The NEC Classic Motorshow

*ABOUT THE SHOW *VENUE SERVICES *EXHIBITOR MANUAL

The annual Classic Motor Show brings together the UK Classic Motoring Industry and tens of thousands of UK based and International classic owner/enthusiasts, all under one roof at the UK’s premier exhibition centre - The NEC Birmingham. Proven, year on year, to provide the single best opportunity in the UK market, the show now invites exhibitor entries for 2010.

Companies offering any product or service to the classic motorist or to the general automotive market will benefit from exposure to this unique audience.

The Classic Motor Show offers:

• The biggest and most significant exhibition audience in the UK Classic market
• Proven high-spending trends
• Show audience value to the industry in excess of £30 million per annum
• Core to your market, your products, your services
• 46,000 classic cars owned by show attendees
• Strong historical car sales at show especially in the £20K - £65K sector
• 17% of attendees visit specifically to see what classic cars are available to buy
• Restoration service providers showcasing their expertise at CMS gain new commissions
• 24% of attending classic car owners leave all the work on their cars to professionals
• 38% employ some professional help, 33% do all work on their cars themselves
• National and International audience
• Attendee socio-economic grade ABC1 80%, 90% Male, average household income £58K

Example market sectors invited to exhibit:

Car Sales, Auction Houses, Restoration Services, Parts, Insurance, Finance, Media Titles, Garage Equipment, Car Care Products, Accessories, Performance Products, Technology, Safety Products, Travel Services/Rallies, Art, Lubricants, Fuels, Clothing, etc

In addition, any brand, product or service wishing to target an AB1 male audience.

We also have several superb sponsorship opportunities within the show ranging from full Official Partner, through Feature Sponsor and other unique and innovative in-show branding opportunities.

Please contact the team today to discuss the best exhibiting options.

Venue Services

As organisers, Clarion Events aim to make exhibiting at our shows easy and hassle free for you. With professional staff and all the facilities you need on site or within a short distance, the exhibitor experience is outstanding.
You can contact any member of our team using the details below and if we are unable to help with your enquiry we will certainly point you in the right direction.

EXHIBITORS’ ACCOMMODATION

There are several hotels on-site ranging from budget, to four star or you may prefer to stay in Birmingham City Centre for a greater choice of nightlife, eateries, theatres, concert venues, shopping etc. Remember, Birmingham centre is just a 10 min train journey away (Birmingham International Station is IN the NEC complex), so unless you absolutely have to be on-site for some reason, staying in Birmingham centre is a very viable option and should be cheaper than on-site hotels (certainly in terms of the food and bar bill…) and offers far more to do/more choice. Naturally, there are many, many hotels in the city centre, catering for all budgets and, generally, tend to be within a few minutes walk of New St Station or a 15/20 min drive to the NEC.

To find local accommodation have a look at these links… http://directory.visitbirmingham.com/accommodation
http://www.laterooms.com/en/k16844366_birmingham-nec-hotels.aspx#fipdzn

Or

Just type in ‘Birmingham hotels nec’ into Google and you’ll be presented with lots of options. The postcode for the NEC is B40 1NT (some sites want a postcode to do a locality search).
A good proportion of our exhibitors have their own mobile homes. If this applies to you, then there’s a list of local campsites here:
http://www.lovecamping.co.uk/campsite-search/postcode/B40

Alternatively, exhibitors can always call Paul or Andy for advice on where to stay/budget/distance from NEC etc.

Eating at the Classic Motor Show

It's a big, busy show and you're on your feet all day. You'll need to re-fuel!
The NEC will be providing deals on exhibitor food and drink, so please check back here before the show for details.

Exhibitor Manual, Information & Order Forms

The Exhibitor Manual is now available to download here – CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW & CLASSIC MOTORBIKE SHOW

Compulsary Forms

ALL exhibitors are required to complete an Exhibitor Order Form and submit this, together with supporting plans where required, to the Organiser. Please choose the exhibitor order form, from the list below, which best describes YOUR stand.

Exhibitor Order form for CLUB STANDS INCORPORATING STAND BUILD

Exhibitor Order form for CLUB STANDS WITH NO STAND CONSTRUCTION
(display cars / bikes / trestle tables etc only)

Exhibitor Order form for TRADE STANDS – SPACE ONLY

Exhibitor Order form for TRADE STANDS – SHELL SCHEME

Exhibitor Order form for DEALER STANDS

Exhibitor Order form for RESTORATION STANDS

* Please note – Autojumble / Classic Trader Village exhibitors should contact Mark Woodward for an exhibitor manual and order forms relevant to their stand.

Optional Forms

Listed below are additional forms which may be of use to you. Please take the time to check through the list downloading any forms appropriate to your stand. Please click on the appropriate form to download it.

FORM	Return By Date	Return To
Electrics & Lighting prepayment order form	8.10.10 Early Booking Deadline Date!	Stanco Exhibitions, Unit 13, Perimeter Road, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1PJ Tel: 0121 782 3388
Vehicle unloading tickets information & prepayment - required for any exhibitors wishing to deliver directly to the halls **Vehicles delivering display vehicles only are exempt from the deposit system ** Classic Motorbike Show exhibitors in halls 8 & 9 are exempt from the deposit system	28.10.10	Car Parks Office, The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT Traffic Enquiries: 0121 767 2612/3776/3779
Exhibitor Insurance Proposal Form	ASAP	Footman James, Waterfall Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6PU Tel: 0843 357 1065
Mobile credit & debit card terminals Hire	29.10.10	123 Hire Ltd, 120 Leman Street, London, E1 8EU Tel: 0800 54 23 123
Vehicle transportation service discount offer	ASAP	Ontime Automotive, Pasadena Centre, Pasadena Close, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 3NQ Tel: 0208 867 5551
Lifting & Handling Order form	ASAP	Agility Fairs & Events, Unit 18, Third Exhibition Avenue, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1PJ Tel: 0121 780 2627
Accommodation Booking Form	ASAP	Expotel Online: www.expotel.com/classic10 Email: exhibitions@expotel.com Tel: 0844 797 7272
NEC Services – I.T. telephone / internet lines / Mains & Trades services eg bolting down / Catering services	ASAP	The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT Tel: 0844 3388338 Email: eventorders@thenec.co.uk
Music License application – PPL	ASAP	Please visit www.ppluk.com to apply for your show music license
Graphics – show offers	ASAP	Bang on

Traffic Instructions & Information:

Build up Traffic Information – Classic Motor Show
Build up Traffic Information – Classic Motorbike Show
Breakdown Traffic Information – Classic Motor Show & Classic Motorbike Show

If you would prefer hard copies of any of the literature or forms, please don’t hesitate to contact us with details of what you require:

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