The 2010 NEC Classic Motor Show

Reebs · 29th October 2010, 13:14

I can now finally release an update on the state of play regarding this imminent event....The Rover 75 and MG ZT Owners Club will be at the NEC Classic Car Show 2010.

The Club's involvement was the brain child of Pete one of the Directors, and it was his self appointed task to follow through all the planning and preparation thereof, but as many of you will be only too aware, he has not been on-line since 30th August 2010, moreover he has not responded to emails, text messages or phone calls from any of the Club team, including the other Director Christopher.

After weeks of failed attempts to reach him, Christopher physically drove to his house to try and find him, which he did, and to the great relief of the rest of the team discovered him to be alive and well

For very personal and private reasons which he made clear to his fellow Director, reasons that have also been explained to me as Lead Moderator, It is my sad duty to report that Pete will no longer be playing an active part in the day to day running of these forums.

His duties and responsibilities have, by mutual agreement, been handed over to Christopher, and that includes what progress had been made regarding the NEC Event.

So to the matter in hand then, I and the rest of the team are working feverishly to get our presence at the show to be as rewarding as possible in the time remaining, and for all those who have been patiently waiting (as have we) for word of the event we truly apologise for the lengthy delay.

The public opening times for the event are:

Friday 1000 – 1900hrs
Saturday 0930 – 1900hrs
Sunday: 0930 – 1730hrs

The Club can be found at Stand No: 3C350 in Hall 3. Over the 3 days the event is running, the following team members have confirmed they will be present:

Christopher
Reebs
Dragrad
Phil
Sworks

Others may join, existing commitments depending.

We have a stand which is 4m x 30m, and has enough room to accommodate three vehicles.

Pete had originally stated that the club's S Reg Car would be present, that will not be the case I have to report. It is not in a fit state to be displayed currently, even as 'a work in progress', further more additional work is required to make it road legal to drive.

Also, the 'special car' that Pete eluded to will not be present, I regret to report. This he had hoped to have been the record breaking 200mph MGZT-T development car.

The cars you will be able to see displayed however will consist of the following:

1) A Dover White Rover 75 Club SE Diesel Tourer belonging to club member djw40

2) A Platinum Gold Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Long Wheelbase Limousine belonging to Jezzer 1

3) My Monogram Lagoon Supertalic MG ZT 180 SE Sports Auto

With these examples we believe we have a good representation of vehicle designs across the marque, with a Mark 1 Rover 75 with cloth interior, a Facelift Premium Grille Rover 75 Mark 2 with leather interior, and a fully loaded Monogram MG ZT with a rare cream leather sports interior.

We would like to sincerely thank both Dave (djw40) and Jeremy (Jezzer1) for the use of their vehicles, and you will be able to see them both there over the course of the three days too

The question of ticket price continues to be a very difficult issue to resolve, the NEC state in their exhibitor guide that a discount is available for Car Club members, and Pete stated such in his original thread, but I am still awaiting confirmation of this from the NEC, but thought it better to post now, rather than delay further, any update I will of course bring to you all in this thread.

We would dearly like to meet as many club members as can make the event, although we quite understand that at this late stage it will be difficult for some to commit, and I can only apologise again for that. In any event at least any non club members attending the show will be able to see some examples of our cars in the flesh, which has to be a good thing.

92 squadron · 29th October 2010, 21:41

See my earlier post for discounts

Wolves 75 · 29th October 2010, 21:57

Well that's a relief, would have hated seeing an empty stand, well done Reebs, myself, WIDELOAD, and woolysox will see you on the Friday........

VVC-Geeza · 29th October 2010, 22:26

Good choice of cars,nice to see the club represented at this years show.

I'm hoping to get along at some point.

Tatts · 29th October 2010, 22:39

Excellent, I'm off work that week, I'll have a run down on the Friday. Thoroughly enjoyed my last trip there.

Anyone thats not been before, wear some comfy shoes!

windrush · 30th October 2010, 07:07

I must say a thank you to both Christopher and Paul for sorting this mess out To Christopher with his problems to go and dive over to Pete's to find what is going on and to Paul for all the chasing around that he must have done Perhaps now Christopher has broken the ice so to speak we will see him back on line again Well done to both of you

starbug2 · 30th October 2010, 07:49

i am glad there is movement on this

djw40 · 30th October 2010, 08:19

From a personal point of view I am very pleased to have been asked to represent the club and I am looking forward immensely to the weekend and meeting as many members as possible.

Dave

pab · 30th October 2010, 08:30

i'm hoping to attend this event,owing to my location i require the friday off work to travel down..should be a formality.

this should be a great event and a brilliant venue,also hoping to meet as many members as possible.

Allegroboi · 30th October 2010, 12:34

I will be going on the Friday too, it is a great show and if you can get there at all you will not be disappointed

