CANCELLED! The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery: NEC Birmingham. 7th to 9th August 2020

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Re: The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery: NEC Birmingham. Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March

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As always I will offer my services, think John has already hinted haha!. I think it will be beneficial to have electricity this year as I can machine polish and use the wet vac to demonstrate how a car can look. Demonstrations always attract the crowds ;)
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Re: The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery: NEC Birmingham. Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March

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An update for you all :)

We have finalised our selection of cars for the stand and Jeremy is now working on the best way to lay them out.

We have: A 1990 416 GSi in White/Grey duotone, a 1991 416 GTi in Flame Red, a 1996 414 Si (hatchback) in Racing Green and a 1997 200 Vi in White.

The Vi will be receiving lots of mechanical attention, the other three will be mainly having cosmetic work done.

After careful consideration of the costs and the potential benefits, we have decided that we cannot justify the expense of having a mains electricity supply at this show, so it will be battery power only.

Club members can purchase discounted tickets using an exclusive club code: I have posted it in the 'Club Chat' forum.
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Re: The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery: NEC Birmingham. Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March

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I can confirm that although my annual leave request was refused I can offer my services on Thursday and Sunday.
If you can let me know if you need me for those days as the date is getting ever closer
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Re: The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery: NEC Birmingham. Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March

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220 GSi turbo wrote: Mon Feb 10, 2020 7:25 pm
We have: A 1990 416 GSi in White/Grey duotone, a 1991 416 GTi in Flame Red, a 1996 414 Si (hatchback) in Racing Green and a 1997 200 Vi in White.

The Vi will be receiving lots of mechanical attention, the other three will be mainly having cosmetic work done.
I’m smelling an abuse of position here...*laughs*
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Re: The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery: NEC Birmingham. Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March

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1234dist wrote: Thu Feb 27, 2020 8:09 am
220 GSi turbo wrote: Mon Feb 10, 2020 7:25 pm
We have: A 1990 416 GSi in White/Grey duotone, a 1991 416 GTi in Flame Red, a 1996 414 Si (hatchback) in Racing Green and a 1997 200 Vi in White.

The Vi will be receiving lots of mechanical attention, the other three will be mainly having cosmetic work done.
I’m smelling an abuse of position here...*laughs*
Needs must :D

We needed a vehicle that needed only mechanical work, eg not paint or welding, and I was able to oblige. Suitable reparations will be made :angel

And it is the R3s 25th this year...

We did ask for all offers of cars and we chose the most suitable for this- and the Nov- NEC shows :)
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Re: The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery: NEC Birmingham. Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March

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Nigel B wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 9:21 pm I can confirm that although my annual leave request was refused I can offer my services on Thursday and Sunday.
If you can let me know if you need me for those days as the date is getting ever closer
Sunday please Nigel, if you can :)
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Re: The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery: NEC Birmingham. Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March

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Will do
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We've been featured in the latest edition of the event's newsletter :clapping

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GTiJohn wrote: Mon Mar 09, 2020 11:38 am We've been featured in the latest edition of the event's newsletter :clapping

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You can sign-up for the newsletter here:- https://www.necrestorationshow.com/newsletter-sign
Quite the reputation that is building
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Re: The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery: NEC Birmingham. Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March

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:o Here's hoping my 416 doesn't let the side down on the day!
1991 Rover 416 GTi Auto - Flame Red - Owned since Aug 97 :)
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