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**Classic Car Weekly editor David Simister shares his top tips on what to watch out for at the NEC on 13-15 November**

The world’s biggest celebration of classic car clubs – encompassing more than 3000 of Britain’s greatest cars and bikes, spanning more than a century of motoring history – is back.

The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on 13-15 November, with everything from veteran cars to modern classics, untouched originals to modified marvels, and barn-finds to breathtaking restorations on show. Whether you’ve been buying classics for years or thinking of snapping up a new pride and joy for the very first time, it’s the national celebration of motoring nostalgia that you won’t want to miss. What’s more, you can get £2 off tickets by going to the show’s website and using the booking code MDCCWEB.

You can book your tickets now and keep up to date with the latest developments on the show’s website. It’s also well worth checking out the Classic Motor Show’s Facebook page and Instagram feed for the latest updates.

So we challenged Classic Car Weekly’s editor David Simister to reveal what he’s looking forward to at this year’s show…

**Britain’s top classic experts will be there**

Big names at the event include _Wheeler Dealers_ expert Mike Brewer, will be marking his 20th visit to the Classic Motor Show by lifting the lid on the classic car trade and sharing his top tips on how to bag the best deal. The event’s Meet The Experts stage will also include some of the biggest names from TV, social media and the gurus from _Classic Car Weekly_, _Practical Classics_ and _Classic Cars_, so it’s a great opportunity to hear more about how to make the most of your classic car.

One of the big new draws for 2026 is the Zircotec Modified Zone, bringing together 15 eye-catching overhauls of pre-2006 classics which show you just what’s possible when it comes to smartly chosen tweaks. From a Peugeot 106 sending a hot hatch-troubling 175bhp to its front wheels to a customised Ford Consul MkII that’s been wowing crowds wherever it goes, this is one I’m really looking forward to because it shows just what’s possible with your next resto – and it’s a chance to meet the aftermarket specialists who can help make it happen.

**Cars you won’t see at other shows are the stars**

The _Debutants_ theme has challenged the clubs taking part – and there more than 320 of them this year – to stop showgoers in their tracks with eye-catching survivors on their stands. The Jaguar Drivers’ Club has already confirmed that it’s bringing a prototype version of the original XK8, the Vauxhall Viva Owners’ Club is showing off a HB-gen SL Estate that’s fresh from a painstaking nut-and-bolt restoration and Maserati is celebrating a century of motorsport success with racers unseen at previous NEC shows. The Classic Motor Show never fails to unearth entrants that haven’t been seen in public for years – like this MG PR3 prototype revealed at last year’s event – so this is the place to catch them first.

**You can buy one of Clarkson’s classics…**

Former Top Gear legend Jeremy is selling not one but three of the cars previously seen by millions on The Grand Tour – the reason for which will be revealed in a future episode of Clarkson’s Farm, so why not stick a bid in at the show’s Iconic Auctioneers’ sale and head home with a piece of no-reserve TV history? My eye’s on the 1982 Lancia Montecarlo Spider from the final Clarkson/Hammond/May adventure on the show – complete with Delta Integrale wheels and Ferrari 308 tail lights – but there’s also the chance to bag yourself the 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 from the trio’s North Coast 500 drive and the modified 1978 Lincoln Continental MkV from the Lochdown episode.

Last year’s Iconic Auctioneers sale was the Classic Motor Show’s biggest-ever auction and the 2026 follow-up is already shaping up to be just as packed, so no matter what you grew up lusting after, it’ll be there. Choice lots so far include Jaguar’s very first right-hand-drive E-type S2 Coupé, a 9800-mile Ford Escort RS1800 that’s been unearthed in a garage, a 2500-mile ‘flatnose’ 911 Turbo previously owned by former McLaren CEO Ron Dennis and a Dodge Viper with a shade under 8000 miles on the clock. And if your bedroom wall poster really was a Lamborghini Countach, they’ve got you covered there too, although you’ll need somewhere in the region of £700k to take the show’s 1983 LP5000 S home.

