Renishaw Hall car show

[55bloke]

After work on Wednesday, I went along to what I expected to be a small, local show. Turned out to be a really superb show with astonishing numbers of vehicles and, as an unexpected bonus, I was asked not to park in the public car park, but to put the 25 amongst the exhibitors! I took well over 300 photos (!!!!) and it's a stuggle to decide which to post on here. So, bear with me, and hope I don't bore you all!! But, where to start?

Ok, let's start with a few nice Audis:-

And, sticking with the "A"s, some Austins! :-

1st, a very pretty Nash/Austin Metropolitan

Smart Cambridge

Landcrab

And very cute A35

[55bloke]

What about some BMWs?

Or, maybe you prefer Fiats?

Never seen one of these 1800 Coupes before. LOVELY!!

And I LOVE this Arbarth 1000. Surely, it began life as a 500, or maybe a 600?

[fiatdaft]

nice pics,the abarth is based on an 850,and the other fiat is a 124 spider.

[55bloke]

Fords in all shapes and sizes!!

Have photographed this '40 Coupe before, but couldn't resist it!! How STUNNING is this car? Must be the most flawless black paint job ever, and the detailing is perfect. I wouldn't dare take this gem out of the garage!!

This is the right way to rod a Pop:

and this is the wrong way!! A whale-tale, ffs!!

This Mk 2 Zephyre not quite as nice as it looks- lots of filler!

This, on the other hand, is stunningly perfect!

complete with it's triple-carb Aquaplane head

Solid Mk 3

Amazing, better-than-new, '65 Mustang

[55bloke]

Fiat 850, of course, I should've known that!!

[55bloke]

More Fords- appologies to all those who's hackles rise at the sight of Escorts!! Can't help but be impressed when they're this good, surely?

Some nice Cortys and Grannies:

and a trio of slightly more exotic Fords:

[55bloke]

That's all- for tonight at least! More to follow.

[bigstraight6]

Great stuff 55bloke, I bet that stunning mk2 Zephyr/Zodiac with the triple aquaplanes would sound lovely

[pompei]

That be-spoilered Pop is just so wrong. The rear lights look like they've been chosen by a 5 year old.

[55bloke]

That be-spoilered Pop is just so wrong. The rear lights look like they've been chosen by a 5 year old.

My thoughts precisely!!

[Ross_K]

The "RS200" is a Subaru underneath.Must be what people do when they get bored of making Ferraris out of MR2's and 406 coupes...

[MrRegieRitmo]

Is that yellow MkI sponsored by AUTOSHITE??

 

Great pics!

[r.welfare]

The "RS200" is a Subaru underneath.Must be what people do when they get bored of making Ferraris out of MR2's and 406 coupes...

You could get a Banham "RS200" kit that used the Maestro as a base a few years back! GR8 4 1275CC OR DIESEL CLUBMANS.There's an Audi 90 quattro nestling between the two "originals" in the 4th pic of the first set - wonderful!

[retrogeezer]

Wow, thats a turnout for a show on a Wednesday evening!!

[55bloke]

Wow, thats a turnout for a show on a Wednesday evening!!

Yup, amazed me too!!

[55bloke]

Wow, the RS 200 had me fooled!!

Can see what you mean about the Escort, but no, sadly not!

and here's the audi 90 Quatro

[55bloke]

Got a few mins before going out on the usual weekend chores, so here's a few more pics. Anyone like Jags?

This one, I suspect, will produce a "love it or hate" kind of reaction. I love it!!

Beautuiful!!

A rather less cherished example

Solitary Honda

Stack-light Merc

Beautiful coupe

Like the Escorts, I know MGs aren't always appreciated on here, but surely these 2 chrome-bumper V8s are things of beauty?

Lots of Minis attending, but couldn't help smiling at this comedy example

[retrogeezer]

Integra looks better than new!

[55bloke]

Beautiful Manta- lusted after these since they 1st came out

Couple of nice P6s - a 2.2 and a 3.5

The only other Renault appart from mine- nice unmolested 5 turbo

Nice Alpine

And Rapier

Couple of contrasting Avengers

Lovely SAAB Turbo

Scimitar

[55bloke]

Some nice Triumphs

Though, the "rat look" seems to be spreading!

Gorgeous PA Cresta- want one soooooooo bad!!

Can't decide if I like this Mk 2 Cav or not!

[55bloke]

Ok, I know we're not supposed to like VWs, but this very early small-window Beetle is a stunner!

And, even more controvercially, I found myself drawn to the amazing numbers of VW "Splities" in attendance. Where do they find them all?

This one was gorgeous, inside and out

As was this

Don't think I've seen a pick-up before

Semi-rat look

About as ratty as it gets!

[55bloke]

How about a couple of Volvos?

And, in total contrast, a bunch of Yanks!

Ford Fairlane showing the queue of vehicles entering

Not sure if this is a Dodge Charger?

Spectacular Edsel- bit of a puzzle why they were such a flop. No better or worse than their contemporaries I shoudn't have thought?

Lincoln

My all time fave Yank is the '57 Chevy- here a splendid 2 door sedan Belair

And here a stunning 2 door soft top Belair

 

Well, I think I'd better stop there before I crash the site! Hope you enjoyed.

[Mash]

Wow, that's an excellent selection, better than some weekend shows I've been to Definitely like the Integra. One of those might have to be a future Mash purchase....

[Jazzy Jeff]

I'd love one, but only an Australian Market Rover badged one. A fine specimen of OBSCURUS SHITEUS if ever I saw one.

[Milford Cubicle]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 0234046566No excuses Jeffrey!

[Jazzy Jeff]

Woof!!!! That is amazing!!! "Hi m8 wud u tek £100 buy it now!!11?? can cum round wiv hi-ab in 5 weeks time?"

[Mash]

Ha, that's brilliant. Very tidy example too. Want it.It even looks home-made too; an Integra with Rover badges stuck on the back! Don't recognise the nose badge though, different to the others I've seen.

[Spottedlaurel]

Yup, I like that customised Series 1 XJ. And lots of the others too, non-Tiger Avenger and the Manta especially.

[retrogeezer]

This was a factory special edition 'Calibre' - Not seen one for years and thats a stunner.

 

[fotorabia]

Avenger Tiger..i saw one in Heswall Chesshire when i was 14 in 1981..i was kinda impressed..n was told it was a rally car...theres some GT thingy here ive seen breaking the speed limit..