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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 2022 British Car Day.
Dress up your car in the period it was built. A trophy will be given to the Best Presentation as voted by the participants.
Food Trucks (more to come)
Saturday's Schedule
9:00-11:00 |
Registration |
11:00 |
Star Spangled Banner and God Save the King sung by Leah Edwards |
11:00-1:30 |
Participant Voting via Smartphone Silent Auction Open |
1:00 |
Paper ballots must be submitted |
1:30 |
Silent Auction ends |
2:00 |
Trophy/ribbon Presentations 50/50 Winner Announced Silent Auction Winners Announced |
2:30 |
Raffle Winners Announced |
11:30-2:00 |
Lunch |
3:00 |
Show ends |
Production Design Associates will again be providing our incredible sound system
We hope you can make it to our Friday events. They will be based at the pavilion at McLeod Plantation, directions below. While at the pavilion, you can pick up your information packet so you won't have to wait in line when entering the show field on Saturday.
A Drive to Freshfields Village
The day will start with a drive to Freshfields Village at Kiawah Island. To minimize traffic, we will start at a location on Johns Island. If you sign up for the drive during registration, detailed directions will be emailed to you. We will leave at 9:30am. The half hour drive will go through Live Oak tree lined streets. There are many shops you can visit or relax with a morning coffee.
Authentic British Tea ONLY 2 SEATS LEFT!
At noon we will be offering a two-hour Authentic British Tea. This will be our third time offering the tea, which has been loved by all. Sign up early as there is a limit of 48 people. Check out pictures from 2022 when it was also at the pavilion at McLeod Plantation.
A Drive to Freshfields Village
The day will start with a drive to Freshfields Village at Kiawah Island. To minimize traffic, we will start at a location on Johns Island. If you sign up for the drive during registration, detailed directions will be emailed to you. We will leave at 9:30am. The half hour drive will go through Live Oak tree lined streets. There are many shops you can visit or relax with a morning coffee.
Authentic British Tea ONLY 2 SEATS LEFT!
At noon we will be offering a two-hour Authentic British Tea. This will be our third time offering the tea, which has been loved by all. Sign up early as there is a limit of 48 people. Check out pictures from 2022 when it was also at the pavilion at McLeod Plantation.
Local Hotels (to be updated soon)
The first time you enter Palmetto Islands County Park, it will cost $2 per person. Make sure that you get a receipt so you won't get charged for rentry the day of the show.
| Venue Palmetto Islands County Park 444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mt Pleasant, SC Scroll down for: McLeod Plantation |
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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 the 2nd 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 the 2nd 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
Authentic British Tea
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 dessert from one of the food trucks. The show is open from 11am to 3pm. We plan to have three food trucks as we did last year.
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.
Open to the public
The Venue
Best Presentation
Friday Events
Event Sponsors so far
Directions
Local Restaurants
The Charleston area has some of the best restaurants in the country. If you are looking for a restaurant during your stay in Charleston, we have put together some suggestions. Click on the image to the right. We do recommend making reservations well in advance.
Silent Auction
Each year we have a Silent Auction. It is located to the left of the food trucks. There is a wide variety of items you can bid on. Check it out as you wander through the field. We plan to preview the Silent Auction items on our website. Check back here just before the show to see even more.
Local Hotels
HYATT PLACE
Click here to book this hotel
1600 Palmetto Grande Dr. Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre
Free covered parking; hot breakfast included
Contact: John Estes
Thurs (October 15) $169 + taxes and fees
Fri (October 16) $299 + taxes and fees
Sat (October 17) $299 + taxes and fees
Sun (October 18) Check out
843-473-3105 ext. 5103
Click here to book this hotel
1600 Palmetto Grande Dr. Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre
Free covered parking; hot breakfast included
Contact: John Estes
Thurs (October 15) $169 + taxes and fees
Fri (October 16) $299 + taxes and fees
Sat (October 17) $299 + taxes and fees
Sun (October 18) Check out
843-473-3105 ext. 5103
HOTEL INDIGO
Website
250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Contact: Caitla Little caitla.Little@concordhotels.com
No breakfast, has a parking fee.
Thurs. (10/15) $149 All rates are subject to 13% sales tax and a $19
Fri. (10/16) $239 nightly destination fee (parking)
Sat. (10/17) $239
AM coffee station, lobby Vero water station, outdoor patio with music and games, pool towels and canna at heated pool.
(843) 884-6000
(843) 738-8106 (Direct)
Website
250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Contact: Caitla Little caitla.Little@concordhotels.com
No breakfast, has a parking fee.
Thurs. (10/15) $149 All rates are subject to 13% sales tax and a $19
Fri. (10/16) $239 nightly destination fee (parking)
Sat. (10/17) $239
AM coffee station, lobby Vero water station, outdoor patio with music and games, pool towels and canna at heated pool.
(843) 884-6000
(843) 738-8106 (Direct)
Things to see and do in Charleston
Take advantage of your time in Charleston and see the many sights. We have put together a wide variety of things to see and do. See the USS Yorktown, Boone Hall Plantation, take a walking or carriage tour or check out one of the many museums. Click on the image to the right.
Triumph Italia 2000 Gran Turismo Coupe
Read about the car at this link.
Read about the car at this link.
Rare Triumph's you will see at the show (more to come)
1961 Triumph Herald Convertible
1953 Triumph Renown
Of the 2800 produced, only 150 remain worldwide, about 20 in the US
Of the 2800 produced, only 150 remain worldwide, about 20 in the US