Group News

Win a family ticket for 5 people to attend this November's NEC classic motor show

6/8/2018

by Gar Cole

Roll up, Roll up, it's ' Treasure Hunt ' time. I recently arranged to have our group name painted on an important piece of British history, immortalising our group into the future and possibly long after were gone,

Can you guess what this is and where it's located?

How to enter

The first group member to visit this place and take their photo pointing at our group name will receive a family ticket for 5 people to attend this November's NEC Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show and we will include a free car park pass, this prize is worth over £70.00,

Responses MUST be posted in our Facebook group - comments posted on this page will not be entered in the competition.

Grille badge Batch #2 - update

1/4/2018

by Paul Sweeney & Gar Cole

As planned, we closed to grille badge orders at midnight on Saturday 31 March and no further orders are now being accepted.

The next step is to place the order for Batch #2 with the manufacturer and since its presently Easter Weekend, this will happen during week commencing 2 April. Once the order has been placed and payment made, everyone (that's well over 60 of you) with an order in Batch #2 will receive a personalised email from the group shop informing them their order is "Processing". It will remain so for the duration of the manufacturing process which we anticipate will take in the region of 8-12 weeks.

We will issue updates as and when there is anything to report, but you should expect a long quiet period starting now, so please don't worry. We have been here before, and are confident your badges will arrive eventually - and trust us, they really are worth waiting for!

Grille Badges - calling Last Orders for Batch #2

25/3/2018

by Paul Sweeney & Gar Cole

Orders will close for Batch #2 of our very popular Grille/Bar Badges at midnight GMT this Saturday, 31 March. It currently seems unlikely there will be any more made available in the future, so this is in all likelihood the final opportunity to get one.

All those who have placed orders in this second batch will receive an email informing them that their order is "Being Processed" as soon as the order has been placed with the manufacturer - this should be during the week commencing Monday 2 April.

Expect a wait for delivery of approx 8-12 weeks from then; updates will be issued by email as and when there is anything to report, but be warned - the manufacturers do not provide regular progress updates.

Club Grille Badges - final week to place an order

22/3/2018

by Paul Sweeney & Gar Cole

In one week's time, we will stop taking orders for our very popular grille badges and the order will go to the manufacturer. This may very well be the final batch, so we suggest everyone treats this as the last chance to get one of these high quality badges - once the order's gone in, we cannot add more.

Its coming - the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show with Discovery

15/3/2018

by Paul Sweeney & Gar Cole

In just over a week we will be exhibiting at the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery. We’re getting ready to join over 150 classic vehicle clubs taking part at this friendly action-packed show. Come along for expert advice or just a chat and see what the club that shares your passion is getting up to.

Call 0844 858 6758 or book online at www.necrestorationshow.com

Club Members benefit from discounted tickets on Saturday 24th or Sunday 25th March if booked in advance – see the show advert for promotion codes and T&Cs on our Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/events/108847486491129

For a taste of what to expect on our club stand in Hall 5, just click here: www.britishmotorvehicles.com/events-archive/practical-classics-classic-car-restoration-show-with-discovery-march-2018

Order your club grille badge now - Batch #2

12/3/2018

by Paul Sweeney & Gar Cole

We are taking orders now for the 2nd (and possibly final) batch of our high quality grille badges. An order will be placed at the end of this month and there may well be no more after that, so if you want one - get your order in now before it's too late!

We are now taking orders for club grille badges - Batch #2

8/3/2018

by Paul Sweeney and Gar Cole

The first batch of club grille badges sold out quickly and the feedback has been very positive. Many members who missed the first batch have been asking for them - so we are now accepting orders for Batch #2.

Because orders with the manufacturer must be for at least 25 badges, there is no guarantee that there will be another batch available in the future, so if you like the look of it (and who wouldn't?) order yours now to avoid disappointment - this could be the last opportunity.

The batch order will be placed with the manufacturer on or around Monday 2 April 2018, so make sure you order before then.

Please remember:

Grille badges are NOT held in stock - they are manufactured to order, which takes time. We anticipate approx 8-12 weeks from the date a batch order is placed with the manufacturer which will be on or after 2 April 2018.

Order now

To order yours, click on the "Buy now" link on the left. You will be asked for full payment via PayPal; the shipping cost will be calculated when you enter your delivery address. We deliver worldwide.

The order will not be placed with the manufacturer until we have orders for at least the minimum number (25) and new orders have stopped arriving. In the event we fail to reach the minimum number, no order will be placed and your payment will be refunded.

Delivery:
The anticipated 8-12 week delivery time scale begins when we place the order with the manufacturer on or after 2 April 2018 - NOT when your payment is received by us. We ship worldwide.

Sign up for email updates from Admin

23/2/2018

by Paul Sweeney & Gar Cole

Many of you have asked to be notified when our popular club grille badges are available for order again.

In an effort to create a reliable and simple process, we have set up a mailing list that will be used to issue member updates about group news, new blogs and special offers - so if you want to be sure you don't miss out when we have something to communicate, simply sign up below and we will automatically send you an email when there is news.

NEC Show March 2018 - Non-UK members help needed

10/12/2017

by Paul Sweeney and Gar Cole

You might already be aware that we are delighted to have a stand at the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show with Discovery in March 2018.

