Parade Rides

CAN YOU HELP RAISE £1,000
FOR LOROS  HOSPICE ?

ENJOY A PHOTOSHOOT, A PARADE RIDE AND A COUNTRYSIDE TOUR IN A CLASSIC VEHICLE!
THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE COSTS JUST £25 PER SEAT!

Your experience starts at 11.00am with designated parking at STONEHURST FARM where you will meet the drivers, see all the PARADE RIDE cars and have time for a PHOTOSHOOT with all the parade vehicles.  Feel free to invite your friends to come and watch the Photoshoot and see these fabulous vehicles up close.
(Note: parking at Stonehurst Farm  is Ticket Holders Only)

With everything from Classic Minis to Presidential Cadillacs and Military Vehicle to Racing Hot Rods
there should be something for everybody!

Your Convoy of parade cars will then set off – down through Stonehurst Farm, past the famous Motor Museum and John’s House Michelin star restaurant onto the main road through Mountsorrel where we will pause at CARSA Car Sales, ready to join the rest of the REVIVAL PARADE.
The parade route takes us through the village, (Waving to the crowd is highly recommended) and finishing the Parade part of your journey at the Village Green. – We will then continue out of Mountsorrel, cruising the countryside to bring us back through Quorn to STONEHURST FARM, at around 1.00pm.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Browse through the vehicles below and pick your favourite seat.
Email us on
parade-rides@the-mct.co.uk
with your enquiry.
We will respond with confirmation of the availability and details of how to donate to LOROS for your seat.
On receipt of your donation we will send you your vehicle ticket and parking pass at Stonehurst Farm.
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1940’s Style Hot Rod

Classic ’40’s style Hot Rod. As seen on ITV ‘This Morning’.
Owned and driven by the creator of the Mountsorrel REVIVAL.
Travels the country …. and does the shopping at TESCO’s
3.5 Lt V8 engine. Open engine and whitewall tyres.
This car has starred on TV, in Videos, Photoshoots, Weddings & Proms.
It has raced at Santa Pod, ‘Flag-start’ Airstrip Drag Races. ‘Race the Waves’ at Bridlington, and run on the famous ‘Speed Beach’ at Pendine Sands in Wales, home of the original Land Speed Records.
NOTES: Small vehicle, limited access, legroom and width.
SEATS AVAILABLE:  1 – Front    (ref: HR-1)
LOROS donation  £25* per seat – SORRY – THIS SEAT IS BOOKED!
*Minimum donation –  feel free to donate more!
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Chrysler Newport Convertible

Built in 1968 and imported from the USA last year.
Feel like the President or Marilyn Munroe in this enormous salute to American Parade style. Multi award winning vehicle, including overall Best in Show.
Convertible top & Whitewall tyres completes the style.
Powered by a 5.5 Lt V8 engine.
NOTES: Spacious, easy access, Classic style.
SEATS AVAILABLE:  4 – Front    (ref: CP-F1) THIS SEAT IS AVAILABLE
Front    (ref: CP-F2) THIS SEAT IS AVAILABLE
Rear    (ref: CP-R3) THIS SEAT IS AVAILABLE
Rear    (ref: CP-R4) THIS SEAT IS AVAILABLE
LOROS donation  £25* per seat
*Minimum donation –  feel free to donate more!
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CADILLAC DEVILLE CONVERTIBLE

Experience the Movie Star or Blushing Bride vibe in this white and chrome automotive ‘dreamboat’!
7.7 Lt V8 engine. All the luxury options.
NOTES: Spacious, Easy access, Classic Style.
This car is available for Wedding Hire.
SEATS AVAILABLE:  3 -Rear
Rear    (ref: CDC-R1) THIS SEAT IS AVAILABLE
Rear    (ref: CDC-R2) THIS SEAT IS AVAILABLE
Rear    (ref: CDC-R3) THIS SEAT IS AVAILABLE
LOROS donation  £25* per seat
*Minimum donation –  feel free to donate more!
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ALVIS SILVER EAGLE

