The organisers claim that thePractical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show is the show to attend whether you are looking to reignite your passion for cars, finish a restoration project or simply want to reminisce with family and friends over the beautiful completed classic cars on display.
Based on my visit on Friday 24th March, I would have to agree with them. There was certainly something for everyone. What struck me this year was the number of cars surrounded by mechanics whilst on their individual display stands. Truly a “hands on” show.
The event brings together 1000+ cars on display; 160+ car clubs representing various marques and models; 250+exhibitors and autojumblers including restoration companies, services providers and product suppliers; the Classic Car Auction; celebrities; car competitions; practical workshops on restoration skills and lots more. If you have petrol, or volts, these days, coursing through your veins, then this is the show to be at.
Here are some of the exhibits that caught my eye –
ALLARD
1950s Special by ‘Performace Cars’ based on an Allard P Type. Thank you to the Allard Register for identifying the car for CSI.
ARMSTRONG SIDDLEY
1936 Armstrong Siddeley Burlington Special straight 6cyl. 5.0Ltr.
AUSTIN
c. !932 Austin 7 RN Saloon.Austin 7 Special
AUSTIN HEALEY
The Austin Healey Club Stand
1954 Austin Healey 100 BN1 in “Lustreen Green”. Believed to be only one of three AH 100s built with this colour and one of two currently in existence.1963 Austin Healey 3000 Mk. IIA, originally painted in ‘Healey Blue’ and sold by ‘Car Mart’ the AH dealers in London.
1958 Austin Healey 100/6 Completed Restoration Project. Originally sold in the U.K. this car spent 30 years in Alabama USA. It was advertised as a “Barn Find” and brought back to the U.K. as such. Restoration started in 2017 and completed in the Spring of 2022.
FIAT
c.1985 X1/9 by Bertone
FRISKY
c. 1959 Frisky Sprint Prototype
HEALEY
1946 Healey Westland Prototype recreation by Warren Kennedy.
JAGUAR
Jaguar XK Customised
JOWETT
1927 Jowett Long 4 Tourer
MATRA
Matra Rancho
Matra Murena
MG
MGA Replica Race Car
NSU
1960s NSU Sport Prinz
OPEL
Opel Manta GT/E
PLYMOUTH
2001 Plymouth Prowler
ROOTES GROUP & CHRYSLER UK
Hillman Avenger GT
Avenger in the process of being restored, in the true spirit of the show.
Hillman Imp Super
ROVER
Rover Mini with a 245 BHP Honda 1.8 Ltr. Engine. A superb piece of engineering – well done that man or men (or women, of course).
Rover 200 customised. The owner of this car is a member of the MGCC, the car was displayed on that club’s stand.
Volkswagen Golf Mk 2 Customised. There is lowered suspension then there is this!Volkswagen ID. Buzz van in stunning metallic gold, by Knights Bullion.
VOLVO
1966 Volvo P1800
MISCELLANEOUS
MEV Exocet Kit Car
Andrew Willis’s Austin A30 customised race car with a Ford V8 5.0 Ltr. engine taken from a Mustang. The car will be raced in the “Special Saloons” category. Certainly very special!
1930 Ford Model A Twin Engined 7.2 Ltr. Ballard Special
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang replica.2018 Dax Tojeiro De-Dion Replica
The Historic Marathon Rally Group (HMRG) standThe “Piece de Resistance” ‘WALL- E’
That’s all folks, I hope that you have enjoyed looking at the photos.
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