NEC Classic Car Show 2015 - Page 2

Christopher · 3rd June 2015, 18:53

My understanding is that last year "ownership" of the organisation changed last year - as a consequence things were quite muddled. I'm guessing the new organisers are taking a different tack ... no reply as yet to our (multiple) missives to them ...

By the looks of things they might be shooting themselves in the foot!

J1MBO · 3rd June 2015, 19:01

Stunned is rather an understatement.......

There was talk about them moving the event into a larger hall this year....

RPWC · 3rd June 2015, 19:02

Might not bother going this year then

if we aren't going to get a stand,its one of the high points of the show for me,visiting the club stand and catching up the team.

windrush · 3rd June 2015, 19:06

This is a mighty big blow to the club after all the work they put into the show making it a great success

Christopher · 3rd June 2015, 19:06

Well I got a reply ...

Dear Christopher

I’m really sorry but this year as we received nearly 300 applications from the classic car club movement, it has been necessary to review the selection criteria used to reduce these to a number that can be accommodated within the show. This was undertaken with Clarion’s senior management and one of the decisions taken was to uphold the ‘Classic’ 20 year + age limit.

In previous years the age limit was not strictly enforced which is why we have been very happy to welcome your club for 4 years.

You are not alone, I have refused 30 clubs that were with us last year. It is important to keep the event fresh for visitors so we always aim to have a level of ‘churn’ so we can accept a selection of new clubs each year. I just wish there was enough room to include all clubs that would like to exhibit at CMS every year.

That said, we review the selection criteria each year, so please don’t take this ‘year out’ to imply that the event does not appreciate your club’s value and be assured that we would be happy to consider your application again in 2016.

Kind regards

Not much I can say ... I think they may have made a big mistake here with so many cuts ...

roverbarmy · 3rd June 2015, 19:10

To be honest, I find the NEC too expensive for most of the shows that I have visited. The last time that we went to a show there, it cost us an arm and a leg. I've been "hopping" mad with them ever since!

Mike

Reebs · 3rd June 2015, 19:26

I'm still waiting for my reply from Alison. So just who are these other classic car clubs I wonder that are getting the space instead? If they are just additional stands showing the same type of cars as are there already just because they meet the age criteria, one may find a room full of the same few cars just owned by different regional groups or clubs, and thus a lack of variety.

Also does that mean that the MG Car Club or MG Owners Club who will have a stand by default because of the age criteria, will be banned from showing ZR, ZS and ZTs now too?

A very sorry state of affairs, and the show will be the poorer for it IMHO

Nev The Bear · 3rd June 2015, 19:29

I think it is a real shame the club is not being accepted by the organisers at the NEC this year. I probably would never of bought my 75 if I had not visited the club stand at the NEC in 2012. Only by visiting the club stand did I realise what fantastic cars our 75's and ZT's are and what a great club we are members of. It is disappointing the organisers could not take on additional halls for all car clubs to display their cars.

Ian G · 3rd June 2015, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher

Well I got a reply ...

Dear Christopher

I’m really sorry but this year as we received nearly 300 applications from the classic car club movement, it has been necessary to review the selection criteria used to reduce these to a number that can be accommodated within the show. This was undertaken with Clarion’s senior management and one of the decisions taken was to uphold the ‘Classic’ 20 year + age limit.

In previous years the age limit was not strictly enforced which is why we have been very happy to welcome your club for 4 years.

You are not alone, I have refused 30 clubs that were with us last year. It is important to keep the event fresh for visitors so we always aim to have a level of ‘churn’ so we can accept a selection of new clubs each year. I just wish there was enough room to include all clubs that would like to exhibit at CMS every year.

That said, we review the selection criteria each year, so please don’t take this ‘year out’ to imply that the event does not appreciate your club’s value and be assured that we would be happy to consider your application again in 2016.

Kind regards

Not much I can say ... I think they may have made a big mistake here with so many cuts ...

I don't suppose that there is an alternative show that comes anywhere near the NEC show in terms of attendance etc that the club could relocate to is there Chrstopher.
Cheers Ian

Teflon · 3rd June 2015, 20:01

Really sorry to hear this. Like others, I've always enjoyed visiting the club stand whilst at the NEC, as well as watching the subsequent video from Jimbo - a real shame. As has already been said, the show will be less interesting without a smattering of future classics to offset the 'oldies'.

In any event, many thanks to all the team for all your efforts, both past and present.

Cliff

3rd June 2015, 18:53	#11
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	My understanding is that last year "ownership" of the organisation changed last year - as a consequence things were quite muddled. I'm guessing the new organisers are taking a different tack ... no reply as yet to our (multiple) missives to them ... By the looks of things they might be shooting themselves in the foot! __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

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RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Might not bother going this year then if we aren't going to get a stand,its one of the high points of the show for me,visiting the club stand and catching up the team. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

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windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	This is a mighty big blow to the club after all the work they put into the show making it a great success __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

3rd June 2015, 19:06	#15
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	Well I got a reply ... Dear Christopher I’m really sorry but this year as we received nearly 300 applications from the classic car club movement, it has been necessary to review the selection criteria used to reduce these to a number that can be accommodated within the show. This was undertaken with Clarion’s senior management and one of the decisions taken was to uphold the ‘Classic’ 20 year + age limit. In previous years the age limit was not strictly enforced which is why we have been very happy to welcome your club for 4 years. You are not alone, I have refused 30 clubs that were with us last year. It is important to keep the event fresh for visitors so we always aim to have a level of ‘churn’ so we can accept a selection of new clubs each year. I just wish there was enough room to include all clubs that would like to exhibit at CMS every year. That said, we review the selection criteria each year, so please don’t take this ‘year out’ to imply that the event does not appreciate your club’s value and be assured that we would be happy to consider your application again in 2016. Kind regards Not much I can say ... I think they may have made a big mistake here with so many cuts ... __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

3rd June 2015, 19:10	#16
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	To be honest, I find the NEC too expensive for most of the shows that I have visited. The last time that we went to a show there, it cost us an arm and a leg. I've been "hopping" mad with them ever since! Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

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J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,583 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Stunned is rather an understatement....... There was talk about them moving the event into a larger hall this year....

3rd June 2015, 19:26	#17
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,938 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	I'm still waiting for my reply from Alison. So just who are these other classic car clubs I wonder that are getting the space instead? If they are just additional stands showing the same type of cars as are there already just because they meet the age criteria, one may find a room full of the same few cars just owned by different regional groups or clubs, and thus a lack of variety. Also does that mean that the MG Car Club or MG Owners Club who will have a stand by default because of the age criteria, will be banned from showing ZR, ZS and ZTs now too? A very sorry state of affairs, and the show will be the poorer for it IMHO __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

3rd June 2015, 19:29	#18
Nev The Bear This is my second home Does not matter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: . Posts: 3,996 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,575 Times in 987 Posts	I think it is a real shame the club is not being accepted by the organisers at the NEC this year. I probably would never of bought my 75 if I had not visited the club stand at the NEC in 2012. Only by visiting the club stand did I realise what fantastic cars our 75's and ZT's are and what a great club we are members of. It is disappointing the organisers could not take on additional halls for all car clubs to display their cars.

3rd June 2015, 20:01	#20
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,203 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	Really sorry to hear this. Like others, I've always enjoyed visiting the club stand whilst at the NEC, as well as watching the subsequent video from Jimbo - a real shame. As has already been said, the show will be less interesting without a smattering of future classics to offset the 'oldies'. In any event, many thanks to all the team for all your efforts, both past and present. Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6