THE LONDON CLASSIC CAR SHOW RETURNS TO OLYMPIA

24-26 February 2023

Entering its ninth year, the capital’s premier celebration of automotive culture and history will again be the mustattend season-opener to the year’s flourishing classic car scene for all classic car owners, collectors, experts and enthusiasts.

Olympia is steeped in motoring history having hosting blueriband automotive shows for more than a century. The spectacular Grand Hall was home to the International Motor Exhibition from 1905 to 1936 and has accommodated a host of similarly distinguished car-themed events ever since… most recently The London Classic Car Show in 2020.

ABOUT THE LONDON CLASSIC CAR SHOW:

The London Classic Car Show was launched in 2014 at ExCel London and is now firmly established as the capital city’s premier showcase for discerning classic car owners, collectors, experts and enthusiasts. The annual event has quickly become an international celebration of the finest classic road and race cars across the UK and Europe, bringing together the very best dealers, manufacturers, restorers and car clubs.

For 2020 the Show moved to a new home at Olympia, a more central venue boasting significant automotive history… and then, to provide a Covid-compliant setting, The London Classic Car Show 2021 relocated to a new outdoor setting at historic Syon Park, in West London.

The 2023 Show will take place between 24-26 February and advance tickets start from £25 per adult, £20 per child (6-16). Entry for children under the age of six years is free. Premium tickets are available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, starting at £65 per adult, which include fast track entry and show guide. For more information visit: theclassiccarshowuk.com

With restrictions on indoor venues, the show was forced to innovate with an inspired move to a temporary new outdoor venue in Syon Park in June 2021… but now returns to its traditional February fixture under Olympia’s magnificent, Victorian, barrel-vaulted roof.

“We are thrilled to be bringing The London Classic Car Show back to Olympia,” confirmed Kate Woodley, Show Director at organiser Brand Events. “It’s a truly spectacular venue which provides us with the perfect backdrop for wonderful displays of iconic cars from throughout the ages. Olympia already feels like our spiritual home, and we have a truly great show planned for 2023.”

As ever, The London Classic Car Show will boast hundreds of the world’s finest cars from yesteryear as well as celebrity interviews on the main stage plus a host of other dazzling highlights. Two special displays have already been confirmed for February – the first will honour 60 years of the evergreen Porsche 911, the second will put the spotlight on Barn-Finds and Survivors.

The former will feature an eye-catching collection of evolving 911s from the original aircooled Type 901 launched at the Frankfurt Show in 1963 right up to the latest Type 992 supercars. The latter will provide a fascinating insight into the uncovering and restoration of recently discovered relics as well as offering visitors a trip down memory lane with a line-up of oncemainstream models that are now becoming muchmissed rarities.

A special display featuring three of the bespoke Mini Coopers presented to the Beatles in 1965 will be another major attraction. Sadly the car given to John Lennon hasn’t survived the test of time, but the Minis of Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr are being reunited for the first time in more than 50 years.

There will also be an auction organised by Historics with 100 highly sought-after classics going under the hammer giving both visitors and those online a great chance to join the classic car movement.

Offering exceptional value, adult admission in advance is priced at just £25. Full details of all ticket buying options – as well as the latest show news – can be found on the official theclassiccarshowuk.com website.