Bicester Heritage: The young and the slammed
If you’re a car enthusiast, you’ve probably heard of Bicester Heritage. Tucked away in the countryside of Oxfordshire, this former Royal Air Force station has been transformed into a haven for classic car restoration and maintenance. But there’s a new breed of car enthusiasts making waves at Bicester Heritage, and they’re not your typical tweed-clad, pipe-smoking vintage car owners.
These young enthusiasts are part of the “slammed” scene, where cars are modified to sit as low to the ground as possible. It’s a trend that has been gaining popularity in recent years, and Bicester Heritage has become a hotspot for these young slam aficionados.
Walking through the rows of vintage aircraft hangars, you can see these slammed cars with their aggressive stance and custom modifications. These young enthusiasts have a passion for taking classic cars and giving them a modern twist, often with eye-catching paint jobs and flashy rims. It’s a far cry from the traditional approach to classic car restoration, but it’s certainly turning heads at Bicester Heritage.
But what do the old guard at Bicester Heritage think of this new wave of slammed cars? Some may turn their noses up at the idea of modifying classic cars, but others see it as a natural evolution of the classic car scene. After all, isn’t the whole point of owning a classic car to make it your own?
As I wandered through the vintage car workshops and restoration facilities, I couldn’t help but admire the passion and creativity of these young slammed enthusiasts. They may have a different approach to classic cars, but their dedication to preserving and showcasing these automotive treasures is undeniable.
And it’s not just about the cars themselves – the slammed community at Bicester Heritage is a tight-knit group, with regular meet-ups and events that attract enthusiasts from all over the country. It’s a refreshing sight to see young people getting involved in the classic car scene, injecting new life and energy into a traditionally older demographic.
So, the next time you find yourself at Bicester Heritage, keep an eye out for these slammed cars and their enthusiastic owners. They may not fit the traditional mold of classic car enthusiasts, but they’re certainly making their mark on the vintage car scene – and it’s a sight to behold.