First classic cars chosen for NEC Pride of Ownership award

Fast Fords, a Humber estate and a Ferrari are amongst the first 10 cars picked for the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership award. 

The competition forms part of the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show, which takes place next month at the Birmingham NEC. 

A further 10 finalists will be chosen soon, with show visitors then able to vote for their favourite.

Taking pride in your work

Lucy Arnold’s beautiful 1962 Jaguar E-Type FHC is likely to be a strong contender. Classic British sports car fans will also be drawn to the 1965 MGB owned by Mike Pim-Keirle.

Fords make up five of the first 10 contenders, including the 1981 Escort XR3 Turbo owned by Alan Herring. It will line-up against Mark Misiura’s 1986 Capri, which now features Cosworth running gear beneath the bonnet. 

Paul Ward’s 1970 Lotus Cortina Mk2, Shaun Hunter’s 1973 Escort Mk1 and a 1969 Mustang owned by Brian Birch and Meryl Richards complete the list of Blue Oval entries.

In contrast, Michael Hawkins’ 1990 Ferrari 348 brings a degree of Italian flair to the contest.

Classics for all tastes

Rounding off the first batch of contenders is a 1965 Humber Super Snipe Estate, owned by Brian Kent, and Richard Wilson’s 1989 MG Metro.

The next batch of 10 finalists for the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership award will be announced closer to the show date. 

Andrew Evanson of Lancaster Insurance said: “We’re thrilled to be back at the NEC for 2022, and these first 10 Pride of Ownership finalists show just what enthusiasts can look forward to. It’s a very special choice of classics that will appeal to all ages and tastes.”  

The 2022 Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show takes place from 18-20 March 2022, and tickets are now on sale.

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