Britain's greatest indoor classic car show

| 18 Nov 2014

 

With over 2000 cars on display, you’re guaranteed to miss something at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Car Motor Show that packed the NEC from 14-16 November. From Maserati Club UK’s magnificent centre piece to the superb 60th anniversary of the Swallow Doretti tucked away in a hall corner, the range of marques and models was, as always, wonderfully diverse. 

From Nick Mason’s spindly ex-Hamish Moffatt Bugatti Type 13 Brescia to a pair of rare South African-built Ford Capri Peranas, there was something for every automotive taste.  The success of this year’s event has encouraged a move to new halls with expanded display space for 2015.  

 

Fine tribute to British coachbuilding by Alvis Owner Club included handsome 4.3 Charlesworth saloon.

 

Stylish 1929 Lancia Dilambda with Viotti bodywork was built for the Maharaja of Mysore.

 

 

Adrian Fulcher’s spectacular Peri Peri Orange 1972 Ford Capri 5-litre V8 Perana.

 

 

Superbly restored Morgan Plus Four Plus coupé, one of just 26 built, was talk of MOC stand.

 

 

Just 53 De Tomaso Vallelungas were built between 1964-’68.

 

 

Graham Rood’s highly original Sunbeam Tiger Mk1A ex-works rally car.

 

 

Rare 1962 Ford Anglia 105E estate conversion in one of only four survivors.

 

 

Historic racing Rileys included Brooklands Le Mans team car, and ex-Mike Hawthorn Ulster Imp.

 

 

Impressive trio of ex-works Austin Healey rally cars included 1964 Spa-Sophia-Liège winner BMO 93B.

 

 

Fabulous Ferrari GT group included Steve Ballard’s newly restored Daytona.

 

 

Rob Green’s magnificent 1938 Triumph Vitesse 2-litre with Deco-style Flow-Free saloon body.

 

 

Mills Extreme Vehicle’s Aston Martin DBR1-inspired Mazda MX-5 kit car.

 

 

1918 Crossley 25/30hp featured on Veteran Car Club’s Great War tribute. Over 9000 Crossleys were ordered by the War Office.

 

 

Impressive replica of the Ford Corsair driven around the World in 43 days by Eric Jackson and Ken Chambers. The original was crushed by Ford.

 

 

Five rare Swallow Dorettis including stripped TR2 chassis celebrated 60 years of the Frank Rainbow design.

 

 

Only three Jensen-bodied Morris Eight tourers survive which cost hefty £165 new.