Must-See Classic Car Exhibitions

If, like us, you fancy fuelling your love of classic cars, you could do a lot worse than getting yourself along to these two great classic car exhibitions. We’re talking about the Footman James Manchester Car Show, and the Autosport Racing Car and Performance Car Show. These two events continuously prove to be great days out for the classic car enthusiast, and are a must-see addition to your calendar. Here’s why…

The Footman James Manchester Classic Car Show

Back in September 2014, we were lucky enough to hit the road and head up to this beauty of a classic car show, sponsored by Footman James. It was located in Event City, which is right next to the Trafford Centre and just off the M60 at junction 9 – making it a cinch to get to. Enough about logistics though, as this event had so many gorgeous cars packed under one roof that we must get onto the main event.

As far as classic car exhibitions go, this one is the cream of the crop. The space was superb, and in a smaller hall included a starlight effect on the walls and ceilings. This proved to be the perfect backdrop for those gorgeous and super-flashy Mercedes Benz and Jensens. In the main hall, meanwhile, it was hard to choose which car was our favourite. There were so many to choose from that it was easy to feel a little overwhelmed. We did, however, adore the teeny weeny Fiat 500, and the Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth which came kitted out in a spangly cobalt blue colour scheme.

The main hall was incredibly spacious which meant the event felt very well organised, light and airy, and it was possible to see the displays from many different angles. As far as indoor class car exhibitions go, this one was superbly done.


The Autosport Racing Car and Performance Car Show

At the beginning of the year, we couldn’t help ourselves be tempted by the Autosport Racing Car and Performance Car Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Now, this being a motorsport show, it was something a little out of the ordinary. If you’re at all interested in things such as Formula 1, autocross, and rallying then this is the show that will lure you in (as it did us).

The NEC was packed full of amazing performance cars, and motorsport parts companies. And they did well by it too – it is said that a whopping £1.7bn worth of business was done at the show, or as a result of it. (Did someone say there was a recession on?! – You wouldn’t know it here).

2014 was a year of great classic car exhibitions, but 2015 looks set to be just as good. Make sure you put these events in your diary… the Autosport show will be held from the 8th – 11th January 2015 at the NEC, and the Footman James classic car show london will be on the 20th and 21st September 2015. Enjoy!

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Our Pick of the Best Classic Car Shows of 2014 in the UK

Whether you’re young or old, new to the world of classic cars, or a seasoned pro, you can’t do better than seeing classic cars up close and personal ‘in the flesh’. Fortunately, in this country we are lucky enough to have a splendid array of classic car shows, and many many classic car owners who enjoy displaying their prized possessions for all to see. So here are a few of the best…

Cholmondley Castle: 31st August 2014

This event is hosted in the exquisite grounds of Cholmondley Castle in Cheshire and is run by the Andrew Greenwood’s Classic Car Show team. The 2014 offering was exceptionally well put together, with the highlight being an arena where cars were shown off to the viewing public. Whilst cars were displayed, we were treated to a commentary so we were all able to get a good feel for the car on display. This was a nice touch, especially as so many classic car shows often just feature endless rows of old cars with little else to draw you in. The Cholmondley Castle classic car show 2014 featured UK cars, and many others from around the world – including USA, France and Switzerland. It was a great event and the car owners were very friendly and happy to talk about their beloved cars. It was a perfect day out for serious enthusiasts and those just dipping their toes into the water of classic cars.

The next classic car show of 2014 in the UK is the –

The Bristol Italian Auto Moto Festival

On Saturday 19th April, Bristol’s lovely old city was turned into a home for the finest Italian classic cars and supercars. It was a spectacular sight especially when you took in the old Victorian and Georgian buildings with their flash new additions parked out front! The Bristol Italian Auto Moto Festival was held on Easter Saturday and was a great day out for young and old.

Highlights included the Alfa Romeo GT Junior 1300 Scalino ‘Step Front’ and a 2000 GTV, but there were so many beautiful cars on display that they all stole a little part of our hearts! Onlookers were treated to a host of to-die-for cars including Maserati, Ferrari, Lancia, Alfa Romeo and Lamborghini lining the streets.

At the end of the day, if you were still unable to be torn away from these beautiful beasts, you were treated to the sounds of the engines purring into life to head off for home. As far as any classic car show 2014 UK goes, this has to be one of our absolute favourites. It was hugely enjoyable seeing these fantastic cars in a city centre location, contrasting with the old buildings and narrow streets. So, if it’s a real head turner of a day that you’re after, we’ll see you at next year’s show – where we’re hoping for much mo

re of the glorious same!