**The Pride of Ownership contenders are stunning**

You can count on the NEC’s flagship contest to bring together some deserving show-stoppers and this year’s event is no exception; I’m particularly looking forward to seeing Jacek Pawlikowski’s 1956 Renault Juvaqatre Brake R1200 because it’s so fantastically rare, Nick Simpson’s 1975 Land Rover Series III fire engine as an enthusiast who’s grown up around Lode Lane mud-pluggers and Stacey Clark’s 1989 Mazda MX-5 because she might be able to give me a few pointers on my own Eunos Roadster! The best bit is that the winner isn’t decided by the show’s organisers, celebrities or motoring journalists – it’s down to the enthusiasts who visit the show, so you never know what’ll take top honours.

If you’ve been to the Classic Motor Show you’ll have heard Sporting Bears even if you didn’t see them; it’s the wonderfully noisy corner of Hall 5 where everything from Ford Model Ts to Lamborghini Gallardos take showgoers out for rides. Every time they do they help to raise millions of pounds for children’s charities, so I’d definitely recommend it if you’re paying a visit. The show’s also teamed up with Startermotor – which gives the next generation of enthusiasts the chance to build a career working with classics – as the official chosen charity, so donations this year will help fire up the petrolheads of tomorrow.

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### **Alan Anderson is blown away by this 1947 Hurricane**

This Armstrong Siddeley - yours for £17,995 - is a restomod with a difference. The engine is from a later Sapphire 236 saloon, giving 85bhp with 118lbft of torque, but now adapted to SU HS2 carbs and an electronic distributor. The hydro-mechanical drum brakes are helped by a servo and the steering enjoys power assistance. But the piece de resistance is Ford's ubiquitous Type 9 five-speed gearbox. What a difference on the road it all makes, especially the transmission that significantly raises this Hurricane's cruising stride. A wonky centred steering wheel gives the impression of wandering, but 'hands off' it tracks true and the braking proves entirely adequate, as does the handling, despite the unknown age of the well-treaded Dunlop Gold Seal tyres.

With only limited knowledge of the 2010 body-off rebuild, comprising mainly some pictures and an assortment of invoices, on looks alone it's clear the work is professional. This dignified drophead remains in quite exceptional nick, the most notable blot confined to the edge of the nearside front wing, which merits repairing to bring into line. The suicide doors fit well and the chrome and trimmings are excellent, especially those gorgeous hub caps and wheel trims on body painted rims. The lovely mohair hood includes a matching covering bag for when it is lowered.

The interior is refurbished in a complementary grey leather with charcoal-coloured carpeting – and very inviting it looks, even if the driver's door trim bears an unfortunate scar where the window winder has scribed an arc into the trim. The wood furniture, probably original, remains good and all the instruments appear to be in working order apart from the speedo, which registers no more than 30mph.

The straight-six Sapphire engine is smart and clean showing fresh hoses and fuel filters. The SUs (fitted to an unknown inlet manifold as the 236 engine relies upon a single instrument), now sport a pair of pancake sports filters. Of the varied receipts the latest reveals an alternator conversion and a new (£350) brake master cylinder plus, in 2024, a £7500 service spend. Sadly there's no MoT history.

In its day, Armstrong Siddeley was held in the same high esteem as other upper-class Brits. However, because they never became as fashionable, prices refuse to take off. The excellent, unobtrusive modifications give this Hurricane a second wind and it’s more than capable of dealing with modern traffic.

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**Work to restore an MGB GT that was flooded on New Year’s Eve is already well underway** {#subheadline}

**H**igh winds, heavy rain and snow battered the UK on New Year’s Eve, resulting in floods and subsequent damage to property. Sadly, one of those affected was Scott Adshead, the owner of this 1972 MGB GT.

Scott and residents of the Meadow Mill apartment block in Stockport were were trapped in the building until 4pm the next day with no electricity or running water when the River Tame burst its banks in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Along with the damage to the apartments on the ground and lower floors, all of the vehicles that had been left in the converted cotton mill’s car park were submerged.

Scott posted a video online showing only the roof of his MG visible and the caption ‘Two years of graft gone in an instant’.

