The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show is the show to attend whether you are looking to reignite your passion for cars, finish a restoration project or simply want to reminisce with family and friends over the beautiful completed classic cars on display.
The event brings together 1000+ cars on display; 150+ car clubs representing a wide variety of marques and models; 250+ exhibitors and autojumblers including restoration companies, services providers and product suppliers; the Classic Car Auction; celebrities; car competitions; practical workshops on restoration skills and lots more.
So make sure you don't miss out on the opportunity to source all the tools, knowledge, services you need in one place while enjoying the cars and activities on offer.
Who was at the last show?
Testimonials
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A truly inspiring, informative and thoroughly enjoyable show for the classic vehicle enthusiast. Great classics of every type and era, with surprises around each corner. Well worth a visit - you won't want to leave!
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A thoroughly enjoyable day. Celebrity presenters were on show, lots of displays, talks, demonstrations to appeal to all walks of life. For car enthusiasts it is a fascinating insight to the classic car industry.
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Motoring memories, Family memories and Future memories all in one place. A great day out
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10 out of 10 so much to see fantastic day out value for money where car lovers from everywhere and different ages can get together and chat about their passion their cars pick up useful contacts and information plus spares for their projects most of memories and show off their pride and joys to people who understand.
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I visit with my son, it’s great to see him being inspired to do stuff & explore his passion for old mechanical things. Fabulous day out for us both
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My first experience at such a large scale classic event, and I loved every minute of my time at the NEC. My personal highlight was having the opportunity to ride in a 1967 Mustang, a treasured memory that will stay with me for the rest of my life, thanks to the Sporting Bears Dream rides charity. It was also reassuring to see many like minded women who love classic cars as much as I do.

Show news
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A fantastic mix of 20 stunning classic cars have been selected for the Spring final of the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership competition. Now it is up to the visitors at the Practical Classics Cl ...
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The quest to discover Britain’s Best Barn Find is on – and this year specialist classic vehicle insurer Footman James is helping with the search. Across the UK, owners are asked to search their garage ...
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At Footman James we know that classic vehicles are so much more than the nuts and bolts that keep it together or the engine that keeps the wheels turning – they’re a lifestyle, a time capsule of cheri ...
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The list of applauded winners of the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership competition continues to grow with the search for the car and owner to take the Spring 2023 title now underway. Held at the ...
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Can the Practical Classics team bring a Tom Karen classic back to life?
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Following the success of 2022, The National Car Club Awards, sponsored by Lancaster Insurance, will once again be held at the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with discovery+. The aw ...
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We are delighted that we have chosen Danny Hopkin's Jensen to be the featured car in our 2023 creative.