PistonHeads at Le Mans Classic
LM24 too brash? Join us at the Classic instead
Only at the Classic....
The Classic is a reminder of Le Mans past with a more genteel atmosphere, no funfairs, no burger vans, no stickered-up cars and no Dutch techno. If you want to see great racing, great classics on the surrounding roads and fancy being surrounded by car enthusiasts instead of stag parties, this is the event for you.
Taking place every two years, Le Mans Classic takes place on 6th – 8th July 2012 and covers Le Mans race cars from 1923 right through to 1979. These are split into six grids and between them provide 24 hours of classic racing.
The Classic continues to grow in popularity and is an excellent reason to come to Le Mans in July. It is expected to attract over 100,000 visitors to the circuit with 400 competing cars and 1000 drivers on the track. There will again be a huge club presence of over 8000 club cars around the Buggatti Circuit.
Unlike the LM24, the Classic comprises of a variety of races over the 24-hour period, not just one race. This programme offers races covering less than two hours throughout the weekend, with races covering the following periods:
- 1923-1939
- 1949-1956
- 1957-1961
- 1962-1965
- 1966-1971
- 1972-1979
As per usual, we'll be camping on Bleu Nord, a short walk from the circuit, paddock and pit lane. At Classic this area is not as busy as the 24 and offers a nice, secure base for PHers to enjoy.
In addition we offer:
- A private PH marquee with cash bar, fresh coffee, daily bread deliveries and phone/ camera charging points.
- Marked out, reserved pitches - no need to rush, your space will be saved
- Private toilets and showers
- Large pitches and driver-only (smaller) pitches are also available
A range of ferry crossings are available to tailor your package. Pricing is to be finalised, but we are able to give a close estimation, including race admission, below:
| Although we are still in the process of finalising our prices, the table below gives an indication of the likely price per person - and race entry tickets are included (there may be a slight increase/decrease, depending on supplier costs, land rental and Euro Exchange rate) |
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| Standard Pitch(3.5m x 10m) | Two per Car | Three per Car | Four per Car |
| Eurotunnel | £299 pp | £225 pp | £186 pp |
| Ferry (Dover - Calais) | £289 pp | £219 pp | £181 pp |
| Large Pitch(5m x 10m) | |||
| Eurotunnel | £369 pp | £270 pp | £221 pp |
| Ferry (Dover - Calais) | £359 pp | £264 pp | £216 pp |
| Driver only Options | Driver only pitch (2.7m x 10m) |
Standard Pitch (3.5m x 10m) |
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| Eurotunnel | £450 pp | £525 pp | |
| Ferry (Dover - Calais) | £430 pp | £505 pp | |
In addition to the camping and racing, we can also offer some parade laps on the Le Mans circuit.
For more information or to reserve your spot, please see here
As one of the largest classic car events, the Le Mans Classic attracts car clubs from throughout Europe, and there will be over 8000 cars on display in the club enclosures on the Bugatti Circuit.
On Saturday morning we can offer the opportunity to drive the full Le Mans circuit as part of the "Club Parade Laps".
PH will, for the first time, have a club enclosure at the event for those that are taking parade laps or just wanting to display their car. Initially there is space for up to 30 cars (priority will be given to those with parade laps).
For such an event there are some basic eligibility rules for parking and track laps (as set by the organisers)
- Cars to be in perfect condition
- Cars must be built before 1966, but a few more recently built models of certain brands can be accepted from certain manufacturers (see attached thread)
For more information on the camping, or any other aspect of the PistonHeads Le Mans Classic (including booking) please click on this linkor call 01767 680119
ABARTH - all models
AC - all models
ALFA ROMEO - Coupés Bertone : tous / all
- Giulia Spider Duetto
- 33 Stradale
- Junior Z
- Montreal
- SZ-RZ(1990/1994)
- 8C / 8C Spider
ALPINE - tous modèles / all models
ASTON MARTIN - tous modèles / all models
AUDI - Quattro Coupé
- R8 / R8 Spider
AUSTIN - all models pre 75 - Austin, Marcos, Innocenti, Riley, Wolseley
AUSTIN HEALEY - all models
BENTLEY - all models
BMW - 1602 à / to 2002
- 2800CS /M1
- 30CS / CSI / CSL
- M635 CS
- Z1
BUGATTI - all models
CATERHAM - all models
CG - all models
CHEVROLET - Corvette
CITROËN - SM
DATSUN - 240Z – 260Z – 280Z
DE TOMASO - all models
DONKERVOORT - all models
FERRARI - all models
FIAT - Dino Coupé & Spider
- 124 Coupé & Spider
- 850 Coupé Sport & Spider
FORD - Capri jusqu'à / until 1973
- Escort RS jusqu'à / until 1975
- Twin Cam jusqu'à / until 1975
- GT
GLAS - all models
GUMPERT - Apollo
HONDA - NSX – 600 / 800 Series
ISO - all models
JAGUAR - Type E - Mark X – 420 – XJC – XJ – XKR
JIDE - all sportscars
JENSEN - all models
KTM - X-Bow
KOENIGSEGG - Agera – Agera R
LAMBORGHINI - all models
LANCIA - Fulvia
- Beta Coupé & Cabriolet
- Stratos
- Monte Carlo – 037
- Delta Intégrale (1992)
LEXUS - LFA
LIGIER - JS 1 / JS 2
LOTUS - all models
MARCADIER - all sportscars
MASERATI - all models
MATRA - 530
- Murena
- Bagheera
MAZDA - Mx5 – Rx7 – Rx8
MERCEDES - Coupés & Cabriolets Pagode
- SL R107 / SLS / Mclaren SLR
MG - all Coupés & Cabriolets
MORGAN - all models
NISSAN - GT-R
NSU - 1000 / 1200 TT
- Spider wankel
- R80
OPEL - Speedster
PAGANI - all models
PEUGEOT - 204-304-504 Coupés / Cabriolets
PORSCHE - all models until 997-type inclusive
RENAULT - R8 Gordini / R12 Gordini
- R5 Alpine / Turbo 1 & Turbo 2
- Spider
SIMCA - 1000 & 1200S Coupés
SOVAM - all sportscars
TESLA - Roadster
TOYOTA - 2000 GT / 2000 GT Spider
TRIUMPH - all Coupés & Cabriolet
TVR - all models
VENTURI - all models
VOLVO - P1800
WIESMANN - all models
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