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London Motorfair
(London Motor Show)
StatusInactive
Frequencybiannually
VenueEarls Court (1977-1999)
Battersea Park (2016)
Location(s)London, United Kingdom
CountryUnited Kingdom
Inaugurated1977 (re-started 2016)
Most recent1999 (1999)

London Motorfair (London Motor Show) was an alternative London auto show to the British International Motor Show that was held at Earls Court biannually from 1977 to 1999.[1] In 1993 when the event won the support of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and P&O Events changed the name from "Motorfair" to "The London Motor Show".

The London Motor Show returned in May 2016 at Battersea Park,[2] with Prince Michael of Kent as its patron.[3]

2016

The relaunched London Motor Show ran from 5-8 May 2016 in Battersea Park with 40 exhibitors. There were two UK premiers and the launch of the prototype Riversimple hydrogen car.

1999

The show runs from October 20–31 and includes Classic Car Day (October 26) and special Motorsport Days (October 27–28).[6]

1997

1995

1993

1991

The 1991 motor show was larger than previous years with the use of the new Earls Court 2 extension, opened by Princess Diana on 17 October for the Motorfair.[19]

1989

1987

1983

References

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  5. ^ "New MG GS hits London Motor Show with turbo petrol power". Auto Express. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  6. ^ "PASSES FOR EARLS COURT CAR FEST UP FOR GRABS".
  7. ^ "AC powered by Lotus - a new force to be reckoned with".
  8. ^ "SELESPEED JOINS 156 RANGE".
  9. ^ "BEST SELLER JOINS BMW RANGE".
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  11. ^ "Ford Racing Puma - UK specifications, 11 September 1999".
  12. ^ "Year of the UK debut for London Motor Show".
  13. ^ a b "The London Motor Show has been moving further and further".
  14. ^ "RALLIART UNLEASHES 'EXTREME' VERSION OF EVO VI ROAD CAR".
  15. ^ "FEW DEBUTD AT THE LONDON MOTOR SHOW".
  16. ^ "PH Carpool: Spectre R45".
  17. ^ "Rover 200 (1995 - 1999)". RAC. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  18. ^ "1993 London Motor Show".
  19. ^ The London Encyclopaedia. Pan Macmillan. 2008. p. 259.
  20. ^ "1987 London Motorfair".
  21. ^ "1983 London Motorfair".
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