Scott told _CCW_: ‘I’ve been working on restoring the car for two years. Before this it had been left sitting for 20 years due to the grief of my girlfriend’s grandad passing.

It was his car, and it was a project even back then so there was a lot of work to take on.

‘My goal has always been to keep as many of the original parts as possible and get it close to its former glory.

‘I’ve poured my heart into this, learning to do the jobs myself, including changing the ignition system, water pump, re-wiring, fitting new brakes and re-building the suspension. Having got it running, I’d just booked it in for a tune-up and was getting ready to really enjoy turning my attention to some more cosmetic work.

‘Beyond investing so much time and money, this is my daily driver, and it’s sentimental. I’m devastated but determined to return it to the road, even though I’m starting from zero.’

Not being able to enter their flat meant that the strip down and clean up began only days after recovering the car, with Scott jet-washing the silt from the MG, both inside and outside, as well as in the boot and engine bay. The engine has been drained and topped up with oil but a lot of work lies ahead.

Scott said: ‘I’ve been blown away by the kindness of the community and the messages from companies and individuals offering help. I’m hoping that I can get the MG back on the road and even better than before’.

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Get set for three days of classic car heaven – **Britain’s biggest celebration of our motoring heritage** is back.

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Forget wrapping up warm, bringing along a brolly and hoping for the best on a chilly November morning. The great thing about the Classic Motor Show is that once you’re inside the NEC you can peruse the nation’s motoring heritage for hour after hour, and you’ll never see a drop of rain. There’s a dizzying 3000 classics on show across seven halls, ranging from barn-finds to breathtaking restorations – that’s the equivalent of 16 football pitches packed with cars from the dawn of motoring to the latest modern classics.

**It’s the biggest club showcase…in the world**

One of the things I love about the Classic Motor Show is checking out the car clubs – there are more of them than any other car event, with 310 expected at this year’s bash. Big draws to look out for this year include a five-car celebration of the Triumph 1300’s 60th birthday, a Ford Escort MkI rally car once owned by Malcolm Wilson and a delivery-mile example of a Vincent MPH – a beautifully hand-crafted tribute to the 1930s Riley. It’ll be great to see how they roll with the show’s ‘Best of Both Worlds’ theme, too.

**Stunning classics breaking price records**

A Jaguar XJ-S that made £131,625, an Escort RS Cosworth that changed hands for more than £200,000 and a Lotus Elite restored by Ant Anstead that went on to make £121,500 – yep, they all drew gasps as they went for record prices at the show’s auction. This year’s outing, held by Iconic Auctioneers, is tipped to be the biggest yet, and it’s well worth grabbing a catalogue and taking a look because it’s surprisingly addictive. You can even buy your drive home – I remember nearly sticking in a bid for a Rover P6 at the NEC at a previous show!

**Hear from the classic world’s big names**

Want to know what _Wheeler Dealers_ star Mike Brewer would do first before buying a classic? Or the future classics to bag now before prices start going up – and whether you should stick with petrol or go for an electric conversion? The show’s Meet The Experts Theatre is the place to hear from the classic world’s biggest names, with TV stars, YouTube influencers and top restorers all sharing their top tips on how to make the most of buying, running and repairing classics. Well worth sticking around for some of the celebrity anecdotes, too.

**Get top tips about your favourite classic**

If you’re thinking of snapping up a car – or need a few pointers on your pride and joy – then the Classic Motor Show is the place to catch up with the people who actually live and breathe them. The club stands aren’t just about perusing the metal – their experts can share years of experience and steer you through some of the biggest pitfalls that fellow owners face. Without them I wouldn’t have known the best way to clean an MX-5’s drain holes or which parts of a Reliant Scimitar’s undersides to inspect first - so it’s well worth saving yourself a few headaches.

Ever wondered what an estate version of Jaguar’s XJ6 would look like, or whether the Austin 1100 would have worked as a convertible? You can rely on the show to stump up a few cars that you never even knew existed – some of my favourites in previous years include a coupé version of Rover’s 2000 originally meant to star in a James Bond film, a four-door spin on the Triumph Herald and the sole drophead version of Jowett’s Javelin. In some cases it’ll be the first time they’ve gone on show in decades, so the Classic Motor Show will be your first chance so see them.

