Last Sunday, 9th September, over 250 pre-tax vehicles arrived at Bicester Heritage to take part in the inaugural Hagerty Renaissance Meeting – An Alternative Revival, an opportunity for those unable to attend the Goodwood Revival to enjoy all the track activities from the historic race circuit in West Sussex on a large screen.
Classic vehicle insurance specialists Hagerty International created the event with the full backing of the Goodwood Revival team. Hosting the event at Bicester Heritage provided a truly exceptional backdrop to the screening. The event was complete with vintage hairdressers, the Home Guard in action, a few local air displays and everyone was dressed for the occasion.
The event also supported Goodwood’s chosen charity, the RAF Benevolent Fund and raised £255 for this excellent cause by giving away Renaissance pin badges in exchange for a donation to the charity.
‘We had a really terrific day, and everyone made such an effort to get into the spirit of the event with their vehicles, picnics and clothes. It was just like being at the event itself’ said Angus Forsyth, Managing Director of Hagerty International.
‘The Goodwood Revival still sets the benchmark for the classic car world and we were delighted that Bicester Heritage could play a part in sharing its magic’ said Dan Geoghegan Managing Director of Bicester Heritage.
Participant, Pan Trudy said ‘Many thanks for to the team that organised the Renaissance at Bicester Heritage. This was the event of the year for us as we have done the Revival for the last 17 years, but due to ill health decided not to go, instead watched Friday and Saturday on Youtube. Please, please, please do it again next year; the atmosphere was great!’
Stylish duo Gary and Linda Davis won a pair of tickets to the Revival 2019 after being judged ‘Best Dressed Couple’, their outfits complete with lots of ‘50s accessories such as a Roberts radio, retro turntable and with a stunning Chevrolet. ‘We love Goodwood’ said Gary ‘but were not able to attend this year, so the Renaissance is the perfect way to enjoy the Revival without actually bring present. It’s a brilliant idea and we’ve had a great day.’
