[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/london-classic-car-show-2018-preview\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/london-classic-car-show-2018-preview\/","headline":"London Classic Car Show 2018 Preview & you can win 2 VIP tickets!","name":"London Classic Car Show 2018 Preview & you can win 2 VIP tickets!","description":"This month\u2019s London Classic Car Show promises to be the biggest and best yet with an unprecedented number of enthusiastic motoring clubs exhibiting at the ExCeL.\u00a0Staged between February 15th and 18th, the show has been expanded to fill one complete side of the ExCeL exhibition venue. With Audi, BMW, Corvette, Lamborghini, Mercedes, Porsche and Rover classics all on show its an event not to be missed. If you’d like to WIN FREE VIP TICKETS, courtesy of MOTOR-VISION, read on and […]","datePublished":"2018-02-12","dateModified":"2018-02-16","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/London-Classic-car-show-2018-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/London-Classic-car-show-2018-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/london-classic-car-show-2018-preview\/","about":["CLASSIC CARS"],"wordCount":562,"keywords":["classic car","competition","london classic car show","London Classic car show 2018","TVR 3000s"],"articleBody":"This month\u2019s London Classic Car Show promises to be the biggest and best yet with an unprecedented number of enthusiastic motoring clubs exhibiting at the ExCeL.\u00a0Staged between February 15th and 18th, the show has been expanded to fill one complete side of the ExCeL exhibition venue. With Audi, BMW, Corvette, Lamborghini, Mercedes, Porsche and Rover classics all on show its an event not to be missed. If you’d like to WIN FREE VIP TICKETS, courtesy of MOTOR-VISION, read on and fill in the application at the bottom of this article.What will be there?The TVR Club will be celebrating four decades of open top motoring, with 2018 marking 40 years since the Blackpool-based sports car company launched its first convertible: the TVR 3000S.Ferrari fans should head to the Ferrari Owners\u2019 Club (Kent branch) stand, which is expected to be flaunting a totally original 288GTO alongside a mint Boxer BBi – one of just 42 right-hand-drive models to reach UK roads.Over at the Aston Martin Owners\u2019 Club display space, visitors will find one of the ten Vanquish S RAF Red Arrows models produced to raise awareness and donations for the RAF Benevolent Fund.For all things Ford, there\u2019s the RS Owners\u2019 Club, which is celebrating 50 years of the mk1 Escort Twin Cam, while the Capri mk1 Owners\u2019 Club is parading three special models, including a very scarce South African-produced Capri Perana, powered by a five-litre V8 engine sourced from the contemporary Ford Mustang.The MG Owners\u2019 Club display will include the famous ex-factory MGB that Paddy Hopkirk and Andrew Hedges raced at Le Mans in 1965.Churchill and DianaAside from pristine examples of some of the best-loved heritage models, the London Classic Car Show will exhibit some cars with immense historical relevance, namely Winston Churchill\u2019s pre-war Daimler DB18 Drophead Coupe, used by the PM between 1944 and 1949.A unique XJ-S Cabriolet specially commissioned for Diana, Princess of Wales, will also be presented by the Jaguar XJS Club. Produced in 1983, this illustrious drop-top Jag comes with a pair of small rear seats for her two young princes, William and Harry.Event director Bas Bungish commented: \u201cWhether it\u2019s displaying these truly special cars or just sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm with show goers, the presence of these passionate car clubs really adds yet another key dimension to the visitor experience.\u201dFor comprehensive classic car insurance check out\u00a0Grove & Dean Classic Car Insurance\u00a0, a proud sponsor of Motor-Vision. Grove & Dean is one of the UK’s leading insurers of classic and cherished cars.How to win free tickets with Motor-VisionAdvance tickets cost \u00a325 online, or \u00a330 on the door. There are also a range of tickets available including upgraded premium tickets and family ticket options. All tickets are available online.You can keep your money though because as you know at Motor-Vision, we always like to give something extra, so not only do we have 2 pairs of VIP tickets up for grabs, we’ve also arranged for you to be part of the action and take part in the \u2018Drive of your life\u2019 experience, where you\u2019ll have the chance to ride in an iconic classic car on track at\u00a0the event.The winners of the competition have been picked at random and they are:Saturday – Andrew ParkerSunday – Pat BartlettCongratulations to our winners, we hope you enjoy the event."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Classic Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/classic-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"London Classic Car Show 2018 Preview & you can win 2 VIP tickets!","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/london-classic-car-show-2018-preview\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]