Whether you're a lifelong enthusiast or new to the scene, the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at the NEC is the one event every classic lover needs on the calendar. Why? Here are the three biggest reasons to block out your diary, grab your mates, and come join the fun:

1. It’s the UK’s Biggest Classic Car Gathering (By Far)

We’re talking over 3,000 cars and bikes across 16 football pitches of show space. From 1930s elegance to 1980s icons, super-rare factory prototypes to barn-find restorations, there’s simply no better place in the UK to feast your eyes on such variety.

This isn’t just a show – it’s a full-blown celebration of everything classic. Whether you're a die-hard Jag fan, American muscle devotee, or obsessed with obscure one-offs, you’ll find something to geek out over.

Car club displays, live restoration demos, concours-quality examples and the kind of passion you can only find at the NEC in November. If you want to truly experience the UK’s classic scene in full, this is it.

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2. The UK's Largest Indoor Autojumble + 600+ Vehicles for Sale

It’s like Facebook Marketplace... but with zero dodgy descriptions and much more haggling. Whether you're hunting for a rare part, a tool you didn’t know you needed, or that perfect retro jacket, this is your IRL classic car shopping heaven.

With 450+ exhibitors and traders, plus 600+ vehicles for sale, you’ll find the best of the industry under one roof. Want advice? You’ll get it. Want the last remaining NOS part from 1978? You’ll probably find it here.

Oh – and don’t forget to visit the Iconic Auctioneers if you fancy something shiny going once, going twice…

3. The People. The Clubs. The Vibes.

From 310+ vehicle clubs to motoring celebs, YouTubers, and that mate who swears he could restore a Capri if he just had the time, the show brings together the entire classic community.

Bump into old friends. Make new ones. Join a club. Meet your heroes. And yes, expect your dad to wander off for hours talking about “how they don’t make ‘em like this anymore.”

This is the largest classic car community event in the country – and nothing beats it for passion, people, and the occasional pub-style debate over carburettors vs fuel injection.

From sharing stories to swapping tips, this show is where connections are made and skills are passed down. Whether you’re restoring, repairing, or just curious, you can get hands-on advice in the Restoration Workshop (sponsored by Practical Classics) or hear from the industry’s brightest minds in the Meet the Experts Theatre.

As Danny Hopkins puts it, “All the big ideas are hatched here—it all starts at the Classic Motor Show.”