CLASSIC CAR& RESTORATIONSHOW31 MARCH - 2 april 2017 Nec birmingham

In association with Sponsors

Now in its 4th year, the Practical Classics Restoration & Classic Car Show will take place on 31st March - 2nd April. This unique season opening event will be run in association with Classic Car Weekly, Classic Cars and ClassicCarsForSale.co.uk, who will join us in celebrating all aspects of classic car restoration.

The Practical Classics Restoration Show brings together a heady mix of inspirational restoration advice, hands-on demonstrations and must-have products to create the best restoration show in the UK. Be it individuals restoring a classic in their garage, those looking to appoint a professional restorer or simply anyone who loves classic cars and wants to learn more about keeping them on the road, this is the show for every enthusiast.

An enviable line up...There will be restoration challenges, a barn fi nd

auction selling restoration projects, task and

marque specifi c master classes from leading

experts, special guests and great cars (featuring

the best classic restorations from all over the

UK) an extensive trader village and autojumble

alongside restoration service providers and of

course the clubs – everything from top marque

restorers to rust prevention specialists, thus

making The Practical Classics Restoration &

Classic Car Show a must attend event.

Practical Classics, published by Bauer Media, is Britain’s favourite hands-on classic car magazine, with over 36 years of experience bringing car enthusiasts the very best in practical advice. With it’s own workshop, Practical Classics has the most authoritative technical voice of any publication and the most inspirational outlook. All the writers work on and restore their own classic cars and share

their experiences with the readers. Every issue delivers driving features, money saving workshop wisdom, rigorous buying advice, product tests and historical insight. Practical Classics is published 13 times a year and priced at £4.40. For more information visit www.practicalclassics.co.uk

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‘The classic car movement has been crying out for a really active hands-on restoration show for years. This is it. We aim to make it the season opener for years to come and in doing so inspire and reinvigorate restorers from all backgrounds and of every age. We want it to bring your workshop to life.’

Danny Hopkins, Editor of Practical Classics

Target Visitors

We attract core restoration enthusiasts and Practical Classics readers who are:

• 95%Male• 52 years - average age• 72% ABC1• £47k - average household income• 64% are members of classic car clubs• 79% go to events or show their car at events• Readers spend on average 11 hours per week working on their cars in the Summer and 8 hours per week in the Winter• On average, readers own 2 cars - one of which is a project car

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We also target enthusiasts who have the means to employ professional restorers and high net worth owners of private collections. We anticipate 24,000 visitors.

Target exhibitors • Parts and spares companies • Tool suppliers • Cleaning, polishing and accessories Treatments and coatings • Car care • Car clubs • Auto-jumble • Classic dealers• Professional restoration companies• Specialist classic marque manufacturers

Show FeaturesThe event will be rich with features designed to compel visitors to fl ock to the show. These include:

Practical Classics Live Stage Hosted by Danny Hopkins with a full-on daily schedule of information and entertainment, Planned content includes a live restoration project challenge, club tech challenges, Play Your Cars Right (classic car game show), the best British Restorations and celebrity interviews.

The Workshop Themed as a busy restoration garage with tools, parts and spares all around, this feature will focus on developing skills with a schedule of daily demonstrations from experts covering subjects such as welding, panel beating, using an English wheel, lead-loading and tuning your carburettor.

Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership Showcases stunning restoration of vehicles ranging from pre-war to modern classics. Some of the selected cars include a 1952 Humber Pullman Limousine, 1976 Citroen Ami Super Saloon and a stunning VW Camper Van taking the fi rst of the 20 places available for private entries.

Car Clubs Will be invited to bring along barn fi nds and fully restored exhibits. The core criteria for their invitiatsion is that they work on cars during the show and talk to and interact with visitors as they do it, showing the classic world what they are made of.

Barn Finds Includes classics in all states of repair – from completely original and needing TLC to ‘rust in peace’. Around 25 hidden treasures, discovered in barns, garages and even under cover at the bottom of the garden, will be brought into the spotlight for enthusiasts to enjoy.

National Car Club Awards The National Car Club Awards held in association with Tourism Ireland, supported by Classic Car Weekly and endorsed by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs will be held at the NEC, Birmingham and hosted alongside the Practical Classics Restoration & Classic Car Show.

CLASSIC CAR& RESTORATIONSHOW31 MARCH - 2 april 2017 Nec birmingham

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CLASSIC CAR& RESTORATIONSHOW31 MARCH - 2 april 2017 Nec birmingham

Show Marketing• Full multi media campaign includes: • Heavy weight advertising in Practical Classics, Classic Cars and Classic Car Weekly • Comprehensive editorial coverage in Practical Classics, Classic cars and Classic Car Weekly • Dedicated show website • Dedicated social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram • Electronic and direct mail to over 220k enthusiasts • Digital and print ready material for all UK car clubs and their members • Full advertising schedule in other non Bauer classic car titles • Public relations campaign both broadcast and narrowcast • VIP invitations to collectors, high net worth individuals and celebrities who are known enthusiast

Your investment

Trade Stands• £ 130.00 + VAT per square metre - Space Only• £ 150.00 + VAT per square metre - Shell Scheme• £48.00 + VAT per square metre-Specialist Restoration

For stand or sponsorship enquiries please contactJonathan Wright on 020 7384 8142 or e-mail jonathan.wright@clarionevents.com or Robbie Mcbride on 020 7384 8062 or e-mail robbie.mcbride@clarionevents.com

For Autojumble please contact Mark Woodward on 01697 451882 or e-mail woodyauto@hotmail.co.uk

The Venue

The NEC Birmingham

Home of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, the NEC is centrally placed to attract visitors from Manchester and the north, the midlands, home counties, London, South, South East and South West. The NEC has 16500 parking spaces and is also accessible by rail. It has a long history of hosting the best public shows in the UK. The show will be held in Halls 8-12.

‘This event brings together the journey of classic car restoration with industry resources in an entertaining environment. By working with Practical Classics, the market leader in its fi eld, we will offer the same production and editorial standards afforded to our other brands in other works, if you like the NEC show, you’ll absolutely love this.’

Dan Nwaokolo, Show Director

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CLASSIC CAR& RESTORATIONSHOW31 MARCH - 2 april 2017 Nec birmingham

For enquiries regarding The National Car Club Awards please contact a member of the show team.