In the parkland of Tatton Park near Knutsford, Classic American Stars & Stripes gathers more than 1,500 US cars — the North West of England's biggest American show, running for over three decades.
| When? | first Sunday of July 2026 (5 July) |
|---|---|
| Where? | Knutsford (Cheshire) — Cheshire |
| Organiser | The Classic Car Shows |
| Attendance | 16,000 visitors and 1,500+ cars |
| Since | 1991 |
Held every year for more than 35 years, Stars & Stripes fills the Tatton Park estate with over 1,500 American vehicles and around 16,000 visitors. It is one of the longest-running dedicated US-car shows in the country.
The historic parkland at Knutsford offers a spacious, family-friendly setting. Cars are laid out across the lawns by club and era, with trade stands, autojumble and arena displays completing the day.
The field spans lovingly preserved 1950s cruisers, sixties and seventies muscle, lowriders, hot rods and modern American metal, making it a genuine cross-section of the UK's US-car scene.
With 16,000 visitors and 1,500+ cars expected, Classic American Stars & Stripes — Tatton Park offers an exceptional cross-section of American car culture. The field brings together vehicles from every era, from concours restorations to personal builds, around the "US classics and muscle cars" theme.
On the Tatton Park lawns you'll find:
Mark the window — first Sunday of July 2026 (5 July) — and plan to arrive early: the finest American cars are usually in place by mid-morning, and a crowd of 16,000 visitors and 1,500+ cars makes parking easier at the start of the day.
The event is held at Knutsford (Cheshire), in Cheshire. Check access, any shuttle services and parking on the official website, and consider car-sharing on the busiest days.
Bring sun or rain protection, comfortable shoes for walking the field, and a budget for food and trade stands. Photographers: the morning light does wonders for the chrome.
Enthusiasm for American vehicles keeps growing in the UK. Meets, clubs and shows multiply year after year, driven by a community that loves the style as much as the V8 mechanicals. Buyers today look for everything from 1960s and 70s muscle to modern pickups and imported youngtimers. Classic American Stars & Stripes — Tatton Park (US classics and muscle cars) sits squarely within this movement and has, since 1991, drawn a loyal crowd that comes to admire, talk shop and sometimes leave with a new project in mind.
The UK has no minimum age rule for importing a car, and left-hand-drive vehicles are legal on British roads. A vehicle over forty years old can move to the historic vehicle tax class and is MOT-exempt, while newer imports may need an IVA test before DVLA registration. Always confirm the current requirements with DVLA and DVSA before you buy.
Events like Classic American Stars & Stripes — Tatton Park are surrounded by marque clubs and regional communities. They share tips, spare parts and hands-on help, organise drive-outs and make it easier to source original components — an invaluable ecosystem when you own an American car and want to keep it on the road around Knutsford (Cheshire).
Dreaming of joining Classic American Stars & Stripes — Tatton Park in your own American car? Americars & Trucks sources, imports and registers US vehicles to order. We start from your brief — model, year, budget, condition — then find the car in the States and handle shipping, customs and registration.
We locate a vehicle matching your criteria on the American market, with inspection and photos, before any commitment.
Shipping, customs, testing and registration: we coordinate every step until you get the keys, in line with local rules.
Service, tyres and detailing: we prepare your American car so it shines on the field at Classic American Stars & Stripes — Tatton Park.
| Step | Typical time | Order of magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| US sourcing | 5–10 days | per brief |
| Ocean shipping | 3–4 weeks | £1,300–2,200 |
| Customs (duty + VAT) | 3–5 days | by value |
| Testing & registration | 1–3 weeks | by provider |
Going from spectator to owner is simpler than it looks. From France and from the UK alike, Americars & Trucks supports enthusiasts who want an American car sourced, imported and registered with no nasty surprises. We know the US market, the buying channels, the auctions and the trustworthy sellers, and we filter for you the vehicles — US classics and muscle cars — worth the journey to a gathering like the one in Knutsford (Cheshire).
Dreaming of a specific model seen on the field? We start from your criteria and hunt down the right car, with a detailed inspection report before any financial commitment.
Some collectible American cars appreciate over time. We steer you towards sought-after models, with the right mileage and condition, for a purchase that holds up over the years.
A reliable American pickup or SUV to drive all year? We target sound, well-maintained vehicles ready for local roads with no compromise on safety.
Every case is handled by a single point of contact, from the first search to the handover of the keys, via ocean shipping, customs clearance and registration. The goal is simple: that your next visit to Classic American Stars & Stripes — Tatton Park is behind the wheel of your own American car, with complete peace of mind.