1936’s Motoring Elegance  – Alvis of Coventry, were considered technically & artistically superior to Bentley and Lagonda.
Wire wheels, Running Boards, Forward opening doors and a Retractable roof add up to English Motoring from the Golden Era.
 2.4 litre 6-cylinder engine, developing 17 horse power.
SEATS AVAILABLE:  1 -Front  /  1 – Rear
Front    (ref: ASE-F1) SORRY – THIS SEAT IS BOOKED
Rear    (ref: ASE-R1) SORRY – THIS SEAT IS BOOKED
LOROS donation  £25* per seat
*Minimum donation –  feel free to donate more!
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FERRARI F430 COUPE

The F430 is a 2 seater mid/ rear engined supercar.
Designed by Pininfarina and powered by a 4.3 litre normally aspirated V8 engine, developing 496 bhp.
The car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds and on to a top speed of 196mph. It is very red and very loud!
NOTES: The car is very low to the ground and fitted with carbon fibre racing seats. Passengers need to be able to bend down low to get in and out of the vehicle.
SEATS AVAILABLE:  1 -Front 
Front    (ref: FRF-F1)  – SORRY – THIS SEAT IS BOOKED
LOROS donation  £25* per seat
*Minimum donation –  feel free to donate more!
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TRIUMPH TR4

1964 – The quintessential British sports car. Originally a Manchester Police ‘fast pursuit car’, she is one of only 3 known surviving Police TR4s.
She is named ‘Bobby’ for this connection. Powered by a 2138cc, 4-cylinder with twin Weber carburettors, she sounds fantastic.
Now completely restored in British Racing Green with chrome wire wheels.
SEATS AVAILABLE:  1 -Front 
Front    (ref: TR4-F1)  – SORRY – THIS SEAT IS BOOKED
LOROS donation  £25* per seat
*Minimum donation –  feel free to donate more!
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WILLYS DRAG RACING ‘GASSER’ 

“MISTREATED” – A 1938 Willys Coupe Drag Racer Gasser.
Road legal, but this car races at Santa Pod Drag Strip.
Powered by a 302 ci Small block Chevy V8 it runs the standing quarter in 14.61 seconds at 97mph.
NOTES: This is a road legal drag race car –
Do not expect any comforts or refinements!
SEATS AVAILABLE:  1 -Front 
Front    (ref: WDR-F1)  THIS SEAT IS AVAILABLE
LOROS donation  £25* per seat
*Minimum donation –  feel free to donate more!
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PORSCHE TARGA 4S


2018 – Classic European Sports Motoring.
For lovers of the Porsche Marque – This car is a real treat.
SEATS AVAILABLE:  1 -Front 
Front    (ref: POR-F1)  – THIS SEAT IS AVAILABLE
LOROS donation  £25* per seat
*Minimum donation –  feel free to donate more!
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STONEHURST FARM CHARABANC


Visitors to Stonehurst Farm Motor Museum will recognise this fantastic ‘Days of Old’ Charabanc.
Most of the Motor Museum collection are road-ready, and Tom is bringing this beauty out especially for Parade-Rides.
Upper Deck (U) or Cabin seats (L) are available.
SEATS AVAILABLE:  10 – 5 Open Upper Deck  /  5 Inside Cabin 
Open Upper Deck    (ref: BUS-U1)  – SORRY – THIS SEAT IS BOOKED
(ref: BUS-U2)  – SORRY – THIS SEAT IS BOOKED
(ref: BUS-U3)  – THIS SEAT IS AVAILABLE
(ref: BUS-U4)  – THIS SEAT IS AVAILABLE
Inside Cabin   (ref: BUS-L1)  – THIS SEAT IS AVAILABLE
(ref: BUS-L2)  – THIS SEAT IS AVAILABLE
(ref: BUS-L3)  – THIS SEAT IS AVAILABLE
(ref: BUS-L4)  – THIS SEAT IS AVAILABLE
(ref: BUS-L5)  – THIS SEAT IS AVAILABLE
LOROS donation  £25* per seat
*Minimum donation –  feel free to donate more!
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MORE VEHICLES WILL BE ADDED SHORTLY
KEEP AN EYE ON THIS WEBSITE FOR AN AMAZING LIST
OF CLASSIC VEHICLES