Passion Reignited at Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery+
Published: 16/11/2022
- 69,324 enthusiasts attended over the three show days.
- 300 clubs created amazing displays with the show theme Part of the Family.
- Highlights included appearances by Richard Hammond, Wheeler Dealers’ Mike Brewer, and 12 time World Trial Bike Champion Dougie Lampkin.
- Awards presented on Sunday to owners with exceptional cars in both visitor voted and judged competitions
- Next year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, held 10-12 Nov 22
Passions were reignited this weekend as the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show,
with discovery+, welcomed 69,324 attendees to Birmingham’s NEC for the annual season
finale of the classic car community.
Lee Masters said: “What an incredible weekend! The atmosphere was fantastic with passionate enthusiasts filling the halls. I was excited walking around watching the
interactions between people. The community coming together made me feel emotional
and proud of the movement. Also, the quality of exhibits and displays were off the chart,
people went above and beyond. Huge thanks to all the clubs and our partners, exhibitors,
and visitors for their continued support.”
The judges of the coveted Meguiar’s Club Showcase awarded the crystal trophy to Mark
Rainer and his 1956 Triumph TR3, who won by just three points in one of the closest
competitions to date.
Visitors voted Ian Croft and his 1968 Lotus Elan Plus 2 the winner of the Lancaster
Insurance Pride of Ownership. Second place went to William Flay and his 1976 Ford
Escort RS2000 with Stephen Cheape’s 1981 Ford Fiesta 950 Popular taking third place.
The judging panel declared Christopher Bourne and his 1991 400 Honda NC30 winner of
the Bike Pride of Ownership competition. Steve Taylor’s 1960 Bowden “Space Velo”
Replica was the runner up with third place going to Alexander Adams’ 1936 Triumph
WERK Nuremberg TWN B-200.
Around 300 car clubs embraced the show theme of ‘Part of the Family’ with amazing
displays filling the seven show halls. An estimated 3,000 vehicles including the newly
restored Wings tour bus, Andy Saunders’ one of a kind ‘Deja’ custom build, and a collection of ‘Restomods’ curated by Jonny Smith’s Late Brake Show were on display.
Silverstone Auctions hammered away £7.3million worth of car sales on Saturday with a
75% sales rate and six new world record price tags. On Sunday, 141 motorcyles were on
offer with 85% sold for £750,000, while around £100,000 was secured from 72% of the
Automobilia lots.
Celebrating its 30th year of operating Dream Rides at the NEC, the Sporting Bears Motor
Club added another £35,767 to its fundraising total, which has now exceeded over
£3million.
Richard Morley from headline sponsor Lancaster Insurance Services said: “There is
nothing quite like being back with everyone at the NEC for the season finale and
celebrating our shared passion for classic cars. This year truly summed up what our
community means to so many, being part of the family, and it’s a family we are proud to
be a part of.”
New for 2022 and one of the highlights of the weekend was the Motorbike Trial
demonstrations by 12 time World Champion Dougie Lampkin and his son Alfie. They both
wowed the crowds with their expert skills as well as causing a stir when Dougie jumped
his bike over Top Gear legend Richard Hammond, Wheeler Dealers’ Mike Brewer and
‘Auto Alex’ Kersten as well as Show Director Lee Masters.
The next Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with discovery+, will be held at
Birmingham’s NEC from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 November 2023. Check the website http://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/ or sign up for the newsletter for the latest updates at http://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/newsletter
