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How Autosessive Are You?

Do you consider yourself to be a car obsessive? The search is on for Britain’s biggest motor maniac with some fantastic prizes on offer for those who fit the bill.

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Footman James Classic Motor Show Continues to Grow with New Classic Motorbike Show

The Footman James Classic Motor Show is expanding its two-wheeled presence into a show in its own right, The Footman James Classic Motorbike Show.

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Dedication's What You Need, If You Wanna Be A Motoring Record Breaker!

The fastest, dearest, smallest, most popular and most economical – some of the cars you’ll be seeing as the Footman James Classic Motor Show celebrates automotive record breakers in all shapes and forms.

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02 09 2010

How Autosessive Are You?

Do you consider yourself to be a car obsessive? The search is on for Britain’s biggest motor maniac with some fantastic prizes on offer for those who fit the bill.

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02 09 2010

Footman James Classic Motor Show Continues to Grow with New Classic Motorbike Show

The Footman James Classic Motor Show is expanding its two-wheeled presence into a show in its own right, The Footman James Classic Motorbike Show.

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02 09 2010

Dedication's What You Need, If You Wanna Be A Motoring Record Breaker!

The fastest, dearest, smallest, most popular and most economical – some of the cars you’ll be seeing as the Footman James Classic Motor Show celebrates automotive record breakers in all shapes and forms.

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11 08 2010

Meguiar’s confirms the first eight entries for the 2010 Club Showcase

Meguiar’s, the world’s leading manufacturer of automotive surface care products, has announced eight of the 16 finalists that will go through to The 2010 Meguiar’s Club Showcase, at this year’s show

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12 07 2010

Classic Cars take on a Classic Stage for a Classic Trophy

Intense competition at the recent Quinton Stages Rally in Mid-Wales, with all the crews intent on taking home the Footman James Classic Motor Show Trophy.

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12 07 2010

Footman James becomes title sponsor of the Classic Motor Show

Leading classic motoring insurance specialist Footman James has increased its support of the UK’s biggest classic motoring event by becoming the title sponsor.

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03 06 2010

Get £5 Meguiar's voucher with every advance ticket

Meguiar's are offering a £5 off voucher to all those buying advance show tickets

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01 06 2010

Is your beloved classic the Classic Car of the Year

Classic Car owners across the UK are being invited to enter their pride and joy in a nationwide competition to find the Classic Car of the Year.

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01 06 2010

DJ Chris Evans splashes out on £12m Ferrari

Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans has splashed out £12m on a rare 1960s Ferrari.

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01 06 2010

Wowzers! Batmobile up for grabs!

A film fanatic who has been collecting famous cars for 25 years has decided to sell his Batmobile.

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15 01 2010

The 2009 show is all over!

Thank you to everyone involved with the 2009 Classic Motor Show.

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14 11 2009

Best opening day EVER

The first day of the 2009 Classic Motor Show was the busiest opening day ever in the show’s history.

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12 11 2009

Beat the Bugs – Anti-Bacterial Cleaner Exclusive to Race Glaze!

Race Glaze is proud to announce the exclusive introduction of an NHS-approved Anti-Bacterial Cleaner within the automotive sector.

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12 11 2009

Chipex Launches DIY Stone Chip Repair System

Chipex will launch its DIY Stone Chip repair System at the show.

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12 11 2009

Classic Le Mans 2010 on TR Register Stand

The TR Register will have a TR3 entered in the Le Man 2010 race on its stand.

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12 11 2009

Something Unique and Practical?

Well how about this Jaguar V12 Engine Block Wine Rack from V12 Designs?

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12 11 2009

Practical Classics Engine Rebuild Spectacular!

Practical Classics' oily-handed editorial team will attempt to rebuild a Tatra engine live at the show.

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12 11 2009

Lancaster out in force at Classic Motor Show

Visit stand 2T118 for a chance to win a Fortnum & Mason Christmas hamper and a year’s free car insurance

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12 11 2009

Race in support of Help for Heroes

Cowan Global will be running the Scalextric Challenge in support of Help for Heroes at the show.

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11 11 2009

Plan your visit!

Here's a downloadable floorplan. So you wont have to miss a thing!

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10 11 2009

Automotive Images by Andrew Hill launches new and unique products

In a new take on motoring art ‘Automotive Images by Andrew Hill’ brings you two new and unique products – ‘hand embellished’ prints on Aluminium and ‘state of the art’ prints on acrylic.

