Classic British cars on display for Platinum Jubilee Party

An impressive collection of 70 classic British cars will decorate the ‘Long Walk’ at this weekend’s Platinum Jubilee Party at The Park.

Set to be held on Saturday, 4 June, the special celebratory event will take place at Windsor Castle. 

The Car & Classic online selling platform has been responsible for gathering the vehicles, which span the 70-year reign of Her Majesty The Queen.

Seven decades of British ingenuity

Those attending the ticketless picnic event will see the British car industry’s technical development across the past seven decades. 

A 1952 Land Rover Series I will be the oldest vehicle on display, whilst an ultra-modern McLaren GT will bring the collection completely up to date. 

Other highlights will include a Reliant Scimitar, a subtle nod to Princess Anne’s ownership of a GTE SE5 version of the fibreglass-bodied sports car.

Period-correct recovery vehicles from the AA and RAC will also form part of the display.

From Aston Martin to Rover, and more

Gates for the event open at 11am, with a variety of music performances throughout the day. Guests will also be able to watch a live broadcast of the national Platinum Party at the Palace, due to start at 8pm.

Car & Classic Head of Editorial, Chris Pollitt, said: “We were honoured to be asked to support the event by supplying vehicles from 1952 to 2022, hailing seventy years of motoring history”.

“Of course, one of the marques traditionally favoured by the Royal family features high on our list: the 1952 car is a Land Rover Series One 80 inch and the most modern is a Land Rover Defender,” added Pollitt. “Aston Martin’s presence is secured by a DB2/4 followed by DB4, DB6 Vantage Volante, V8, DB7 GT and a V12 Vantage.”