ModeleX

Organized by Ray Strutt the first ModeleX show in 1990 took place at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull, West Midlands, in just one room. He enlisted a team of helpers, including his wife Chris, and wore red trousers to be recognized around the hall! From that modest start, the show became a truly international affair, with exhibitions displayed by major US and European manufacturers. Sponsors such as Classic & Sports Car Magazine awarded trophies for ‘Best Model’. Many important visitors became regulars, including one VIP, HRH The Duke of Gloucester, with whom Ray became friends. With the number of people attending dropping, his final show took place in 2000.

ModeleX was resurrected under a new promotor but was a low key affair in 2002 and 2003 shows were produced at another location.  These years were advertised in Model Auto Review and with the last two in Coventry, UK.

Organized by Ray Strutt the first ModeleX show in 1990 took place at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull, West Midlands, in just one room. He enlisted a team of helpers, including his wife Chris, and wore red trousers to be recognized around the hall! From that modest start, the show became a truly international affair, with exhibitions displayed by major US and European manufacturers. Sponsors such as Classic & Sports Car Magazine awarded trophies for ‘Best Model’. Many important visitors became regulars, including one VIP, HRH The Duke of Gloucester, with whom Ray became friends. With the number of people attending dropping, his final show took place in 2000.

ModeleX was resurrected under a new promotor but was a low key affair in 2002 and 2003 shows were produced at another location.  These years were advertised in Model Auto Review and with the last two in Coventry, UK.

ModeleX brochures were issued for at least '94; '95; '96; '98; '99; '00 & '03. (Chris Sweetman, 2026)