Classic Car of the Year 2011 competition launched

Classic car owners are being given a chance to enter their vehicle into a UK competition to find the nation's best vintage automobile.

Motoring publications Classic Car Weekly, Classic Cars and Practical Classics have launched the Classic Car of the Year 2011 contest, a nationwide competition with a first-place prize of £3,500.

Any model manufactured before 1990 can be entered, with the judging panel set to evaluate the entrants on their overall quality, as well as taking into account personal stories about their backgrounds, such as what work has gone into restoring them.

The first Classic Car of the Year contest was held last year and was won by a 1954 Jowett Jupiter SC, which owner Amy Clements had restored with members of her family after owning it for more than 30 years.

Winners of this year's prize will see their vehicles put on display at the Classic Motor Show in Birmingham this November.

The closing date for entries will be July 31st 2011, reflecting the extended deadline date put in place at the request of classic car clubs last year.

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