Double Classic Car Drive plus High Speed Passenger Ride
Overview
Indulge in some old-school motor magic with this Double Classic Car Drive plus High Speed Passenger Ride. Speed combines with a healthy dose of old-school flair, as you get behind the wheel of two brilliant classics for three exhilarating miles in each.
You’ll drive your choice of two from five classic cars, taking each one for a three lap, three mile ride with an expert instructor. Will you choose a classic Mini Cooper S MK3, a luxurious Austin Healey 3000, a movie-star Ford Mustang, a beautiful Jaguar E-Type, or an almighty Aston Martin Vantage?
Just when you thought things were slowing down, you’ll switch to the passenger side for an electrifying ride in a modern performance car by your instructor. After driving a piece of motoring history it’s only right that you get to take home a commemorative certificate too.
- SKU
- PUDC2D
- Locations
- 5 in the UK
- People
- For 1
- Validity
- 12 Months
- Rating
- 4.4 (39)
What's Included
- On arrival, registration and signing on
- Free welcome tea or coffee for the driver
- Classroom style briefing by the Event Manager to cover safety, driving standards and the format of the experience
- Two three-mile drive sessions
- High speed passenger ride with an instructor driving a modern performance car
- Commemorative certificate on completion
- Photographs and in-car video available for purchase
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival at the Heyford Park airfield you’ll swing by the check-in desk for registration before grabbing a cup of tea or coffee and taking part in a short safety briefing to give you a taste for how the day will go. You’ll be taken for a run of the course as part of a group so you know where the twists and turns are, before eventually jumping into each of your chosen classic motors for a three mile, three lap run of the track.
Then you’ll take to the passenger seat of a modern performance vehicle for a flying lap with your instructor.
At the end of your experience you’ll be presented with a commemorative certificate.
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 17 (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)
- Minimum height: 5ft
- Maximum height: 6ft 6in
- Maximum weight: 18 stone
- Fitness/Health: You should be in reasonable health and able to climb in and out of the car. This experience is not suitable for those with epilepsy, heart complaints or pregnant ladies. Please note: anyone deemed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to participate
- You must hold a full, manual driving licence. You must present your licence on the day of your experience; photocopies will not be accepted
- All drivers must have a good understanding of the English language for instruction purposes
- Family, friends and children are welcome to spectate. Viewing is available for spectators
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
- The centres contracted with us hold public indemnity liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover.
Some driving operators require customers to complete an Indemnity/Damage waiver form on the day of the experience. This may state that the driver will be liable for a fixed amount of costs should they damage the vehicle whilst driving. Most of these suppliers are able to provide Indemnity/Damage Waiver at a small additional fee (usually £20-£45) payable on site. The purchase of this is optional and is in addition to the Public Liability Insurance held by all venues. The full details of any indemnity or damage waiver will be provided by the activity operator. We are unable to advise or comment on the content or suitability of these products.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience
Availability
This experience is available on selected Fridays and Saturdays from February to December.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available.
Expect to be at the venue for between 2 and 3 hours depending on the number of cars you are driving.
How it works
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Graham
05/09/2021
Car ride
Well up to expectation, very well organised.
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Ian Tucker
12/10/2020
Awesome rides
The event was well organised with friendly staff. Although one of my choices was unavailable there were plenty of options. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage was like driving an extremely fast armchair whereas the E type Jaguar wea pure raw power. The in car video was a bonus.
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John
14/10/2019
Great 60th birthday present
Great day well organised
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Scott
14/10/2019
Excellant Experience
Whilst very much looking forward to this, being able to drive a Mini Cooper S and Jag E Type - i was a little unsure that i would be able to get the best out of it - both cars are worth a fair bit of money nowadays and not too many around. The instructors were excellant - in both cars i was encouraged to go faster, brake later and drive tight into the corners. 3 laps was not enough. But it did leave me with a huge smile on my face!
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Edward
13/10/2019
Oh so cool
Awesome day, driving the Aston Martin Vantage first then that cheeky mini Cooper, added the Caterham 7 on the day, pinned back in the seat fun, 😁
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Simon Piechowicz
19/08/2019
Fantastic day
Great day, friendly staff and made you feel at ease. Cars were wonderful, I drive the E Type and Healy, child hood dream fulfilled.
