British Invasion (car show)

British Invasion is an annual British automobile show and cultural celebration held in Stowe, Vermont. The multiple events that comprise British Invasion take place over several days during the third weekend of September. Events of the weekend include a driving tour of Lake Champlain islands, a driving tour of Smuggler's Notch, Concours d'Elegance judging, and a tailgating competition with themed picnic lunches.[1]

A portion of the show field at British Invasion XIX (2009)

The main car show, held on Saturday, uses a field just north of the center of town, and runs from morning until evening. Show cars are divided into approximately sixty categories and organized by marque when parked on the field.

History

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In October 1989, Michael Gaetano and Chris Francis (proprietor of the town's Ye Olde England Inne) discussed the possibility of inviting members of British car clubs to Stowe for an event. After receiving positive response from clubs and interest from corporate sponsors, the date of the first British Invasion was set for September 1991.[2]

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Event Year Marque(s)
XIV 2004 MG
XV 2005 Aston Martin
XVI 2006 Triumph
XVII 2007 Mini
XVIII 2008 Jaguar / Morgan
XIX 2009 Lotus / MG
XX 2010 Austin-Healey / Rolls-Royce / Bentley
XXI 2011 Triumph / Morgan
XXII 2012 Singer / Mini
XXIII 2013 Jaguar / Land Rover
XXIV 2014 MG / Lotus / Singer
XXV 2015 Rolls-Royce / Bentley / Austin-Healey
XXVI 2016 Mini / Aston Martin
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References

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  1. ^ Gaetano, Michael (2009). British Invasion XIX (program).
  2. ^ "About The British Invasion". Retrieved 25 January 2011.