**You can hit the road – and raise cash for charity  
**The show isn’t just about looking at cars - you can sneak beneath a barrier in a waist-high Lotus and be pinned to the seat of a McLaren being pressed into action, too. I’d recommend going for a spin with the Sporting Bears Motor Club – you can’t miss it, because it’s the noisy bit at the back of Hall 5 – where you can go for a ride in everything from Ford Model Ts to TVR Tuscans. Not only is it a chance to experience classics in action, but you can raise much-needed cash for charity. So far the club’s members have raised more than £3m.  
  
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Why you won’t want to miss the Classic Motor Show

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and the British Motor Museum have launched a competition that will see four of the UK’s top automotive apprentices winning the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to drive a 1904 Thornycroft 20hp tourer in the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run in November.

The competition celebrates National Apprenticeship Week, which promotes the critical role of apprenticeships in driving new skills and careers in the UK automotive industry. Apprentices currently employed in the UK automotive industry who meet the competition’s eligibility criteria must submit their applications by 30 April.

SMMT chief executive, Mike Hawes, told _Classic Car Weekly_: ‘Apprentices have helped drive automotive change for more than a century, bringing new skills, perspectives and ideas.

‘We are proud to partner with the British Motor Museum in this world-famous event to highlight the incredible opportunities available to young people in an industry that has been around for over a century yet still has the brightest of futures.

‘Just as innovation revolutionised mobility and society at the turn of the last century, so will today’s transformation bring a better future – with apprenticeships our driving force.’

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Apprentices’ chance to win Veteran Run drive

This 1933 SS Jaguar II will be among the rusty gold in the barn find display at this year’s Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show at the NEC on 21-23 March.

Believed to be one of only three in the UK, the rare Jaguar was in storage for more than 50 years before YouTuber Tom Wilkes acquired it two months ago. He said: ‘The former owner had seen that I had made a couple of SS 100 bodies, wings and things in the past so he contacted me to see if I was interested in this car. He had owned it for 65 years and it sounded too good to be true so I went down as soon as possible to have a look at it.

‘It was all piled up so the plan is to build an inner structure, so I can bolt the wings on and get the doors and running gear on. I’d like to take it to a couple of shows to give people the opportunity to see a car like this up close before any work commences on it. Once work does commence you’ll never see this car in this state again.’

1933 SS Jaguar II barn find

Hampson’s will be hoping that a 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback will bring a little Hollywood glamour to its Classic, Performance & Supercar Auction at Bolesworth Castle on 9 March when it offers it with a guide price of £140-£160k.

This 51,109-mile car is a faithful recreation of the 1967 Shelby GT500 from the 2000 film _Gone In 60 Seconds_ starring Nicolas Cage. It also possesses the official sanction of the film’s producer, Denise Haliki, including her signature on the dashboard.

Classic Recreations of Flower Mound, Texas, built the car in 2009 by using an original 1967 Ford Mustang body shell. It features the full ‘Eleanor’ body kit, correct DuPont Pepper Grey paint and black Le Mans stripes and can count Arsenal footballer Thierry Henry among its previous owners; he had it between 2010 and 2019.

Hampson Auctions’ managing director, Zach Hamilton, told _Classic Car Weekly_: ‘I’m thrilled to bring VBY 356E to auction. With its cinematic heritage and incredible provenance of former ownership by a football legend, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike.’ **Chris Frear**

Thierry Henry’s Ford Mustang for sale

Our last issue of February can mean only one thing, Spring is around the corner! In other news, the latest copy is out on shop shelves and packed with plenty of classic news including a dive into a sporty stash of classics that are heading across the auction block. On top of that, there’s our report from Race Retro, we put the Jaguar XJR through our five trials and there’s some buying tips on the Fiat Strada. It’s a busy issue of news, reviews and an early insight into the Restoration Show’s Pride of Ownership.

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