Why I'm Building This

I'm Harvey, 21, and while finishing university, I've ended up running Skirlington's Saturday car boot, launching a car show in April, and now—somehow—building a driving tour business.

The car boot taught me something: people show up for things that feel real and accessible. No pretense, just turn up and you're in. I kept asking myself why that doesn't exist in the automotive world. Why are driving tours either absurdly expensive or gatekept by what's in your garage?

British Motor Touring is the answer: exceptional routes, brilliant stops, proper hotels, and people who actually enjoy each other's company. No elitism and tedious formality, just quality roads and quality experiences at a fair price.

I'm not a track-day veteran or a gear-ratio obsessive. I love driving, I grew up karting, I'll watch every F1 race—but honestly? I got into this because I love organizing things people want to be part of. Turns out that matters more than being able to name every variant of the 911.

Car Show 01: Saturday, April 18th. Skirlington Market.

A ticketed car show with Club stands, a broad mix of cars across eras, full catering, artisanal stalls, and auto tradestands. Open to enthusiasts and the public alike.

Tour 1: June 27th–28th. Peak District. One night. 8–12 cars.

We've picked roads most tour operators overlook, booked a hotel that isn't a soulless chain, and planned stops where you'll actually want to linger. The kind of weekend where you arrive not knowing anyone and leave with mates you'll see at the next one.

Every booking helps prove this works. Every participant becomes part of the story from the start. You're not just coming on a tour - you're backing something in its first chapter that's going somewhere bigger.

If driving tours have always felt like they weren't built for you - too expensive, too exclusive, too London-centric - consider this your invitation.

— Harvey

Founder, decent at finding good roads and putting on a show,

British Motor Touring