29th October 2010, 13:14	#1
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: 20,960 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	The 2010 NEC Classic Motor Show I can now finally release an update on the state of play regarding this imminent event....The Rover 75 and MG ZT Owners Club will be at the NEC Classic Car Show 2010. The Club's involvement was the brain child of Pete one of the Directors, and it was his self appointed task to follow through all the planning and preparation thereof, but as many of you will be only too aware, he has not been on-line since 30th August 2010, moreover he has not responded to emails, text messages or phone calls from any of the Club team, including the other Director Christopher. After weeks of failed attempts to reach him, Christopher physically drove to his house to try and find him, which he did, and to the great relief of the rest of the team discovered him to be alive and well For very personal and private reasons which he made clear to his fellow Director, reasons that have also been explained to me as Lead Moderator, It is my sad duty to report that Pete will no longer be playing an active part in the day to day running of these forums. His duties and responsibilities have, by mutual agreement, been handed over to Christopher, and that includes what progress had been made regarding the NEC Event. So to the matter in hand then, I and the rest of the team are working feverishly to get our presence at the show to be as rewarding as possible in the time remaining, and for all those who have been patiently waiting (as have we) for word of the event we truly apologise for the lengthy delay. The public opening times for the event are: Friday 1000 – 1900hrs Saturday 0930 – 1900hrs Sunday: 0930 – 1730hrs The Club can be found at Stand No: 3C350 in Hall 3. Over the 3 days the event is running, the following team members have confirmed they will be present: Christopher Reebs Dragrad Phil Sworks Others may join, existing commitments depending. We have a stand which is 4m x 30m, and has enough room to accommodate three vehicles. Pete had originally stated that the club's S Reg Car would be present, that will not be the case I have to report. It is not in a fit state to be displayed currently, even as 'a work in progress', further more additional work is required to make it road legal to drive. Also, the 'special car' that Pete eluded to will not be present, I regret to report. This he had hoped to have been the record breaking 200mph MGZT-T development car. The cars you will be able to see displayed however will consist of the following: 1) A Dover White Rover 75 Club SE Diesel Tourer belonging to club member djw40 2) A Platinum Gold Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Long Wheelbase Limousine belonging to Jezzer 1 3) My Monogram Lagoon Supertalic MG ZT 180 SE Sports Auto With these examples we believe we have a good representation of vehicle designs across the marque, with a Mark 1 Rover 75 with cloth interior, a Facelift Premium Grille Rover 75 Mark 2 with leather interior, and a fully loaded Monogram MG ZT with a rare cream leather sports interior. We would like to sincerely thank both Dave (djw40) and Jeremy (Jezzer1) for the use of their vehicles, and you will be able to see them both there over the course of the three days too The question of ticket price continues to be a very difficult issue to resolve, the NEC state in their exhibitor guide that a discount is available for Car Club members, and Pete stated such in his original thread, but I am still awaiting confirmation of this from the NEC, but thought it better to post now, rather than delay further, any update I will of course bring to you all in this thread. We would dearly like to meet as many club members as can make the event, although we quite understand that at this late stage it will be difficult for some to commit, and I can only apologise again for that. In any event at least any non club members attending the show will be able to see some examples of our cars in the flesh, which has to be a good thing. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

29th October 2010, 21:41	#2
92 squadron Drink 92 SQUADRON BEER Jaguar X Type 2.2 SE Diesel estate Mem No789 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hitchin Posts: 776 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	See my earlier post for discounts __________________ http://signatures.mylivesignature.co...C81D84B0AF.png

29th October 2010, 21:57	#3
Wolves 75 I really should get out more....... 75 connoisseur SE CDTi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheslyn Hay Posts: 2,488 Thanks: 7 Thanked 31 Times in 15 Posts	Well that's a relief, would have hated seeing an empty stand, well done Reebs, myself, WIDELOAD, and woolysox will see you on the Friday........ __________________ Would rather push my 75 than drive a Jag

29th October 2010, 22:26	#4
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,801 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	Good choice of cars,nice to see the club represented at this years show. I'm hoping to get along at some point. __________________

29th October 2010, 22:39	#5
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Excellent, I'm off work that week, I'll have a run down on the Friday. Thoroughly enjoyed my last trip there. Anyone thats not been before, wear some comfy shoes! __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

30th October 2010, 07:07	#6
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	I must say a thank you to both Christopher and Paul for sorting this mess out To Christopher with his problems to go and dive over to Pete's to find what is going on and to Paul for all the chasing around that he must have done Perhaps now Christopher has broken the ice so to speak we will see him back on line again Well done to both of you __________________ ][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

30th October 2010, 07:49	#7
starbug2 This is my second home Silver Rover 75 Tourer Club SE CDTI + MGF 1.8 in BRG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EARL SHILTON Posts: 5,944 Thanks: 235 Thanked 144 Times in 108 Posts	i am glad there is movement on this __________________ Membership No. 7576 now with 2020 MG ZS 1Lt TURBO engine with automatic 6 speed gearbox to help keep the 75 and MG F going as long as possible Last edited by starbug2; 30th October 2010 at 07:50.. Reason: spelling

30th October 2010, 08:19	#8
djw40 Gets stuck in Ford Kuga Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tatworth, Somerset Posts: 734 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	From a personal point of view I am very pleased to have been asked to represent the club and I am looking forward immensely to the weekend and meeting as many members as possible. Dave __________________ Ex 75 tourer owner Last edited by djw40; 30th October 2010 at 08:55.. Reason: Spelling

30th October 2010, 08:30	#9
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	i'm hoping to attend this event,owing to my location i require the friday off work to travel down..should be a formality. this should be a great event and a brilliant venue,also hoping to meet as many members as possible.

30th October 2010, 12:34	#10
Allegroboi Posted a thing or two 2.0 CDTi Tourer Connie SE auto Royal Blue/Dorchester red connie V6 with Aubergine interior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Farnborough Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 64 Thanked 33 Times in 17 Posts	I will be going on the Friday too, it is a great show and if you can get there at all you will not be disappointed __________________ [SIGPIC]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q...P1010031-1.jpg[/SIGPIC]Two 75's twice the cost, twice the amount of road tax and insurance but most important of all, twice the pleasure. Ian