Latest Show News
Covering all aspects of the classic car industry, the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, brings you the latest show news – from the stunning cars on display and the breathtaking show features, to the latest vehicles added to the auction line-up and the famous faces joining us over the weekend. We’ll also keep you updated on what our exhibitors, clubs and partners have planned across the weekend.
2019 Show News
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Once again motoring enthusiasts flocked to Birmingham’s NEC in their thousands to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Lancaster Insurance Classic...Article -
This year’s finalists battling it out to be the winner of the Meguiar’s Club Showcase have been revealed with the line-up features another fantastic...Article -
Mention of the Scimitar car, even in polite society, will evoke the inevitable response “…didn’t Princess Anne have one of those?” and Yes - they...Article -
Peugeot’s e-Legend Concept car will make its UK debut at the show, giving the British public their first chance to see this already iconic car up...Article -
Headline sponsor Lancaster Insurance is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year alongside the show. Fully embracing the Top Trumps theme, the...Article -
The Volvo Owners’ Club will be displaying one of the very first Volvos, a model never before shown in the UK, at this year’s Lancaster Insurance...Article -
The restoration of the Ford Consul GT that featured heavily in the first series of the 1970’s cult classic cop show The Sweeney is to be revealed at...Article -
Meguiar’s has been keeping rides pristine for generations. So, when shine supremos Tom Clarke and Dale Masterman embarked on a fresh-for-2019 custom...Article -
The Capri 280 group will make its debut at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show this year. The group is for past, present and future owners and...Article -
Boston Classic Car Club is delighted to be attending with 5 cars including two very rare vehicles.Article -
This will be the most ambitious, detailed and complex build we have ever attempted on the live stage. The team from Practical Classics magazine and...Article -
Provided by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs A new and fascinating feature at the entrance to Hall 5 of the Lancaster Insurance...Article -
The first ten classics to secure a place in the autumn final of the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership will showcase the widely varied tastes of...Article -
Auction partners, Silverstone Auctions, is proud to be offering a Corvette Stingray formerly owned by the British pop legend Sir Cliff Richard and...Article -
The Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club will be paying tribute to legendary Jaguar test development driver, Norman Dewis OBE at the show, with the special four-...Article -
Another exciting new display has been added to this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, as part of its 35th anniversary...Article -
Silverstone Auctions are accepting entries for their two-day sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show. This step-by-step guide outlines the process for how...Article -
If you are thinking of selling your classic car at auctions here is why you should do so with Silverstone Auctions at this years Classic Motor ShowArticle -
The show is working in partnership with NCP Car Parks to provide visitors with an alternative parking option for this November.Article -
A special treat awaits visitors to this year’s show, as classic rallying specialists, HERO Events, brings the 2019 RAC Rally of the Tests to the NEC...Article -
Coming to this year's show? Well, you're in for a treat! You can expect a very rare and special exhibit on the Ginetta Owner’s Club stand, one...Article -
Now in its fourth year, the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership has become a popular feature for competitors and classic car enthusiasts alike....Article -
The 35th anniversary of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show isn’t just a milestone for the event’s organisers as it also holds fond memories...Article -
As 2019 marks the 35th anniversary of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, the organisers have chosen to theme Hall 8 as ‘From...Article -
The theme of the 35th anniversary Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, has been revealed as ‘Top Trumps’, the iconic card game...Article -
The organisers of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, are planning a ‘super show’ to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the UK...Article -
This year the Sporting Bears are celebrating their 30th anniversary.Article
2018 Show News
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Silverstone Auctions saw a number of high-profile celebrity owned classic cars move on to new homes at their annual sale at the Lancaster Insurance...Article -
There were so many landmarks to celebrate at this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery. Over 71,000 attendees headed for...Article -
