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Cars that will be on display
On display is the 1912 Baker Electric , which is on loan from Mr Andrew Wood . Unlike other early cars , the Baker Electric needed no cranking , had no gasoline smell and was essentially maintenance-free .
Owners today of the classic include Jay Leno in the USA and there are only three Baker Electrics on the UK ’ s DVLA database including this example , of the 85 historic vehicles powered by electriWcity .
Amongst the other electric cars that you will see is the Porsche 356 inspired Electric Chesil E , the Westfield Eleven , an electric replica of the iconic Lotus Eleven produced in the 1950 ’ s to race at Le mans , and the Westfield Sports .
The RBW Electric Roadster ‘ restomod ’ will also feature . The roadster is a brand new electric car with a MGB heritage bodyshell that has been slightly modified . Whilst the car has all the styling of a classic car , it drives like a modern sports car .
These will be joined by converted classic cars from Electric Classic Cars , the subject of Discovery Channel ’ s Vintage Voltage . Founder Richard Morgan has converted a whole range of cars from a Mini and a Land Rover to a Ferrari and BMW 2002 .
Where you can see the display
The display will be taking place twice a day in Hall 5 , next to the discovery + Live Stage , with Wheeler Dealers ’ Mike Brewer talking to the various companies and owners .
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