The weather might have been a bit mixed - although it stayed dry - but there was an excellent turnout for the classic car show held by the Rotary Club, in the middle of Leamington. Over 300 vehicles were reputed to be on show for this fantastic, free event.
I wandered around taking photos, and enjoying the fruits of other people's labours.
At an event like this, it's difficult to pick a favourite. OK, as a VeeDub fan, I'm a little biased toward the products of Wolfsburg, and there were a few to enjoy, but I'm not blinkered enough to ignore all the rest.
Numbers-wise, I think the best-represented car had to be the E-Type Jaguar. I don't know if it's the location, not far from Jag's Coventry factories, or that if you've spent that much money on a car, you want to get out and show it off. I still think they are stunning, but decided to stick with other vehicles for my photos.
If I am pushed to pick one car, I rather like this Morgan three-wheeler.
Although I suspect it's challenging to drive, and not exactly practical!
But then, this is a hobby. As long as you mostly (struggling to free bolts off, or discovering rust excepted) enjoy it, that's all that matters!
My full set of photos is on Flickr. Which one is your favourite?
4 comments:
Many great cars there but I suppose my favourite photo is of the Austin van and pick-up.
The Vauxhall Velox is actually a Viva (HA model and later you also have a photo of the HB)
Google found me more info here
https://www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/27995816863
Mike
I too am a Beetle fan, and the 'Black Beetle' looks rather nice. I'm also partial to a Land Rover or two but I think my favourite has to be the open top Bentley - pure class! For comedy value, I like 'The Eyes Have It' but am disappointed not to see the rest of the car - some kind of hot rod I assume?
Chris - It's a Honda Jazz.
No, actually, it's the blue Pop here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45131642@N00/54560899809/in/dateposted-public/
Oooh, the red Stingray !
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