HMI and London Classic Car Show a Great Success

The recent Historic Motorsport International show and London Classic Car Show which took place last weekend was a real success for the organisers.

The Grand Avenue once again proved very popular as a variety of cars were demonstrated down the “catwalk” to a crowd rows deep watching from the sidelines.

The organisers have pulled of a great idea with the Grand Avenue, with others due to copy it at future events, proving that you can showcase a wide spectrum of cars from Formula One to historics and classics inside.

Talking to Justin Law, who was demonstrating a number of Jaguars including the Le Mans winning XJ220 and a rare black XJR14, he said it was a great excuse to give it some wellie and spin the cars at the ends as he couldn’t get round in one go, thus providing a great spectacle.

The highlight of the opening day was the new Lister Thunder which was followed down the Grand Avenue by a black E-Type. The roar for the car reverberated around the halls drawing in the crowds.

The halls were full of exhibitors which also included the Supagard Theatre where broadcaster and journalist Henry Hope-Frost was interviewing the honoured guests culminating in Mansell Mania on the Sunday as the 1992 Formula One World Champion visited the event where he was being honoured. The crowds were so deep as he chatted away to Henry proving he is still a very popular draw.

Another highlight was the Getaway Car display curated by Philip Glenister. Naturally the famous Audi Quattro from Ashes to Ashes was present along with cars from Ronin and The Saint and the Lotus Cortina from the Great Train Robbery seeing the light of day for the very first time.

The halls had a loads for the public to come and see with some eye watering road and race cars. A gleaming Mclaren P1 was on display and up for sale along with some real classics like the Mercedes SL, a Lambourghini Countach and a lovely Healey.

There were classic race cars gracing the stands with sportcars and touring cars proving a popular choice. Car clubs too used this opportunity to promote their activities with the TR Register, Porsche Club GB, and the MG Owners Club to name a few.

The dates have been set for 2019 on the 14 – 17 February.