The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motorshow was attended by 71,520 classic car enthusiasts over the three show days, slightly up on last year (71,290 in 2023). There was also a record number clubs exhibiting with 338 different stands.
The first order of business was to reveal to visitors who would be inducted into the show’s new Hall of Fame. Going forward, the show plans to induct worthy names into four categories – Classic Car, Industry Ambassador, Motoring Club, and Community Ambassador.
Wheeler Dealers’ Mike Brewer revealed, with the help of Show Director Lee Masters, that the Jaguar E-Type was the Classic Car inductee with Paul Crowther’s stunning Series 1 OTS on display.
FBHVC Chairman David Whale was then revealed as the Industry Ambassador for his campaigning for the historic vehicle movement, whilst the Jowett Car Club was inducted as the inaugural Motoring Club, a highly contested title.
With over 3,000 cars on show across seven halls, this year’s show had a world record 338 motoring clubs showcasing various marques and models ranging from the 1381 Motor Club to the XR4 Register, many celebrating anniversaries of their own.
The Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership competition was fiercer than ever. With the public voting for their favourite out of the 20 cars on the hallowed carpet, it was Richard Stacey’s 1967 Ford Mustang that won the visitors’ hearts and minds. Second place went to Paul Clappison’s 2002 Porsche Boxster S and Tahmid Haque’s 1986 Koenig Specials BMW 635 came third.
The Sporting Bears Motor Club raised £42,580 from its popular Dream Rides. The ‘Bears’ gave ten-mile passenger rides to visitors in exchange for a charitable donation. The charities benefiting from this year’s show include Young Minds, Me and Dee, Thrive and Sibling Support.
The next Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show will be held at Birmingham’s NEC from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 November 2025. Check the website http://www.necclassicmotorshow.com for the latest updates.
Brilliant show as ever. It will be even better next year, as I’ve just accepted an invitation from the MMOC to display my car to represent the Dual Personality Register!! Can’t wait.
Ok I’ll ask. What’s the dual personality register?