Hi Chris, john again, no specialised car required. There are a few historic take part, some ordinary road cars. And a few endurance cars. The emphasis is on navigational skills. There is 3 classes , beginner who get whole route 15 mins before start time. Novice who get theirs as they leave. Expert who get harder clues plot and bash. Ideally you will need a pottie map light and roamer along with pencils and large rubber. Other that that a good sense of humor and remember you have to go home with Kate later..any more info let me know and I can bring stuff to next meeting. John