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Rob
11/08/2019
A brilliant experience
I really enjoyed these experiences. I drove the Aston Martin Vantage and an E type jag. All staff were very helpful and friendly
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Chris
02/06/2019
Driving Classic Cars.
Did what it said on the tin. Driving classic cars. Well organised. Very enjoyable. Great staff.
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Kelvin
12/05/2019
Fantastic experience
Absolutely brilliantfrom start to finish, all staff were very professional and pleasant, I’m certainly looking forward to my next day out with another driving experience. Thank you all.
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Ian
30/03/2019
I want one
The smell and noise of a super car e type jaguar from the sixties is fantastic the raw power is real no electronic gadgets to get in the way. The drive was over quickly but the memory will last forever Thanks for a great day.
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Richard
13/11/2018
Great day out
Classic car driving experience was amazing, really well organised and a lot of fun.
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Peter Glazinski
16/09/2018
The best way to appreciate Classic Cars
This was a fantastic day for me, to appreciate the driving experience of two great classic cars, the thrill of sound, speed and the back to basics of driving great engineered cars of the past. Would not have had this chance without Company's like yourselves - thanks to my wonderful wife for an excellent birthday gift.
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AMANDA
12/08/2018
Great experience
Despite heavy rain on and off , i was able to enjoy the day very well. It was well organised with an excellent briefing. The staff were very helpful and tried to accommodate my request for an extra ride . As my son had bought a Classic cars drive there had not been an option to drive an Aston. They were able to accommodate me. I had an excellent time.
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Roy
29/07/2018
Great Experience
Well organised, polite and experienced staff, a great day
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Derrick
30/06/2018
Unforgettable birthday present
Super day out. Very well organized with wonderful cars
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Daveone
20/06/2018
one of the best times ive had in years
always wanted to drive an e type jag bit disappointing when i went in the porcha was totally wrong what a ca rand the speed i look now with envy and the jag fulfilled my wildest dreams and the hot lap weeeell madnesss on wheels stunning i would like to thank you all for the experience keep up the good work
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Phrynette Morrison
03/06/2018
A slick, and speedy! experience
A great day. Top class organization. Staff were were helpful and efficient and looked after my 90 year old Dad, whose treat this was. Thank you.
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Ian Gardner
10/05/2018
Drive day
Thank you - The experience was exactly as promised and lived up to my expectations which is not so common nowadays.
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Robin
06/05/2018
The most fun I've ever had!
All the Udrive staff were friendly and professional. The cars were beautiful examples, superbly presented and prepared. The driving experience was fabulous. I will be back!
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Brian
26/03/2018
Classic Drives
Excellent day, very well organised,great driving instructors. Would definitely recommend to others.
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Stuart
01/10/2017
Something Special
A chance to drive the Austin Healey 3000 and the 4.2 litre E Type Jaguar gave me the true experience of nostalgia. With my family with me and watching it has given us all a wonderful memory of the day.
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Lisa
04/09/2017
Birthday fun
I booked the Double Classic Car Drive plus High Speed Passenger Ride experience day for my Husband's birthday and he couldn't have been happier. The experience was easy to book and we had a great day!
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Martin
01/09/2017
Nice treat
Briliant, would go again!
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Gary
19/08/2017
Good fun, even in the wet.
Well run event
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Graham Plumb
27/08/2021
Absolutely not worth the money
On arrival I was told one of the cars was unavailable, they where running late, family members not aloud near the track to take photos, they do take photos but the price was £29.99 hidden extras cost's to go to Dunsfold we had to pay an extra £35 put yet you are not driving in the actual track, then on the day you are told you have to pay a £25 insurance fee, if we did not pay they would want your card details and could take up to £5,000 out of your account and yet the cars are not checked.
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Arthur
08/07/2019
Good experience
I was bought the drive for my 70th birthday. I enjoyed the experience of driving classic cars. I was able to drive around the track at my own speed and was not pressured to drive fast, therefore I got what I wanted from the experience. The high speed passenger ride was one I wouldn't want to repeat. It was quite scary driving at high speed and having no control of the car. The driver was very good and others said that they had trusted him implicitly. On the downside, many extras to pay for.
