Practical Classics Restoration Show 2024 – what’s it like to show my Ford Sierra XR4x4 at the NEC?

Ever wondered what it’s like to show a car at one of the NEC’s biggest classic car shows? I was chuffed to be asked by the XR Owners Club to put my Ford Sierra XR4x4 on the stand at the Practical Classics: Classic Car & Restoration Show in March 2024, it is fair to say I jumped at the chance. In this video I feature preparing and taking my Sierra into the NEC, giving you a behind the scenes taste of what it’s like to take a car into the NEC, plus I share some of the highlights of this year’s show. This is a video of me experiencing all of this for the very first time; three days spending time with my beloved XR4x4, surrounded by a fantastic selection of classic cars with my XR Owners Club buddies, and chatting with lot of car enthusiasts and Channel subscribers… go on, twist my arm! 😂 If you want to know more about my Ford Sierra XR4x4 then check out the video link below: •    • My Ford Sierra XR4x4 is STUNNING, but is i...   Thank you so much for watching, please subscribe to follow my car collection and car related antics. --------- Video Content --------- 00:00 – Intro. 04:48 - Journey from Cornwall to the NEC, Birmingham. 09:07 – Arriving at the NEC & Driving into the Hall. 13:39 – Setting up the XROC Stand and the XR4x4. 16:10 – Introducing the XR Owners Club Stand. 19:00 – Friday: First day of the Show, Classic Car Auction and Ant Anstead! 23:28 – A very special Ford Escort XR3 (TTW 105W). 24:31 - Saturday: Second day of the Show and some of the best cars. 25:40 – Sunday: Packing up the XR Owners Club Show Stand. 26:45 – Honking Out the Show and driving out of the NEC. 31.22 – Driving back to Cornwall and final thoughts.