Dan's Show Photos- Harpenden COTC update 26/07

June 4, 2012

I've decided to take a leaf out of Trig's book and create a thread to stick my show photos into, starting off with the rather drizzly Greenwood exhibitions do a couple of weeks back.

1966 Hillman Husky Series III by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1973 Toyota Celica ST by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Was a bit of a Vauxhall thing going on but it was in Bedfordshire after all

1962 Vauxhall FB Victor by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1963 Vauxhall FB Victor estate by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Looks to be the same tatty 'Vette posted on here recently, I was approached by some old boy who asked why this was worth taking a photo of to which I replied "It's the shitest car here"

1980 Vauxhall Chevette L by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1973 Vauxhall FE Victor by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1975 Vauxhall HC Viva by BMC Dan, on Flickr

U MAD COS I'M STYLIN ON U

1975 DAF 46 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

I'm surprised no shiter has one of these Wolz/Riley 1500's, a well worn example like this would fit in a treat here

1957 Wolseley 1500 Mk1 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1959 Austin A105 Westminster Vanden Plas by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1967 Austin A60 Cambridge by BMC Dan, on Flickr

All modern cars look the same etc

1974 Morris Marina 1.8 Super by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1974 Morris Marina 1.8 Super Coupe by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1973 Ford Escort Mk1 1300 estate by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1956 Lincoln Premiere convertible by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Wonderfully depressing.

1960 Ford 107E Prefect by BMC Dan, on Flickr

June 4, 2012

Now for some shots from a visit to a small village show on the Bucks/Oxfordshire border today.

1974 Ford Escort Mk1 1300L and 1977 Mk2 1600L by BMC Dan, on Flickr

-insert Rebel Vanners joke here-

1988 Chevrolet Astro by BMC Dan, on Flickr

A potential future Barrettmobile which seemed to be attracting alot of "crap car" type comments from mainly kids and women who had wandered over from the fete opposite- MONGS. The old giffer in the red top did own the Ferrari btw, wonder if he attracts many birds?

1964 Bond Equipe GT 2+2 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Yes Keef.

1971 Austin 1800 MK2 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1964 Ford Classic Capri by BMC Dan, on Flickr

LOOK AT THAT OLD YANK!!!11

1961 Vauxhall PA Cresta by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Dullest new car choice award winner 1963

1963 Riley 1.5 Mk3 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

OMG M8 U IZ THIS IS ENGLAND. This was up for grabs, no idea how much but I've got the sellers phone number if anyone's interested.

1988 Dodge Diplomat by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1966 Singer Vogue Mk IV by BMC Dan, on Flickr

And last but not least some hot Speke sporting action for Cavcraft

1976 Triumph TR7 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

9,238 · June 4, 2012

What's with that snorkel on the red thing ? Is he going deep water wading later ?

4,115 · June 4, 2012

^MR2 GTS Turbo, or someone trying to make theirs look like it is. TRD and Tom's also sold those snorkel kits.

The Dodge is making eyes at me. Definitely. Not least 'cos my mate had something similar years ago, and it was the most hilariously pointless car to ever own.

28,721 · June 5, 2012

Gwan gwan gwan CJ! You know you want to! Shame about the colour or I could promise to have it off you in the autumn should you decide you don't like living with it... but I can't bring myself to consider a beige car, not even a Dodge Diplomat. I can say that, having had a Plymouth Gran Fury which is essentially the same car...

11,605 · June 5, 2012

Great stuff! That Equipe must be a bloody early one.

5,116 · June 5, 2012

Nice pics... I shared a Riley 1.5 with a friend many moons ago. It was very quick. We bought it for Ã‚Â£50, used it for autotests and pcts for a summer then scrapped the car, selling the reg for Ã‚Â£50. Value!

Riley 1.5 by DSdriver, on Flickr

17,911 · June 5, 2012

Yeah, I've got a massive lob on for that Bond... It's a shame the general public are so ignorant to its charms, but it never really stood a chance sandwiched between an Escort Mexico and a new Ferrari!

