Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show 2026 Exhibitor List

Alex Kersten is a car-obsessed presenter and YouTuber, best known for his love of high-mileage heroes, rusty BMWs and eclectic automotive collection that ranges from a 3.0 V6-powered Mazda MX-5 to a 721,000-mile Volvo S80.

Ant Anstead is a celebrated British car builder, designer, and television host, widely known for his work on shows like Wheeler Dealers and For the Love of Cars. His incredible journey to the automotive world began with a varied career as a police officer and professional footballer before he dedicated himself to his true passion. A master craftsman, Ant has built bespoke cars and set world records for his unique creations, all while sharing his expertise with a global audience through his television work and several published books.

Frank Stephenson is one of the most influential automotive designers of our time. His legendary career includes leading the design of the reborn BMW Mini and the modern Fiat 500. As the first-ever design director for both Ferrari and Maserati, he penned iconic cars like the Ferrari F430 and Maserati MC12, and later developed McLaren's design language with models like the P1. His unique "biomimicry" design philosophy, which draws inspiration from nature, has made his work a perfect blend of art, science, and timeless appeal.

A familiar face to some, Gary has been an actor for over 30 years, appearing in such TV programs as Peak Practice, Vera, Casualty, Emmerdale, Blue Murder and the Unknown Soldier to name but a few. He has recently turned his attentions to his real passion for restoring Classic Cars in the form of his popular YouTube channel ‘Classic Obsession’.

HubNut is a YouTube channel devoted to the more affordable end of classic motoring. Ian Seabrook, and partner Carly, show love for the unloved as they maintain their own fleet, and also feature test drives of everything from a two-stroke key cars to double decker buses. The channel also features classic car show reports from across the globe.

Danny has spent his life fixing, restoring and writing about classic cars. He has been a part of the Practical Classics Universe for 20 years and edited the magazine for 10 years. He views breaking down as an opportunity to get to know your classic better and meet new friends (AA men usually) and the last time he had clean fingernails was 2011. Danny drives his classics every day, refuses to commit to an actual number of classics he has owned (he’s lost count really) and develops a nervous twitch if he doesn’t get behind the wheel at least once a day. Petrol for blood, gear oil for brains and no sense of financial restraint when it comes to buying cars. He is a lost cause.

Matt grew up in a car loving family and been an automotive photographer for over 20 years working for magazines, newspapers and car manufactures before Furious Driving took off on YouTube, reviewing all ages of cars and saving, restoring, road tripping and collecting an eclectic range of classic and modern classic cars.

Mike Brewer is a well-known presenter of television motoring programmes. Surrounded by motors all his life Mike discovered his passion for motoring as a teenager and knew this would be his career. He entered the motor trade, quickly building a reputation for being sharp and honest, and had the biggest 4×4 centre in the south of England up and running in no time, importing cars from around the globe. Mike embarked on his television career through pure luck. He answered a friend’s telephone and discovered he was talking to a television producer. A long chat and a few anecdotes ensued, and he was hired for the first series of Deals On Wheels. He has worked on a number of shows, but it was Discovery’s Wheeler Dealers that struck the heart and the toolbox of petrolheads all over the world. Working with Edd China, Mike and the team have made 13 series, 135 episodes, and restored 100 cars to create the show. At the end of series 13, Edd decided to leave the show and was replaced with fellow British mechanic and car designer Ant Anstead. Such is the success and global appeal of Wheeler Dealers, Mike created Wheeler Dealer Trading Up, a series that showcases his motoring knowledge, an eye for a bargain and his selling skills as he trades cars around the world. In 2010, Mike took on his biggest motoring challenge ever – Frontline Battle Machines. He travelled to the frontline in war-torn Afghanistan to see what machinery the troops had to work with in one of the most dangerous places on earth. He got more than he bargained for when he was caught in an attack and won a new legion of fans with soldiers all over the world grateful for his insight into their working conditions. In Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car Mike Brewer is revving up for his toughest motor mission yet: to help hapless petrolheads trade up their unwanted vehicles to the car of their dreams. Along with his trusted mechanic, Marc ‘Elvis’ Priestley, he meets clients and finds inventive ways to add value to their existing vehicle. He then flips it for a profit, reinvesting the proceeds in a series of trade ups that result in a dream car. From auctions and salvage yards to the workshop, Mike exposes the secrets of trading up, as he reveals how to add value, read markets and make deals so that owning that dream car could finally become a reality.

<p>Following a decade as a main dealer for a number of prestigious brands including Toyota/Lexus, Lotus, Porsche and Ferrari, Nick established&nbsp;Silverstone Auctions, now Iconic Auctioneers, in 2011. He is also a partner in&nbsp;Nick Whale Motorhomes in Evesham founded in 2012 with close friend, Darren Taylor, which also continues to grow and prosper.&nbsp;</p>

An integral part of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gilbert-michaelson.co.uk/home">Gilbert-Michaelson</a>, Mike and the team aims to&nbsp;give collectors and enthusiasts a place to go for specialist skilled body panel work and&nbsp;restorations, from single bespoke panels that cannot be bought through to a complete sympathetic period rebuild.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> They believe&nbsp;that your cherished vehicle&nbsp;deserves the best, be that handcrafted&nbsp;panels and&nbsp;body repairs, a whole new body created from scratch,&nbsp;a sympathetic recommissioning or a concourse restoration after storage. They can offer all these services and all&nbsp;to a standard&nbsp;that meets your&nbsp;exact specifications. It offers a high-quality, personal service to all our&nbsp;customers both new and returning.

<p>Shahzad Sheikh AKA the BrownCarGuy, has been a motoring journalist for 35 years, across the UK and Middle East. He was Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s first car journalist, Editor of the Middle East edition of Car Magazine, launched Parkers website and founded Motoring Middle East. Currently&nbsp;freelancing and creating content for BrownCarGuy, Shahzad drives a 1989 BMW 325i.</p>

<p>Ollie has gained over 400,000 followers by traveling the UK and beyond to feature remarkable cars, from supercars to rare classics, inspiring car lovers worldwide. His viral content is dedicated to a thrilling range of vehicles, from cutting-edge hypercars to timeless classics and everything in between. He has an incredible knack for capturing rare and exclusive models, often seen on the streets of London or at events across Europe. Ollie's journey from a young enthusiast to a social media sensation is fueled by his ability to bring a fresh perspective to these automotive works of art, providing his followers with an up-close look at machines that most can only dream of.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>