Classic Car
Adventures
Classic car tours and driving events for vintage, historic, and old sports cars.
ABOUT CCA
The idea for Classic Car Adventures was founded deep in the Nevada desert while piloting a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle through a freak summer snowstorm. The wipers had broken (literally hanging off the side of the car), the cross winds were incredible, but as Dave gripped the steering wheel, and Warwick the maps, the idea was sparked. Why wouldn’t other people think this is incredible!?!
Preparing For Your First Event
Here at Classic Car Adventures (CCA), we believe the maximum enjoyment is found through a sense of “Adventure”. We plan to bring you an amazing experience of adventure through our unique event formats, use of secret routes, great roads and and friendly people.
Frequently Asked Questions
My vehicle doesn't fit the rules, may I come anyway?
CCA has two main types of events: Our 3-day events which have an entry fee, and take care of your hotels and meals (among other things). And our 1-day events which are free.
On our free events, you’re welcome to show up in any vehicle of your choice. True, we’d prefer if you brought a classic, a soon-to-be-classic or a “Retro Car” of distinction. But honestly, our one-day free events are all about sharing our love of Classic Cars with the public at large, so please come and join us in anything you like.
For our paid events, we’re a little more selective. Our age requirements of 1979 or earlier is there to keep our events focused on what we feel are the “best” years of classic cars. We do, however, recognize that some classic cars continued on beyond 1979, or there are some later model cars that should certainly qualify. In the past we’ve allowed 1983 Porsche 911’s in, as the 911SC was essentially unchanged from 78-83. For all other vehicles, we’ve implemented the “Delorean Rule”.
The Delorean Rule states: if you own a DMC-12 and are willing to let Dave drive it for a short period, your entry is automatically accepted. The Delorean rule is open to interpretation for other awesome vehicles you think we should consider. In the past it has been used to enter a wide variety of cars. If you look at our entry list, anytime you see “1979ish” on the vehicle year, it’s a car that didn’t meet the 1979 or earlier rule, but was successfully entered via the Delorean rule. We’ve hosted Audi Quattros, Lotus Esprit, a Plymouth P50 pickup, Caterham 7’s, a Toyota MR2, an International Pickup, a Ferrari 308GTS…the list goes on!
Is there a dress code for meals?
We typically host our dinners in a banquet hall, local restaurant or other unique venue. We don’t have a dress code, though many guests do choose to go with a casual change of clothes for dinner. Your organizer is probably wearing nice jeans and collared shirt. Occasionally a crew or two will arrive just in time for dinner, having rebuilt some portion of a car along the route. We’re certainly not going to turn them away, and can look past a grease spot or two. For dinners in a venue in where a dress code may be appropriate or required (golf course, winery, etc.), your organizers will make mention of it in a pre-event email.
What is a "Retro Car of Distinction"?
Occasionally throughout our site and documents you might see references to a vague vehicle reference we call “Retro Car of Distinction”. Just what is a retro car of distinction?
Here at CCA we’re all about the classic cars, but we have a huge heart for some 80’s and 90’s cars that are true classics. The “Retro Cars” portion of the term comes from one of Dave’s favourite magazines, Retro Cars, out of the UK. The magazine features classics, modified classics and modified 80’s and 90’s vehicles. The “Distinction” portion of the term comes from a need to narrow down the possibilities to just those cars which are really special.
Truthfully, we don’t have a specific list of vehicles which would be admissible under the “Retro Cars of Distinction” list, it’s just one of those things we can ‘feel’. If the car turns heads, and has ‘car-people’ walking across a parking lot to check it out…there is a good chance we’re interested. If it has rally heritage, we’ve probably got a soft spot for it. If its tastefully modified and interesting, we’re probably intrigued…
Do you transport luggage?
Unfortunately, if you own a Healey, Mini Moke, or pack as though you’re taking a cruise in the 20’s, we don’t offer a luggage transport service. It’s a perk we understand the $1000 a day rallies offer, but it just isn’t our style. On the plus side, we don’t require a black tie or evening gown for our dinners…so less luggage is required.
If you do anticipate a problem, there are certainly solutions. For every tiny-car-without-a-trunk in the starting parking lot, there is probably a vehicle with a trunk that could swallow a Mini. We suggest walking over, introducing yourselves and offering drinks at the day’s finish in exchange for luggage transport. We suspect you’ll have both new friends, and dry clothes, by the end of the first day.
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