That beigey gold Marina 'koop' is doing a good job of re-profiling my trousers, too. Genuinely nice looking cars I reckon and a great wheel choice. YUM!

June 10, 2012

Managed two local shows this weekend, starting off with a small gathering at Dunstable Priory.

1960 London Brick Company AEC Mercury 2 Flatbed by BMC Dan, on Flickr

This was proper scruffy close up which seems unusual for one of these nowadays and looked ideal for spending a soggy summer in.

1968 Bedford CA Romany Camper by BMC Dan, on Flickr

FITTER THAN JLS

1981 Vauxhall Viceroy 2500 automatic by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Catling's of Chesham and Amersham dealer sticker in 1981 Vauxhall Viceroy by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1981 Vauxhall Viceroy 2500 automatic by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Ideal for being a tightarse in the 60's

1959 BMW Isetta 300 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1 LYFE LIVE IT. This had an interesting story behind it having been laid up in a Nuclear bunker in the 70's in case of war before being recommissioned in 2005.

1967 Austin Gypsy by BMC Dan, on Flickr

One of my favourite Yank front ends, would love to see a normal sedan version in the flesh.

1970 Dodge Coronet by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Imagine what sort of WINNER ordered a then exotic Beemer with a blue vinyl roof.

1972 BMW 3.0 CS Coupe by BMC Dan, on Flickr

This hilarious "Bradford Exchange seal of approval" setup does all the local shows, I think the majority punters just look at it in disbelief.

1960 Plymouth Belvedere by BMC Dan, on Flickr

June 10, 2012

Now onto today's Luton Festival of Transport which provided some right honeys in amongst the rows of MG's and Stags

1957 Standard Vanguard Phase III estate by BMC Dan, on Flickr

This one family owned A60 was up for grabs, looks clean in these photos but actually had been well bodged up and most of the panels needed attention, well worth doing though. Ã‚Â£2500

1962 Austin A60 Cambridge by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1971 Ford Zephyr Mk4 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

I'd love one of these facelift 140 series Voles, this wonderful example was another family owned from new jobbie

1973 Volvo 144 DL by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Never seen this before, a new one on the show circuit I think.

1971 Morris Marina 1.8 TC Coupe by BMC Dan, on Flickr

I H8 POLES

1973 Triumph 1500 FWD by BMC Dan, on Flickr

"Slam it and stick a Redtop in" etc

1980 Vauxhall Cavalier Mk1 1600L 2 door saloon by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1972 Renault 6 TL by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Barrett special

1956 Berkeley Sports by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1971 Ford Transit Custom camper by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Hopefully there's a Marina TC out there wearing Moggy steels/hubcaps

1968 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Gutted I couldn't get any photos of the early Panda next to this, mainly because some miserable looking woman spent the entire show sitting in the passenger seat with the door wide open

1971 Fiat 850 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

This apparently spent 50 years stood in some Military place before falling into the hands of some Retro Rides type who was eventually defeated by all the work it required before selling it on (luckily).

1954 Standard Vanguard Phase II Staff Car by BMC Dan, on Flickr

More orange than a 16 year old girl's Facebook news feed.

1982 Vauxhall Chevette GL saloon by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1979 Vauxhall Cavalier Mk1 GL automatic by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1978 Austin Allegro 1300 SDL estate by BMC Dan, on Flickr

197? Opel Manta B by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1972 Opel Manta A SR automatic by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1971 Opel Commodore GS/E Coupe by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Best plate for BNP et al

1967 Riley 4/72 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1972 Rover P5B saloon by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1966 "Rat look" Volvo Amazon station wagon by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1972 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign series 1 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Base model bonanza

1975 Vauxhall HC Viva E by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1979 Ford Escort MK2 1.3 L by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1961 Austin A55 Mk2 Cambridge Countryman by BMC Dan, on Flickr

"Step in my car and see some puppies"

1961 Ford Popular 100E by BMC Dan, on Flickr

4.1k · June 11, 2012

'some right honeys' - indeed, thanks for cheering up my monday morning!

