This year’s London Classic Car Show will be bigger and better than last year’s with new features and car clubs being invited to attend. With the second day of this event beginning today, here are seven great things for you to look out for at the ExCeL exhibition centre’s hall this weekend.
GRAND AVENUE
The likes of the Citroën DS and the Fiat 500 are set to take part in the Classic Six Nations Cup between France, Germany, Italy, Japan, USA and the UK. Starting off at the Opening Ceremony this evening, they will then go on to compete in head-to-head heats on Friday and Saturday.
EVOLUTION OF THE SUPERCAR
This feature will be celebrating the evolution of the supercar as it goes back to the late 1960’s with the V12 engine of the Lamborghini’s supercars. Porsche’s 918 Spyder and McLaren’s P1 are just some of the hybrid-powered hypercars set to join the classics in this display.
THE PINNACLE OF RALLYING
Group B regulations saw rallying develop faster in four years than ever before and although it was short lived, it remains a memorable era. 30 years later, London Classic Car Show will be paying tribute to this unforgettable era by displaying a selection of the best vehicles, including the Flying Finn.
CAR CLUB SQUARE
A new feature for 2016 is the display of car clubs showcasing popular and affordable classics. Amongst many car clubs confirmed to attend the Jaguar Drivers’ Club, Mercedes-Benz Club and the Aston Martin Owners Club are all set to be at this event.
CLASSIC CARS AND CLASSIC CLOTHES
On Sunday 21 February, visitors are invited to dress in period clothing and take part in some retro entertainment. The best vintage dressed visitor will win premium tickets to the 2017 show alongside Joseph Perrier champagne and a Vivien of Holloway gift voucher.
LE MANS LEGENDS
Six significant racing cars will take part in this display and will recall the duels from the famous 24 Hour race. The cars, from Ferrari, Ford, Porsche, McLaren, Bentley and Jaguar, all have Le Mans history with the youngest car being the Bentley Speed 8 that won back in 2003.
MCLAREN F1
The 20th century’s most impressive hypercar is set to attend this event with a display being dedicated to the McLaren F1 to explore the creation of the vehicle and pay extraordinary attention to detail. This exhibit will offer people the opportunity to get a unique insight into the car say Gordon Murray.