Following major success down South with vintage enthusiasts, the Classic Car Boot Sale is making its way up North for the first time ever and luckily for us Mancs, it’s chosen Salford for its first foray outside of London.
Not-your-average car boot sale, the Classic Car Boot Sale is a huge celebration of classic cars, bikes, vintage fashion and homeware, bringing all things retro to one space. Basically, it’s an absolute haven for thrifters, and organisers have a one-of-a-kind event planned to take place at MediaCityUK on 20th and 21st July.
Additionally, guests can also expect street food aplenty, DJs playing rockabilly hits, 80s bangers and more, and a large array of traders selling second-hand gems.
A festival in its own right, the event promises a fantastic family (and dog) friendly experience that everyone can enjoy, alongside over 150 vintage vehicles and traders in attendance. The event will be incredibly photogenic, too, since traders will actually sell from the boots of classic cars. Smaller collections will be displayed from vintage suitcases, so expect incredible aesthetics throughout.
Speaking ahead of the event, event curator Wayne Hemingway MBE, said: “MediaCity is a perfect location for the first Classic Car Boot Sale North. It has brilliant spaces, an iconic backdrop, and is well connected by public transport and road. It’s a location at the heart of the UK that people, traders and classic vehicle owners can get to from towns and cities across the British Isles.
“The Classic Car Boot Sale is a classic car-lovers’ delight, a vintage shoppers’ dream and a true mecca for the special secondhand items. And you don’t need a classic car to trade out of – think of us like a dating agency. If you don’t have a classic vehicle to trade from, we’ll pair you up with one of our lovely classic car owners.
“The Classic Car Boot Sale is a joyous mix of good designer, preloved second-hand and sustainable fashion, homewares, vinyl and curios selling alongside timeless classic cars and bikes all set to an amazing soundtrack. It’s such an exciting and energising event so get your applications in.”
Classic Car Boot Sale is one of London’s most popular pre-loved and vintage events, operating twice annually and the Salford event will mark its first event outside of the capital.
Applications for vintage and secondhand, food traders, vehicle and bike owners are now open. Those interested can contact North@classiccarbootsale.co.uk for more information. For attendees, you can find out more here.