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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22447 Location: UK

LANCASTER INSURANCE CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW BRINGS A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE WITH NEW 'MEET THE EXPERTS' THEATRE

-The new 'Meet the Experts' Theatre will offer a packed schedule of informative and entertaining panels.

-Wheeler Dealers host Mike Brewer will be joined by 'Auto Alex' Kersten as well as other leading industry names and faces.

-Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show will be held 10-12 Nov 2023 at Birmingham's NEC.

-Tickets now on sale via advanced online booking

This year's Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show will offer visitors more motoring knowledge than ever before with the new 'Meet the Experts' Theatre when it returns to Birmingham's NEC from 10-12 November.

The Theatre will cover a whole manner of subjects from how to get started in classic motoring and using your classic for motorsport, to alternative fuels and debating restoration versus modification.

There will also be discussions about the future of the classic car community, the skills shortage, preserving our automotive heritage, and how we can attract more youngsters into classic motoring ? both as a hobby and a career.

Show Director Lee Masters explains: "Whilst we want all of our visitors to be entertained, we also want them to leave the show knowing more than when they arrived. With such a wealth of experts in our community, we want to create a platform when we can impart as much of that motoring knowledge onto others as possible.

"There are so many changes in the motoring world, now more than ever, and often people's fears on topics such as sustainability in classic motoring are based on headlines rather than having all the right information. Our aim is to change this so everyone can create their own informed opinion by tapping into our motoring experts."

The 'Meet the Experts' Theatre will be hosted by Wheeler Dealers' Mike Brewer and car journalist and YouTuber 'Auto Alex' Kersten. They will be joined by other well-known faces from TV and YouTube as well as motoring journalists and highly respected industry campaigners.

As well as the panels, there will also be interviews with special guests including World Trials Championship legend Dougie Lampkin and the stars of the new movie 'Classic'.

There will also be a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Wheeler Dealers. Since 2003, Mike Brewer and his trusty mechanics ? Edd China, Ant Anstead and currently Marc 'Elvis' Priestley - have restored and brought back to the road 218 cars on our screens. Mike will share his personal highlights and stories from behind the scenes each day.

The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show will be held at Birmingham's NEC from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 November 2023. Tickets are now on sale. Check the website www.necclassicmotorshow.com or sign up for the newsletter at www.necclassicmotorshow.com/newsletter for the latest updates.
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Rootes75 · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2023 8:44 am Post subject:

Haven't been to it for a number of years now, my inlaws live about 20 minutes from there so I really should find an excuse to go again....
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MikeEdwards · Joined: 25 May 2011 Posts: 2471 Location: South Cheshire

I've got a discount code if anyone wants to PM me for it.
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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22447 Location: UK

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP FINALISTS REVEALED AHEAD OF THE LANCASTER INSURANCE CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW.

-The 20 finalists in the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership Competition are revealed.

-Winner is chosen by the visitors who vote at the show for their top three cars.

-Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show will be held 10-12 Nov 2023 at Birmingham's NEC.

-Tickets now on sale via advanced online booking

The twenty finalists that will be vying to win the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership competition at this year's Classic Motor Show are going to make picking a winner harder than ever with their superb array of classics.

Brian Kent's original 1956 Vauxhall Cresta, which is making its show debut, is the oldest car in the final, followed by the 1962 Ford Consul 375 Deluxe that's been owned by Andy Murrell since 1994 ? it was even his wedding car!

The 1970 Ford Escort 1300GT of young restorer Amy Hunter features some interesting upgrades, while James Tiverton has owned his 1982 Ford Fiesta XR2 twice. When it came up for auction at Mathewsons, he was determined to buy it whatever the cost. Another auction purchase was Ian Mills' 1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo - a cracking hot hatchback that is now as good to drive as it looks.

Just as lovely is the 1981 Daimler Sovereign owned by Dave McGlynn and Andy Salter's Triumph TR8. The latter is a rather special project that took 18 months to complete.

Fans of the Hillman Imp have plenty to admire with James Williams's 1976 example. His first car back in 2007, it won the UK leg of the Hot Wheels competition and now features a BMW motorcycle engine.

We're not quite finished with performance cars, though, and the 1991 VW Golf G60 Synchro owned by Harry Chodha is both rare and heavily modified - its supercharged engine produces an amazing 525bhp! Luke Greenwood's immaculate 1991 Peugeot 205GTi is sure to draw a crowd as will Steve Bartlett's bright yellow 1971 Porsche 911 that he restored himself.

Another desirable German classic is Tahmid Haque's 1993 BMW 850CSi which is one of few right-hand drive cars and features an incredibly lavish specification. Rather simpler is the 1971 Volvo P1800 owned by Mark Farmer, a car that needed plenty of work to make it perfect.

The 1999 Toyota MR2 of Darren Letts has also received some major restoration work and looks stunning in a special colour with a body kit. Joshy Hodson's 1966 Chevrolet C10 Pickup has also undergone quite a transformation.

The 1991 Nissan Primera of Chris James was already in superb condition and is somewhat rare today. As is Phillip Healey's 1981 Saab 99 Turbo, a car he's owned for more than ten years and one he restored himself. His first ever restoration, the time and effort he invested speaks for itself.

Anthony Evans' gorgeous 1972 Jaguar E-Type was previously restored to concours condition and much enjoyed for road trips and shows. It's a stunning example of this iconic sports car.

One car bound to get voters talking is Michael Cohen's completely unique 1975 MG Midget Jubilee has covered just 176 miles from new, is not driven and has never even got wet!

Our final car is a 1977 Leyland Mini purchased by twins Liam and Ryan Rippard when they were just ten years old as a restoration project to help them through some difficult health issues. Now 16-years old, the boys were taken to prom in their finished car and it looks amazing.

"We've always had wonderful cars on the Pride of Ownership display, but this year's selection really is special" says Andrew Evanson, Senior Operations Manager at Lancaster Insurance. "They are a credit to the owners and it's easy to see why they are so proud of their cars. With such a varied selection of classics, it is going to be very tough to pick a winner. But for visitors to the show, there is going to be plenty to enjoy whichever type of classic they prefer."

The winner of the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership will be decided by the show visitors who will be invited to vote for their favourite. The winner will be announced by Mike Brewer on Sunday 12 November at 2pm with the top three receiving trophies and a year's free insurance to the value of ?300.

The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show will be held at Birmingham's NEC from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 November 2023.
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Bengt Axel · Joined: 07 Sep 2008 Posts: 267 Location: Cheshire

I'll be there bright and early (well, early anyway) tomorrow. I always indulge in a Sporting Bears ride
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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22447 Location: UK

Anyone else going? I plan being there tomorrow (Sat)

RJ
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MikeEdwards · Joined: 25 May 2011 Posts: 2471 Location: South Cheshire

I'm going tomorrow, too.
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ukdave2002 · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4105 Location: South Cheshire

I was there yesterday helping set up, will be back on Sunday.

MikeEdwards · Joined: 25 May 2011 Posts: 2471 Location: South Cheshire

I've just come back, got some stuff I wanted but not everything, had a decent chat on our club stand. There seemed to be plenty of people around, for all the complaining about the price. Food was dearer, with the SPI* showing a sharp 15% increase.

(* Steak Pie Index, the price of a pie at the Crusty Pie Company stand compared to last year.)
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