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10 11 2009

TR Register Acquires Coca Cola TR7

Get a coke and a smile on the TR Register stand

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10 11 2009

Mo the Mini competition now closed

If you haven't entered, you've missed your chance as our Mo the Mini Competition is now closed.

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05 11 2009

ADVANCE TICKETS

If you still want a physical ticket posted out to you, then BUY IT RIGHT NOW!

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04 11 2009

Oil Spy Launched at Classic Motor Show

Fancy analysing your dip-stick? If so, Oil Spy is for you!

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04 11 2009

Monochrome Marvels on show

They say that in life “not everything is Black & White”, but this year it is on the Panther Car Club stand!

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03 11 2009

Sureterm Direct goes Electric Dreams!

Sureterm Direct go back to the 1980’s to celebrate the launch of online live pricing

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20 10 2009

Automotive Exotica to get your Pulse Racing

From stately Rolls-Royces to a display of Bugattis down the generations, and through to jet-set Maseratis, the finest in luxury and performance will be star attractions.

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20 10 2009

Lancia Motor Club Celebrates the 30th Birthday of the Lancia Delta

It’s the 30th birthday of the iconic Lancia Delta, and the Lancia Motor Club will be celebrating in style at this year's show.

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20 10 2009

Don’t risk the penalties - renew your insurance in good time

With postal strikes looming, Footman James reminds customers how important it is to renew their vehicle insurance in good time to avoid penalty points, fines or having their vehicle impounded and crushed!

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16 10 2009

The Boys Are Back in Town!

Mike Brewer and Edd China return to our screens before they return to the Classic Motor Show Live Stage.

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15 10 2009

Classic Mercedes Specialist, The SL Shop Launches Classic Mercedes Hire

The SL Shop introduces its classic Mercedes hire services with their fleet of Mercedes young classics.

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15 10 2009

Caterham 7 for Lucas Oil Stand

Lucas Oil Products choses a 1988 Caterham 7 as the centre piece of its stand

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15 10 2009

Car Masutra range launches at the Classic Motor Show

Car Masutra, the brand for the ‘man who loves his car’, is to launch its range of male toiletries at this year's show.

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13 10 2009

Win a rockin' night out at the Ace Cafe

How do you fancy dancing the night away at the iconic Ace Cafe London on us? Then put on your dancing shoes!!!

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13 10 2009

Classic Bikes just keeps getting better!

Our dedicated Bike Hall just gets bigger and better with more bikes, traders and chrome.

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13 10 2009

Win! A VIP Octane Trackday

Octane magazine and The Goodwood Hotel have teamed up to offer you and a friend the chance to join the team at its next Classic Car Track Day at Goodwood Motor Circuit

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08 10 2009

Final entries confirmed for Meguiar's Club Showcase

The final entries have now been confirmed for the 2009 Meguiar’s Club Showcase, a celebration of the crème de la crème of vehicles from the UK club scene.

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05 10 2009

Don’t miss Footman James’ beauty and the beast

Footman James prepares a jaw-dropping stand display and the opportunity to win top prizes in the Price Right Challenge

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30 09 2009

Ace Cafe London comes to Brum

London’s Ace Cafe, roadside legend and purveyor of teas and meals to several generations of motorists, motorcyclists and truck drivers, makes a welcome return to the Classic Motor Show's dedicated bike hall.

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30 09 2009

CTEK Multi XS 3600 Gets To The Heart Of The Problem This Winter

Keep your car battery performing at its best with the CTEK Multi XS 3600 charger

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24 09 2009

Better late than never as exclusive Prototype Citroens make their British debut

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.

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24 09 2009

New flexible ceramic material delivers lightweight heat protection for classic cars

Zircotec’s new lightweight flexible ceramic heat shield material can reduce surface temperatures by up to 64 percent

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16 09 2009

Shine at the Ace Café and Meguiars Concours

Ace Cafe London and Meguiars are seeking the best cafe racers to enter and be displayed as a major feature in a new Ace Cafe Racer Concours which will be the centre point of the Classic Bike hall.

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16 09 2009

Sign-up for our newsletter

Our monthly show newsletter features news, offers, competitions and more.

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15 09 2009

Classic Motor Show embraces Youngtimers

Classic Motor Show has a first-rate line up of what the Germans call ‘Youngtimers’ and we call retro cars.

