Motoring Stars Line Up For the Live Stage at Classic Motor Show

BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM – November 5, 2009: Along with a fantastic display of the finest cars of yesteryear, this year’s Classic Motor Show is once again hosting its Live Stage, with TV’s Mike Brewer running the proceedings – it’s a light-hearted mixture of competitions and the chance to meet leading motoring personalities.

But that’s not all – highly-regarded mechanic Edd China is building a Pilgrim Sumo replicar, and visitors to the live Stage will be able to see the car coming together from its basic components to its completion – an ideal look and learn for anybody contemplating their first project.

Also taking to the stage will be some of the amazing classics from the Dream Rides garage. All the cars featured are courtesy of the Sporting Bears, owners of top-flight classics who are once again offering their ‘Dream Rides’ where, in exchange for a charitable donation, enthusiasts get a 10-mile trip in the Sporting Bears’ car of their choice.

For lovers of classic cars and classic TV quiz shows, once again there’s Play Your Cars Right, where enthusiasts pit their wits against each other in a hilarious quiz based around classic car values. New for 2009 is the Footman James Price Right Challenge, again highlighting how you car may be worth more than you thought! Prizes include £150 tool vouchers and luxury weekend breaks at the Speech House Hotel in the Forest of Dean.

Motorsport legends will be talking about the golden era of competition: Barrie ‘Whizzo’ Williams will be talking about the cars and races that built his career and he’ll be looking at how you can get involved in all forms of classic motorsport. This year’s Show features clubs with a strong motor sport bias, including the Bugatti Owners’ Club and the MG Car Club – two examples where members are encouraged to use their cars in competition, whether mild or wild.

But the fast theme isn’t confined to four wheels: Ace Cafe London founder Mark Wilsmore is introducing the Classic Bikes Parade, while Grand Prix motorcycle road racer Peter Williams will be looking at ‘bike racing in the past and today’s exciting classic motorcycle sporting scene.

And for those who want their classic to be greener, there’s the Engenius Awards: here you’ll be able to see how enthusiasts and classic car businesses have adopted classics for the challenges of today’s motoring conditions, whether it’s looking at alternative fuels or performance improvements. Two Engenius Awards, one for a business and one for a classic owner, are up for grabs.

It all adds up to a fantastic, fun-packed climax to the classic car year, and with more than 1,400 cars and bikes on display, it’s an event that you really can’t afford to miss! The Classic Motor Show is the climax to the British classic car season and a chance for the UK’s motoring clubs to come together and celebrate the best of the classic motoring scene.

For more information, the latest show updates and to book tickets, visit www.necclassicmotorshow.com.