NEC Classic Car Show

[Jappo]

michael243 said:

I went out in JAPPO's Scud, what a fking car!

So much more Quicker and Louder than I expected!

Thanks for the VERY enjoyable ride and for letting me sit in it after to take some photos

It was my first time at the show, I will be going back next year.

Well done to all the people who show off their cars, help out and the people who sort the rides out for Sporting Bears, not to mention the wonderful owners

Good Work guys!

Edited by michael243 on Saturday 15th November 19:38

Was a pleasure Michael, thanks for the donation

[va1o]

Have we had any posts yet complaining about the £10 parking charge at the NEC?

Good show though enjoyed it this year, always something new to see

[SEE YA]

va1o said:

Have we had any posts yet complaining about the £10 parking charge at the NEC?

Good show though enjoyed it this year, always something new to see

That will never change

Edited by SEE YA on Sunday 16th November 16:00

[firesafetydave]

Jonwm said:

Was it a white C63? Looked awesome :-) sounded good too, queue was huge for the rides

Yes, mate, it is my white C63

[RichB]

SEE YA said:

va1o said:

Have we had any posts yet complaining about the £10 parking charge at the NEC? Good show though enjoyed it this year, always something new to see

That will never change

More to the point doesn't look like the lighting will ever improve either!

Been going for years and missed it this year for personal reasons and it always seems some of the halls are illuminated by candle light.

[Richard 858]

First time for me, really enjoyed the show, will definitely now join the Sporting Bears with a view to doing as many events as possible next year. The parking at the NEC is always £10 for any event so unlikely to change unfortunately, count your blessings it hasn't gone up for a few years ! (shouldn't tempt fate).

[y2blade]

Great day at the show yesterday, too much to see in a day that's for sure.


Fantastic day out

[spudgun GB]

We went yesterday and had a great day but walked our legs off, myself and the wife.
The first thing I did was head for the sporting bears stand, as I have been out with them last year. looking for a f type but no luck. Fortunately a mate of mine, Baz Firth, played a blinder on me by recommending a run out in the Nissan GTR. I was a bit surprised to see him driving it when it came around to puck me up.
I presume it belongs to Jappo, it's a awesome car that I think I would have struggle with driving all day. The forces were savage. I take my hat off to you sir for allowing your car's to be used for such a great cause. Great stuff

Edited by spudgun GB on Monday 17th November 08:24

[Chicane-UK]

Had a cracking weekend. Have been going for years, and as I have on some previous years, had my car on an owners club stand and spent the weekend chatting with folks, giving out some technical advice and so forth - then in the evenings heading out for meals with all the mates that had come over for the show. Not a bad way to spend a weekend really

[y2blade]

Chicane-UK said:

Had a cracking weekend. Have been going for years, and as I have on some previous years, had my car on an owners club stand and spent the weekend chatting with folks, giving out some technical advice and so forth - then in the evenings heading out for meals with all the mates that had come over for the show. Not a bad way to spend a weekend really

The owners on club stands were great, I Spoke with a good few on various stands and got permission to sit in some lovely cars.

[Chicane-UK]

y2blade said:

The owners on club stands were great, I Spoke with a good few on various stands and got permission to sit in some lovely cars.

Mine is nothing special - a galactic mileage Corrado VR6, but got plenty of folks coming past on the weekend to talk to and compliment me about the car which is always nice

[y2blade]

My highlight

[kith]

hora said:

There was one scuffle but managed to calm the bloke down

That's surprising, didn't seem to be that sort of event or crowd to me.

[Vette_1978]

Had a great weekend. Managed 15 rides in total and met some wonderful people, including a Le Mans mechanic from an late 70's Aston team. Was great to see such splendid cars on the road, the t350 sounded awesome as myself and passenger chuckled at the noise as it sped away, the silver GTR looked glued to the road at some roundabouts and the Aventador was something else. Took my son on the Sunday so had less time for giving rides but still managed to get a few in. Well worth the fuel!

[3200ian]

... and that is one lovely Corvette... I should have said at the time... ;o)

[firesafetydave]

hora said:

You could have revved it abit more

You were busy- you didn't stop for a rest did you?

Fully booked all day Sunday, did 19 runs, did about 15 on the Saturday and 8 on Friday - love every minute of it.
Had a track day yesterday at Bedford, and i have to say for the first time ever, i am driven out. Need a rest, driving to Scotland on Thursday night for my birthday weekend.

[Brocks Brookie]

firesafetydave said:

Fully booked all day Sunday, did 19 runs, did about 15 on the Saturday and 8 on Friday - love every minute of it.
Had a track day yesterday at Bedford, and i have to say for the first time ever, i am driven out. Need a rest, driving to Scotland on Thursday night for my birthday weekend.

I must try harder 27 over the weekend for my Old Bus.