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15 09 2009

“I Want to Break Free” Top Driving Tune

Remember mix tapes, Dallas and Rubik’s cubes? If you do, then make sure you take a trip down memory lane with HPI’s ultimate 80’s Drive Time Top Ten

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08 09 2009

Been busy? What time you on till?

The London Vintage Taxi Association exhibit for the first time with an amazing line-up of taxis and three anniversaries to celebrate.

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08 09 2009

The Yanks are coming!

Classic American Magazine has revealed the finalists for its Car of the Year competition

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07 09 2009

Footman James – among the few who will protect your prized asset

If you own a classic motorcycle keeping your pride and joy protected, without taking it out on the road, more be more trouble than you think…

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23 08 2009

Still time to enter this month's newsletter competition

Sign-up for our newsletter and you can win a set of Classic Car Magbooks from Octane.

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23 08 2009

Evenin’ all... for Police line up

Evenin’ all... No matter what your age, whether you’re from the Dixon of Dock Green, Z Cars or Juliet Bravo generation, there’s bound to be a panda car or jam sandwich which will make you go all nostalgic at this year's show

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04 08 2009

Vehicle choice reveals Brits true personalities

A driver’s choice of vehicle is linked to their personality and lifestyle, despite 70% stating they don’t think their car says anything about them

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30 07 2009

Already spoken for... Classic Bike space booked in record time

Classic Bike Clubs have snatched up the stand space in the dedicated bike hall in record time.

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30 07 2009

Would-be classics owners sacrifice pint in the pub to buy pride and joy

Would-be classic vehicle owners would rather sacrifice their annual holiday, dining out and even alcohol, in order to buy their classic, according to a recent survey by Footman James.

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20 07 2009

Meguiar’s confirms the first eight entries for the 2009 Club Showcase

The 2009 Meguiar’s Club Showcase will offer classic enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the crème de la crème of the UK club scene

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19 07 2009

Bond's Lotus bought for £105,000

James Bond's Lotus Esprit from For Your Eyes Only sold for £105,000 at auction

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19 07 2009

New flexible ceramic material delivers lightweight protection for classics

Zircotec’s new lightweight flexible ceramic heat shield material can reduce surface temperatures by up to 33 percent

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06 07 2009

Whether it’s higher or lower, the price is always right with Footman James

Footman James announces its 2009 stand theme and invites visitors to play ‘The Price is Right’

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06 07 2009

Now beware flash floods, IAM warns drivers

Motorists warned inevitable flash floods after prolonged dry spell could make driving conditions particularly hazardous

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06 07 2009

Get Your Motor Running and Head Out on the Highway

The UK’s best classic car and motorcycle clubs to celebrate some of the World’s greatest driving roads

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22 06 2009

Morris Mini up for grabs at 2009 show

Win the fantastic 1960 Morris Mini restored at last year's show away in a text-to-win competition

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07 06 2009

Scrappage hits Classics

More than 20 roadworthy classics destroyed already

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07 06 2009

Meguiars launches the 2-step engine cleaning system

Meguiar’s, the leading manufacturer of automotive surface care products, has added a 2-step engine cleaning system to its popular Enthusiast range

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21 05 2009

Classic Motor Show supports Quinton's Historics

Classic Motor Show supports the Historics’ section of the Quinton Stages Rally in Mid-Wales on July 4th.

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21 05 2009

Government Urged To Save Old Cars!

To launch its ‘Great British’ campaign, Dep-O magazine – Britain’s first retro classic e-magazine – is campaigning for the reinstatement of the Historic road fund licence’s 25-year rolling deadline

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21 05 2009

Congratualtions to our Quadrophenia Winners

Thanks for entering and congrats to our winners

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15 03 2009

Classic’s Monthly launches the Engenius Awards 2009

Classics Monthly launches the Engenius Awards 2009, for the best classics adapted for modern motoring conditions and energy considerations

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15 03 2009

'Wheeler Dealers' Returns To Discovery Real Time In May

Edd China is used to working with small things but he's only got a £5,000 budget to bag some bargains!

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14 02 2009

The 2008 Show was a huge success!

The 2008 Classic Motor Show was a huge success attracting a huge dedicated attendance of over 45,000, plus a similar number from the adjoining MPH/Top Gear Live show!

