NEC Practical Classics Restoration Show

[RichardH]

Standard Motor Club - Cars at the Practical Classics Restoration and Classic Car Show - March 5th and 6th - NEC

We welcome Members and non-Members alike to visit us on our stand, Hall 6, Stand 245, to view the cars we have on display and meet our Volunteer organisers. Members are encouraged to take advantage of reduced price advance entry tickets by referring to the advert in the "Standard Car Review". Take a seat and rest your feet on our Stand and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
At a time when most Classic Car Clubs are suffering a decline in membership, the Standard Motor Club continues to grow from strength to strength. Membership now exceeds 1000 for the first time. You could be one of them.
Once again the Club shows a wide selection of vehicles from the diverse range of models that it represents. Our huge, centrally located stand will exhibit no fewer than 6 vehicles from 1926 to 1959.

1926 Standard SLO4 “Charlecote” Coupé
A vintage two-seater with thingyey, this Standard in fine working order. First restored in the early 1960’s, this vehicle is owned by Paul Newsome of Dunchurch

1930 Standard Avon 16 Sports Tourer
This car was designed by the young Jensen Brothers on the six-cylinder 16Hp chassis designed by Alfred Wilde. This car is a restoration project, owned by Steve Smeltzer of Bristol.

1935 Standard 12 Saloon Deluxe
A typical saloon from Standard’s period of enormous growth during the mid 1930’s. It is a restoration project, brought from Milton Keynes by its owner, Richard Hyde.

1946 Standard 14CD Saloon
Standard’s range in the immediate post-war period consisted of an 8, a 12 and this, the bodily identical 14. A superb example, this vehicle is owned by Peter Smith of Coventry.

1954 Standard Vanguard Pickup
Latest in a long line of Vanguard restorations by John Huckle of Bedford, the “yellow peril” is a recreation of an American style pickup truck.

1959 Standard Pennant
Standards final reworking of the 8/10 “Small Car” range was the Pennant. This original car is presented by Geoff Smith from Leamington.

The owners of the cars will be present to introduce their cars, answer questions and describe the benefits of membership of the Standard Motor Club

[RichardH]

Just got back from the NEC, the club stand is all set up and looks good, even the show organiser commented on the range of cars we have on display,
Steve O will be bringing the water boiler in the morning so if you are coming to the show don't forget to stop by and have a cuppa. I will try and remember to take some pictures tomorrow.
Richard

[webmaster]

We are having a brilliant time here at the NEC, there is already a lot of interest in the cars, do come to visit the club stand this weekend,
Lynda
Club Secretary

[RichardH]

Just arrived home after the first day at the show, and what a brilliant day its been the stand has had a constant stream of visitors admiring the clubs selection of cars on display, John Huckles Vanguard has been a particular favorite with the visitors, I had great plans for setting up the Bendix brakes on the 12 during the show but have not had a chance to do anything so many people asking questions about her and looking her over I have not had the time. I took a few pictures first thing this morning just after the show opened and before it got busy.