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.
The Fiat Ritmo was known as the Strada in the UK. This is a 105 TC.
1974 Citroen Ami Super.
Lancia Stratos
Alfa Romeo Alfasud
1967 Fiat Vignale Gamine.
Renault 4 Pickup
1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV.
The unusual Matra Bagheera seated three across the front seats. Haven’t seen one in years.
1955 Cadillac El Dorado.
1981 Lancia Beta Spider
Lancia 037 Rally Car
This Honda NSX has been specially signed to commemorate Ayrton Senna, who had a hand in its development.
1965 Morris Mini Cooper S.
1927 Sunbeam Land Speed Car.
Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth
MG Metro 6R4
Very strong money for a 330i cabrio, although it looked immaculate. Must polish up my 325i version.
Ford Escort RS 2000
This 1994 Mercedes-Benz E220 Coupé lives in Cork.
Ford Sierra Cosworth
1977 Jaguar XJC.
Ferrari 288 GTO
1976 Enfield 8000 Electric Car.
1972 Lancia Fulvia Berlina.
Austin Healy 3000 Mk 3
Triumph GT6
Alpine GTA 2.5 Turbo with cabriolet conversion.
1995 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 2. Originally supplied to Japan and imported.
1960 Ford Zephyr Zodiac Mk II Farnham Estate.
Toyota Celica
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.
1977 Jaguar XKC Restomod
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE.
Heinkel Trojan 200
Maserati 3500 GTI Vignale Spider
1965 Riley Pathfinder.
Austin Healy 3000 Mk 3
1964 Morris Minor Deluxe.
Renault Alpine
1991 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9
Kaiser Darrin
1972 Citroen SM.
Panther Solo mounted its Ford Sierra RS Cosworth engine in the middle.
Triumph Spitfire
Borgward Isabella
Ford Fiesta Crayford convertible
The Beast is powered by a 27 litre Rolls Royce Merlin aeroplane engine. It has been clocked at over 180mph.
Gilbern Invader Mk II
1968 Mk II Ford Cortina 1600e.
Citroen Traction Avant
Reliant Scimitar GTE
This BMW 2002 Ti needs a bit of work.
Peugeot 205 GTI. The iconic 205 is 40 years old this year. Happy Birthday.
Bugatti
Lotus Esprit
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider.
MG RV8
Bond Bug
The Vauxhall Cavalier was the Opel Vectra in Ireland.
1953 Frazer Nash.
Porsche 911
Morris Minor Traveller dressed up with poppies for November.
Tornado GT40
Ford Cortina Crayford convertible
1929 HE 16/60.
Turn your Mazda MX-5 into a Tipo 184 replica. I showed this to a MX-5 owning friend and he was horrified.
1991 Toyota Celica cabriolet.
Fiat X1/9 had a mid-mounted engine of 1,300cc originally, soon enlarged to 1,500.
This scooter has dual controls, designed to teach riders in safety. Very unusual.
The awful moment when you realise you haven’t proof-read your sign.
