JULY 2009

Future’s Classics Monthly magazine has launched the Engenius Awards 2009, and is on the hunt for the best classic cars which have been adapted for modern motoring conditions and energy considerations – bringing together the best of old and new technologies.

The awards celebrate the beauty and originality of a classic car which has embraced future technology to create what some enthusiasts would call, an all-round perfect car. A six-speed gearbox in a Morris Minor or an economic Bio-diesel engine in a Jensen Interceptor are both examples of ‘engenius’ engineering. Engenius classics and their owners are not the same as other classic car enthusiasts; they’re a different breed who want the style and individuality that their classic brings, but with a modern twist which allows them to tailor it to their personal requirements. These engenius classics could be hiding out there! Classic car devotees could win one of the two Engenius Awards in recognition for their engineering prowess, hard work and dedication. Both awards recognise work that demonstrates fuel efficiency, performance, reliability and environmental awareness by evolving the car’s usability – with the ‘Industry Award’ going to a company or specialist, and the ‘Enthusiast Award’ going to an individual. To enter, get this month’s issue of Classics Monthly, available from all good newsagents… and some bad ones!

Show sponsor Footman James promises its usual eclectic mix of show excitement, razzmatazz and great competitions at this year’s show with its 2009 theme ‘The Price is Right’. Whether your favourite host was Lesley Crowther, Bruce Forsyth or more latterly Joe Pasquale, we all fondly remember the corny comedy and glamorous girls associated with this eighties classic.

Visitors to this year’s stand will be able to stroll down memory lane and win on-the-spot prizes in Footman James’ very own ‘Price is Right’ competition, including a weekend break in luxury Forest of Dean retreat The Speech House Hotel, a favourite with touring classic car owners. In the current economic climate, the words ‘price’ and ‘value’ are on the tip of everyone’s tongue – in fact, in a recent survey of classic car owners, ‘agreed value’ was voted one of the most important features within a classic car insurance policy. With this in mind, the 2009 Footman James stand will showcase some shocking examples of the sort of motoring mishap nightmares are made of, highlighting just how important agreed value policies really are. Paul Matthews, Footman James’ managing director, said: “We hear of so many horror stories about classics owners who do not have agreed value policies or simply forget to send in the paperwork, and then the worst happens and they need to make a claim. On our stand will be examples of classics which have encountered incidents that would bring many classics owners out in a cold sweat, but also highlight just how important agreed value policies are for protecting the true value of a classic vehicle.”

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With more motoring clubs attending than ever before, we were bound to find some hidden gems and as with the club news flooding in, we have discovered just that. Fancy being pulled over by this beauty?

An extremely rare fully restored 1958 Porsche 356a Austrian police car. Believed to be the only one left from just three made for the Austrian police and only 16 worldwide, the car comes complete with the uniform worn by its original driver as well as his warrant card and handheld stop sign. You will be able to get a closer look by visiting the DDK Club stand. DDK stands for Die Deutschen Klassiker and is a forum based club for Classic Porsche 356, Porsche 911, Porsche 912, Porsche 914 and replica fans that was founded seven years ago and has grown beyond expectation. www.ddk-online.com has become a well respected source of information and help for the true classic (pre 1974) Porsche owner. And you can see plenty of other law-abiding cars on the Police Cars UK stand as they pay tribute to 50 years of policing British Motorways.

Don’t be a spanner – enter this month’s exclusive newsletter competition and win £50 worth of tools from AB Tools.

To win just email win@necclassicmotorshow.com putting TOOLS in the subject box with your name, address and contact telephone number. Winners will be selected at random and the competition will close on Friday 31st July so get in quick.

Don’t forget to text your entry to win our Mo! Our lovely 1960 Morris Mini (which we have nicknamed Mo) could be yours for  just 50p plus your standard network charge when you enter to win this smashing little car that was lovingly restored to its form glory by the one and only Mr Edd China at last year’s show.

With 59,500 miles on the clock, Mo will be presented to the lucky winner at the 2009 Classic Motor Show so don’t miss out – just answer our simple question HERE