The PC and Riley RM Club team are still at it… rebuilding the car that lived in Ron’s shed for 46 years…Article -
In the spirit of the year’s theme for the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club have pulled out all of...Article -
The Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain marks 50 years of the mid-engined Dino models giving visitors to this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic...Article -
For 2018 The Bugatti Owners’ Club and the Bugatti Trust, will jointly be displaying a selection of very rare and unique Type 57 and Type 57S Bugattis...Article -
125 quality classic cars will be offered at auction at the NEC Classic Motor Show on 10th and 11th November during the Lancaster Insurance Classic...Article -
Lancaster Insurance, headline sponsor of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, will be highlighting the evolution of old to new...Article -
Lancaster Insurance, headline sponsor of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, will be highlighting the evolution of old to new...Article
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Running since 1985 and with around 500 members worldwide, the 1100 Club is a fantastic source of knowledge and support for fans of the models known...Article -
Few vehicles at this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, will embody the ‘Built to Last’ theme quite like this one, and if...Article -
The NSRA always put on a vibrant display at the NEC Classic Motor Show, and this year will be no exception! With six top showing winning cars from...Article -
At Jaguar Land Rover Classic Parts we’re committed to maintaining and preserving every iconic Jaguar and Land Rover for years to come, giving these...Article -
With Sunday 11 November marking one hundred years since the signing of the Armistice, and the end of the tragedy that was the First World War, a...Article -
A 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible owned by Rat Pack legend Frank Sinatra and estimated at £105,000 to £125,000 is to be offered at auction for...Article -
A trio of rare exotic cars from across Europe will be offered at auction on 10 and 11 November at the NEC Classic Motor Show Sale during...Article -
Duckhams, the iconic British oil brand, has introduced three classic car gear oils to their range.Article -
With a fantastic selection of classics already announced, the final six cars have now been chosen to compete for the Lancaster Insurance Pride of...Article -
This year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, marks the debut of The Bentley Drivers Club, and visitors are assured of a very...Article -
There are thousands of reasons for car enthusiasts to come and join us at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, but here are...Article -
The final round of this year’s competition took place at the American Autumn Classic held at Prescott Hillclimb.Article -
A collection of seven very special cars will be offered for sale by Silverstone Auctions from the highly exclusive personal garage of Jamiroquai...Article -
There will be many a car taking to the stands at the NEC across the weekend of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery and plenty...Article -
For some, the suggestion that the BMC 1100 and 1300 range of cars was 'built to last' will elicit a hollow laugh and dark references to the rapid...Article -
Next year Morris Lubricants will be celebrating their 150th Anniversary. To mark this momentous occasion They are embarking on a project to build a...Article -
Unwilling to accept the possible fate of fueled classics being pushed into museums, the MG Car Club is determined to move with the times to ensure...Article -
The Practical Classics team have been hard at work over the past few months and with just two weeks until the show, will the car be in good enough...Article -
For enthusiasts of classic Porsches, this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, promises to be one of the most exciting yet...Article -
Prostate cancer is a disease affecting over 400,000 men and their families in the UK. That’s why Prostate Cancer UK (Stand 5-421) are joining the...Article -
Motor Sport will maintain its customarily strong presence at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, and its stand will reflect...Article -
Visitors to this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 9 - 11 November, will have the...Article -
Jaguar Land Rover Classic has just introduced a range of the Classic Infotainment System which you can win during the show!Article -
A 1945 Willys Jeep MB once owned by Hollywood royalty and the ‘King of Cool’ himself, Steve McQueen, will be up for grabs at Silverstone...Article -
Danny and the Practical Classics team are hard at it in the workshop, making sure when it comes to the live build, they’re not left with egg on their...Article -
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs has joined with King Dick Tools to launch its new AKD Heritage Collection at the Lancaster Insurance...Article -
Once again, this year’s Meguiar’s Club Showcase has attracted a fantastic array of classics as the 16 finalists are revealed ahead of the Grand Final...Article -
