Early start with a headful of sleepy residue – some of which is green? Check. Car fuelled, tyres pumped, fluid levels checked? Er check. Feet prepared for a slow transformation into raw mincemeat, after miles of going hither and thither in the NEC? Well, they’re as psychologically ready as they’re ever going to be.
The pre-show build up for the Classic Motor Show is full of comparative adjectives – bigger, larger, busier – but nothing really prepares you for that first glimpse of the show plan. It’s vast and I’m sure that I can here my feet let out a slight whimper of dismay.
So before we hit you with some hard-hitting details, here are a few first pix to whet your whistle. There’s everything from kit-cars to muscle-cars, Honda Z600s and precious Aston Martins…
