When the world of classics collided with a modern Porsche
Percival Motor Company compete with Lydia Walmsley in 2025 championship.
Simon & Deb Percival are the type of people you meet and instantly get on with. It is evident that as the owners of the classic car dealership ‘Percival Motor Company’, they have built the foundations of their business by doing just that.
Simon Percival, who had previously worked in solicitors and accountants offices, as well as a family run Renault Main Agent, has always had a keen passion for all things with four wheels. The interest became all too much in 1998, when he decided it was time to chase the dream of running his own classic car business, and acquired a small unit in Tenterden in Kent. Since then, the business has grown into what it is today which includes a large amount of premium stock and premises with a workshop in the countryside near Maidstone.
Being so local to Brands Hatch, Lydia first met Simon and Deb at the last round of the 2024 season where they proudly supported Lydia’s final ever Mini Challenge race weekend. From there, hardcore BTCC fan Deb couldn’t resist partnering with Lydia again, this time for a full season.
“It is truly amazing to have the support of Percival Motor Company. They are not only lovely people, but have a true family atmosphere in the workplace which resonates so much with me. They also have some incredible cars for sale, it is great having a peruse through their website to see what they’ve got in stock! This is the first time they have partnered with someone in motorsport, so it is a huge honour for them to put their faith in me this season!
Simon Percival, company director, says:
“Deb and I have followed motor racing together since we first met. Deb has a real passion for motor sport and has followed drivers and teams closely over the years. Lydia was someone that had caught her eye already, so when the opportunity to sponsor her in the Mini Challenge came up, we jumped at the chance.
We are delighted to be sponsoring Lydia at an important time in her career, and are so impressed with her passion and hard work and, of course, her superb driving!
We love the way that Lydia Walmsley Racing operates and, although we may not drive quite as fast as Lydia, we fully appreciate her desire to be at the front of the grid!”
Current stock includes the stunning Austin Healey 3000 MK1 (pictured), an MG GT and a BMW Z1, to name a few. If these kinds of car interest you, then head over to the Percival Motor Company website (www.percivalmotorco.co.uk) to see their ever changing cars for sale or give Simon a call on 01622 851841.
