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Goodwood Members’ Meeting 2026: What to see, hear and buy at motor sport bonanza

Words: Nathan Chadwick | Photography: Goodwood/Bonhams

The Goodwood Members’ Meeting 2026 promises a feast of motor sport action from across the generations – and a unique opportunity to party like a 1970s Formula 1 driver. Well, almost…

The event, which takes place on April 18-19, 2026, promises a bonanza of touring car, endurance and single-seater action, as well as motorcycles. A central focus of the weekend will be a celebration of James Hunt, marking 50 years since his 1976 Formula 1 World Championship. Cars from across Hunt’s F1 career, including the McLaren M23 in which he secured the title, are expected to feature in on-track demonstrations. The display will also include contemporary machinery from teams such as Ferrari, Brabham and Tyrrell, representing the Cosworth DFV era. Away from the circuit, the Brooklands Lawn Shed will be transformed into a recreation of James Hunt’s Marbella nightclub. Goodwood is promising a weekend-long disco…

The event will also include a tribute to Hunt’s 1970s counterpart on two wheels, Barry Sheene, with a dedicated demonstration of Grand Prix motorcycles from his 500cc career. This marks the first time a motorcycle-only demonstration has been held at the Members’ Meeting, and it forms part of a broader set of commemorations taking place across Goodwood’s 2026 events.

A further highlight at the Goodwood Members’ Meeting 2026 is the Super Touring Shoot-Out, which will bring together a field of 1990s British Touring Car Championship machinery. Around 20 cars are expected to take part in demonstration runs and a competitive shoot-out format, with practice and qualifying on Saturday followed by a final on Sunday.

Modern Formula 11 will also be represented at the Goodwood Members’ Meeting 2026, with Jenson Button scheduled to drive the championship-winning Brawn BGP 001. The appearance marks Button’s first Members’ Meeting and a rare opportunity to see the 2009 title-winning car in action at Goodwood.

The weekend’s race programme includes a range of Historic categories, with Sunday afternoon – referred to as Super Sunday – featuring a sequence of races and demonstrations. These include the Bruce McLaren Trophy, Phil Hill Cup and Gordon Spice Trophy, alongside those Hunt and Sheene tributes and the Super Touring Shoot-Out final.

Bonhams auction

Bonhams returns to the Goodwood Members’ Meeting 2026 with 37 lots at the time of writing. The selection is headed up by three cars hailing from the collection of the late famed artist Michael Turner.

The collection is led by his long-owned 1939 Jaguar SS100. Registered DTF 28, the car remained in Turner’s ownership for close to 70 years and was used regularly, including as everyday transport for extended periods. It is believed to represent one of the longest continuous ownerships of any of the 3.5-litre SS100s produced. Offered with an estimate between £225,000 and £275,000, the car carries chassis number 39075 and engine number M1052E. Before Turner acquired it, DTF 28 had an active competition history in the post-war period, with appearances at circuits including Silverstone, Croft, Prescott and Goodwood. It was later restored during the late 1980s and early 1990s, at which point it was refinished in dark blue, replacing an earlier light blue scheme with red trim. Following restoration, Turner used the car for events including the inaugural Goodwood Revival in 1998.

Also included in the Bonhams sale is Turner’s Jaguar 340, upgraded with a 4.2-litre straight-six engine and modified to resemble a Mk2. Registered TOY 200F, the car features suspension and cosmetic changes, and is offered without reserve, with an estimate between £7000 and £12,000.

A third vehicle from the same ownership is a 1942 Ford GPW Jeep, accompanied by a trailer. Also offered without reserve, it carries an estimate between £12,000 and £16,000.

Elsewhere, the Goodwood Members’ Meeting 2026 sale incorporates a range of pre- and post-war cars, among them a BMW 327/28 and a 1925 Bentley 3 Litre Boat Tail Tourer, each offered with an estimate between £100,000 and £150,000. Later examples include a 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante, guided at an estimate between £100,000 and £120,000, and a manual 2002 Lamborghini Murciélago, offered without reserve with an estimate between £175,000 and £225,000.

Further details on the Bonhams sale can be found here, and for more details on the Goodwood Members’ Meeting 2026 you should head here.

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