The organisers of the Royal Irish Automobile Club National Classic Car Show have announced that the prestigious event will return to the Simmonscourt Hall at the Royal Dublin Society Showgrounds in Dublin on the 1st and 2nd March 2014.
The inaugural show last February saw huge numbers attend the RDS to see one of the most unique collections of classic cars ever gathered together in Ireland. Exit polls showed one of the highest satisfaction ratings ever recorded at an event in the RDS and this prompted organisers to proceed with an all new show in 2014 and thereafter every two years.
Show Director Bob Montgomery: "Following the success of the 2013 Show, the decision was taken to organize the Show again in 2014 after which it will be held every second year alternating in the RDS with the Bike Show. The 2013 Show demonstrated to us the wealth of variety of classic cars that exist in Ireland and I have no hesitation in saying that the 2014 Show will be entirely new and to the same high standard the first Show established. We will have significantly more space available and have exciting plans as to how it will be filled."
Work has begun already and the organisers are in contact with collectors throughout Europe as well as in Ireland and AXA insurance have renewed their support for the show and will remain as headline sponsors.
Myles O'Reilly from AXA Insurance said: "We are delighted to re-affirm our support for the RIAC National Classic Car show, in 2014. Following on from the great success of this years show, the plans for next year's event really excite us, and will give us great opportunities to meet customers, enthusiasts, their clubs, as well as fellow supporters. The RIAC are to be commended for their commitment to Irish historic motoring, and we welcome also, the involvement again of Irish Vintage Scene Magazine, and the Irish Veteran and Vintage Car Club, whose support underlines the importance of this event. AXA look forward to meeting you at the show next year."
Chairman of the Royal Irish Automobile Club, Cecil Sparks says, "Every effort is being made to create a brand new show that will be even bigger and better than in 2013 with many new additions to enhance the overall spectacle.”
Ireland’s premier classic car magazine, IRISH VINTAGE SCENE, has once again lent its notable support to the event. Tom Heavey, Managing Editor of Irish Vintage Scene, says: "We are honoured to be involved in the second running of the RIAC National Classic Car Show. Last year's inaugural show was a runaway success, and the 2014 event promises to be even bigger and better. We look forward to working once again with the RIAC, AXA Insurance and the IVVCC in organising this flagship event, which promises to become not only our hobby's national showcase, but an international showcase for the hobby here in Ireland.”
