There is just 1 week to go until The Greatest Car Manufacturer Debate & Charity Auction on Thursday 26 March 2026 from 7-11pm at the wonderful London Scottish House (near Victoria Station) in London, which is raising funds for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, as part of A Driving Force for SSAFA 2026.
The event is being organised by ADF26 participants Alex and Harriet Wolfe, from London as part of their fundraising. The night begins with welcome drinks and dinner inside the breathtaking Super Car Cave at London Scottish House, surrounded by extraordinary machines from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ford, and McLaren, courtesy of private owners and supporting companies. The venue itself is steeped in history: once the drill hall of the London Scottish Regiment, founded in 1859, and the first volunteer force to see action in the First World War at the Battle of Messines in 1914.
During the evening, the ultimate petrolhead question will be tackled: Which car company is the greatest of all time? Five legendary marques will go head-to-head in a lively debate, championed by some of the most respected voices in the automotive world, as the following 5 manufacturers will compete for the crown:
– Aston Martin – Because everyone wants to drive James Bond’s car.
– Ferrari – The prancing horse, the dream marque for generations.
– Ford – From the Model T to the Le Mans-winning GT40.
– Lamborghini – Creator of the supercar, from Miura to Countach.-McLaren – From the iconic F1 to Le Mans victory and Formula 1 World Champions in 2025.
The debate will be chaired by Alex Wolfe, host of the Wolfe Power Club — the #1 energy podcast on Apple Podcasts and TikTok, known for lively conversations with industry leaders.
Guests will have the chance to vote for their favourite manufacturer, with every vote purchased helping your chosen marque claim the crown.
The Keynote Speakers are:
Ryszard Nowobilski – debating for Aston Martin
Co-founder of Aston Keeper, an independent Aston Martin specialist in Surrey. He is a lifelong car enthusiast and lover of British engineering, from pre-war cars, Ariel motorcycles to modern Astons. Alongside his engineering work Ryszard serves as Chair of a group of charities and is an amateur racing driver. He probably belongs in a museum.
JayEmm (James Martin) – debating for Ferrari
With 476,000 YouTube subscribers and over 168 million views, James Martin of JayEmm on Cars is one of the most respected automotive reviewers online. Known for his honest insights into ownership, he has lived with and reviewed iconic Ferraris including the 550 Maranello, F12, and F430 Scuderia, as well as experiencing most modern supercars.
Jeremy Walton – debating for Ford
Author of the legendary Fast Fords series and a lifelong Ford historian, Jeremy Walton has spent more than 35 years immersed in the brand. He has driven everything from the Le Mans-winning GT40 to Princess Diana’s Escort RS Turbo, which later sold for over £750,000.
John Thorne – debating for McLaren
Founder of Thorney Motorsport, the world’s largest independent McLaren specialist. John has become a leading authority on McLaren ownership, helping thousands of enthusiasts keep their cars reliable, enjoyable, and on the road.
Iain Tyrrell – debating for Lamborghini
Founder of Iain Tyrrell Classic Cars and one of the world’s leading classic car experts. Iain is renowned for discovering and authenticating the iconic Lamborghini Miura from the 1969 film The Italian Job and currently serves as Technical Officer for Lamborghini Club UK.
Alongside the debate, we are reintroducing the chance to pay for votes to help your chosen manufacturer claim the crown, with every penny raised supporting SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity – Registered in England & Wales (210760). We will also hear from Air Marshal Steve Shell CB OBE MA who is CEO of SSAFA.
The night will feature an exciting charity auction which is now live, and will end on the evening, offering incredible prizes including supercar lunch experiences, a Caterham motorsport drift experience donated by HWM Aston Martin & Caterham Dealer (Car Dealer | Walton-on-Thames, Surrey | HWM), a luxury travel day for seven, donated by Expedition Yorkshire (Yorkshire Tours | Tours of Yorkshire England), visiting filming locations from the 2026 Wuthering Heights movie starring Margot Robbie – an incredible day’s stalking in Scotland, a shooting experience with Silverstone Shooting Centre, a pair of Chanel sunglasses, tandem sky dive, and much more. There will also be an iconic supercar cave display, a delicious food station dinner between cars, debate and the auction, drinks, and most importantly, we will be raising funds for our SSAFA Veterans.
Alex Wolfe explains why he and his wife Harriet are organising this fantastic event:
“Harriet and I fundamentally want to support our veterans and their families. SSAFA does this all year round, therefore we want to put on an evening where everyone enjoys a night of fun, but we can also raise a huge amount for the charity, helping them to continue their great work.”
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of automotive greatness, all in support of a remarkable cause. On 26 March we can EAT- DRINK – DEBATE CARS!
Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ssafa-fundraiser-the-greatest-car-company-debate-charity-auction-tickets-1977379995797