The top five finalists in the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership ‘Best of the Best’ competition have been decided, and now it’s a race to the finish to decide the winner
The final round of voting for the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership ‘Best of the Best’ competition is open now and continues until the Classic Motor Show opens at Birmingham’s NEC on November 7, when the victor will be announced.
Of the 14 previous winners taking part, the public have voted their top five as Simon McNamara’s 1983 VW Golf GTi Mk1 (which won in autumn 2017), James Cribb’s 1989 Austin Metro City (autumn 2016), Paul Clappison’s 1972 MGB GT (spring 2018), Ted Brookes’ 1961 Morris Minor Million (autumn 2019) and Colin Fidler’s 1956 Austin A35 (spring 2024).
Yvonne Gosney from Lancaster Insurance said: “The Pride of Ownership display has been a real highlight for enthusiasts over the last decade and continues to be so. What better way to celebrate the passion and heart-warming stories we’ve seen in that time by showcasing the ‘Best of the Best’ on our stand voted by the community. We can’t wait to see who is crowned winner next month.”
The trophy and prize bundle will be handed over to the winner on the show’s opening morning, with all five cars on the Lancaster Insurance stand at the entrance to Hall 1. The Best of the Best competition will run alongside the autumn 2025 final of the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership, with the 20 finalists due to be announced in due course.
To find out more about the top five contenders and to vote for your favourite, visit necclassicmotorshow.com, where you can also see all the latest show news and find all the ticket options.
