JK Show Report: NEC Classic Motor Show 2023

JK Show Report: NEC Classic Motor Show 2023

Written by the JK Team
Published 13 November 2023
Just Kampers

Last Updated: Wednesday 30 July 2025
Originally Published: Monday 13 November 2023

We're back from a busy weekend at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2023, with some photos of a few of the incredible vehicles on display at the event. 

Shaun, Chet, "Workshop Mark", and Nick joined a few members of the Just Kampers Insurance team at the Birmingham NEC over the weekend for the annual Classic Motor Show - a celebration of classic vehicles of all sorts which takes over the National Exhibition Centre for three days each year. 

Thanks for coming to say hi!

We wanted to say a huge Thank You to everyone who dropped by to say hi over the weekend. It was great to be able to speak to so many people face-to-face, especially those of you we regularly speak to over the phone! 

Everyone we spoke to was really friendly, enthusiastic, and excited to be part of what felt like an incredibly vibrant and energised classic car scene. We got to chat to hundreds of people about their project vehicles, what they're working on, what their plans are, and why they fell in love with classic Volkswagens. 

We also got some really great feedback about Just Kampers as a whole, including a lot of people who were really glad that they can get in touch with the JK Team by phone - something of a recurring theme with a lot of the people we spoke to!

This was probably the busiest we've seen the Classic Motor Show for a long time, and as always there was a massive amount of classic Volkswagens on display, including Jack the Giant Slayer, the 1956 VW Oval Beetle which we drove as part of the infamous Mille Miglia back in 2017. 

We also had a complete Beetle floorpan in display, featuring loads of 'cutaway' details to show off the inner workings of the famous VW Beetle. These models were used in technical colleges to teach students and drew a massive crowd over the weekend, with people keen to take a look and speak to the JK Team. 

Really cool slammed  VW Trekker on display at the 2023 NEC Classic Car ShowReally cool slammed  VW Trekker on display at the 2023 NEC Classic Car Show
Shaun, Just Kampers' Sales Director, talking to a customer at the NEC Classic Motor Show Shaun, Just Kampers' Sales Director, talking to a customer at the NEC Classic Motor Show
Shaun, Just Kampers' Sales Director, talking to a customer at the NEC Classic Motor Show
It was great to see the 1954 VW Beetle which won a Top 20 at the VolksWorld Show again!It was great to see the 1954 VW Beetle which won a Top 20 at the VolksWorld Show again!
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This beautiful Bug belongs to Lee of Irv's Restorations, and is always a treat to see up closeThis beautiful Bug belongs to Lee of Irv's Restorations, and is always a treat to see up close
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Rivo's Hub own drag VW Trekker called the 'Shrekker' on display at the 2023 NEC Classic Car ShowRivo's Hub own drag VW Trekker called the 'Shrekker' on display at the 2023 NEC Classic Car Show
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Chet, from JK's Trade Sales team, chatting with someone at the NEC Classic Motor ShowChet, from JK's Trade Sales team, chatting with someone at the NEC Classic Motor Show
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"Workshop" Mark, JK's resident mechanic, at the NEC Classic Motor Show"Workshop" Mark, JK's resident mechanic, at the NEC Classic Motor Show
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VW KdF-Wagen replica derived from a 1957 1200 VW Beetle on display at the 2023 NEC Classic Car ShowVW KdF-Wagen replica derived from a 1957 1200 VW Beetle on display at the 2023 NEC Classic Car Show
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The JK stand with our cutaway Beetle floorpan on display at the 2023 NEC Classic Car ShowThe JK stand with our cutaway Beetle floorpan on display at the 2023 NEC Classic Car Show
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