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	The '''British International Motor Show''' is an [[auto show]] held biennially in the United Kingdom. It is recognised as an international show by the [[Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles]].		The '''British International Motor Show''' is an [[auto show]] held biennially in the United Kingdom. It is recognised as an international show by the [[Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles]].

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	*[http://www.britishmotorshow.co.uk/ British International Motor Show] - Official website		*[http://www.britishmotorshow.co.uk/ British International Motor Show] - Official website
	*[http://www.smmt.co.uk The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders] - Official website of the organisers		*[http://www.smmt.co.uk The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders] - Official website of the organisers
			*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/01/2008-london-motor-shows-cool-poster.html 2008 London Motor Show’s Cool Poster]

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	==1966==		==1966==
	[[October 19~~]][[~~1966]]–[[October 29~~]][[~~1966]] Earl's Court, London.		October 19 1966–October 29 1966 Earl's Court, London.

	Vehicle introductions:		Vehicle introductions:

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	==1948==		==1948==
	[[October 27~~]][[~~1948]]–[[November 6~~]][[~~1948]] Earl's Court, London.		October 27 1948–November 6 1948 Earl's Court, London.

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	~~<references/>~~

	[[Category:Auto shows]]		[[Category:Auto shows]]

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	==1974==		==1974==
	[[October 16~~]][[~~1974]]–[[October 26~~]][[~~1974]] Earl's Court, London.		October 16 1974–October 26 1974 Earl's Court, London.

	Vehicle introductions:		Vehicle introductions:

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References

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	==References==		==References==
	*[http://www.smmt.co.uk/about/history.cfm?sid=168&tsid=0&catid=1656&maincatid=1650&fid=&fid1=&fid2=&CFID=171&CFTOKEN=41014637 SMMT history including that of the motor show]		*[http://www.smmt.co.uk/about/history.cfm?sid=168&tsid=0&catid=1656&maincatid=1650&fid=&fid1=&fid2=&CFID=171&CFTOKEN=41014637 SMMT history including that of the motor show]
	*~~{{cite web~~		*[http://www.pietro-frua.de/london.htm British International Motor Show] Pietro Frua - Source of show locations and dates
	~~\|title=British International Motor Show~~
	~~\|url=~~http://www.pietro-frua.de/london.htm
	~~\|publisher=~~Pietro Frua
	}} - Source of show locations and dates
	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://www.britishmotorshow.co.uk/ British International Motor Show] - Official website		*[http://www.britishmotorshow.co.uk/ British International Motor Show] - Official website

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	==1984==		==1984==
	[[October 20~~]][[~~1984]]–[[October 28~~]][[~~1984]] NEC, Birmingham.		October 20 1984–October 28 1984 NEC, Birmingham.

	Vehicle introductions:		Vehicle introductions:
	* [[Austin Montego\|Austin Montego Estate]] - the [[Design Council]] award winning family [[station wagon\|estate]] from [[Austin Rover]]<ref>{{cite web		* [[Austin Montego\|Austin Montego Estate]] - the Design Council award winning family [[station wagon\|estate]] from [[Austin Rover]]<ref>{{cite web
	\|title=Story of the Montego		\|title=Story of the Montego
	\|url=http://www.maestro.org.uk/montego/		\|url=http://www.maestro.org.uk/montego/

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	==1988==		==1988==
	[[October 22~~]][[~~1988]]–[[October 30~~]][[~~1988]] NEC, Birmingham.		October 22 1988–October 30 1988 NEC, Birmingham.

	Vehicle introductions:		Vehicle introductions:
	* [[Jaguar XJ220]] - debut of Jaguar's 220 mph [[all wheel drive]] (AWD) [[~~super car~~]] concept vehicle		* [[Jaguar XJ220]] - debut of Jaguar's 220 mph [[all wheel drive]] (AWD) [[supercar]] concept vehicle

	==1984==		==1984==

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The '''British International Motor Show''' is an [[auto show]] held biennially in the United Kingdom. It is recognised as an international show by the [[Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles]].

==History==
The first British Motor Show organised by the [[Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders]] (SMMT) was held at Crystal Palace, London in 1903. It subsequently moved to Olympia in London, where it was held each year for 32 years. From 1937 until 1976 it was held at Earl's Court in London, before moving to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham in 1978. The NEC hosted the show every other year until the last show there in May 2004. The 2004 show was moved from the traditional October date to May to avoid conflicting with the other two major autumn motor shows in [[Frankfurt Motor Show|Frankfurt]] and [[Paris Motor Show|Paris]].

==2006==
The 2006 British Motor Show was held in London in July. The event will be at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in the Docklands. A nightly post-show rock music festival called Dock Rock is also planned. According to the [[Top Gear]] website, Lightning McQueen(The star car from the Pixar film Cars which isn't based off a real car) will be featured as a real car.

