I attended the 2024 Lancaster Insurance coverage Traditional Motor Present on the Birmingham NEC on Friday, 8 November. I’ve to say that over the numerous many years that I’ve been attending the Traditional Motor Present I don’t assume it’s ever been busier on a Friday when I’ve attended, it was packed. What was responsible for this? Beats me. I’d say most individuals in attendance would have been 40 years of age or older with in all probability a mean age for about 55 to 60. Will probably be fascinating to see over the approaching many years, as as to if extra youthful individuals attend such reveals.
Traditional Motor Present celebrated its fortieth anniversary
The Traditional Motor Present celebrated its fortieth anniversary in type with extra golf equipment, automobiles and attendees over the three present days. In keeping with the occasion organisers there have been 71,520 fans in attendance over the three present days (71,290 in 2023). A world document variety of golf equipment exhibited with 338 completely different membership stands. FBHVC’s David Whale, Jowett Automotive Membership, Jaguar E-Sort and Wheeler Seller Mike Brewer had been all inducted into the inaugural Corridor of Fame. There was a New Podcast Lounge and DadCars Household Zone which apparently proved an ideal success. I didn’t find time for this.
There have been six halls filled with exhibitors. It actually is typically fairly exhausting to take all of it in inside sooner or later. I definitely didn’t have time to cease, watch and take heed to any demonstrations or audio system as I used to be too busy trying out the automobiles on the market and tempted on a few events to possibly purchase, and likewise I bought numerous objects from the exhibitors for my storage (man cave).
Meguiar’s Membership Showcase
One of the best of the very best from the membership scene had been invited to battle it out on the Meguiar’s Membership Showcase with 14 immaculate automobiles underneath the professional judges’ scrutiny. It was Andy Nash’s 1958 Fiat Nuova 500N that took dwelling the crystal trophy. I do love a Fiat 500.
Lancaster Insurance coverage Delight of Possession
Speaking of trophies, the Lancaster Insurance coverage Delight of Possession competitors was fiercer than ever. With the general public voting for his or her favorite out of the 20 automobiles on the hallowed carpet, it was Richard Stacey’s 1967 Ford Mustang (above) that received the guests’ hearts and minds.
Second place went to Paul Clappison’s 2002 Porsche Boxster S (above) and Tahmid Haque’s 1986 Koenig Specials BMW 635 got here third (under). For me I appreciated the BMW the very best, distinctive, and I just like the uncommon automobiles.
The Sporting Bears Motor Membership raised £42,580 from its common Dream Rides. The ‘Bears’ gave ten-mile passenger rides to guests in change for a charitable donation. The charities benefiting from this 12 months’s present embrace Younger Minds, Me and Dee, Thrive and Sibling Assist.
Different present highlights included the brand new Podcast Lounge the place numerous motoring podcasts recorded in entrance of a dwell viewers. Additionally new for 2024 was the DadCars Household Zone with lots to entertain kids and households. There was additionally the favored Meet the Consultants Theatre, hosted by Mike Brewer and YouTuber Auto Alex Kersten, with full of life panel discussions and interviews with the likes of automotive design legend Frank Stephenson.
Favorite for me is shopping the automobiles on the market. I really like wanting on the automobiles on the market, dreaming of automotive possession, including a automotive to my automotive assortment There are two places the place automobiles are for primarily sale specifically:
Automotive on the market in Iconic Auctioneers sale
A number of temptations right here. I took a very shut curiosity on this very respectable wanting 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (under) (Lot Quantity: 139), which had a £60k estimate (plus the 15% uplift for the auctioneers reduce and VAT). I got here to the conclusion to make it mint situation you’d in all probability must put in one other £30-40k so on that foundation I used to be out. You may get extra details about this automotive right here.
Cut price of the public sale gross sales (for my part) was this very cool and iconic 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello F1 (under). It bought for £49,500 +15% premium, so whole value of £56,925. That’s loads of nice automotive for the cash.
You’ll be able to see our 10 Iconic Vehicles on the market by Iconic Auctioneers on the Traditional Motor Present 2024 right here. A number of nice automobiles and I used to be tempted, simply the 15% auctioneer premium on high of the automotive price is tough to abdomen for me. Listed here are just a few footage from my stroll across the exhibition of automobiles on the market. Numerous temptation…
Different automobiles on the market that I liked
Aston Martin DBR1, ASM recreation (above). New this may price £140k apparently, this one was on the market at £120k.
1991 Alfa Romeo SZ. I really like the look of this automotive. However £80k for me is an excessive amount of, so once more a stroll away this time.
The 2025 Lancaster Insurance coverage Traditional Motor Present might be held 7-9 November 2025. Wanting ahead to it already.
Did you attend the Traditional Motor Present 2024? What had been your ideas/ highlights?
