Here are our pictorial highlights from Malvern 2025. Next year’s dates are May 30/31, 2026.
Not many showgrounds have such a lovely view out
Seeing this very nice Bertini it reminded of what a tasteful body conversion it was. A nice way to dress up an old BMW Z3. It’s a shame that the rear suspension of the later Z4 Mk2 doesn’t lend itself to an updated Bertini.
I know it’s not a kitcar, but I still really like the Vauxhall VX220 (built by Lotus). This one had been on the end of some engine mods, which meant it has over 300bhp.
I love the way the VX220 owner has used this turquoise pinstriping tape to contrast the silver paint.
Talking of Lotus, I’m very much a historic Lotus enthusiast but if I had to pick a modern model, I’d opt for an Exige S1. Feels and sounds like a scaled-down Le Mans racer. I can even forgive it for the fact that it’s a nightmare to crawl into and a total disaster to get out of.
Michael Farrow, the boss of Equilibrium Sportscars, is nearly ready to market his revised Sonic 7 and brought it to the show and parked it in the club area marked ‘various’. I really like what he’d done to the car …
Some really cool touches in the Sonic 7 cockpit. I love that switch panel to the left of the steering wheel.
Always good to see the Covin Owners Club at larger show. This is a tidy example.
Another fantastic turn out of beach buggies. This photo was taken 40 minutes before the show opened to the public. Within an hour this area was rammed.
A very tidy Vindicator
Totally bonkers Dutch-registered device powered by a Subaru 3-litre engine
Another much-missed marque of yesteryear, Lomax. Here’s a lovely 223 model
Really like the look of this special called the Midlana. Full feature on this car coming up in a future issue of TKC MAG
Cyclekarts GB had a very good display at the show, highlighting how much fun these historic karts powered by a Honda GX200 engine
A legendary kitcar if ever there was one. The Richard Oakes-designed Nova
Talking of Mr Oakes. Here’s a lovely Rossa K3, another car he designed. This one was for sale.
You don’t see many Carisma Centurys [sic] around these days
One of 49 – a Caterham 21
IN THE MANUFACTURERS HALL
MK SPORTSCARS
XCS Designs stand featured example of their full range including the long wheelbase Cobra replica (red car)
This load of nutters put on a great show and have loads of fun
Malvern 2025 marked the return of Tim Dutton with his Phaeton 5 looking very bright in its Lamborghini Verde Scandal gelcoat colour. The new project is based on Mazda Mazda MX-5 Mk3.
Great British Sports Cars
Stunning new V-Storm demonstrator from DJC Sportscars
Tornado Sports Cars TS40
Exocet G-Type on the MEV stand
AK Sportscars stand
Quantum Owners Club had a great cross-section of models on their pitch
Cobra Owners Club
Lunico D2R made its debut at Malvern
Always liked a Global GT Light. Company made their Malvern debut
Quantum Sportscars were out in the marquee annexe. This is an LMR 141 Mazda MX-5-based kit
Hawk Cars stand
Garry Regan’s Exo Owners Club pitch
Huge Apologies to Anthony at Crendon Replicas as I had a camera malfunction on the Crendon stand as the photo looked like I took it at midnight! However, here’s a beautiful example of the Crendon breed to make up for it.
Westfield Sports Cars stand