Entries For the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership Autumn Final are Now Open

• Entries for the 2024 Autumn final of the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership are now being accepted.
• Only 20 cars owned by private individuals will be invited to compete for the winner’s trophy at the NEC season finale.
• Competition is open to all vehicles manufactured pre 1 Jan 2004
• Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show will be held 8-10 Nov 2024 at Birmingham’s NEC.
• Tickets now on sale via advanced online booking.

Entries for one of the most fiercely contested competitions in the classic motoring calendar are now open. Just 20 cars and their owners will be invited to the autumn final of the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership at the NEC season finale in November.

Held at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, from 8-10 November, it’s the show’s visitors that will decide who the winner will be, as they cast their votes based on the story of the car and its relationship with the owners.

Andrew Evanson, Senior Operations Manager for Lancaster, said: “Shining a spotlight on enthusiasts and their classics is something we’re passionate about supporting and we can’t wait to see this year’s line-up in November!”

Open to privately owned vehicles manufactured before 1 January 2004, owners wanting to enter need to share the story of their classic vehicle – why they wanted to buy it, where they’ve driven it, their connection to it, and what they’ve done to the vehicle.

Whilst the standard of the vehicle is considered, the organisers emphasise that it is not a concours competition so it’s not just about which car is the shiniest or being perfect.

To enter, owners can submit an entry form, which can be found on the show website, and two images of the vehicle, including one full picture. Only one vehicle can be entered per owner. More details are on the show’s website at https://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/show-highlights/pride-of-ownership

Chosen finalists will receive two tickets for each of the show days, free parking throughout and a commemorative certificate.

The winner and two runners up all receive trophies and a year’s free car insurance from Lancaster Insurance up to the value of £250 (T&C apply). The overall winner will also be offered the chance to display their car at the next event held by the organisers – as well as the obvious bragging rights!

The winners’ roll of honour continues to grow, with the spring final held at the event’s sister show in March.

The trophy has previously been awarded to marques such as Rob Sargent’s 1969 Ford Cortina Savage, Jake Clappison’s 1979 Triumph Spitfire, Laura Godtschalk’s 1992 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet, Ian Croft’s 1968 Lotus Elan Plus 2, Paul Clappison’s 1989 Porsche 944, Tahmid Haque’s 1993 BMW 850CSi Individual, and the most recent winner Colin Fidler’s 1956 Austin A35.