From 194mph Bonnevile-bound Jensens to chopped V8 Vauxhalls, hot rods, rat rods and roaring Merlin engines, the Enfield Pageant delivered automotive chaos in the best possible way
The 2026 Enfield Pageant of Motoring turned out to be an absolute treasure trove of weird, wonderful and wildly creative machinery, reminding us why grassroots car culture remains far more entertaining than yet another identikit crossover launch with mood lighting and an app subscription for heated seats. This year’s event was packed with everything from beautifully preserved classics to utterly unhinged custom creations, including a chopped and Audi-powered Vauxhall Victor FB, stunning American cruisers, rat-look survivors proudly wearing decades of scars, and hot rods that looked ready to drag race Satan himself.
Joining me for this special coverage is an old friend and true motoring legend, veteran Indian automotive journalist, author, historian and compulsive model car collector Adil Jal Darukhanawala, as we wander through one of Britain’s most charming old-school motoring gatherings sharing stories, opinions, laughs and plenty of automotive nerdery along the way. Expect unique finds, eccentric owners, incredible engineering, roaring engines and the sort of authentic petrolhead atmosphere that simply cannot be manufactured by algorithms or focus groups.
Meet the Man Trying to Build the World’s First 200MPH Jensen!
This bloke watched The World’s Fastest Indian and thought: “I wonder how fast I can make my Jensen go?” Now it’s a turbocharged 8.2-litre monster that’s hit 194mph at Bonneville and is chasing 200mph! British engineering. Pub-fuelled ambition. Absolute madness.
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