Celebrating 10 years of incredible classics and their passionate owners! This display showcases rare, cherished, and sentimental vehicles, each with a unique story. From barn finds to lifelong companions, every car has a tale to tell. Visitors vote for the winner - could your classic be next?
Applications are now open!
The competition also runs at our sister show the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show. For more information visit the website.
A celebration of the incredible machines and passionate owners who made this competition so special. Though it’s no longer taking place, we look back with pride at the winners who rode into history.
Andrew Evanson, Senior Operations Manager of Lancaster Insurance, sponsors of the Pride of Ownership, said: “This competition is an integral part of the show and a real highlight of the weekend for many visitors. There have been some outstanding winners and participants over the years and we know there’s still some real gems out there waiting for their time to shine."
Find out more about Lancaster Insurance. 
Visitors can vote for their favourite car having had chance to not only inspect the cars at close proximity but also chat to the owners and hear their stories.
While the owners can engage and campaign with other entrants and visitors, any form of intimidation, cheating, derogatory remarks or bad mouthing is not tolerated and those involved will be disqualified and asked to leave.
Votes must be completed at the event within the competition display area. Votes will be counted and verified by Clarion Events Ltd and the organiser's decision is final.
The car with the most visitor votes wins with trophies awarded for first, second and third place. The first place winner will be invited to display their car at the next edition of the Classic Motor Show.
Vehicles manufactured before 31 December 2003 were invited to enter into the Pride of Ownership competitions for consideration.
Entries to this year's competition are officially open:
The full Terms & Conditions are available on our T&Cs page.
Unlike other competitions, this is not a concours event. Whilst the standard of the car is still paramount, it’s the story the owner and the car have shared that will be taken into consideration when deciding who makes it onto the final centrepiece display. Modified and replica cars will be considered alongside their original counterparts.
A vehicle can only be entered once in a three-year period for the physical competition. Any online versions are open to previous entrants and finalists. An owner can enter one vehicle per year but it must be a different one each year.
Clarion Events will not contribute to any transportation or accommodation costs for entrants.
The competition is presented in the spirit of like-minded enthusiasts coming together to celebrate their vehicles. Entrants are asked to keep this in mind when submitting their application.
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