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The Club Edit – Volume 1
From never-seen-before Escorts to one-off kit cars with barely 70 miles on the clock, the first 22 club cars for this year’s Classic Motor Show are shaping up to be something special.
Every club has a story, and these first reveals prove just how deep the passion runs. Whether it's a tribute to rallying history, a 60-year milestone, or a lovingly restored replica that’s finally getting the outing it deserves, this is the stuff that keeps the classic community ticking.
Let’s take a look at what’s coming...
Motor Cycling Club – The Vincent MPH & Modded MX-5
They might be best known for their long-distance classic trials, but this year, the MCC is bringing two fascinating machines to the NEC.
The Vincent MPH
A hand-built replica of the 1930s Riley MPH, this aubergine and ivy stunner is unlike anything else at the show.
Originally custom-built for a private buyer who sadly passed away soon after delivery, the car sat untouched, just 67 miles on the clock, before being acquired by the MCC.
Key details:
- Tuned 1600 Kent X-Flow (Osselli-prepped)
- SU carbs and FX271 camshaft
- Chrome-on-aluminium radiator casting (the only one made)
- Ivy green leather trim and carpet
- Mota-Lita wheel, Lumenition ignition, modified OX19-spec head
Now restored and ready for Class R events, the club plans to honour the car’s legacy with the mileage (and revs) it deserves.
The MX-5 That Eats Hills for Breakfast
Alongside the Vincent sits the club’s trial-prepped Mazda MX-5 - a far cry from showroom stock.
Expect:
- Lifted suspension and chunky tyres
- Skid plates and bracing for rocky climbs
- Twin tow points and stripped interior
- All ready for Land’s End Trial duty
Proof that modern classics can still get their hands dirty.
21 Years of Old Skool Ford
They’ve been flying the blue oval flag for over two decades, and to celebrate their 21st birthday, Old Skool Ford is parking up with a party-ready lineup that’s equal parts rare and rally-worn.
Expect jaw-dropping examples of Ford heritage, including one with serious motorsport pedigree:
- 1972 Mk1 Escort Historic Rally Car, once owned by Malcolm Wilson (yes, that Malcolm Wilson)
- 1974 Mk1 Escort 1600GT Estate – rare, and rad
- 1974 Alan Mann Racing Replica Mk1 Escort
- 1973 Cortina Mk3 2.0 GXL Recreation – a head-turner, rebuilt to perfection
- 1981 Mk1 Fiesta Supersport – all original, totally mint
Every car has been used, shown, and written about - because what’s the point of having a classic if you don’t drive it?
60 Years of the Triumph 1300 FWD
You might know the Triumph 1300 as the brand’s first front-wheel drive, but this year, it’s also celebrating a 60th anniversary, and the owners’ club is going all out.
On the stand you’ll find:
- A pristine full restoration
- A modified example
- An unrestored survivor
- Plus two more variations from the late ’60s
It’s a timeline of how these saloons can be restored, reimagined, or left just as they are, and still be loved.
Ford Escort Mk1 1300E Owners Club, Four Shades of Rare
This club doesn’t just bring one showstopper — they’re bringing four, and each one tells its own story of Ford flair and factory individuality.
- GYD 924N: A rare 1974 4-door 1300E, finished in its original Purple Velvet - an eye-catching spec you don’t see every day.
- HPG 129N: A 1975 Series 2 in Arizona Gold, showcasing the later refinement of the model.
- PUX 360M ("Alvina"): A 1974 1300E in Stardust Silver, lovingly nicknamed and presented with pride.
- SLM 894L: Built in February 1973, just before the 1300E’s public release - this Series 1 pre-launch car is the club’s mascot, owned by founding member Mr R Coley.
Each of these Escorts offers something unique, whether it’s provenance, paintwork, or the fact that the 1300E was one of the first Fords to offer luxury saloon looks with everyday affordability.
More Club Highlights You’ll Love:
6R4.net
Celebrating 40 years since the Metro 6R4’s international debut, with 3 historically significant cars, memorabilia, and a miniature rally display featuring 1:43 scale models.
Air Cooled Are Us
Highly modified VW beach buggies will be on display, some potentially with Top Gear heritage. Visitors can even hop in for photos, with donations supporting Sporting Bears. Last year, they raised £190; this year, they’re aiming to double it.
That’s 22 cars already confirmed, with dozens more on the way.
Book early and use code EM12 to save £2 per ticket, your future self (and your wallet) will thank you.
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