The first cars have been revealed for Silverstone Auctions final sale of the year, setting high standards for the two-day auction. A rare 1960...Article -
Another ten finalists have been revealed for the Autumn Final of the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership with cars coming from across the UK and...Article -
The new Hall 8 added to the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, will feature a number of ‘Special Displays’ bringing together a...Article -
Do you think there is a car-mad child in your house? Then this new book from Ant Anstead, the ace mechanic and star of hit television show, Wheeler...Article -
Octane is the high-quality monthly magazine covering the world’s greatest cars, bringing you the best people, events, action and excitement from the...Article -
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) is promising its biggest and most diverse display yet at this year’s Lancaster Insurance...Article -
Midlands classic motoring specialist RBW Classic Electric Cars has joined forces with world leading names to secure the future of classic motoring...Article -
Wheeler Dealers’ Mike Brewer is looking forward to this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery for more reasons than...Article -
The first five finalists in the coveted Autumn Final of the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership have been revealed, with organisers facing tough...Article -
There’s more clubs, more halls and now even dealers and traders joining us for this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery.Article -
Wheeler Dealers Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead are heading back to Blighty this November to host the Discovery Live Stage at this year’s Lancaster...Article -
The theme of this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, is ‘Built to Last’, and the 2018 restoration on the Discovery Live...Article -
This year’s Show theme ‘built to last’ coincides aptly with Ginetta Cars’ 60th anniversary.Article -
The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, already the UK’s biggest indoor classic vehicle exhibition, is now even bigger for 2018!Article -
This year’s show theme ‘Built to Last’ is epitomised by hard working vehicles which have also contributed to technical advances in motoring.Article -
The Classic American team are well underway in their search for the winner of the Classic American Car of the Year Award, celebrated and...Article -
This year’s show theme ‘Built to Last’ is exemplified by marques which have reached important milestones and 2018 represents a significant year for...Article -
The mighty Porsche 917, Formula 1’s greatest engine, and legendary Kiwi Bruce McLaren were among the inductees at the 2018 Motor Sport Hall of Fame...Article -
The theme of this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, has been revealed as ‘Built to Last’.Article -
Notable newcomer adds its name to the remarkable roster of motoring marques travelling on the revered route from London to BrightonArticle -
Tickets for the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, are now on sale. Held at Birmingham’s NEC from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 November...Article
Show News from the Past
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Pride of place goes to a spectacular 1933 Phantom II – one of just 281 short-wheelbase Continentals produced between 1929 and ’35 – with exquisite...Article -
Hall 3 is where you need to head to find the Sunbeam Talbot Alpine Register and a 90 model with a rather interesting history.Article -
The Citroen Car Club is promising show-goers a fine display, and on Stand 535 in Hall 5, you’ll find amazing models like the DS and SM, along with...Article -
Visitors to the stand in Hall 5-310 at this year’s Classic Motor Show can try their hand as a racing driver and attempt to beat the fastest lap time...Article -
Developed specifically to help Ford win the British and European Touring Car Championships, 500 road-going Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500s were built to...Article -
The stunning veteran is one of the cars available from first-time exhibitor and renowned dealer Vintage & Prestige Classic Cars.Article -
David is a well-known BBC TV presenter, specialising in antiques and classic cars.Article -
Under the ownership of Henry and the management of Mr Cliff Dalton, Autosparks Ltd flourished and by the 1980’s was a well-established and well-...Article -
WHEELER DEALERS MIKE AND ANT BRIDGE THE MOTORING GAP WITH CARS 100 YEARS APART IN AGE AND TECHNOLOGYMike first encountered the Ford Model T in Oregon where he was attracted by the fact that it was a ‘two-owner running car with an original patina’.Article -
The Triumph Dolomite Club is fully embracing this year’s theme by bringing along an example that has been owned by the same family from new, having...Article -
From MGAs to TFs, you’ll find cars being brought back to their best, factory-fresh saloons and delightful droptops, but this year’s star car is a...Article -
Motor Sport Magazine, in partnership with Williams Heritage, will present the FW08, driven by Keke Rosberg, alongside the FW30 that was driven by his...Article
