The Metro Owners Club is celebrating two major milestones at this year’s show — 45 years of the Austin Metro and 35 years of the Rover Metro. To mark the occasion, the stand will feature two examples of each, accompanied by detailed information and timelines that chart the evolution of this much-loved British icon.

On display are:

• 1982 Austin Metro L

• 1982 Austin Metro Vanden Plas

• 1990 Rover Metro 1.1s

• 1992 Rover Metro GTi, modified with a 1.8 K Series engine

From original classics to performance-enhanced examples, the display highlights how the Metro remains a fun, affordable, and customisable car for enthusiasts of all generations.