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19-21 March 2027 • NEC Birmingham

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    2. Pride of Ownership Finalists 2026

    Pride of Ownership Finalists 2026

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    Andrew Laybourne’s 1984 Ford Transit 4x4

    Andrew Laybourne’s 1984 Ford Transit 4x4

    18 Feb 2026
    Believed to be the only Mk2 Transit ‘SIRA 4x4’ in the UK, this striking van is finished in the iconic 1980s Triplex Race livery, making it even more unique. Imported from Germany with just 11,000kms o …
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    David Powers’ 1983 Ford Capri III 1.6LS

    David Powers’ 1983 Ford Capri III 1.6LS

    18 Feb 2026
    Purchased new by his father Don as a daily driver, in part exchange for a brown Morris Marina, this was the car David learnt to drive in. After his father passed away, David decided to restore the car …
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    Dominic Taylor-Lane’s 2000 Range Rover 2.5 DSE

    Dominic Taylor-Lane’s 2000 Range Rover 2.5 DSE

    18 Feb 2026
    A ‘Timewarp’ car, this Range Rover had only had two owners from new and done 43,000 miles when Dominic took ownership. Having loved them as a child, this is Dom’s third example, however he thinks this …
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    Mark Bartholomew’s 1973 Datsun 240Z

    Mark Bartholomew’s 1973 Datsun 240Z

    18 Feb 2026
    Mark purchased this matching numbers car as a ‘basket case’, already partially stripped for restoration with a wealth of spare parts. Fast forward ten years and the restoration was finally complete us …
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    Robert Meldrum’s 1970 Vauxhall Viva HB Estate

    Robert Meldrum’s 1970 Vauxhall Viva HB Estate

    18 Feb 2026
    Robert’s first car was a Viva HB Estate and after he blew the engine up at the age of 18, he decided to customise the car. It was his pride and joy so when he crashed it, he was devastated. Fast forwa …
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    Clive Thompson’s 1960 Triumph Herald Convertible

    Clive Thompson’s 1960 Triumph Herald Convertible

    Purchased in 1990 as a restoration project, the Herald has been completely transformed. Stripped to bare metal, it has had a complete overhaul both mechanically and aesthetically. Clive first respraye …
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    John Clements’ 1973 Mazda 1300 Estate

    John Clements’ 1973 Mazda 1300 Estate

    Discovered by John in Belgium with only 10,000km on the clock, this is the car his brother owned that John learnt to drive in. His brother gave him the car which he kept until he upgraded to a Mazda 3 …
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    Giuseppe (Joe) Iezzi’s 1974 Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico

    Giuseppe (Joe) Iezzi’s 1974 Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico

    Joe started his career as a mechanic the same year his car came off the production line. Purchased in 2012, the Mexico went a significant restoration and returned to the road in 2014. Having appeared …
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    Max Brandon Bravo’s 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Coupe

    Max Brandon Bravo’s 2004 Smart Roadster Brabus Coupe

    This unique Lady Penelope Pink Smart Roadster Brabus Coupe, affectionately called ‘Nelly’, boasts rare status, extensive restoration, and cherished history. Owned by a passionate enthusiast, it brings …
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    Lee Armstrong’s 1990 Vauxhall Senator 3.0 24v

    Lee Armstrong’s 1990 Vauxhall Senator 3.0 24v

    Inspired by a family friend, Lee spent a year looking for a Senator before finding one that had been off the road for five years. Despite its sorry state, Lee knew it was special as it was a white civ …
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    Jack Lonergan’s 1980 Rover Mini Clubman Estate

    Jack Lonergan’s 1980 Rover Mini Clubman Estate

    Restored with his dad, Jack has taken this Clubman Estate from a bare bodyshell to a car anyone would be seen dead in… as it’s a hearse! They hadn’t planned for it to be a hearse, but when his grandad …
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    Paul Edwards’ 1997 Toyota Paseo

    Paul Edwards’ 1997 Toyota Paseo

    Having owned a Paseo from new before starting their family, Paul promised his wife that he would buy her a replacement Paseo as soon as finances allowed. However, poor health and the rarity of the mod …
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    Paul White’s 1990 Mazda Eunos

    Paul White’s 1990 Mazda Eunos

    Originally purchased by Paul’s grandad Eric in 2002, this striking Mariner Blue example has been in the family for three generations. Having done many trips with Eric, Paul took ownership in 2016 when …
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    Doug Gray’s Dax Tojeiro De-Dion AC Cobra Replica

    Doug Gray’s Dax Tojeiro De-Dion AC Cobra Replica

    This replica AC Cobra is as impressive mechanically as it is aesthetically. Under the bonnet is a Blueprint Chevy V8 383 Stroker engine, 4 bolt mains dyno tested producing a whopping 425 BHP and 475lb …
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    Paul Burden’s 1984 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit Mk1

    Paul Burden’s 1984 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit Mk1

    Finished in Royal Garnet, the same colour as the cars of Queen Elizabeth II, this Silver Spirit is Paul’s pride and joy. Beautifully restored with full beige leather, Spirit 2 alloys, it has been owne …
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    Angie Billington’s 1990 Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet

    Angie Billington’s 1990 Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet

    Affectionately known as Peanut, this is Angie’s dream car. Its condition is a testament to the care lavished on her by her three previous keepers, with Angie being the fourth and only lady owner. Alth …
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    Jason Mould’s 1983 Ford Escort RS1600i

    Jason Mould’s 1983 Ford Escort RS1600i

    This RS1600i is an original example that had been off the road since 2007 before Jason purchased it a year ago. Only showing 42k miles, it had an extensive five-year body restoration but hadn’t been f …
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    Stuart Johnson’s 1989 Ford Orion

    Stuart Johnson’s 1989 Ford Orion

    This is no ordinary Orion and is guaranteed to turn heads with its eye-catching Peaky Blinders design. Owned by Stuart for 15 years, he has just completed a three-year rebuild. What started as a patch …
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    Darren Collins’ 1981 DeLorean DMC12

    Darren Collins’ 1981 DeLorean DMC12

    Darren first saw a DeLorean at The Birmingham Motor Show right here at the NEC when they were launched and dreamt of owning one. Time travel to 2005 and Darren found one on American eBay that was sun …
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    Clive Moss’ 1981 Opel Manta GTS 3000

    Clive Moss’ 1981 Opel Manta GTS 3000

    Clive transformed a rusted Manta B, swapping its engine for an Opel Semator 3.0 six-cylinder, into this stunning example. He custom-fit a Getrag 264 gearbox, reworked the drivetrain, and designed his …
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