·     71,520 enthusiasts attended over the three show days (71,290 in 2023).

·     World record number of clubs exhibited with 338 different club stands.

·     FBHVC’s David Whale, Jowett Car Club, Jaguar E-Type and Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer were all inducted into the inaugural Hall of Fame.

·     New Podcast Lounge and DadCars Family Zone proved a great success.

2025 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show will be held 7-9 November.

The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show celebrated its 40th anniversary in style with more clubs, cars and attendees over the three show days. The seven halls were buzzing from the minute the doors opened on Friday 8 November.  

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.

Lee Masters then surprised Mike Brewer and invited him to join the Hall of Fame as Community Ambassador in recognition for all he has done for the motoring community.

Show Director Lee Masters said: “It’s always great to see the classic car community come together but this year was extra special. A personal highlight for me was honouring our Hall of Fame inductees, a very proud moment. Huge thanks to all our sponsors, traders, clubs, and visitors for celebrating our 40th anniversary with us.”

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 best of the best from the club scene were invited to battle it out on the Meguiar’s Club Showcase with 14 immaculate cars under the expert judges’ scrutiny. It was Andy Nash’s 1958 Fiat Nuova 500N that took home the crystal trophy.

Talking of trophies, 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.

Yvonne Gosney from headline sponsor Lancaster Insurance Services said: "It's been a milestone year for ourselves and the Classic Motor Show as we both turn 40 and this weekend was a truly special one to mark the occasion. It was fantastic to be able to celebrate with enthusiasts, clubs and businesses who have supported us over the years and to be able to give something back to visitors with our prize giveaway. A huge thank you to everyone involved."

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.

Other show highlights included the new Podcast Lounge where various motoring podcasts recorded in front of a live audience. Aso new for 2024 was the DadCars Family Zone with plenty to entertain children and families. There was also the popular Meet the Experts Theatre, hosted by Mike Brewer and YouTuber Auto Alex Kersten, with lively panel discussions and interviews with the likes of car design legend Frank Stephenson.

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 www.necclassicmotorshow.com for the latest updates.

Warner's Wheeling About, walk about video review, Lancaster Insurance classic motor show NEC Birmingham 2024

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About the Classic Motor Show

The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, organised by Clarion Events Ltd, is the world’s biggest classic vehicle club event. The show brings together the full supply chain for the classic car market.

About Clarion Events Ltd

Clarion Events Ltd organises more than 200 events each year across the globe, ranging from exhibitions, conferences and seated events. Well-known for identifying high-value, niche audiences in difficult-to-reach markets and building them into market-leading products.

Lancaster Insurance Services is the headline sponsor of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show in November. The company celebrated its 40th year in 2024 and insures all types of classic cars and vehicles. Further information can be found at www.lancasterinsurance.co.uk/