Supercars, Icons, and Snow: Bicester Scramble Delivers an Unforgettable January
The new year’s first Bicester Scramble pulled off something almost magical—hundreds of determined car lovers shrugged off bitter Oxfordshire freeze and ankle-deep snow to fill the sprawling grounds of Bicester Heritage. On January 5, 2025, the icy weather was almost as much of a star as the cars, setting the stage for an event that had gearheads talking long after the engines cooled down.
This wasn’t your standard car meet. It was the sort of wild, wintery display that throws everything at the wall—and somehow, it all sticks. From legendary supercars to modified oddballs, the Bicester Scramble was bursting with surprises wherever you looked.
The Showstoppers: From Carrera GT to Fiat Panda
Sure, the snow got people slipping, but it didn’t stop a Porsche Carrera GT from stealing the spotlight. Watching that V10 monster handling the ice with unexpected grace was worth the chilly fingers. Nearby, a sunshine-bright De Tomaso Pantera threw back to Italian performance in the most eye-popping way, while Peugeot’s rally-bred 205 T16—famed for its sharp angles and wild mid-engine power—brought rally flavor to a frosty English airfield.
One of the quirkiest head-turners, though, was a Fiat Panda 4×4 Sisley. No, it wasn’t the flashiest thing there, but seeing a monkey bike strapped to its roof—ready to tackle snowy banks—was the kind of offbeat charm that Bicester’s regulars adore.
With awards on the line at the Heritage Invitational Concours, judges had no shortage of standout choices. A 1979 Kremer Porsche 935 K3—resplendent in period-correct livery and with Le Mans history under its belt—drove off with top honors. Not far behind in desirability was the sleek 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France—a car where the name alone makes collectors’ hearts skip a beat.
Specialist garages flung open their doors and let visitors peek behind the scenes. Performance Race Engineering had motorsport icons like a Lola T70 and a Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM on display, both seamless blends of racing pedigrees. Meanwhile, Moto Historics kept the race-car crowd dazzled with bona fide Group C legends, including classic endurance machines from Jaguar, Porsche, and Nissan.
Of course, things weren’t all about big horsepower. Crowds gathered around a trio of characterful Land Rovers, and even a few agricultural oddities turned up—who knew carmakers back in the day once dabbled in tractors and field machinery?
After all, the Scramble isn’t just about clean panels and tire-shredding power. It's a gathering fueled by grit, shared knowledge, and the type of camaraderie you only get after skidding across an ice-slicked car park waving to strangers who quickly become friends. Most left with rosy cheeks and miles of new memories—all eagerly looking forward to the next Scramble, already inked in for April 27, 2025.
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