NEC Classic Motor Show 2021

Any social or anti-social get togethers, track days, shows, stag nights etc. that may be of interest to members. The occational blast down the road, or trip down to the local.

Moderator: Board Moderators

Jean Pierre Lunie
Junior Poster
Posts: 30
Joined: Fri May 14, 2021 21:47
Model: Excel
Colour: Glacier Blue
Year: 1986
Location: Leicestershire

Re: NEC Classic Motor Show 2021

Post by Jean Pierre Lunie »

I agree that it was a good event, so thanks to all that organised, contributed, attended and visited the stand - great to meet people too. I was very surprised that in an NEC full of 100's or possibly 1000's of classic cars there were actually only the four Lotus Grand Tourers and they were all within 10 yards of each other - and also amazing to note how much positive reaction to them there was from Joe Public, enthusiasts, journos/media types and experts alike - can only be a good thing for the future.

Peter
It's not what you've got, it's the way that you drive it :D

richardw
Moderator
Posts: 2224
Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2013 15:06
Model: Elite S2.2 Automatic
Colour: Essex Blue
Year: 1981
Location: Worcestershire

Re: NEC Classic Motor Show 2021

Post by richardw »

More pictures from today.

Image

Image

Image

Lotus owners reverting to type:
Image

Image

Image

Show hack packed up ready to go Home:
Image

Image

With thanks to all who contributed to the success of the show - Tony and Tim serving on the stand with their cars, and Richard Gosling, Peter, Alan and Mike, Dave, Matt and Will from Lotusbits for being on the stand. Also to Clarion for being brave enough to put their full commitment behind the show in difficult circumstances, Phil Tanser for organising the calendars, Ric for providing our signs, and our friends next door at Club Lotus for their friendship and support. Similarly to Matt at LDC, and our Patron Mike Kimberley who has been so supportive of our efforts to improve the profile of the club, and was sadly unable to attend on Friday as he had to self isolate. Finally, to Sara Helmer, Oliver’s sister, who has enabled us to put on a good show this year and lay the foundations for a positive future.

Cheers, Richard
Image

User avatar
MetBlue
Senior Poster
Posts: 1401
Joined: Sat Mar 24, 2018 21:00
Model: Elite 74 & Excel 92 (SEish))
Colour: Metalic Blue
Year: 1974
Location: Northampton

Re: NEC Classic Motor Show 2021

Post by MetBlue »

Feal privileged to have been part of the event and really enjoyed my first experience of being on a stand and having the opportunity to talk to anyone interested about our cars. Terrific 3 days and great to have met a good few of you.
One more thanks Richard, and that's to you for coordinating and planning our attendance. We all recognise these things 'don't just happen'. A big thanks from use all.

Tony
What goes together.... Must come apart.

Pete Boole
Senior Poster
Posts: 3711
Joined: Tue Apr 04, 2006 21:28
Model: Elite
Colour: Monaco White
Year: 1974
Location: Nottingham

Re: NEC Classic Motor Show 2021

Post by Pete Boole »

Well done guys! Really sorry to have missed this! Next year :roll:

Pete

User avatar
bash
Senior Poster
Posts: 2210
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2005 15:34
Model: Se, V8
Colour: white
Year: 1986
Location: Doncaster
Contact:

Re: NEC Classic Motor Show 2021

Post by bash »

Hear hear, I also couldnt attend but for everyone who did attend well done, brilliant effort and commitment. As they say up here you have done us proud.
Bash
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.

User avatar
Alan_M
Senior Poster
Posts: 1122
Joined: Sat Aug 12, 2017 01:17
Model: Excel SE, Excel SA, Elan SE
Colour: Red, red, white
Location: South Wales

Re: NEC Classic Motor Show 2021

Post by Alan_M »

I would also like to echo Tony’s thanks and say a formal thank you myself to Richard for all the behind the scenes work put in to organising and coordinating everything.
Also, as said, it was very enjoyable talking to people interested in the cars including a few motoring celebrities.

User avatar
Tanz
Senior Poster
Posts: 2071
Joined: Thu May 03, 2007 22:05
Model: SE
Colour: Calypso Red
Year: 1988
Location: Wolverhampton

Re: NEC Classic Motor Show 2021

Post by Tanz »

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

I have to say that a couple of people on the Club Lotus stand commented on how good the LGT stand looked. 'Better than ours' one guy said
I certainly think it was the best stand that excel.net/LGT have ever produced. Well done everyone.
Cheers, Phil
Never take life seriously, nobody gets out alive anyway!

richardw
Moderator
Posts: 2224
Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2013 15:06
Model: Elite S2.2 Automatic
Colour: Essex Blue
Year: 1981
Location: Worcestershire

Re: NEC Classic Motor Show 2021

Post by richardw »

Wow thanks Phil, that’s praise indeed! It was great being next door to you. Nice pictures too.

Cheers, Richard
Image

Post Reply