Our final Breakfast Meet of 2025 at the National Motor Museum was another fantastic gathering of enthusiasts, friends, and a wonderfully varied mix of vehicles. The format is simple, and that’s exactly what makes it so enjoyable: arrive, park up in the first car park on the left, grab a warm drink, and enjoy the morning together.
One of the best parts of the event is that absolutely any vehicle is welcome. Car, bike, camper, truck, tank, tractor, or traction engine – old or new, restored or rough around the edges – if you love it, bring it.
As always, we took over the first car park on the left as you enter the grounds of the National Motor Museum. Despite the chilly November weather, the turnout was fantastic, and the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of great conversations and shared passion for all things motoring.
A wonderfully varied mix of machinery arrived for the meet, ranging from pre-war icons to modern performance heroes. Early classics included a stately Bentley 3 Litre, an MG SA saloon, a charming Austin Seven, and a beautifully presented Riley 9. Moving through the decades came a selection of '60s and '70s favourites: a Porsche 911 Targa, Triumph TR4, Daimler SP250, classic Volkswagen Beetle, and two very different Ford Escort Mk1s, one in period style and another in full wide-arch rally attitude. The '80s and '90s were well represented too, with a Porsche 944, Ford Escort Mk4, Volvo 740 Estate, Peugeot 205, and the ever-reliable Nissan Micra K11 making appearances.
Modern metal added plenty of contrast, from the Mazda MX-5 NC and MINI Cooper S R53 to the Chrysler Crossfire, Toyota MR2 Roadster, and a striking Ford Mustang GT. Performance came from the TVR Tuscan, the exotic Lotus Exige, and a bold Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Meanwhile, the practical side of motoring was covered by a Volkswagen Transporter T5 in show-ready form, and even a bright green Atkinson Octopus truck brought some heavy-duty vintage charm. The eclectic mix, spanning nearly a century of motoring, made for a hugely engaging and colourful gathering.
A massive thank you to everyone who joined us. It was fantastic catching up with so many of you, and if we didn’t get the chance to chat this time, we hope to see you at the next one.
A special shout-out must go to the amazing John Turner, who captured a superb set of entry shots throughout the morning. Check out John's photos on our Facebook or Instagram pages.
Huge thanks as well to the brilliant team at Beaulieu and the National Motor Museum for hosting us so seamlessly, to TASTE Dining Company for keeping everyone fuelled with delicious food and drinks, and to Dearden Motorcycles for bringing along some impressive machines.
The first Breakfast Meet of 2026 will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
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