This year’s Classic Motor Show broke box office records over the weekend when it welcomed around 48,000 visitors into its classic motoring extravaganza, and increase of around 8,000 visitors on last year’s event.
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Along with a fantastic display of the finest cars of yesteryear, this year’s Classic Motor Show is once again hosting its Live Stage, with TV’s Mike Brewer running the proceedings – it’s a light-hearted mixture of competitions and the chance to meet leading motoring personalities.
With less than four weeks to go, Classic Motor Show sponsor, Footman James is preparing to stop the crowds in their tracks with a jaw-dropping stand display and the opportunity to win top prizes in their very own Price Right Challenge.
London’s Ace Cafe, roadside legend and purveyor of teas and meals to several generations of motorists, motorcyclists and truck drivers, is making a welcome return to this year’s Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 13 to 15 November.
This may only be the second year that the Classic Motor Show has included a dedicated hall for classic motorcycles, but you’d never guess it, because of the sheer number of two-wheeled clubs, exhibitors, trade stands and events attending.
For fans of Citroëns and ultra-rare classic cars, the 2009 Classic Motor Show will mark a British first thanks to a joint effort by the various Citroën car clubs attending, in conjunction with Citroën UK.
The classic car industry has been one of the few beacons of good news amid the financial doom and gloom of the recession.