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The Classic Motor Show, NEC, 16-18 Nov
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Bengt Axel



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 12:24 pm    Post subject: The Classic Motor Show, NEC, 16-18 Nov Reply with quote

For those forgetful types who haven't put this date in their diary, it's the Classic Motor Show at the NEC Birmingham in 3 weeks time. See here for details;

http://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/

For those who haven't been before, I would advise on getting there early doors, as it will take you the full day to get around properly.

Any other OCCFers going?


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Uncle Alec



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 4:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll be there as usual on the Riley RM Club stand. Probably meet up with Rotary Brian; we usually do.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I will be there on the sunday, on the CONSUL CLASSIC AND CAPRI STAND, have a look for us and say hello . Dave
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm going on the Saturday, for a good nose around!! Went last year, was fantastic.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 12:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Uncle Alec,

I will be there on the first day, the Friday so look forward to seeing you.
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Uncle Alec



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 10:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Right you are Bri. The regulation four days for me unfortunately. Anyone care to sponsor my bar bill?
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 4:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll be there, probably on the Friday for a good look round. This will be my 4th year so I certainly feel it's a great show. Not sure if it will be linked with the Top Gear show this time. To a degree I prefer it when it's not because it tends to mean people are there for the classica rather than some of them being "spill over" from the Top Gear Show mooching round with no idea what they are looking at! Laughing
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll be there on the Sunday, with my mate and his Mini Smile
Mainly hanging around the TSSC stand Cool
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Riley Blue



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Saturday and Sunday for me, on the Riley Motor Club stand mostly.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 10:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Went yesterday, very enjoyable day. The club stands as always were excellent some in particular made a great effort. However two complaints, one I make every year, the lighting in some of the halls is terrible particularly in the Trade Village, almost like looking at the stuff under yellow street lights! And... there seem to be more and more traders flogging hippy clothing, junk and jewelry. I looked at some of the stands and thought they must have either been sold the space under false pretences or turned up at the wrong show. Rolling Eyes All in all though a good day.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just got back to my B&B after a day at the NEC; very busy and very, very crowded but had a great day in the Club's stand - come and see us in Hall 8, we have three Riley Elfs (one each Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3) celebrating their 50th birthday.

I agree about the lighting, it's awful!
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes had a look at the Elfs very nice.
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Bengt Axel



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

riley541 wrote:
Just got back to my B&B after a day at the NEC; very busy and very, very crowded but had a great day in the Club's stand - come and see us in Hall 8, we have three Riley Elfs (one each Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3) celebrating their 50th birthday.

I agree about the lighting, it's awful!

Spotted your Elves looking very smart.

Car of the show? - for me it was either the Ferrari 250GT Lusso on the Ferrari Owners Club stand, which I would have happily swapped a kidney for, or to satisfy my demands for the odd-ball, the lovely wooden bodied Healey Shooting Brake

Any other nominations?
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

riley541 wrote:
I agree about the lighting, it's awful!
I understand that the organisers more or less give the space away to the car clubs. Don't know if you can confirm this? You pay for carpet and extras but my friends on the AMOC stand said the whole stand cost the club about £800. If this is the case I guess there's little leverage clubs have over the organisers but honestly, in the trade village - Hall 5 was dreadful.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rich5ltr wrote:
riley541 wrote:
I agree about the lighting, it's awful!
I understand that the organisers more or less give the space away to the car clubs. Don't know if you can confirm this? You pay for carpet and extras but my friends on the AMOC stand said the whole stand cost the club about £800. If this is the case I guess there's little leverage clubs have over the organisers but honestly, in the trade village - Hall 5 was dreadful.


I don't book our Club's stand but I believe you're right, the space is free but extras e.g carpet, electricity etc. are all chargeable. We've already booked for next year - hopefully we'll invest in carpet (easy on the feet if you're standing for hours on end!)
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