 Can you see your pre-85 British classic on display at the NEC? This year's Lancaster Classic Motor Show will be held once again at the NEC between 8-10 November 2019 and we will have a stand in a fantastic position in Hall 5 - just a short distance from the Live Stage where all the action will be happening. A stand is nothing without some stunning motor vehicles to look at, so we are inviting offers from members willing to display their pride and joy for 3 days at the NEC. Only the very best will be selected. Everyone who has taken part in previous years told us it was a fantastic experience so don't be shy! IMPORTANT: Entries close at midnight GMT on 31 July 2019 Please note:
If you have any questions before deciding to apply, you can ask Gar Cole in the Facebook group.
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Shipping is free to UK addresses - overseas members will see shipping rates after entering their delivery address. by Gar Cole Driving tour - Saturday 23 November 2019, Yorkshire  To celebrate Bernard Owens ' our groups elder sage ' 80th birthday and to break up the long winter months we have decided to do a scenic drive during November along the stunning Yorkshire Moors.
Starting from the Cross Keys Hotel in Upsall, we will cross the Moors to Pickering Station, explore the local attractions, drive on from there to Goathland, whose village and station featured in Heartbeat and the Harry Potter films. From here we will take the coastal road down to Whitby for an organised Fish and Chip lunch, finally a visit to Whitby Abbey ruins for photos with our cars before returning to the hotel. Expect the weather to be bitterly cold, all vehicles welcome on this tour either classic or modern. You are welcome to just join us for the Saturday drive or if you prefer some of us are staying the weekend at the Cross Keys Inn near Guisborough Friday and Saturday night. It is free to book through booking.com and you pay at the hotel, you can cancel free of charge up to 24hrs before check-in if we have to cancel due to snow. Feeling brave? Then see you there! 😀 by Admin From our sponsor Lancaster Insurance Services - up to 25% off your car insurance.   Lancaster Car Club Manager Dave Youngs says:
"Lancaster offers up to 25% discount for club members and can arrange a whole range of policy extras that you'd expect such as agreed value and breakdown cover. We aim to take a realistic view when it comes to modifications, so do give us a try. We welcome feedback - good or bad - to help us to develop the scheme going forward If you do try us for a quote, please use the bespoke telephone number 01480 400903 and let us know that the introduction has come from the club. Quote discount code DISC15 for an additional £15 discount on any new policy with Lancaster We make a payment to the club for each and every policy sold as a result of their introduction which helps keep the club going. I'll stick my head round the door every now and again and pick up any queries that crop up. If you'd like for me to arrange a callback for a quote then i'm happy to sort it - I can be contacted by email dave.youngs@lancasterinsurance.co.uk" We are pleased to announce the group has been offered a stand at the Classic Motor show at the NEC this November. This will be the 3rd year running we have done both this show and the Restoration show at the same venue and is a testament to this excellent group and it's enthusiastic members. We will be in Hall 5, stand 570. In the coming weeks we will be inviting members to submit their cars for consideration of a display space at the show; we want all types of pre 85 British vehicles in excellent condition.  Hall 5 floor plan Official Jaguar Press Release We’re delighted to announce that the all-electric #Jaguar #IPACE has been awarded World Car, World Car Design and World Green Car 2019 at the @NYAutoShow today. This is the first time ever a car has received all three prestigious accolades. #2019WorldCarAwards #WCOTY #NYIAS
 The official photo gallery for this year's Resto Show at the NEC is now up and running! Just a few photos showing setup so far and it's already looking like our best stand yet :-)
Photos will be added as the show kicks off, so keep checking back for much more yet to come. by Admin
We asked for your classics to display at the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show with Discovery at the NEC this March, and you didnt disappoint us! Quite a number of members were willing to make the considerable commitment to support us over the 3 days at the show and offered some very special motors indeed. First and foremost - a very big and genuine thanks from the Admin team and particularly from Events Guru Gar for all the offers. We really do appreciate it - if we could, we would take every motor you offered, but of course the stand can only accommodate so many, so the sad part of all this is that we have to disappoint some of you. Please try again next time - everything offered was eminently suitable and would have done us proud. Our selection approach was to go for the exhibits we think are most likely to attract the interest of the show-going public and to show the club in the best possible light. Secondly we felt it would be preferable to display motors we havent had on our stand before. So after much wailing and gnashing of teeth, here they are ... The confirmed line-up for our stand (in no particular order):
How to find our stand at the showEasy! Hall 5, beside the Sporting Bears Dream Rides Arena.  