Vehicle introductions:
* [[Alfa Romeo Spider]] (UK introduction)
* [[Aston Martin Rapide]] (UK introduction)
* [[Bentley Continental Flying Spur (2005)|Bentley Continental Flying Spur]] Mulliner Driving Specification
* [[BMW M6]] Convertible
* [[Chevrolet Captiva]] (UK introduction)
* [[Chrysler Sebring]] sedan (Europe introduction)
* [[Dodge Nitro]] (Europe introduction)
* [[Ford Focus]] coupe-convertible (UK introduction)
* [[Honda Civic]] 3-door [[hatchback]]
* [[Jaguar XJ|Jaguar XJR Portfolio]]
* [[Jaguar XK|Jaguar XKR]]
* [[Kia Motors|Kia]] C-segment model (codename ED)
* [[Land Rover Freelander|Land Rover Freelander2/LR2]] (World Introduction)
* [[Lexus GS|Lexus GS 300 Limited Edition]]
* [[Lotus Europa S]] (UK introduction)
* [[Lotus Exige]] S (UK introduction)
* [[Mazda BT-50]] (Europe introduction)
* [[Mazda Mazda3]] MPS (UK introduction)
* [[Mazda MX-5#MX-5 Roadster Coupe|Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe]]
* [[BMW MINI|MINI GP]] (UK introduction)
* [[Mitsubishi i]] (Europe introduction)
* [[Rolls-Royce 101EX]] (UK introduction)
* [[Saab 9-3|Saab 9-3 Convertible BioPower]]
* [[SEAT León]] Cupra
* [[SEAT León]] FR
* [[SEAT Altea]] FR
* [[Smart Fortwo]] [[Electric vehicle|EV]]
* [[Toyota RAV4]] (UK introduction)
* [[Toyota Yaris]] (UK introduction)
* [[Vauxhall Corsa]] 3-door and 5-door (World introduction)
* [[Volvo S60]]
* [[Volvo S80]] (UK introduction)
* [[Volvo XC90]] (UK introduction)

Dock rock performers:
* July 19, [[A-Ha]]
* July 20, [[Van Morrison]]
* July 21, [[UB40]]
* July 22, [[Roxy Music]]
* July 24, [[Simple Minds]]
* July 26, [[Katherine Jenkins]] with the [[National Symphony Orchestra]]
* July 27, [[Jools Holland]] and his [[Rhythm and Blues Orchestra]]

==2004==
In 2004 the show, branded ''The Sunday Times Motorshow Live'', was held from 27 May - 6 June, instead of the usual October.

==1988==
[[October 22]][[1988]]–[[October 30]][[1988]] NEC, Birmingham.

Vehicle introductions:
* [[Jaguar XJ220]] - debut of Jaguar's 220 mph [[all wheel drive]] (AWD) [[super car]] concept vehicle

==1984==
[[October 20]][[1984]]–[[October 28]][[1984]] NEC, Birmingham.

Vehicle introductions:
* [[Austin Montego|Austin Montego Estate]] - the [[Design Council]] award winning family [[station wagon|estate]] from [[Austin Rover]]<ref>{{cite web
|title=Story of the Montego
|url=http://www.maestro.org.uk/montego/
|publisher=Maestro & Montego Owners Club
}}</ref>

==1974==
[[October 16]][[1974]]–[[October 26]][[1974]] Earl's Court, London.

Vehicle introductions:
* [[Lotus Esprit]] (Worldwide launch)<ref name="eff">{{cite web
|title=Brief Lotus History
|url=http://www.espritfactfile.com/Misc.html#LotusHistory|publisher=The Espirit Factfile}}</ref>
* [[Lotus Eclat|Lotus Eclat (2+2)]] (Worldwide launch)<ref name="eff"/>

==1966==
[[October 19]][[1966]]–[[October 29]][[1966]] Earl's Court, London.

Vehicle introductions:
* [[Jensen FF]] - AWD super car launched. The world's first production car with anti-lock brakes<ref>{{cite book
|title=Jensen
|author=Keith Anderson
|id=ISBN 0-85429-682-4
|publisher=Haynes Publishing Group
}}</ref>.
* [[Aston Martin DB6|Aston Martin DB6 Volante]] - debut

==1948==
[[October 27]][[1948]]–[[November 6]][[1948]] Earl's Court, London.

Vehicle introductions:
* [[Jaguar XK120]] - launched, and was the world's fastest production car at the time

==References==
*[http://www.smmt.co.uk/about/history.cfm?sid=168&tsid=0&catid=1656&maincatid=1650&fid=&fid1=&fid2=&CFID=171&CFTOKEN=41014637 SMMT history including that of the motor show]
*{{cite web
|title=British International Motor Show
|url=http://www.pietro-frua.de/london.htm
|publisher=Pietro Frua
}} - Source of show locations and dates
==External links==
*[http://www.britishmotorshow.co.uk/ British International Motor Show] - Official website
*[http://www.smmt.co.uk The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders] - Official website of the organisers

==Notes==
<references/>

[[Category:Auto shows]]