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peterux 3rd July 2010 15:57

Change of plans, I won't be at the Bedford show tommorow afterall.
My pre-MOT check on my Rover revealed paper thin brake pads on the back so that's my Sunday morning sorted!

...peter

MartinClan 5th July 2010 12:43

You didn't miss very much. It wasn't very well attended and it was very dusty! The access road was also very poor - both front wings had come loose by the time I got to the actual venue! I probably won't go again.

However there were a few intesting cars including a very nice pre-war supercharged MG K3... :eusa_drool:

Robin

peterux 5th July 2010 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinClan (Post 19444)
You didn't miss very much. It wasn't very well attended and it was very dusty! The access road was also very poor - both front wings had come loose by the time I got to the actual venue! I probably won't go again.

However there were a few intesting cars including a very nice pre-war supercharged MG K3... :eusa_drool:

Robin

Well that's a real shame, it looked really good on the advertising?
Also, bad news that your wings have come loose again.

Has anyone got pictures of that black Sportster at Stoneleigh? (It's the one with the funny half hard top) From a very small picture i've seen it looks like the guy has fixed his wings to the chassis :confused:
Maybe Mike has some pictures as I know he was there with his camera on Sunday when we arrived?

...peter

Mike 7th July 2010 11:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterux (Post 19447)
Has anyone got pictures of that black Sportster at Stoneleigh? (It's the one with the funny half hard top) From a very small picture i've seen it looks like the guy has fixed his wings to the chassis :confused:
Maybe Mike has some pictures as I know he was there with his camera on Sunday when we arrived?

...peter

Peter
Sorry I do not have any photos of the Black Sportster. I think it was one of the earlier Ford based Sportsters, so it probably wouldn't help anyway?
Mike

peterux 7th July 2010 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike (Post 19451)
Peter
Sorry I do not have any photos of the Black Sportster. I think it was one of the earlier Ford based Sportsters, so it probably wouldn't help anyway?
Mike

OK, thanks, Mike.

MartinClan 29th July 2010 12:34

I went to the Classics on the Common event yesterday. Great event if you are also into your classic cars, exotics etc. - just about anything on 2, 3 or 4 wheels. Considering it is run as a charity event by the local Round Table it has to be one of the best events I have been to.

http://www.classicsonthecommon.com/

OK - so its not an option for meeting up this year as it has already gone, but perhaps next year?

Robin

Chris Cussen 29th July 2010 14:19

Hi Chaps
I'm going to this (weather premitting) http://www.pooleview.co.uk/CarQuay.htm

Wander up and down the sea front, look at other cars and have a bag of chips.

Simon 31st July 2010 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinClan (Post 19575)
I went to the Classics on the Common event yesterday. Great event if you are also into your classic cars, exotics etc. - just about anything on 2, 3 or 4 wheels. Considering it is run as a charity event by the local Round Table it has to be one of the best events I have been to.

http://www.classicsonthecommon.com/

OK - so its not an option for meeting up this year as it has already gone, but perhaps next year?

Robin


Hi Robin,

It was good to meet you at Classics on the Common and your car looked great. I hope you made it back ok before the evening showers ?!

As you know, Classics on the Common is a great event and has a really good range of cars. It's very popular and you need to book plenty of time in advance to avoid disappointment.

I'm planning on attending next year too.

Regards

Simon

MartinClan 2nd August 2010 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon (Post 19590)
I hope you made it back ok before the evening showers

Unfortunately not. I left it too late to leave by which time there was a big queue. The sky opened while I was waiting....

Not all bad though - I followed the lead of the three wheeler in front of me and sat there in the car with my large brolly up.

I too will be returning next year. I think I'll get there a little earlier though - there were so many cars I didn't get time to look at them all. Perhaps we could get together a small Marlin contingent next year....

Robin

peterux 14th August 2010 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterux (Post 18981)
22nd August - ACE Cafe - Kit car day- great day but not many cars so we could get lots more cars there this year.

I checked with the Ace Cafe and they are no longer having a Kit Car themed day this year. They said they might do one next year!!

Apologies if anyone was planning to come to this event.

...peter

MartinClan 30th August 2010 18:37

Is anyone going to the Kit Car show at Stafford w/e 18/19 September. I missed Stonleigh this year as I was still putting the car back together after painting so I thought I might go to this one instead. Has anyone else been before - if so what is it like? (IE is it worth going!)

Cheers

Robin

peterux 2nd September 2010 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinClan (Post 19858)
Is anyone going to the Kit Car show at Stafford w/e 18/19 September. I missed Stonleigh this year as I was still putting the car back together after painting so I thought I might go to this one instead. Has anyone else been before - if so what is it like? (IE is it worth going!)

Cheers

Robin

Hi Robin,
I went once many years ago before I had even chosen the Marlin and trying to make up my mind which cars I liked. (So probably in ~2002!)

Or short answer - no idea!

...peter

Sorton 2nd September 2010 23:37

The Stafford show was reborn in (I think) 2008 and is now the pet cause of Den Tanner (of Pilgrim). The show is well written up in Kit Car magazine but then it would be as Den is also Publisher of the magazine. Having said all that, it looks to have a good following and I have considered the trip. However, Exeter is closer for me so I will probably go there in November.

Alfie 3rd September 2010 09:35

Exeter has changed dates this year to 23/24 October.

Sorton 3rd September 2010 10:36

Thanks Alfie. Not much to see in November then so October it is. I'm afraid I did not check before writing.

Alfie 3rd September 2010 11:32

I had hoped to have car on the road for this show but I don't think it will happen now. I will still be going though.

Alfie 4th September 2010 11:08

Sorry Robin, I ignored your original question. I have never been to Stafford, so know nothing about it.

peterux 9th July 2011 18:04

I'll be at my local car show next Sunday...

http://www.uxbridge-autoshow.com/

and also, hopefully, at the Ace Cafe....

http://www.ace-cafe-london.com/defau...00&m=08&y=2011

on Saturday 20th August.......

come and say hello if anyone else attends..

...peter

MartinClan 11th July 2011 07:26

For the Uxbridge show is it just a case of turning up on the day - or do you have to book in advance?

Robin

peterux 11th July 2011 19:06

Hi Robin,
it's too late to register but the website says....

Closing date for entrants - Monday July 11th 2011. No passes will be sent to entrants whose entry forms are received after Monday July 11th 2011. Entrants arriving on the day without passes will be charged £10 per car inclusive of occupants. For administrative reasons, we regret that no entries in the Concours sections can be accepted after Monday July 11th 2011.

So I think you can just turn up...

...peter


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