So who's doing the classic motor show at the NEC?

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89rallye
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So who's doing the classic motor show at the NEC?

#1 Post by 89rallye »

I doubt it needs any introduction,

http://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/index.php

So who's going?

I was working but have managed to swap shifts so I'm about to book our tickets,

I'm just curious but can someone explain why Fridays tickets are more expensive than the weekend? My only thought is people getting in first for all those auto jumble goodies?
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#2 Post by TerryG »

I will be there on the Sunday, probably annoying the PC staffers. I don't think I have ever bought any car parts from there but almost always come away with some tools I can't live without.
Understeer: when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
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Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
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#3 Post by suffolkpete »

I'll probably be there on the Sunday, in and around the Matra Enthusiasts' Club stand. We've been promised Danny Hopkins' Espace this year.
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#4 Post by Richard Moss »

The Rover 800 crowd will have a stand again this year.
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#5 Post by Murray »

I was planning on taking the mx5 down,but as I'm now sat at home with a broken shoulder I doubt I will be there.
I think the Friday tickets are more expensive due to the auto jumble as mentioned above.
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#6 Post by Grumpy Northener »

Several of us from the London end shall be there to support the 'Jowett Car Club' stand along with a couple of other cars / items of interest that we still need to nail down the details of yet - so I will update you on what's happening once I get things confirmed.

Chris
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#7 Post by mach1rob »

Probably not!
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#8 Post by TerryG »

You mean you won't have your ORANGE car ready for next month? It looks like you are ready for an MOT tomorrow!
Understeer: when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
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#9 Post by mach1rob »

It'll probably be ready, funds allowing, but I still need to prioritise, and jollies are currently off the cards :(
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#10 Post by SEE YA »

We will be there again, not missed one in over twenty five years went before TOP GEAR were a sponsor of the event.
Also our last one of the season, never fails to impress us hotel job as its a long trip for the family . Will be even longer, once we move to Cornwall/Devon area.
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