The Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership competition will crown its winner at the Classic Motor Show next month
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The Autumn Final of the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership competition is set to be a clash of the titans when it takes place as part of next month’s Classic Motor Show. The event will be celebrating its 40th anniversary year when it takes place at Birmingham’s NEC from November 8-10, and the carefully selected line-up of 20 finalists are sure to do justice to the occasion.
Two-time winner Paul Clappison is back and looking for a hat track, this time with his immaculate 2002 Porsche Boxster S in its somewhat unusual colour scheme of Ocean Jade with a Nephrite Green interior. However, Paul faces stiff competition for our 2023 winner Tahmid Haque, who returns with a striking 1986 Koenig Specials BMW 635.
Alongside, legendary stunt driver Russ Swift will display his stunning 1937 SS Jaguar 100, while the oldest car is Nick Loizou’s 1930 Austin 16/6 Pass and Joyce Coupe, which is the sole surviving example of its type.
Clive Thompson will display a classic car favourite in the shape of his 1977 MG Midget, while rather more unusual is the rare 1972 ADD Nova owned by Ed Straw, which is sure to grab attention. Talking of which, John Hemming’s 1991 Renault Clio 16v sports a head-turning Dimma body kit. Fewer than 40 were made, and this example has been returned to superb condition.
Elsewhere, Ford fans are well catered-for. The 1963 Ford Anglia of Jim Angliss has benefitted from much restoration work, while previous winner Stuart Turp’s 1983 Capri 2.0S has also been treated to a major restoration after being off the road for 10 years. Fittingly for a 40-year-old show, Carl Evanson’s 1984 Ford Orion Ghia has hit the same milestone, and from ‘across the pond’ there’s the 1967 Ford Mustang of Richard Stacey.
You’ll also see American influence in Roy Gaskill’s 1959 Vauxhall PA Cresta, while Claire Serrell’s 1988 Austin Rover Mini Jet Black LE is smaller but no less special. Bought at a young age, she rebuilt the car with her dad and is rightly proud of their efforts.
For lovers of sports cars, there’s the 1985 Lotus Esprit S3 owned by Dr Nathan Manghat, while a 2003 BMW 530d owned by Ship Duley is a modern classic saloon featuring subtle upgrades. Just as immaculate is the 1994 Peugeot 106 Rallye owned by Ashley Moulds, the iconic hatch having received a comprehensive restoration.
Staying Continental, Simon Adams will display his 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600S, while Stephen Berry’s 1967 Autobianchi van is a fellow Italian and is very rare indeed. Rather more familiar is the 1984 Volvo 240DL owned by Thomas Staniforth, but this one boasts custom wheels and air suspension. Finally, there’s most luxurious of this year’s contenders, a 1976 Rolls-Royce Camargue belonging to Steven Prevett.
“We’re thrilled to be celebrating our 40th anniversary alongside the Classic Motor Show this year, and Pride of Ownership promises to be better than ever.” says Richard Morley of Lancaster Insurance. “The classics competing for the award are incredibly varied, so it’s set to be tough choice for people to pick their winner,”
The winner of the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership will be decided by the show visitors who will be invited to vote for their favourite. The winner will be announced by Mike Brewer on Sunday November 10, at 2pm.
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