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22 11 2008

Sporting Bears raise £25,000 with Dream Rides

The Dream Rides were as popular as ever raising £25,000 for children's charities

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22 11 2008

Classic American names Car of the Year

Classic American names a 1960 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe as its Car of the Year

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22 11 2008

Classic & Sports Car Club Awards names Panther 6 Car of the Show

The Panther 6 was named Car of the Show in this year's Classic & Sports Car Club Awards

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22 11 2008

Mini outshines in the Meguiar's Club Showcase

A 1999 Rover Mini 40LE outshone stiff competition in this year's Meguiar's Club Showcase

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14 11 2008

Lancia Motor Club Features New Lancia Delta at the NEC Classic Motor Show

Making its UK public debut this weekend is the new Lancia Delta which takes pride of place on the Lancia Motor Club stand at the NEC Classic Motor Show.

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09 11 2008

Sporting Bears' Dream Rides support BBC Children in Need

Pudsey won’t be the only bear working hard as the Sporting Bears donate money from Dream Rides on the opening day

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09 11 2008

Irish DKW Club a first for the Classic Motor Show

Eighty years after DKW produced their first motorcar, a rather special celebration is being planned for the 2008 Classic Motor Show

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09 11 2008

Practical Classics' Sam Glover' Rover P6 comes to the NEC via Iran

Practical Classics' Sam Glover' Rover P6 will arrive on the P6 club stand via Iran

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09 11 2008

Winner will drive away a Brooklands from MG Car Club raffle

An MG Car Club member will drive away a restored Brookland from Classic Motor Show

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09 11 2008

Debut for new colours that combine period finish with the latest thermal barrier technology

Thermal barrier specialists Zircotec (stand 2T71) display publicly for the first time, its new range of ceramic colour coatings

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05 11 2008

Meguiar's reveal the finalists in its Club Showcase

Meguiar's have revealed the finalists in this year's Club Showcase and its an impressive list.

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04 11 2008

Call Zebra announced as Stage Sponsors

Call Zebra is proud to sponsor the Classic Motor Show Live Stage featuring Mike Brewer and Edd China

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04 11 2008

Show your 'Pride of Ownership' at Classic Bikes

There’s still just enough time to enter your bike for the last few places in the Pride of Ownership display supported by RealClassic magazine, Meguiars and Footman James, at Classic Bikes.

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04 11 2008

Pay 'Tribute' to the Chamonix and Beck range of replica Porsches

A new company has been formed to market the well regarded Chamonix and Beck range of replica Porsches, probably the best quality now freely available to the UK and Europe.

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03 11 2008

Hagerty’s Big Draw

Hagerty International is utilising the Classic Motor Show to launch a refreshing new initiative designed at encouraging the youth to adopt an interest in the vibrant classic and collector car scene.

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03 11 2008

Re-styled for those who appreciate style

Classic car lovers and vehicle styling enthusiasts at the NEC Classic Motor Show will be among the first to benefit from a re-styled and re-formulated surface enhancing polish from Lucas Oil.

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21 10 2008

Wheeler Dealers goes on the road

Mike Brewer and Edd China's new TV series tours Europe on a money making mission

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21 10 2008

Classic enthusiasts continue to invest

Maybe it is the unseasonably warm October weather, but classic car enthusiasts continue to ignore the cold fingers of recession

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21 10 2008

Hawk Cars, as close to the real thing as possible

Hawk Cars produces replicas so visually accurate to the original that only experts can tell the difference.

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21 10 2008

The Singleton™ of Dufftown sponsors dealer sales area at the Classic Motor Show

The Singleton™ of Dufftown will be sponsoring the dealer sales area at the Classic Motor Show.

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21 10 2008

Don’t miss the tour of a lifetime with Footman James

The freedom and excitement of touring in your classic will be captured on this year’s Footman James stand

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21 10 2008

Footman James celebrates the excitement of the open road!

Footman James is bringing the excitement and adventure of some of Europe’s most famous tours and rallies to this year’s Classic Motor Show.

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10 10 2008

Footman James backs Classic Bikes at the Classic Motor Show

From fans of 1930s Nortons to lovers of 1980s Yamahas, Footman James is gearing up to meet all the enthusiasts flooding through the new classic bike hall

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10 10 2008

Alvis stand-man back after 58 years

Ron Walton, a one-time trainee with Alvis, will be returning to represent the marque at this year’s Classic Motor Show after a 58 year absence.

