NEC Classic Car Show Birmingham

[curious bystander]

Went down to the show yesterday. Bearing in mind that the Club had only allocated a very mean budget, the small band of volunteers put on a great show.
The cars looked fantastic - the 63 split window restomod was incredible - and overall the stand did the Club proud.
A big thank you to Mike, RT, MB, JB and the other car owners who manned the stand for three long days

 

[Chevrolet]

Stand/cars looked fantastic on CCCUK Facebook page

 

[curious bystander]

Stand/cars looked fantastic on CCCUK Facebook page

I wish these things were posted on the Club site - we don't all do facebook believe it or not

 

[Pitre]

Went down to the show yesterday. Bearing in mind that the Club had only allocated a very mean budget, the small band of volunteers put on a great show.
The cars looked fantastic - the 63 split window restomod was incredible - and overall the stand did the Club proud.
A big thank you to Mike, RT, MB, JB and the other car owners who manned the stand for three long days

The club has spent huge amounts on this NEC show in previous years for precious little benefit to the wider membership, given that relatively few club members go. So, to get club funds back into shape we did indeed cut back on the budget this time around and Mike Penn did a great job of getting the more local members to show their cars, rather than inviting Corvettes from all over the country. This avoids large hotel bills and makes spending on carpets/lighting etc more do-able. The NEC charge a lot for (disposable) carpet and (bizarrely) electric points, so again, well done to everyone who helped to put on the CCCUK display and for manning the display and selling club merchandise and memberships.
It would be great to see some of your photos posted here??
I'm glad everyone who was able to go enjoyed the show

 

[Roscobbc]

I wish these things were posted on the Club site - we don't all do facebook believe it or not

Long term 'bone of contention' forum vs facebook...........

 

[Mr. Cricket]

I went Saturday and echo the praise for those there for all the days. Having done that last year I can confirm it aint easy on the feet!

I took exactly 0 photos or I'd put them on here

 

[Nassau65]

Yes, let’s see some photo’s

 

[Mr. Cricket]

Grabbed a few from FB but just a couple as there will be a Vette News article no doubt..

 

[curious bystander]

I took exactly 0 photos or I'd put them on here

No more photos Stuart. You're in nearly every edition of Classic American as it is

 

[Mr. Cricket]

No more photos Stuart. You're in nearly every edition of Classic American as it is

and now they've asked to do a feature on one of the old bangers

 

[Nassau65]

I like the yellow Shelby in the 1st photo, it also has a lovely “1” plate on it.

 

[curious bystander]

and now they've asked to do a feature on one of the old bangers

Why would they want to know about your wife?

 

[Mr. Cricket]

Why would they want to know about your wife?

She'll be setting one of the Rottweilers on ya Bill

 

[Mr. Cricket]

The SWC is a resto mod with an LS3, SRii chassis, custom interior and absolutely fabulous. Some would say choose another C2 not a split but what a great job and bar paint all done by the owners.

 

[monty]

Hi All
Yes there will be photos and words from the show posted on here.
I have asked the members who very kindly exhibited their cars at the show to put photos and some words on the club website so that everyone would know that it’s not just the organisers who should take credit for the clubs presence.

Thanks to those already thanking us for the clubs stand and attendance at the show , however we have all been taking a little time to recover from what for us was a 5 day show (3 show days and 2 set up days) coupled with the few problems on our journeys home, resulting in most of us getting home very late.

so please bear with us for a while.

 

[monty]

Some NEC photos to be going on with, more to follow.

 

[Backseatdriver]

We visited on Saturday. First thing I saw on the stand was the scones - complete with generous cream and jam. Demolished in same time as the C8’s 0-60….

 

[monty]

Some more NEC photos.

 

[Nassau65]

Six tail lights on the 63. Nice. Although I would prefer them all in red.

 

[Mr. Cricket]

Six tail lights on the 63. Nice. Although I would prefer them all in red.

I introduced myself by saying California lights, nice