HVR 2025 – Review & Prize Winners – Rotary Club of Sherborne Castles

The Historic Vehicle Rally took place on Sunday, August 24^th, 2025 under glorious blue skies. The 110 entrants started with a 25 mile rally around the local countryside and ended showcasing their fabulous vehicles to members of the public at The Courts at Sherborne School.

In addition to looking at the wonderful vehicles and talking to their owners, visitors were serenaded by the Sherborne Town band. Many vehicle owners entered into the spirit of the event and dressed up for the occasion, wearing costumes appropriate to the age of their vehicles!

DSAA photo smaller

The event raised £ 4,500, with the principal beneficiaries being The Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and the Sherborne Food Bank as well as other local charities.

We would like to thank the patrons, sponsors, volunteer helpers and the many members of the public who turned out to make the event such a success.

Master Class Qualifiers

The Master Class was introduced in 2012 to give a wider selection of cars a greater chance to win the various class prizes. Under this arrangement, the motorcar entrants that win 1st prize in their class are automatically elevated to a separate ‘Master Class’. Therefore any car that has won their respective class, from veteran to Classic 60s, in the previous two years are assigned to the Master Class in the next year, i.e. 2022 and 2023 class winners are assigned to the 2024 Master Class.

Prize Winners

The trophies were presented by – for a full list of the Trophies click here.

2025 Motorcar Class Winners

Master Class Dorset Vintage & Classic Auctions Trophy J. Havill 1936 AC	Vintage Class Hunt’s Dairies Trophy J.Ryley 1926 Rolls Royce	Post Vintage Class Seymours Trophy A.Simpson 1934 Triumph Gloria
Post War Class Rotary Rose Bowl D.Whitaker 1957 Alfa Romeo Spider	Classic 60s Class Terry Dare Trophy S. Donnelly 1972 Mercedes 280E	Most Original Class Brian Chant Plate K. Cook 1932 Sunbeam 18.2
Best Overall Car Westbury Garage Trophy A.Simpson 1934 Triumph Gloria	Commercial Class Godden & Curtis Trophy M.Davis 1950 Bradford Jowitt	Most Desired Class Tim MacBean Trophy C.Gosney 1939 MG
Oldest Car on Road Run Gordon Guppy Trophy C.Newby 1923 Alvis 12/40	Modern Thoroughbreds Class Newland Trophy J.Atkins 1978 MG RV8	Most Suitably Dressed Occupants Class Pedley & White Trophy Mr & Mrs Hawley

2025 Motorcycle & 3-Wheelers Class Winners

	Post War Class Les Thomas Trophy C.Ashman 1958 BSA B12	Classic 60s Class Furlong Tyres Trophy C.Hill 1960 Royal Enfield Bullet
Classic 70s Class Hunt’s Frozen Foods Bowl J. Adley 1970 BSA A75	Most Original Class Mike Plummer Trophy J.Pickford 1952 Norton	Best Overall Class Able Driving School Trophy
Sidecars & 3-Wheelers Class Ken Doyle Trophy 1930 BSA 3 Wheeler	Most Desired Class Norman Brister Trophy R. Jeffrey 1938 Velocette KSS	Oldest Motorcycle on Road Run Gordon Guppy Trophy R.Jeffrey 1938 Velocette KSS