go 10.9 miles.
Take exit Long Point Rd. Go 0.2 miles. Use the left 2 lanes to turn Long Point Rd/State Rd S-10-97. Pass by Wendy's (on the right in 0.4mi). Go 1.9 miles. At the traffic circle, take the2nd onto Needlerush Pkwy. Go 1.4 miles.
From Rt-17—From the north, turn right onto Long Point Rd/State Rd S-10-97. From the south, turn onto Long Point Rd/State Rd S-10-97. Go 1.2 miles. At the traffic circle, take the1st exit onto Needlerush Pkwy. Go 1.4 miles
Directions to the Friday Welcome Reception and the Saturday show
Open to the public
British Car Day is open to the public. Stop by and bring the family. The only cost is $2pp to enter the park. Enjoy the day seeing the variety of beautiful British cars, talk with the owners and relax under one of the shelters and enjoy a lunch from one of the food trucks.
British Car Day is open to the public. Stop by and bring the family. The only cost is $2pp to enter the park. Enjoy the day seeing the variety of beautiful British cars, talk with the owners and relax under one of the shelters and enjoy a lunch from one of the food trucks.
Registration is closed
Registration is closed
Where to stay
We have a block of rooms at Hyatt Place for you at the discounted price of $234 per night. This includes a hot breakfast. Go to the Hyatt Place website at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/south-carolina/hyatt-place-mount-pleasant-towne-centre/chszp and use code G-BCCS in the special rates drop down menu under corporate/Group Code. Or, call the hotel at 843-473-3105 and request a room in the British Car Club Block.
We have a block of rooms at Hyatt Place for you at the discounted price of $234 per night. This includes a hot breakfast. Go to the Hyatt Place website at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/south-carolina/hyatt-place-mount-pleasant-towne-centre/chszp and use code G-BCCS in the special rates drop down menu under corporate/Group Code. Or, call the hotel at 843-473-3105 and request a room in the British Car Club Block.
Food Trucks
Bring the family and enjoy the day. British Car Day is open to the public, only $2 per person to enter the park. Enjoy the day seeing the variety of beautiful British cars, talk with the owners and relax under one of the shelters and enjoy a lunch and desert from one of the food trucks. The show is open from 11am to 3pm.
Bring the family and enjoy the day. British Car Day is open to the public, only $2 per person to enter the park. Enjoy the day seeing the variety of beautiful British cars, talk with the owners and relax under one of the shelters and enjoy a lunch and desert from one of the food trucks. The show is open from 11am to 3pm.
Sponsors
Featured Speaker - Alex Gabbard
If you are into Sunbeams, then you probably have heard of Alex Gabbard. At 1:30 on show day, Alex will be giving a talk on the history of the Alpine and Tiger.
If you are into Sunbeams, then you probably have heard of Alex Gabbard. At 1:30 on show day, Alex will be giving a talk on the history of the Alpine and Tiger.
Mary and Alex Gabbard with their 1966 Sunbeam Alpine V
CNC cut wood dashboards
British Car Club of Charleston member Hank Mengedoht will have custom cut wood dashboards for purchase at the show. The dashboards have a marine grade finish.
British Car Club of Charleston member Hank Mengedoht will have custom cut wood dashboards for purchase at the show. The dashboards have a marine grade finish.
Silent Auction
Once again we will be having a Silent Auction on the show field.
Once again we will be having a Silent Auction on the show field.
Charleston Harbor Sunset Sail for up to five guests. Set sail with Wayne Burdick and Joyce Harvey, the popular local artist, for an unforgettable 2.5-hour adventure on the Marion Maid in Charleston Harbor!
Other items include, gift certificates to Muse Restaurant and Wine Bar and Tempest Charleston, American flags from Allegiance Flag Company, Automotive Fine Art book by David Townsend, a 2 hour walking tour from Charleston History Tours, earrings custom made by club member Lois MacPhee and acrylic wall art from ENG Roots Designs.
Other items include, gift certificates to Muse Restaurant and Wine Bar and Tempest Charleston, American flags from Allegiance Flag Company, Automotive Fine Art book by David Townsend, a 2 hour walking tour from Charleston History Tours, earrings custom made by club member Lois MacPhee and acrylic wall art from ENG Roots Designs.
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Registration
Participant Voting via Smartphone
Silent Auction Open
Paper ballots must be submitted
Silent Auction Ends
The History of the Alpine and Tiger by Alex Gabbard
Trophy/ribbon Presentations
50/50 Winner Announced
Silent Auction Winners Announced
Raffle Winners Announced
Lunch
Show ends
Participant Voting via Smartphone
Silent Auction Open
Paper ballots must be submitted
Silent Auction Ends
The History of the Alpine and Tiger by Alex Gabbard
Trophy/ribbon Presentations
50/50 Winner Announced
Silent Auction Winners Announced
Raffle Winners Announced
Lunch
Show ends
Show Schedule
Custom Audio & Tint Services for Cars, Homes, & Boats
Wealth Management
Andrew Ciappa 843-936-7422 email aciappa@janney.com
Aurelia Rowan 843-936-7423 email arowan@janney.com
111 Coleman Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Andrew Ciappa 843-936-7422 email aciappa@janney.com
Aurelia Rowan 843-936-7423 email arowan@janney.com
111 Coleman Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Best Presentation
Dress up your car in the period it was built. A trophy will be given to the Best Presentation as voted by the participants.