Competition is hotter than ever this year and the shortlist in our category includes some great clubs:
Wish us luck, folks - we'll let you know how we get on when the awards are announced at this year's Resto Show at the NEC in March. The full list of categories and shortlisted clubs is here.
Thanks to our very own Energizer Bunny (aka Gar), we now have this fabulous custom-designed wristwatch available to order.
Featuring the club logo on a large 45 mm face with polished chrome surround, it has a quartz movement, genuine leather strap (up to 8" length) and comes with a 12 month manufacturer's warranty. To make it extra special, each watch comes in a presentation box that is engraved with a unique serial number and an optional personalised message. Watches will be manufactured to order so delivery will be a minimum of 2 weeks from the date orders are placed - longer for non-UK delivery addresses. Official Press Release  Everyone knows that car clubs are a massive part of the classic car community. With that being said, we're excited to be inviting 170 brilliant clubs to Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery, in 2019. That's more clubs than ever, which means even more stunning classic cars on display - no enthusiast can complain at that! The motors showcased will represent marques from all over the world so where better to see them, all in one place, as you take a wander down memory lane. Clubs joining us include (and definitely not limited to): Lotus Drivers Club (3-060), The Italian Job (3-158), The Toyota Enthusiast Club (5-495) and Ford RS Owners Club (5-640). Not only will members be on hand to answer your questions, many will be working on their very own restoration projects live across the weekend too. Gain that extra vision of how to maintain/restore your car, and with friendly members on hand to share their wealth of knowledge, you're guaranteed to learn a thing or two. Explore the wide range of car clubs and motors that will be at the show by visiting our exhibitor list page. How to find our club stand 
We asked for your best photos of your British classics to grace our 2019 club calendar, and the response was fantastic!
We realised very early on that choosing just 12 photos to illustrate the months of the year was going to be too restrictive, so we commissioned print professional, group sponsor and all-round good guy Phil Allin to come up with a way to include more of your classics. He's done us proud and no fewer than 48 of your prized motors are included in the final design. Order now for delivery in time for Christmas - the price is £8.99 per calendar + shipping costs. As usual we will ship worldwide with the exception of South Africa - the shipping cost will be displayed after you key in your delivery address - before you commit to purchase. Preview:
Buy nowMembers' cars featured:
by Gar Cole and Paul Sweeney EXCELLENT NEWS! We have once again been offered a club stand at next March's Restoration Show at the NEC. It is easily our largest stand to date at a whopping 142 sq mt, which means we should have room for up to 8 display vehicles. On top of that we are right next to the live action at the Sporting Bears Dream Rides in Hall 5, stand 060.
 Offer your classic for display on our standWe are looking now for members' classics to display on our stand. Here is the deal if yours is selected:
We realise this is a major commitment in time, money and effort but will do our best to make you feel welcome and part of the team. Those who have displayed previously tell us it was a great experience. If you are happy with the terms above, please complete the form below including at least one high quality photo of your classic. Make it a good one as its likely to be "make or break" in terms of whether your classic is chosen. ENTRIES CLOSE midnight GMT 31 December 2018  From Admin Welcome to our first-ever End of Year Quiz - conceived, designed and created by Dominic Coleman and we think he's done a cracking job! Give it a go - it's harder than you think and great fun! Once you have completed the whole quiz, share your results in the group - then you can review the quiz to see all the correct answers. We were surprised how many we didn't remember! Press to Play
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Next year’s Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery, is set to be a record breaker as it will be the biggest yet! Another hall is being added, increasing the show by 20 per cent, to provide more space for new classic car clubs and those clubs who want to do more live working at the show.
Some 175 clubs will attend the three day event held at Birmingham’s NEC from 22-24 March 2019. Of those confirmed, 13 clubs appearing are making their spring debut at the show.
Acting Show Director Lee Masters said: “This is the fastest growing motor show in the UK which proves just how much interest there is, not only in the classic car market, but in owners wanting to look after their own cars. As well as advice and expertise on restoration, we aim to also provide valuable knowledge on how to maintain and service your own vehicles which can save owners time and money in the future.”
