What is the MSA Euroclassic?

 

The MSA Euroclassic is a non-competitive, scenic tour for classic cars across Europe incorporating visits to museums, race circuits and other motoring and tourist related locations en route.  Established over 15 years ago, the event is one of the best loved annual European classic events. 

 

There are no timings or penalties for not following the supplied route and participants are free to travel at their own pace.  The route contains a number of check points which are open for a specified period.

 

Who Organises the Event?  

 

International Motor Sports Limited (IMS), on behalf of the Royal Automobile Club Motor Sports Association Ltd (MSA), the governing body of motor sport in the UK.  IMS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the MSA and is the organisation behind the Formula One British Grand Prix, Wales Rally GB and the RACMSA Rally of Scotland.

 

Who can Participate?  

 

The event is open to four wheel road cars, including replica cars, manufactured before 31 December 1989 which are insured and legal for continental road use.  Later cars may be accepted at the discretion of the Organisers if the car is “in the spirit” of the event.  Entries will be accepted on a first come - first served basis.

 

What’s Included  

 

• a fully researched route through five European Countries  
• route guidance from Calais to the start and return from the finish  
• full route instructions in a “tulip” style route book  
• limited breakdown assistance on the set route from Calais to the start and return from the finish  
• dedicated breakdown assistance for the duration of the event  
• exclusive driving opportunities at motor sport venues  
• lunches and local receptions (to be advised)  
• passes, car plate, rear car decal and two souvenir awards  
• on-event medical assistance  
• secure parking for your car where required at overnight halts  
• mid-event evening meal for two  
• finish celebration dinner for two  

 

Entry Fees and Deposit  

(for 1 car and 2 participants)  

 

Entries received on or before 26 March 2010                          £2,100  

Entries received between 27 March 2010 and 30 June 2010     £2,250  

 

A £500 deposit will secure your place, with the balance to be paid by 30 June 2010.  

 

Click here for full details of the route.

 

 

This website keeps participants as up to date as possible with news relating to the event as well as providing an archive of anecdotes, photos and route information from previous tours.

 

A number of Euroclassic participants have written up their adventures on previous runs for club magazines and some of these are reproduced here. Click on the relevant date button to be directed to the article. Because of the size of these they do not normally show on the web page itself and you will need to click on the button at the base of the page to download a PDF of the full article.

 

There are also picture Galleries for the 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 runs containing photographs taken by participants, volunteer marshals and the team photographer.