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.

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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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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.
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The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with discovery+, returned to Birmingham’s NEC after a two-year absence much to the delight of the classic motoring clubs and enthusiasts. Some 25 ...
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More brilliant rusting relics have been unearthed for the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with discovery+, ready for the UK’s biggest barn find display at Birmingham’s NEC. Held fro ...
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Motoring TV presenter Richard Hammond, best known for Top Gear and The Grand Tour, is set to make his debut at this year’s Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with discovery+. Richard w ...
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The National Car Club Awards, sponsored by Lancaster Insurance, will return to this year’s Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with discovery+, with an exciting revised format. Visitors ...
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From Southampton to Yorkshire, cars that are currently sitting in barns, garages, lock ups and even on driveways are being readied to move for the first time in years as they head to the show.
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In a bid to encourage more enthusiasts into the historic vehicle industry, three of the biggest apprenticeship ambassadors are bringing an exciting interactive feature to this year’s Practical Classic ...
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The first ten finalists to battle it out in the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership competition can now be revealed and it looks like visitors to the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration ...