The Best Classic Car Show on Earth! | Visit the NEC Motor Show | Classic Obsession | Episode 49

Come with Gary to experience three days of the best classic car show there is - the Birmingham NEC Classic Motor Show! Marking 20 years of @WheelerDealersTV and proudly presenting his Jaguar XJS next to Mike Brewer's Ford Transit camper van, plus a moving tribute on Armistice Day made this one very special weekend.
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[@DS246416]

Brilliant Video, and great to have met you at the show, Cheers Doug

[@SuperGiddyman]

XJS looked well. ❤

[@peterjones4785]

Beautiful cars and the stories behind them too. Great channel

[@rogerpritchard]

The Bordeaux red? Jaguar XJS V12 looked stunning. No other design like it. Pure class and sophistication. The interior is simply beautiful.

[@thom8406]

It is sad what has happened to modern day car design. The artistry and soul has gone. Uniformity is being pushed onto us. Wonderful video Gary.

[@iansampson2492]

Not a new car out there, save those Bahrain Toyotas...the retro ones ..they still make..that I want.....Im putting back my 1960 Land Rover which has sat for too long...Soul has gone resonates....we need to bring that back in all aspects of life....World is an odd place right now

[@BullyBoxer]

@@iansampson2492 the Land Rover was a terrible vehicle , nothing but problems head under the bonnet every five minutes. If you’re going to bring something back on the road, at least bring something back worth it .

[@sim6699]

Believe part of their design looking very similar us due to constraints; pedestrian impact, passenger safety cell, low drag coefficiency and car companies run by accountants whom dictate a car is made to a price point with the help of marketing since car development gets ever more expensive bringing in ever more platform sharing to reduce costs.

[@iansampson2492]

Its worth it to me asswipe...Jesus...@@BullyBoxer

[@iansampson2492]

But its not everywhere on planet....its odd@@sim6699

[@davidclark3603]

What a beautiful, beautiful xjs that is!!!!!!!!

[@classic.obsession]

Had it on the jag drivers club stand at the nec last weekend..

[@paulpalmtree9295]

Gary, that 1975/1976 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe Convertible is absolutely beautiful. The 1975 model is a little more scarce because in 1975 Cadillac Eldorado convertibles were limited to only 14,000. Because a shortage of electric power mechanisms to raise and lower the roof......The 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible was the last year of the pig convertibles, so again quite collectible.... I have always preferred the 1975 to 1976 Cadillac Eldorado hardtop coupe, especially for use in the United Kingdom climate, it’s a little more practical, and in my opinion even better looking than the convertible.

[@wombatsyoutube]

Definately the best one yet. Not just the exhibits but the people and general feel to the place.

[@lukemallory7832]

I agree about the XJ-S. If I had a garage I'd have one in a heartbeat.

[@roberthayden1527]

Gary. I'm with you on the XJS. I was collecting a few, about five years ago, here in Los Angeles. Ended up letting them go due to space constraints and now the market is finally giving these lovely Jags the respect they deserve. Talking of LA; When are you coming here (are you here)? All the best.

[@classic.obsession]

Yes Rob. I’m here. Regards

[@mrgrumpy771]

loved the Jensens opposite those Gordon Keebles. All cars there were amazing. Great show.

[@dualrobin]

This year's classic car show was extremley good

[@ecyfoto]

Yank here. Would love to lift a pint with you. Not only are you a passionate man but you’re also a very kind man. Good stuff. Thanks!

[@classic.obsession]

Appreciated. Thankyou!

[@kieranwhite6647]

Being fairly new to the channel, I didn't realise that the maroon XJS was yours, it looked gorgeous at the show! Great video!

[@jonathanholley8043]

Some 50 odd years ago went on a student jaunt to Snowdonia in a Morris 1100 which terminally broke down. We were rescued by a passing motorist driving a Gordon Keeble who drove us all the way to Birmingham New Street station , never have forgotten that car ,the sound and the ride.

[@classic.obsession]

What a brilliant story! And so apt for the cars covered in the video. Many thanks!

[@classic.obsession]

And I used to go fishing with a club in that old coach…to Trawsfynydd in snowdonia!!

[@Dg-zj6jo]

what a brilliant day Gary lovely memories

[@scottstrails9369]

Thanks for the update on the NEC show ,always a great meet up for the classic lads .

[@stevedavies4299]

Definitely best classic car show in the world

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Fine show, both cars, and interviews.

[@MrFanBax]

Brilliant show that my son and I thoroughly enjoyed. Nice free coffee from Footman James too!!!

[@stewartevans3875]

I was fortunate enough to go to the show on the Friday - it was a great day and a little more relaxed than going on the weekend. Saw some fantastic cars there and saw the blue Gordon keeble in the flesh - such a lovely car . Also saw the XJS which was looking fantastic ! Great to chat over a coffee with you Gary and keep you out of troublefor a bit :-)

[@DeonDeSouza]

Great video as always, Gary. Such a shane; hovever, that neanderthal, Mike Brewer, dared to utter the genius, Frank Stephenson’s, name. I’d edit out that entire gratuitous stage bit. Let’s keep the class in classic!

[@abobharding]

Great content again ! Keep em coming

[@gotham1-ken588]

Great video, well done 👍

[@martinhobson3545]

Really enjoyed this, a Gordon Keeble is a dream car to me, the Ken Dodd story was a classic. I saw you there and wanted to say hi but you were always busy… catch you next time

[@andrewcollier1093]

Buttercup at 04:20 ❤

[@mikeb3010]

When you can say ‘I had one of them’! Consider yourself a classic too! Awesome Gary, I know I moaned about giving people time to speak, you’ve redeemed yourself fella 👍 ( did you see the prang at the Sema show? 🤦‍♂️)

[@classic.obsession]

Sometimes I have to jump in just to move things along and get the best I can. Regards.

[@nigelbowater4649]

Great video Gary thank you for featuring the Keeble enjoyed this and will add a link on to the clubs website shortly.

[@csnelling4]

Thanks Gary 👌🤗 I noticed the Scots Grey coach was a Darlington reg, RHN . Loving your videos and the depth of knowledge you have 🤗

[@cayminlast]

Looks like a fantastic opportunity, to see all those magnificent classic machines from my youth and beyond. It's a sad state of affairs when the powers that be are so madly obsessed with eradicating these beautifull vehicles and replacing them with mobile fire hazards.

[@SRT8Cat]

The police Panda Car has a shorter white panel on the doors than I remember. The whole front doors were white. The disabled drivers cars that were the same colour blue were made by AC cars.

[@darrenbyrne4622]

Loved it gary thanks mate❤

[@simonelliott5956]

Wish I could have gone this year! But a definite for next year. Great video as always Gary.

[@Vince_uk]

Brilliant Video and some wonderful cars.

[@thomascoyne157]

Very nice some lovely cars 👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@jumpfortyfour9965]

hi gary your great at this show [ would be nice to meet you ] also a scouser .

[@martinclapton2724]

Great show , missed being there , next year hopefully.

[@alancrisp1582]

😂😅 Great stuff !. I wish I could have been there myself. What motoring wet-dreams are made of !....

[@michaelstark9485]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@protestagain]

I remember the early 70s, when I was a young boy. Even though my home place is very remote, "all" tourists had to drive through the place, so it was exciting for me. I remember looking at the dashboard and especially the speedometer. I live in the Nordics, so here it is km and so it was important to see which car had the highest top speed on the speedometer. Remember the Opel GT that showed 240 km/h. Little did I then realize that it had little to do with the actual top speed the car achieved minus the mis-display. I actually saw many prototypes, e.g. the Citroren CX I already saw in 1973, one year before the press screening, completely unmasked and many exotic Italian cars as prototypes.

[@protestagain]

It is also a bit special which cars my father bought 50-60 years ago. In Norway, where I live, it was limited who could own a car until 1961, when everyone could buy and own a car. The first car Dad bought was a yellow 1961 Ford Anglia. Next was a 1964 Vauxhall Viva and then there was an end to English cars due to the poor quality, then next was a German Ford Taunus 12M in 1966, then a Datsun 1300 (510) in 1969. That was how long the cars lasted in the days before they had to change. In 1972 it was again changed to a 1973 model VW K70. Half a year later, father was hit and he got a new car on insurance, a 73 model, but essentially the same car. History repeats itself with those who bought or received a laptop from work just ten years ago. They had to be replaced at least every three years, now the technology lasts at least five years.

[@ronniewilson6597]

Great video Gary 👍🏻😀

[@sim6699]

Think I've heard your name before at the nec but thought Gary who, not realising the connection with peak practice growing up.

[@nextechsolutions5955]

That Mike Brewer story was effin hilarious.

[@mattkirk8404]

Very good! You need to document your stories.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

The BMC / BL 1300 GT was a great model, I suppose it replaced the MG version but was just right for the early 70s…. Not sure if they were available as Morris and Austin ?

[@classic.obsession]

I thought they were Morris / Austin..

[@jeremyfdavies]

Gary, as much as I like WDealers, I hardly think (like you say at approx 5.30min into the video) that the show was responsible for "kick starting this whole classic car phenomenon"?

[@classic.obsession]

No, the classic car community was already there but I think watching the show piqued interest and encouraged a lot of people to have a go themselves. Also, look at how many tv classic car programs we now have on our screens. It was definitely the spearhead for things to come. Don’t you agree Jeremy? Regards.

[@jeremyfdavies]

This is a great topic for a discussion over a couple of pints! (my treat!) Yes, I also think us baby boomers had a lot to do with it, rediscovering one's youth etc, and yes Mike Brewer did a lot to help; do you remember the Channel 4 Deals on Wheels? Great show. Bit of a downturn at the moment, however, "market correction" I think they call it. This weekend's auction at Historics in MB World at Brooklands will be interesting. Cheers! @@classic.obsession

[@sim6699]

I have a completely strange opinion. Due to the increase in money supply causing increases in prices including homes, often a persons considered main asset. Firstly people feel more well off and can therefore extract money from their house to fund a classic car which is often to fill a feeling of nostalgia for the past. Secondly as inflation from increases in money supply (technically currency) each pound note is worth less and less, therefore it's more appealing to have your money into a vehicle and if your lucky or wise goes up in value for a period of time. Just as we've seen great performance in fine art appreciation in price. However sooner or later the bubble will burst and classic car prices will fall as they did after the 1992 crash.

[@peterjones4785]

Did Mike give a shout out for Ed China?

[@classic.obsession]

What dyou think?!! Regards.

[@user-mg7px4rw3q]

Hi, I was at the Show on Sunday & it was excellent. I happen to live near you Gary & I subscribe to your Videos

[@nickturner2813]

What do you want, a round of applause and, being a total stranger, an invitation for afternoon tea?

[@chrischallis4240]

Hey Gary - thanks for the great video coverage. BTW, have you finished that red 944 that you have at the show..?

[@classic.obsession]

Hi, I had a lotus elite at the resto show in March and Also have a red 928Gt at home. Regards.

[@PhilUKNet]

Ken Dodd was always very careful with money. Didn't like giving any to the taxman.

[@pedrosalas4460]

A good video Gary but i prefer to watch you working in the cars. I know you need a rest to

[@classic.obsession]

Pedro, I’ll be back with another double episode in LA next week….on the 190SL. Regards.

[@kaslkaos8447]

I mean no disrespect, but Wheeler Dealers is not responsible for 'kickstarting the classic car phenomenon" and unless it's a platter of cheeseburgers anything Brewer does is for profit, not passion.

[@classic.obsession]

Yep, but respect where it’s due. Remember when snooker became televised and we all went out and bought snooker cues and joined clubs? Wheeler dealers had the same effect. Making owning a classic more accessible and encouraging people to have a go themselves. Thats your opinion but that’s the my point. Regards.

[@lukemallory7832]

@kaslkaos8446, Hold on there, matey. I remember Mike before Wheeler Dealers, and I'm pretty sure he did a restoration of a P1800 Volvo by himself, and I'm sure there were others. He plays a character on the show, but he is a 'car guy' who has managed to merge passion with making a living.

[@sim6699]

Yeah, mike comes across like a salesman looking to make a quick buck. When he talks about cars it appears fake and scripted. When Gary is talking as an example, you get the sense he's genuinely passionate about cars and wants to do a good job for the car.

[@kaslkaos8447]

Where's the Volvo now ? Sold for profit. Further you've just proved my point. He plays a character on W.D., yes ..... a character. The real Brewer is not the " 'old out ya hand" fakery. It's much uglier.@@lukemallory7832

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

No, WD did encourage a new generation to get into saving and improving tired older cars, not necessarily “classics” at the time. Brewer is very knowledgable and genuinely passionate but obviously has annoying traits but so what. Mind you I do hate the way when he buys a car he sits on it before telling the owner how defective and overpriced it is…..

[@andrewgurney6019]

Great video Garry, one thing I wish you would do is drop the piano background music, it's so depressing, your kid must have some tunes you could use ;)

[@nephos100]

I like their quiet and melancholic moods. But you should suggest some pieces, so we better know what you like.

[@stephenfish307]

Don’t forget that a person has to have the correct class of driving license to drive the vehicle of any kind