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NEW INTERACTIVE FEDERATION SKILLS ZONE ADDED TO
PRACTICAL CLASSICS CLASSIC CAR & RESTORATION SHOW

In a bid to encourage more enthusiasts into the historic vehicle industry, three of the biggest apprenticeship ambassadors are bringing an exciting interactive feature to this year’s Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with discovery+

The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) has joined with the Federation Skills Trust (FST) and its training partner In-Comm to create the new Federation Skills Zone.

David Whale, Chairman of the FBHVC, explains: “The objective is to give enthusiasts visiting the show the chance to learn from the professionals who train apprentices and other young people.

“As well as meeting and speaking with lecturers from In-Comm Training, they can learn how to measure bore size and check valve clearances on an MG Magnette cylinder block and head. They can examine examples of core engineering skills, such as turned and milled components, or examples of welds in three types of material.

“There will also be the chance to look at the JAP and Villiers stationary engines built by the students as well as studying cut-away components such as a Fiat Topolino rear axle produced between 1936 and 1955.”

Whilst the FBHVC has been in action since 1988, looking after all historic vehicles more than 30 years old and the interests of their owners, the FST is a charity formed in 2020 and has a broad remit representing heritage aviation, marine and steam in addition to historic vehicles.

David added: “If you have a young person in your family considering taking a Heritage Engineering Apprenticeship, then come and meet the lecturers and talk to some of the apprentices.”

The Federation stand will also ask visitors to decide on the future of Betsy, a 1931 Alvis TJ 12/50. They can examine the car and decide if it should be preserved, recommissioned for the road, or fully restored to concours condition.

Betsy is one of the final series of 12/50 models, registered as a saloon on 27th February 1931. A very sporting vehicle of the era, she had Rotax lights which are still fitted, 12 volt coil ignition and wire wheels. Voting slips will be available on the stand.

Whilst the Federation’s stand is focusing on cars, there will also be a new Hudson motorcycle on display for two-wheeled motoring enthusiasts to enjoy.

The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show, with discovery+, is held 18-20 March 2022 at Birmingham’s NEC with tickets now on sale. For more information as well as the ticket prices and booking details, visit www.necrestorationshow.com
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BARN FINDS UNEARTHED FOR
NEC CLASSIC CAR & RESTORATION SHOW

•The Carole Nash Barn Find display is the UK’s biggest display of barn finds

•Feature hosts around 20 vehicles in various states of repair

•Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show held 18-20 March at Birmingham’s NEC.

From Southampton to Yorkshire, cars that are currently sitting in barns, garages, lock ups and even on driveways are being readied to move for the first time in years as they head to Birmingham’s NEC for the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with discovery +.

Held from 18-20 March 2022, the Carole Nash Barn Find display is one of the show highlights and always showcases a fantastic mix of vehicles.

One car guaranteed to turn heads is a Ford Cortina Mk3 1600, believed to be one of only two of this model still surviving. This very rare example was commissioned by Ford of Dagenham, with instructions from the owner to resemble a GT but with a crossflow engine and a bench seat.

Saved from being scrapped and last on the road in 1986, it has been shipped in from British Guyana and arrived in the UK mere weeks ago where it is now in the hands of Mk3 Cortina specialist Pete Crompton from Cortina City.

The Cortina won’t be the only Ford as Mark Pinnigar’s 1972 Escort Mexico Mk1 is being hauled out of the garage for the show although its engine is currently on the floor rather than in the car! Finished in Le Mans Green, Mark attempted to start the restoration in 2000 but a house move, and serious work injury saw the car put in the garage where it has remained for over 20 years.

Also featuring in this year’s display is a rare 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT 1.8 shell that has been stored in a barn for over 30 years just with its engine, and a 1960 Morris Mini Van that was discovered in the back of a field in 2011 and has been waiting to be restored ever since.

Martin Jewell’s 1954 VW Beetle had been in and out of storage since the 1970s as it changed hands waiting for someone to restore it back to the road. That finally happened in 2016 and while it now drives and still has its original 30hp engine and gearbox, the Beetle retains its storage patina.

As the UK’s biggest display of barn finds, show organisers are hoping to have up to 20 vehicles in all states of repair on display. There is also a new feature for 2022 – Barn Finds Revisited, which is part of the Practical Classics Classic World area – where visitors can see some of the cars previously display that have since been beautifully restored.
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MORE BARN FINDS DISCOVERED FOR PRACTICAL CLASSICS CLASSIC CAR & RESTORATION SHOW, WITH DISCOVERY+

•20 rusty relics will be in the UK’s biggest barn find display
•Visitors can vote for their favourite from the display
•Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show held 18-20 March at Birmingham’s NEC.

More brilliant rusting relics have been unearthed for the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with discovery+, ready for the UK’s biggest barn find display at Birmingham’s NEC.

Held from 18-20 March 2022, the Carole Nash Barn Find display is one of the show highlights, with another superb mix of vehicles, from commercials to classic sports cars and plenty more between for visitors to enjoy.

Guaranteed to draw a crowd is the oldest vehicle on show, Harry Larcombe’s 1949 Jowett Bradford ice cream van that just brims with character. It’s also very rare being one of only four that are known to survive.

