The rare Bristol Blenheim, believed to be one of the world’s only airworthy World War Two bombers, made a special appearance in the skies.
It arrived mid-morning at Bicester Motion’s Scramble event, held on Sunday, October 4, from Duxford’s Aircraft Restoration Company, flanked by two Spitfires.
Its departure in the afternoon crowned another sold-out year for the event.
Bicester Motion Scramble October 2026 (Image: Bicester Motion)
Visitors saw vehicles and displays across the former RAF Bicester site, including a focus on 1976, the year RAF Bicester officially closed.
Twelve cars launched in 1976 were gathered on Orchard Lawn. They included two vehicles used in the filming of Rush, a Ferrari 512BB, which was described as the fastest car in the world, and an Aston Martin Lagonda.
Bicester Motion Scramble October 2026 (Image: Bicester Motion)
Bicester Motion Scramble October 2026 (Image: Bicester Motion)
Bring a Trailer, the event’s online auction partner, increased its presence in Hangar 113.
Its display focused on vehicles with a centre driving position and included a Sinclair C5, a David Brown tractor, the Lotus Elise-based, fully carbon Analogue Automotive VHPK and the McLaren-based Lanzante 95-59.
Bicester Motion Scramble October 2026 (Image: Bicester Motion)
Cars from Bring a Trailer’s local partners, Sports Purpose and Chase Classics, were also displayed inside the former home of the Blenheim. Other vehicles and motoring displays were presented around the venue.
Nearby, BMW revealed its upcoming M350 model in its first UK public appearance.
Bicester Motion Scramble October 2026 (Image: Bicester Motion)
Other standout moments included a world debut for the Jensen Interceptor, presented by Top Gear Magazine in the paddock.
The Bicester ECU Allstar Cheer squad joined a display of American cars on Goodwins Green.
More than 150 cars from the Scramblers membership group lined the Avenues, while a Renault Avantime took top honours in the StarterMotor Golden Ticket concours.
Bicester Motion Scramble October 2026 (Image: Bicester Motion)
Bicester Motion’s 50 specialist businesses also took part, with Kingsbury Racing displaying the only DFV-powered Chevron sports racer alongside a Nissan Primera BTCC Supertourer.
The latest Mercedes-Benz was presented by Ranges resident YASA.
Bicester Motion Scramble October 2026 (Image: Bicester Motion)
Pendine’s Blast House displayed two Jeeps that had crossed the Sahara Desert, alongside three legendary Jaguar XK120s. The NUB 120, PPE 101 and RJH 400, which have all competed in the Alpine Rally during the early 1950s, were shown together for the first time.
The next Scramble is already on sale and will take place at Bicester Motion on Sunday, January 10. A display on Orchard Lawn will honour the three-door 4×4, among other displays.
Bicester Motion Scramble October 2026 (Image: Bicester Motion)
Bicester Motion describes itself as a world-leading business community, shaping the future of mobility.
It has more than 50 pioneering mobility companies, which together contribute more than £500 million to the UK economy.
Businesses based at the site include Audi Revolut F1 Team, Polestar’s UK headquarters, synthetic fuel maker Zero and Motorsport UK, the governing body for British motorsport.
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