March
6 NSRA SOUTHERN SWAPMEET NORTH WEALD AIRFIELD, MERLIN WAY, EPPING, CM16 6HR
The opening event of the rodding and American calendar – huge outdoor swapmeet and autojumble – from a window winder to a complete car, this is the place to buy and sell new, used and vintage auto parts and accessories! Members: £5, non-members £10. Traders from 7.30am. Public gate open 9.30am. For trade enquiries contact: ANDY27SAWYER@AOL.COM. See: www.nsra.org.uk for more info.
18-20 PRACTICAL CLASSICS CLASSIC CAR & RESTORATION SHOW
NEC, Birmingham, indoor show with an emphasis on restorations. Bringing together 1000+ cars on display; 150+ car clubs representing a wide variety of marques and models; 250+ exhibitors and autojumblers including restoration companies, services providers and product suppliers; the Classic Car Auction; celebrities; car competitions; practical workshops on restoration skills and lots more. For more info see: www.necrestorationshow.com
April
14-15 VIVA LAS VEGAS
Rockabilly weekender in sin city, Orleans Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. 25th year. See www.vivalasvegas.netfor tickets or more info.
15 WHEELS DAY
Surrey Street Rodders’ annual season-opening extravaganza to raise money for charity and kick off the UK car show season takes place on Good Friday, which this year is on April 15. Expect to see Americans, hotor see their Facebok page. Registration is necessary to enter, you cannot just turn up.