The selection process for vehicles to display on our stand is already well in hand and purely for logistical reasons this tends to limit us to UK-based members vehicles, but this year we want to involve our global membership too. How? Well, we have decided to acquire a display board for our stand, so the plan is to display the best quality overseas members' vehicle photos on it.

So, we want great quality photos of non-UK members' pre-85 British motors to show on the wall to demonstrate to the show-going public, organisers and judges that our membership is genuinely global.

Send 'em in if you're proud of your Brit!

CLOSED 17/01/2018 - NO MORE SUBMISSIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED.

2018 Group Calendars now available in our online shop

5/12/2017

by Paul Sweeney and Gar Cole

Our 2017 calendars were very popular and the 2018 version featuring our competition winners cars is now available in the shop! Priced at just £8.99 + shipping, they make a fantastic Christmas present for the classic car fan in your life. Why not order two and have one for yourself as well?

Visit our online shop to order yours.

Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show - NEC November 10-12, 2017

30/6/2017

by Gar Cole & Paul Sweeney

Great news - we just heard that we have bagged a stand at the November show! This will be our first appearance at the UK's premier classic motor show - hopefully the first of many.

Our stand will be in Hall 4 this time, close to the Auto Jumble area. Its an end stand next to the restaurant as you can see on the floor plan shown below. Gar Cole will now go into organisational overdrive and more news will be shared as it becomes available. There will be camping available for what Gar calls "the intrepid"!

To those who offered their cars for display - we will look at the final selections very shortly and let you all know as soon as we can.

Club discount price tickets will be made available in due course. The organisers describe the event thus:

The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, is the Biggest and Best Classic Motor Show in the UK! The event welcomes classic car enthusiasts from all over the UK and beyond to share their passion for classics. This year’s show will be held from 10-12 November 2017 at Birmingham's NEC and will showcase over 2,500 amazing classic cars and motorbikes covering over one million square feet – that’s about 12 football pitches!

The most diverse mix of marques will be showcased by 240 classic car and bike clubs from across the UK, displaying rare and loved classics that span more than 100 years. As well as a fantastic number 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. With stunning classics, fantastic features, motoring celebrities and much more, this is the must-attend event of the classic calendar and a truly magnificent season finale!

Hall 4 floor plan showing the location of our stand

More information follows as and when.

NEWS Update: Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show(November 2017)

6/6/2017

by Paul Sweeney and Gar Cole

Some of you will recall we threw our group hat (no it's not a yellow bowlie!) into the draw for a stand at this November's Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at the NEC, Birmingham.

The disappointing news is that we were unlucky on this occasion but we are on the reserve list, so may be offered a stand if another group pulls out (this happens often).

So for now, our sincere thanks to all those that offered their cars as exhibits. We will let you know if and when a stand becomes available.

New Group Banner Design Unveiled

16/3/2017

By Gar Cole

The Admin team and I would like to thank Phil Allin and his wife Lorraine for delivering our new group banner in time for the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show at the NEC this weekend.

Despite being in the process of moving all their equipment into new premises and me badgering them like a cranky pensioner to finish it, they have pulled it off. It's a whopping 7ft wide and a metre deep, the Allins are the owners of Alvaston Press Ltd and have generously made stickers for us in the past at preferential rates.

Phil and Lorraine really are good eggs and Rover P5b drivers to boot. We are delighted that Alvaston Press will be supporting the group with print services from now on alongside our official insurance sponsors Carole Nash.

Alvaston Press are based in Alvaston, Derbyshire and offer business and personal printing as well as specialist printing for pubs and clubs. More information about the services Alvaston Press offer is available on their web site here.

2017 Group Banner

Put your name down for a banner

The show banner is 2.5m wide, but if there is sufficient interest we will look into having smaller versions made available to members. Please complete the form below if you would like to put your name down. If there is sufficient demand, we will cost up a one-off print run and let you know the price and size per banner.

Welcome carole nash, Our new sponsors

28/2/2017

by Paul Sweeney and Gar Cole

We announced recently that we have acquired our first group sponsors, but were not able to reveal their identity at that time. We can now reveal that it's Carole Nash Insurance Consultants Ltd of Cheshire.

In return for granting Carole Nash exclusive status as the group's sole insurance sponsor and permission to display their logo on group event artwork, the benefits to the group are:

Financial support in order for the group to attend events (covering costs such as liability insurance and display equipment)
Group members will be offered a 15% discount* on any Carole Nash insurance product - simply tell the Agent you are a member of the group when calling. The contact numbers are UK: 0800 804 7952 & Ireland: 1800 818 751
Members will also receive a free group sticker* when asking for an insurance quote, and a complimentary group mug* with a completed purchase
The group will have access to Carole Nash's in-house professional artwork team

* Offers available to members in the UK and Ireland only

We would like to extend our thanks to group member Peter McIlvenny of Carole Nash for helping to make this happen. Peter says, "We are delighted to sponsor such a vibrant and proactive group. Our policies are designed for true classics and I am sure the members will benefit from our policies that include free agreed value and UK & European Breakdown cover, as well as a friendly professional service all at a competitive premium".

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