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Post by Madhatter on Sept 12, 2006 0:14:42 GMT
Atherstone is holding it's classic vehicle show again this Sunday 17th september, it's held in the Square, the side streets around the Square and the car park. There's classic cars, motorbikes, ice cream vans, and also custom cars. Two classic Jaguars from AJL racing, An 'aqua' car from Gibbs Aquada in Nuneaton, Market Tavern will be serving real ale 'piston broke plus other stuff. Two classic Jaguars from AJL racing An 'aqua' car from Gibbs Aquada in Nuneaton  |
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Post by Madhatter on Sept 18, 2006 11:26:48 GMT
Missed both jags so if any one has pics I can use I'd be most gratefull. Family are a great distraction so it took me ages to get round the show.
Yet again a fantastic show, slightly larger than last years, better laid out I thought with cars in church street rather than market street.
Three capri's, Icemans, ritchie's and something ressembling one lol I didn't see any cortina's or granada's I must have missed them. All cars from my childhood.
Lots of classic cars, a boatcar, lots of bikes( maybe we should have a bike show) a racing truck, performance cars.
I did try to get more trucks but the owner was away so maybe next year with a bit more planning we'll have three.
Food was provided by masters bakery, they don't just do cakes you know. Ice cream from a vintage ice cream van, drinks from the 5 pubs around the square, with the Market Tavern serving a special real ale Piston Broke.
If any of you were there I missed you, sorry.
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Post by iceman on Sept 18, 2006 15:38:53 GMT
The third 'Capri' you refer too was actually a JBA Javelin kit car, based on the Cortina/Capri mechanicals, so technically it is not a Capri per se.
This can be gathered by two methods. The vehicle is registered on a Q plate (vehicle of indeterminate age/value) or speaking to the owner who gets quite upset if it is referred to as just another Capri. It didn't arrive until the last hour of the show, and is only partially completed.
Just thought I'd mention it to clarify a point.
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Post by Madhatter on Sept 18, 2006 18:07:30 GMT
This is it. I didn't realise it was a Q plate to be honest I thought someone had butchered a whole capri, rather than made a kit car from one.  I'm really glad you came down to it iceman, I hope you enjoyed it and hope you'll come to the next one. |
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Post by missy on Sept 22, 2006 9:09:10 GMT
It was great, lovely day all round.
I really enjoyed it.
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Post by Madhatter on Sept 25, 2006 21:23:29 GMT
I've been looking in the gallery at the pics I took again and It's an impresive selection and variety - different countries, cars, bikes, tractor, trucks,racing cars, pick ups, icecream van, fire engines, limoseines, classic, custom, enthusiast clubs, plus stalls, food, real ale, music, and a singer.
All for free.
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