Even more unusual is a 1966 hearse based on a Wolseley 6/110 belonging to Steve Bennett - it was built and used in Ireland. It’ll be accompanied by his 1973 Wolseley Six and a stylish 1959 Dodge Sierra Station Wagon.

There are also plenty of fascinating British classics, including a pair of Ford Escorts such as Brendan Donohue’s 1983 Ghia model that hadn’t turned a wheel in 15 years when it was rescued, and a 1994 Si Estate owned by David Sharp.

They’ll be joined by Andy ‘Ace’ Harrison’s 1974 Austin Allegro Super that will be treated to a few period upgrades when it is restored by the team at Acespeed.

An interesting trio of cars belonging to Mark Fishpool are also guaranteed to prove popular, his barn finds being a 1982 Rover SD1, a 1966 Austin Healey Sprite and a delightful 1956 Hillman Husky.

Speaking of Rovers, the 1992 216 GSi owned by Andrew Zacharia is back on the road and due to be treated to a rolling restoration.

Craig Thompson imported his 1975 Jaguar XJC V12 from California and it’s going to be converted to right-hand drive, while another British classic in the form of a 1976 Morris Marina is going to be restored by none other than the team from Practical Classics magazine.

Wrapping up this year’s entries is a wonderful 1961 Austin LD Luton Van of Dave Wilson. Enthusiasts of classic commercials are going to love this proper working vehicle.

Show Director Lee Masters said: “This year’s show promises a very special collection of vehicles that is sure to attract enthusiasts of all ages.”
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REMAINING CARS REVEALED FOR EXCITING LANCASTER INSURANCE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP SPRING FINAL

•20 cars have been selected for the spring final of the competition
•Visitors can vote for their favourite from the display
•Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show held 18-20 March at Birmingham’s NEC.

Following the announcement of the first ten finalists competing for this year’s Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership award, the remaining entrants have now been confirmed and they are guaranteed to make picking a winner tougher than ever.

Visitors to the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with discovery+, will be voting for their favourite of the 20 cars on display at the NEC from 18-20 March, with the winner announced on the Sunday afternoon.

Alex Stanley has been thoroughly enjoying his 1972 MG Midget, a car that’s his first classic and one that has undergone an extensive restoration. It’s not the only MG amongst our final ten, Peter Cooper’s 1990 Maestro Turbo surely being one of the very best on the road.

Another British classic that’s certain to turn heads is the 1999 Rover Mini 40 LE owned by Robert Guy. Having covered just nine miles in its lifetime, it’s a very special example of the iconic little car.

Sporting coupes are well represented, too, starting with the 1995 Ford Probe owned by Malcolm Oyston. A 16-valve model with the 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, it’s in pristine condition. The same goes for Paul Edwards’ 1998 Toyota Celica SR that he was thrilled to have discovered, and now forms part of his collection of these cracking Japanese sports cars.

We’re not finished with classics from Japan. The Mazda MX-5 is hugely popular, and the 1995 model owned by David Mortiboys was about to be scrapped until he invested a lot of time and money getting it back on the road. Mohammed Mahboob’s 1988 Nissan Bluebird Executive Turbo was already in perfect condition, and this rare Sunderland-built saloon has had just one previous owner.

There’s just the one French car in this year’s competition, but it’s very special. When Dave Tassell bought his 2002 Renault Clio V6 two years ago it was nothing more than a bare body shell, and the restoration, which has just been completed, involved a huge hunt for parts and some unique modifications.

Which brings us to the final two entrants, the first of which is Irfan Mahboob’s 1989 BMW 325i Sport. Restoring it to stunning condition took almost ten years, and with some special upgrades the result is a superb example. Then we have the 1992 VW Golf Cabriolet of Laura Godtschalk, a car she’s owned for 17 years. In wonderfully original condition, it’s certainly been cherished.

Andrew Evanson, Senior Operations Manager of Lancaster Insurance, sponsors of the Pride of Ownership, said: “I was already impressed by the first ten Pride of Ownership finalists, but now that we have completed the list of entrants this year’s display is going to be better than ever. Picking a winner from such amazing classics won’t be easy.”

· Alan Herring – 1981 Ford Escort XR3 Turbo

· Alex Stanley – 1972 MG Midget

· Brian Birch & Meryl Richards – 1969 Ford Mustang

· Brian Kent – 1965 Humber Super Snipe Estate

· Dave Tassell – 2002 Renault Clio V6

· David Mortiboys – 1995 Mazda MX-5

· Irfan Mahboob – 1989 BMW 325i Sport

· Laura Godtschalk – 1992 Volkswagen Golf Cabrio

· Lucy Arnold - 1962 Jaguar E-Type

· Malcolm Oyston – 1995 Ford Probe 16v

· Mark Misiura – 1986 Ford Capri Cosworth

· Michael Hawkins – 1990 Ferrari 348TS

· Mike Pim-Keirle – 1965 MGB

· Mohammed Mahboob – 1988 Nissan Bluebird Executive Turbo

· Paul Edwards – 1998 Toyota Celica SR

· Paul Ward – 1970 Ford Cortina Lotus

· Peter Cooper – 1990 MG Maestro Turbo

· Richard Wilson – 1989 MG Metro

· Robert Guy – 1999 Rover Mini 40LE

· Shaun Hunter – 1973 Ford Escort Mk1
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