Ford fans will be well catered for with the Ford AVO Owners Club continuing the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Escort Mexico by displaying an ex-press car that is undergoing restoration. The Mk1-5 Cortina Owners Club celebrate its 30thyear with a stand featuring a fully restored Mk 4 Cortina 2.3S believed to be the only one on UK roads.
The Tickford Owners Club celebrates 50 years of the Ford Capri with a superb mix of project and restored cars. The RS500 Owners community pay tribute to the brilliant driver, Rudi Eggenberger, who sadly passed away this year. His exploits in the Cosworth RS500 touring car were legendary and the stand features one of his racers.
For something a little more unusual, the Retro Caravan Club stand is a must-visit. Displaying caravans at different stages of restoration, including a barn-find example, visitors can watch repairs being made to one during the show.
Staying with the unusual theme, the Buckler Register enthusiastically promotes these fascinating British sports cars, and show-goers can watch members build an example from a bare chassis to a running car and admire a Buckler 90 that has never been on the road. And remember the tiny Peel P50 hailing from the Isle of Man? The Peel Owners Club will attempt to build one during the show.
British cars are also well represented amongst the debutantes, including the MG Car Club’s Young Members Group. Highlights of the Group’s stand include an MGB GT in daily use, a barn find MGA Coupe, and an MG ZT-T in concours condition. And be sure to visit the 1100 Club which will be showcasing maintenance and restoration work alongside fascinating technical displays.
For more Britishness, the Rover Coupe Owners Club is marking 20 years since the end of Coupe production and 30 years since the launch of the R8 platform that underpinned the stylish sports car. A very early, pre-release press car is a highlight of the stand and restoration work will begin at the show. With numerous Vauxhall anniversaries to be celebrated - including 30 years of the Calibra coupe - visitors should head to the Vauxhall Bedford Opel Association stand.
German marques are well represented, too, with the Quattro Owners Club displaying the first ever UK model that requires restoration. Visitors to the Scirocco Register stand can enjoy the 45th anniversary of the Mk 1 model and admire one of the earliest cars in existence, a 1974 Scirocco TS.
With such a great selection of clubs making their debut, the 2019 show promises to be better than ever. For more information as well as all the ticket prices and booking details, visit www.necrestorationshow.co
Following on from the success of the Jaguar tour and by popular request the group will be making an official visit to the Morgan Motors Factory in Malvern. You will see arguably the last true British car company still employing traditional construction methods and it should be fascinating.
We have picked the 22nd February to help break up the long dark winter ahead, plus with onsite parking and restaurant it doesn't matter if the weather is poor.
Priced at a very reasonable £24.50 per adult + £1 fees and processing.
We have picked the 22nd February to help break up the long dark winter ahead, plus with onsite parking and restaurant it doesn't matter if the weather is poor.
Priced at a very reasonable £24.50 per adult + £1 fees and processing.
- Friday, 22 February 2019 from 11:00-13:30 GMT
- Pickersleigh Road, Great Malvern, WR14 2LL
Mike Peake brings you the "Codgers Do The Cotswolds" tour - and all members are invited. Club tours are not limited to pre-85 British motors - Pre-Millennials are also welcome, so do join us if you can!
Mike says:
Whatever you have planned for the end of May bank holiday, cancel it and join us on a driving tour of the Cotswolds. It's that jolly nice chap Phil Allin's 50th Birthday too.
Join us all weekend or just a day; you'll love it. Please book the campsite yourselves - or if you're not the camping types, feel free to choose and book your own accommodation elsewhere.
Book Early - its the Bank Holiday!
Whatever you have planned for the end of May bank holiday, cancel it and join us on a driving tour of the Cotswolds. It's that jolly nice chap Phil Allin's 50th Birthday too.
- Day 1 (Saturday) will be a tour of the Gloucestershire Cotswolds with its picturesque roads and chocolate box villages. Will include a stop in Bourton-on-the Water.
- Day 2 will be touring neolithic North Wiltshire with its white horses, stone circles and beautiful rolling scenery. Will include a stop at the Avebury stone circle.
- Day 3 is a run down to visit Stonehenge.
Join us all weekend or just a day; you'll love it. Please book the campsite yourselves - or if you're not the camping types, feel free to choose and book your own accommodation elsewhere.
Book Early - its the Bank Holiday!
by Admin.
COMPETITION CLOSES 30 NOVEMBER
Fancy winning a stunning MK1 Golf GTi? Our club sponsors Lancaster Insurance Services are offering you the chance to do just that - simply click the button below to go to the competition page, fill in your details then keep your fingers crossed!
