Press release
Source: Classic Motor Show
Cars from the post-war swing period right through to be-finned Goliaths from the Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll are taking pride of place at this year’s Classic Motor Show.
From austerity period Ford Populars to jet-age influenced late-‘50s American beauties, the Classic Motor Show fondly remembers the days when a cup of tea cost about a tanner and even Rank Studio starlets saw a Cadillac as their car of choice.
Starting Stateside, the Classic Motor Show is serving up a generous helping of American cars – with a show-winning 1959 Cadillac and a 1957 Lincoln Premiere convertible, the NEC returns to the age when cars took their design cues from jet aircraft. Harking back to a less dynamic age, a 1948 Pontiac shows just how rapidly US car design changed in a decade.
But it’s not just American cars that are representing the Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll – British cars are also out in force – ranging from Ford Zephyrs and Vauxhall Victors, with their design heavily influenced by their Stateside cousins, through to the Spartan era of Austin 10s and early Morris Minors.
And for a bit of ooh-la-la, check out the 1950s Simca Ariane for a touch of Gallic action, but if you want to go tiny, a gaggle of bubble cars will make even the most hardened enthusiast smile.
And away from standard cars, this year’s Classic Motor Show promises a selection of hot rods and custom cars too, harking back to when drag racing was on the open road and not at purpose-built strips. The true Rock ’N’ Rollers should head to the Classic Bike hall where the iconic Ace Café London will have a dazzling array of Café Racers and a taste of Rockabilly with an American Airstream Caravan that doubles as a unique tattoo parlour!
And with the addition of the Milkcow DJ playing classic hits from the 40s, 50s and 60s, you can learn how to jive and swing with the best of them!
Make sure you don’t miss the Classic Motor Show at the NEC between the 13th and 15th November 2009. The show is packed with over 1,400 of Britain’s best classic cars and motorcycles as well as many other live events and attractions, including the Live Stage, Restoration Theatre and hundreds of trade stands selling more parts, spares and motoring paraphernalia than you could imagine.
For more information, the latest show updates and to book tickets, visit www.necclassicmotorshow.com.
Source: Classic Motor Show
Cars from the post-war swing period right through to be-finned Goliaths from the Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll are taking pride of place at this year’s Classic Motor Show.
From austerity period Ford Populars to jet-age influenced late-‘50s American beauties, the Classic Motor Show fondly remembers the days when a cup of tea cost about a tanner and even Rank Studio starlets saw a Cadillac as their car of choice.
Starting Stateside, the Classic Motor Show is serving up a generous helping of American cars – with a show-winning 1959 Cadillac and a 1957 Lincoln Premiere convertible, the NEC returns to the age when cars took their design cues from jet aircraft. Harking back to a less dynamic age, a 1948 Pontiac shows just how rapidly US car design changed in a decade.
But it’s not just American cars that are representing the Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll – British cars are also out in force – ranging from Ford Zephyrs and Vauxhall Victors, with their design heavily influenced by their Stateside cousins, through to the Spartan era of Austin 10s and early Morris Minors.
And for a bit of ooh-la-la, check out the 1950s Simca Ariane for a touch of Gallic action, but if you want to go tiny, a gaggle of bubble cars will make even the most hardened enthusiast smile.
And away from standard cars, this year’s Classic Motor Show promises a selection of hot rods and custom cars too, harking back to when drag racing was on the open road and not at purpose-built strips. The true Rock ’N’ Rollers should head to the Classic Bike hall where the iconic Ace Café London will have a dazzling array of Café Racers and a taste of Rockabilly with an American Airstream Caravan that doubles as a unique tattoo parlour!
And with the addition of the Milkcow DJ playing classic hits from the 40s, 50s and 60s, you can learn how to jive and swing with the best of them!
Make sure you don’t miss the Classic Motor Show at the NEC between the 13th and 15th November 2009. The show is packed with over 1,400 of Britain’s best classic cars and motorcycles as well as many other live events and attractions, including the Live Stage, Restoration Theatre and hundreds of trade stands selling more parts, spares and motoring paraphernalia than you could imagine.
For more information, the latest show updates and to book tickets, visit www.necclassicmotorshow.com.