flat4alfa Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Quite a few people have wanted to be on the SOCGB stand at the NEC over the years, but couldn't, because of that sodding Barried Estelle, which is shit, cars like Julian of this parish's Estelle, which is concours, I wonder if this 'Bev' pays for the stand, or a signifcant contribution. I recall with my involvement showing a car with Lancia Betaboys Club its wasn't a cheap venue. Quite costly in fact. Did get drunk every night though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 The venue is free. All the club needs to fund is public liability insurance. Naturally, it's nice if the club can also pay accommodation/expenses, but that's not always possible given a lot of clubs are very small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I went on Sunday also, really enjoyed it. Here are some of my highlights. V8 shoe horned into this! Did anyone spot this chap? He was admiring the Princess stand. Check out what's under lock and key at the front of his scooter! danthecapriman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Yes we did see birdy man. Very odd and felt sorry for the birds. He seemed to hang around the Princess's quite a lot. He was with other family too. Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovamota Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Thanks for the nice comments about our Princess stand. I note the complaints about the same cars being at the show every year on some of the stands and agree it’s not ideal, but trying to get owners to display their cars at the NEC for a total of four days at their expense is a big hurdle and many owners just can’t be arsed with the hassle or expense, so it’s left up to the same old faces with their cars to put the effort in every year. Three of the four cars on our Princess stand were NEC show virgins – mine was a last minute addition as the original car that was to be displayed was involved in an unfortunate incident and the backup car also had a fail the night before the show. Mine was the only one I could get at 12 hours’ notice! We mostly get complimentary comments about the Princess from the general public but, of course, we also get some very derogatory comments as well, the worst being ‘ Princess? right pieces of shit they are!’ from one knowledgeable chap. We only do it because we love the cars and try to spread the love. Not sure what the guy with the birds was up to... inconsistant, flat4alfa and SiC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 The show did confirm the fact that older cars came in a wide variety of wonderful colours and some others that were interesting if not easy on the eye. That Rover 75 in blue was gorgeous... Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Bad news. There WAS a Nova. A delicious 1.3SR.WHAAAT I demand a re-show so I can see it... I'll check out the vids for a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 The two '74 Golfs were lovely. I had a red 1100N on an N plate 20 odd years ago but it doesn't seem to have survived. Oh yes, spot the wankers: Squire_Dawson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Fucksakes, that earns a facepalm, what a bunch of arrogant pricks, next year they should allocate their space to a club more worthy, and blackball these fucknuggets Junkman and The Reverend Bluejeans 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Chrysler 180 in autoshite colours had micro blisters all over the back end. A minor detail on an overwise superb motor vehicle. Assume the same one owned by Forum member boobydoo ? http://autoshite.com/topic/10580-4-petrol-malarkey/http://autoshite.com/topic/11448-one-weekend750-miles-and-a-chrysler-2-litre/ To be fair, the club doesn't have much of a pick of survivors of this model ! Micro-blistering is unfortunate but, to me, shouldn't the criticised in the same way as the hyper-inflated trade stand cars with average prep and finish. They're the reason I got so angry in recent years and why I kept away this year. Maybe I over-reacted, but listening to the above, maybe not! And my feet are nice and perky for once and not still worn-out come Monday. oldcars, Junkman and Squire_Dawson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 AP1130896.jpg The Vanden Plas stand was great with nicely lit interiors. They should have made this 1800 saloon here rather than exporting it. AP1140065.jpg Look remarkably like that Rover Avocado (?) green AP1130964.jpg Mirafiori Austin Kimberleys weren't built here, they were a bona-fide Leyland Australia product. This one was imported into the UK, converted, but BMC managment refused to take it further than this prototype. It's lived in Scotland for years. That green is definitely of its time. This VW colour was similarly unforgetably named: Bali Green (L62A). I think I've got that right. I remember that sliding glovebox lid on the 131 Series II so well. As a young lad, impressed by the weird unconventional, it still seemed daft. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Too many car show attendees are obsessed with paint. At previous NEC Classics I saw worrying numbers of visitors standing over people's P&Js giggling and rubbing their fingers over flaws on the panels like it was the greatest offence in the world. It's really, really, really sad. At one of the last shows I took my Amazon to, I had one 'fellow enthusiast' with a Morris Minor more or less condemned it as scrap because it didn't have a concours paint job. "Well, it runs, dunnit?" Patronising arsehole. Sorry I couldn't spend all my spare income rubbing polish into every nook and cranny; I was too busy repairing and driving it. Bear in mind my Volvo was sound underneath, had passed the MoT with no advisories and didn't have tyreleader's cheapest boots on. I despise the shiny paint, shit tyres brigade - they can never keep their fucking views to themselves. It's concours or scrap as far as they're concerned. They're one of the many reasons why I stopped taking my cars to shows. People couldn't give a toss about 80s stuff, so they leave the Piazza alone. It's not a Ford, Jaguar, MG or wobbed up VW, you see. chaseracer, Squire_Dawson, Angrydicky