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Fresh supplies of our most popular club calendar ever are now available to order.
Month-by-month preview:
We are delighted to announce that the first print run of our most excellent 2019 calendar is now sold out. We have no firm plans for a 2nd print run, but will consider it if there is demand.
Who? Mike Peake aka Fatbloke, of course!
His fame is spreading as far and wide as his left left while Woolarding! Now he's only been invited onto the stage with Mike Brewer at the NEC!
Forming part of the Festival of Social Science, Mike has been asked to join the panel on stage in a session to be chaired by Mike Brewer titled, "Working in Classic Motoring: Revving for the future" to discuss the future of motoring enthusiast clubs.
Mike will of course represent our club, along with Amy Clements of the Jowett Car Club and Matthew Concannon of 2CVGB and they will be onstage on Saturday at 10:45 - 11:15. If you're at the show, please go along and support Mike.
Forming part of the Festival of Social Science, Mike has been asked to join the panel on stage in a session to be chaired by Mike Brewer titled, "Working in Classic Motoring: Revving for the future" to discuss the future of motoring enthusiast clubs.
Mike will of course represent our club, along with Amy Clements of the Jowett Car Club and Matthew Concannon of 2CVGB and they will be onstage on Saturday at 10:45 - 11:15. If you're at the show, please go along and support Mike.
by Admin
We're back! Following our successful first-ever appearance in 2017 at this most prestigious of UK classic car events, we have been invited to return for this year's show. The important dates for your diary are 9-11 November.
The biggest and best Classic Motor Show in the UK!
 | Joining together classic car enthusiasts from all over the UK and beyond, the 2018 show will once again grace the halls of Birmingham's NEC. Covering over one million square feet – that’s about 12 football pitches - more than 2,500 iconic classic cars and motorbikes will be showcased this year! As 300 classic car and bike clubs present a diverse mix of marques, discover rare and loved motors spanning more than 100 years shared with us by their dedicated members. Not only will you find an unrivalled collection of vehicles, you can also visit the UK's biggest indoor Autojumble - a haven of parts and spares for anyone working on their car, as well as 650 specialist exhibitors and traders offering a mix of products and services. Be immersed in stunning classics, fantastic features, one of the most high-profile classic car auctions, all in the presence of motoring celebrities including The Wheeler Dealers and many more. This truly magnificent season finale of the motoring calendar will welcome 72,000 passionate motoring enthusiasts - join us this November and be part of the UK's biggest and best Classic Motor Show! Where to find usOur club stand will be in Hall 8 - stand number 8 - 020. The entrance to Hall 8 is from Hall 4 and the floor plan for Hall 8 with our stand location marked is below. |
Club discount priced tickets
As usual, club discount price tickets are available and you can book now. Click here to access the special codes you need.
Club offer Ts & Cs:
Club offer Ts & Cs:
- The codes are valid for Saturday or Sunday Adult tickets and Saturday or Sunday Family tickets, only when booked in advance.
- Family ticket gives access for 2 x adults and up to 3 x children (aged 5-15).
- Club discounts will be applied to on-the-door prices: Club Adult £24.50 (£30 on-the-door) and Club Family £68 (£80 on-the-door).
- Ticket prices include a free show guide.
- All bookings are subject to a single transaction fee of £1.95.
Congratulations to member Dave McConnell who has been drawn as the winner of our Charity Prize Draw.
Dave wins a pair of free tickets for any day of this year's Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery as well as a £50 voucher to be used towards a Dream Ride with the Sporting Bears.
Dave wins a pair of free tickets for any day of this year's Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with Discovery as well as a £50 voucher to be used towards a Dream Ride with the Sporting Bears.
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The total amount we raised was £120, which is being donated to the Sporting Bears Motor Club. The charities benefiting from this year's Sporting Bears fundraising activities are:
- James Rennie School, in Carlisle
- National Deaf Children’s Society
- Dogs for Good
- JPC Community Farm
- Ty Gobaith (twinned with Hope House)
- George and the Giant Pledge (Royal Marsden Children’s Cancer Unit)
- Fly2Help
A sincere thank you from the Admin team to all the members who supported us in helping this very good cause, and thanks also to Lancaster Insurance and the Sporting Bears Motor Club for providing the prizes.
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