The Classic Motor Show, held annually at the NEC in Birmingham is an absolute must-visit for classic car enthusiasts.
Between classic car clubs and dealers and several halls dedicated to parts suppliers and specialist restorers, there was something for everyone, including restoration workshops and demos.
It’s scary, but I counted three cars that I’ve owned in the past or currently own at the show, including the first new car I ever bought, and they’re all now considered classics.
Easily reached from Birmingham Airport, I’d highly recommend a trip next year.
Here’s a gallery from this year’s event.
Austin Healy 3000 Mk 3
1965 Morris Mini Cooper S.
1960 Ford Zephyr Zodiac Mk II Farnham Estate.
Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth
Ferrari 288 GTO
1973 Triumph TR6.
1972 Citroen SM.
Kaiser Darrin
1977 Jaguar XKC Restomod
Renault Alpine
Borgward Isabella
Alfa Romeo Alfasud
MG Metro 6R4
Porsche 911
Ford Escort RS 2000
Renault 4 Pickup
Gilbern Invader Mk II
Ford Cortina Crayford convertible
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider.
1981 Lancia Beta Spider
1927 Sunbeam Land Speed Car.
1965 Riley Pathfinder.
Citroen Traction Avant
Ford Sierra Cosworth
Lotus Esprit
The awful moment when you realise you haven’t proof-read your sign.
Heinkel Trojan 200
1929 HE 16/60.
Ford Fiesta Crayford convertible
Maserati 3500 GTI Vignale Spider
Peugeot 205 GTI. The iconic 205 is 40 years old this year. Happy Birthday.
Triumph GT6
This scooter has dual controls, designed to teach riders in safety. Very unusual.
Lancia 037 Rally Car
1976 Enfield 8000 Electric Car.
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE.
1967 Fiat Vignale Gamine.
MG RV8
The Vauxhall Cavalier was the Opel Vectra in Ireland.
This BMW 2002 Ti needs a bit of work.
Lancia Stratos
This 1994 Mercedes-Benz E220 Coupé lives in Cork.
Volkswagen Corrado Storm
Fiat’s original Multipla could be said to be the first ever MPV. The later Multipla had an unusual 3 x 2 seating arrangement and challenging looks, although I much prefer this version to the updated toned down design.
1964 Morris Minor Deluxe.
Fiat X1/9 had a mid-mounted engine of 1,300cc originally, soon enlarged to 1,500.
Morris Minor Traveller dressed up with poppies for November.
Austin Healy 3000 Mk 3
The Fiat Ritmo was known as the Strada in the UK. This is a 105 TC.
Turn your Mazda MX-5 into a Tipo 184 replica. I showed this to a MX-5 owning friend and he was horrified.
Alpine GTA 2.5 Turbo with cabriolet conversion.
Bond Bug
1974 Citroen Ami Super.
1991 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9
1995 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 2. Originally supplied to Japan and imported.
1953 Frazer Nash.
Bugatti
This Honda NSX has been specially signed to commemorate Ayrton Senna, who had a hand in its development.
Tornado GT40
The unusual Matra Bagheera seated three across the front seats. Haven’t seen one in years.
1968 Mk II Ford Cortina 1600e.
Panther Solo mounted its Ford Sierra RS Cosworth engine in the middle.
1955 Cadillac El Dorado.
1977 Jaguar XJC.
1972 Lancia Fulvia Berlina.
Very strong money for a 330i cabrio, although it looked immaculate. Must polish up my 325i version.
Triumph Spitfire
The Beast is powered by a 27 litre Rolls Royce Merlin aeroplane engine. It has been clocked at over 180mph.