and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Simple response: "I experience fun driving and using mine as a car, don't you?" chaseracer and alcyonecorporation 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Many thanks for all the photographs - could not make this show this year so good to see what I missed. I will be at the Restoration show in March with the UKSaabs stand, and as good as this show is, I prefer the restoration show as it has a better mix of shinies and chod. If AS is going to put together a stand (a great idea) then the restoration show would be the one to aim for in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 We did consider a stand at one point. I would have been happy to organise it. Then we wondered what the point is. Do we actually want to advertise ourselves to the wider world? That's kind-of the point really. Craig the Princess and Saabnut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 We did consider a stand at one point. I would have been happy to organise it. Then we wondered what the point is. Do we actually want to advertise ourselves to the wider world? That's kind-of the point really.If we did, it could be the alternative view on Classics. Instead of stories on how much work has gone into restoration, have stories on where the cars have been and how many miles it's done in recent years? chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaShrimp Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 ^^I remember that now. We we worried we might get found by them* Still would be nice to have a stand with a few random cars on it that show real everyday use not super shiny or overly messed about with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Did anyone see the poor Cortina on pride of ownership stand? The boot lid and bumper was all stoved in. Wonder what happened? Also one nice chap on the MG sign had someone knock a sign into it and dent the door and the sill. Nice chap he was gutted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovamota Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 That was the Cortina Savage. When it was delivered (the owner didn't drive it there) it rolled off the back of the transporter straight into the large wheel of a parked vintage car. Apparently the winch cable snapped and there was no one in the car at the time to do any braking. Didn't stop the owner polishing the shit out of it all weekend, though he didn't win anything. Probably a write off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 That was the Cortina Savage. When it was delivered (the owner didn't drive it there) it rolled off the back of the transporter straight into the large wheel of a parked vintage car. Apparently the winch cable snapped and there was no one in the car at the time to do any braking. Didn't stop the owner polishing the shit out of it all weekend, though he didn't win anything. Probably a write off!I know, he was spraying it with detailer most of the time. Seemed pointless to me. It was really bad at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dollywobbler Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Ha! Nice pic, but the wrong show seems to have been tagged... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Nice of George Lucas to comment on a wee show in Birmingham. There was certainly more content there than in any of his Star Wars prequels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Ha! Nice pic, but the wrong show seems to have been tagged...Just noticed that! Was defiantly the NEC though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfamale Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 Hello all, That time of the year again. Probably going on the Friday with our lass in tow. Cheeky request but is anyone Kind enough to share a club discount code? DM if preferred. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 That would be nice ive got to order tickets yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 PARKING WARNING I've just seen that it's now £12 if you book in advance, or bloody £16 if you pay on the day. Ludicrous! I suggest the only sensible course of action is to not bring your car anywhere near the place.http://www.thenec.co.uk/visitors/parking/ Usual tricks apply. Get the train, then you've got a covered walk to the halls all the way. Park at Birmingham International - it's expensive, but not that expensive. Get a lift with a rich friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Hello all, That time of the year again. Probably going on the Friday with our lass in tow. Cheeky request but is anyone Kind enough to share a club discount code? DM if preferred. Thanks Last years was: Found the code CSCMS15 from a 2015 forum post but it didn't work. However CSCMS17 seems to work and gave 2 quid off a ticket... Not sure which club discount it's for though! Try changing the 17 to 18. Unfortunately only valid for Saturday and Sunday. I.e. Single Quote Code CSCMS18 Family Quote Code CFCMS18 I've got the Friday booked off work and tickets bought. Hoping it'll be a bit quieter that day. Admittedly the Sunday last year was quiet but I think the weather was really nice that day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 PARKING WARNING I've just seen that it's now £12 if you book in advance, or bloody £16 if you pay on the day. Ludicrous! I suggest the only sensible course of action is to not bring your car anywhere near the place. http://www.thenec.co.uk/visitors/parking/ Usual tricks apply. Get the train, then you've got a covered walk to the halls all the way. Park at Birmingham International - it's expensive, but not that expensive. Get a lift with a rich friend. Same price now as parking in Bristol city centre for the day! £56.90 each as an open return for me to catch a train instead. So while parking is still a rip-off, its far cheaper for my Father-in-law and myself to travel by car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Sheffield to Brum International and return, a bargainous £92. Ninety two fucking pounds. I'll drive and park. SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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