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Howard
02/06/2019
A really good experience.
This is a really good day. The car driving is brilliant and the staff from reception to the instructors in the car are very impressive. It's a relaxed day suitable for anyone - you don't need to drive fast - just enjoy the cars. Pity about the track which is straight up and down but maybe that suits the most people.
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Gary
01/06/2019
Well organised day
Very well organised, no queuing for once. Just two minor quibbles. The track layout was not very inspiring being a simple oval and so three laps in each car did not last long enough and was not varied in terms of corners/chicanes etc. I did a classic car double being an Austin Healey 3000, and an E-Type Jag which I had always wanted to try. The E-Type was modified having extra wide wheels and a huge non-standard exhaust which was VERY noisy. A classic car should not be modified please!
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Dave
03/04/2019
65th Birthday treat
Great event forfilled a long held dream to drive a Healey But the Mini Cooper s was better
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Gerry
29/09/2018
Good day
I enjoyed the morning and came away quite surprised how different the classic cars were in comparison with modern vehicles. I wish a full and comprehensive spec of each car was available on line. This would have helped me decide which to drive.
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Andy
16/09/2018
Great expereince
Great experience but just too short - the classic cars are in great condition and drove lovely
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Malcolm
24/03/2018
A good fun day
Well organised but the track was a bit limited. two straights connected by two hairpin bends
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Richard
07/07/2017
Great day driving
Warm friendly staff. The track could have been more challenging.
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Ron
13/10/2019
2 classic car drives
On my drives it was raining heavily and you had to be out in the rain to hear your name called for drives, would probably be a lot better in the sunshine. The track was very short and was actually only formed from cones so not easy to see corners of track. To be fair the cars that I drove were a bit tired (etype/am vantage) but good fun on the track although Aston a bit lacking in acceleration and with a saggy drivers seat meaning a very low seating position. Prices of extras bit steep,ins/pics.
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Patrick
21/09/2019
Good cars
I drove the Aston Martin Vantage and the AH 3000. Both cars were well prepared and great to drive. Both instructors were very helpful & encouraging. Reception staff were very welcoming. On the negative side: I was totally unaware that this experience could be used on Fridays only and worse, only on two Fridays in each month. This was inconvenient and is not made obvious at time of purchase. I was disappointed that coffee (which wasn't very nice) is allowed to be served in polystyrene cups.
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Felix Charles
22/04/2018
Mini memories
Loved the driving experience (especially driving the mini - a memory of my first ever car). However, I felt the experience was a little rushed and more could have been made to make it a special day. For example, we could have been taught about the cars and their history or taken a look under the hood to learn more about the engine. It was also a little disappointing that the driving instructor did not remind me to give him the sd card (hence I missed out on photos from the day)
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TJ
16/07/2018
Great Drive BUT.....
Fantastic cars to drive with friendly instructors sitting by your side. Track was two straights with modified hairpin at each end. Three laps for your money is not enough (for me at least) to learn the track and get the hang of a new car. For that reason alone it was poor value. You can do more laps but guess what they want another chunk of dosh. The in car video only available in some cars, one out of two in my case. The "hot lap" was mediocre to say the least. Overall, not impressed.
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David Hobday
25/09/2021
Not a good experience
I chose the E-type. I thought it would bring back memories, very uncomfortable drive, slippery footwell bare metal, needs a piece of mat . The car was not a good drive and I struggled to find the right gear .The track for myself was very difficult too see with traffic cones everywhere and would need at least 10 laps too get used to it. The track itself was overcrowded and I felt unsafe with no rear view mirrors . Overall not a good experience.
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Robert
06/09/2020
oh dear...
I was looking forward to this. I won the ticket in a charity auction. A few days before the day I receive an email asking if I wanted to pay £25 to waive the £5000 excess. I decided to just be a passenger. I arrived on time but then waited nearly 2 hrs for my first car. My car was a wreck and had to be jump started. I let my son have the other ride and his car broke down on the first lap. Some of the cars are not the models they are advertised to be. Terrible. Are these actually cars safe?
Locations
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South East
- Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire
- Bicester, Oxfordshire
- Cranleigh, Surrey
East Midlands
- Lutterworth, Leicestershire
North West
- Wigan, Lancashire