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06 10 2008

Who'll be the 'lucky seven' at Classic Bikes at Classic Motor Show

Don't miss out - there are only seven spaces left for classic motorcycles within the Classic Bike hall

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06 10 2008

Classic Bikes showcases the ‘Real Classics’ with the Pride of Ownership Competition

Gleaming chrome, shiny paintwork and a proud owner. All you need to enter the Pride of Ownership competition at the inaugural Classic Bikes at the Classic Motor Show

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06 10 2008

British Motor Heritage returns to the Classic Motor Show

British Motor Heritage returns to the 2008 Classic Motor Show after a ten year absence.

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30 09 2008

Going back to my Rootes!

An exciting new book is being published to celebrate 60 years of the Rootes Competition Department

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17 09 2008

Rare Panthers on the prowl at Classic Motor Show

A stunning trio of cars which will have never been seen before in one place by many – if at all – will greet classic car enthusiasts when they visit the Panther Car Club stand

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17 09 2008

NO GOOD AT REMEMBERING ANNIVERSARIES? CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW IS FULL OF REMINDERS…

The year? 2008. The place? The NEC near Junction 6 of the M42. A 1,000 classic, vintage, veteran and retro cars spread over 5 halls, countless trade displays and around 180 club stands. This year’s Classic Motor Show, is all about numbers – mainly anniversaries.

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17 09 2008

Red hot Volvo Cars promote passion and performance at Classic Motor Show

Some hot classic Volvos, all of them painted in the colour of love and energy will be under the spotlight at this year’s Classic Motor Show

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04 09 2008

Austin 7 Ruby Rules the Roost at Lucas Oil

A pre-WW2 Austin 7 Ruby, will take centre stage on the Lucas Oil Products UK stand at the Classic Motor Show

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04 09 2008

Classics Monthly gives away a Triumph TR7

Classics Monthly are offering their readers the chance to win a true one-off collector’s item, by winning a specially modified Triumph TR7 fixed-head coupe, which will be personally autographed by its designer, Harris Mann.

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14 08 2008

Motorcycle Sales Jump 22% As People Switch To Two Wheels

Sales of motorcycles, mopeds and scooters soared by 22 per cent last month according to figures released by the Motor Cycle Industry Association.

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14 08 2008

Farécla introduces car care solutions range

Farécla introduces a range of products to offer brand new top quality solutions to common car care problems

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05 08 2008

Touring experts, top cars and tales of the open road

Footman James has lined up a trio of crowd-pleasing classics whose tyres have hit the roads around Europe many a time.

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05 08 2008

Is your car the key to love?

A well maintained car could be the key to a revved-up love-life, after research from Kwik-Fit found that 14 million Brits say they can tell much about a prospective partner from the state of their motor.

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07 07 2008

"Credit Crunch Starts a Sort Out"

Things aren't so bad for classic car fans if recent auction results are a barometer to buying trends. Recent packed halls and record prices for Astons, Ferraris and other exotics suggest that there's money still out there to be spent - but it has to be for good honest cars.

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26 06 2008

CMS LAUNCHES NEW HALLS DEDICATED TO RARE AND AMAZING CLASSIC BIKES

Classic Motor Show is expanding its interest in classic motorcycles with a brand new area dedicated to bike and scooters dating from pre-war to 80s modern classics.

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26 06 2008

GEM PRAISES OLDER CARS

Just because a car is moving towards classic status does not mean it’s knackered, says GEM

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24 06 2008

Unscrambling The Tyre Sidewall Symbol Mystery

The sidewall of a modern car tyre is a “mine” of useful and necessary information

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100o's of Classic Cars

The Classic Motor Show features up to and over 1000 cars in five halls covering over 60,000 square metres (or, for those of you who never went metric, that's over half a million sq ft!).

Autojumble

The biggest single UK gathering of companies, traders all offering a huge range of products and services to keep your classic pride and joy on the road.

Wheeler Dealer Live

See talks/seminars, drive-throughs, live restorations and renovations plus a healthy dose of good old fashioned FUN!

Classic Bike Hall

Classic Bikes return to The Classic Motor Show with some of the very best bikes the UK scene has to offer, including supporting trade and all in a dedicated hall of it's own. The best of both worlds - one ticket covers entry to Classic Bikes and Cars. If 2 wheeled classics are your thing then click on the pic for much more info.