June 15, 2012

E Coupe's mine...

June 15, 2012

Chrome arch trims should be removed from that lovely willow green s1 daimler,what an eyesore on a stunning machine.

June 17, 2012

Now for a visit to North Essex for the Manningtree Revival.

This was lush.

1971 Ford Taunus 20M P7 XL by BMC Dan, on Flickr

This was proper straight and only had done 30k.

1972 Vauxhall Firenza by BMC Dan, on Flickr

And a couple of cars up was a HC on the opposite end of the condition scale.

1972 Vauxhall Viva HC 1800 estate by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Sweeney-blag tastic!

1973 Austin-Morris J4 van by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Jumble hauler.

1991 Vauxhall Astra Mk3 1.4 Merit estate by BMC Dan, on Flickr

A sporty version of Trig

1972 Ford Capri Mk1 1600 XL by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1960 Ford Zodiac Mk2 Farnham estate by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1987 Renault 25 GTX by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Ho Ho!

1966 Triumph 1300 FWD by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Obligatory BMC/BL dump.

1955 Austin A30 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1978 Austin Maxi 1750 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1971 Austin 1300 GT by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1968 Morris 1100 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

This looks to be the example that's currently in Classic Car Weekly for a grand. GOOD LUCK

1982 Morris Ital 1.7 HL by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Interesting!

1970 Bond Equipe 2 Litre estate by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1972 Volkswagen 1600 Type 3 fastback by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Still a 948cc claims the DVLA

1955 Standard 8 custom by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Car park tat

1979 Ford Cortina Mk5 1.6 GL by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1974 Ford Cortina Mk3 2000 XL by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1986 Bedford Midi camper by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1968 Singer Vogue estate by BMC Dan, on Flickr

And finally it's never a Clacton area show without some laughable, tasteless tosh on display. I wonder how much Social Security money went towards the mods.

1991 custom Nissan D21 pickup by BMC Dan, on Flickr

2004 Kia Picanto SE by BMC Dan, on Flickr

9,211 · June 17, 2012

I saw that 25 as it was leaving. Wondered if it could be one of us behind the wheel.

Missed the Equipe estate; it R smashing.

1.1k · June 17, 2012

Is the Equipe estate a factory job or a homebrew... it does indeed look interesting!

32,443 · June 17, 2012

I saw that 25 as it was leaving.

You must have been just behind me Earl as that R25 was driving out of the car park and i drove it!

Never buy a car radio of this man unless you want to be ripped off by Ã‚Â£20 for one that doesn't work.

Also never buy a used Triumph 1300 of this man...

9,211 · June 17, 2012

I saw that 25 as it was leaving.

....right behind me

I was in the A4 that let you turn right onto the Harwich Road. Your passenger had a most admirable beard.

32,443 · June 17, 2012

Sorry, I can't even remember that! and what's the beard all about, Mrs Trigger only has a moustache!.

9,211 · June 17, 2012

I can only report what I saw!

4.1k · June 18, 2012

Dear Lord/Santa/Satan/etc, if I can have that Bond Equipe I will never ask for anything else again.

Edit:just saw I can have it, for 4500 pounds...

9,238 · June 18, 2012

That Equipe is fantastic.Definitely estate of the art material.

July 26, 2012

Back on home turf for the annual midweek spectacular that is Harpenden Classics on the Common. This event always contains some spectacular chod and many rarities which makes up for the ridiculous amount of scene tosh in attendance, that and the high levels on CLUNGE walking about.

As soon as we arrived I was confrinted by these two sexy Italians which were just heading off.

1982 Fiat Strada 65 CL by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1966 Lancia Fulvia Berlina by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1967 Commer Imp van by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Beige Mk1 Escort is best Mk1 Escort

1974 Ford Escort Mk1 1100 L by BMC Dan, on Flickr

GR9 for Bond villains.

1958 Mercedes 220 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1977 Ford Mustang II by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1956 Simca Versailles by BMC Dan, on Flickr

If I remember correctly this was on ebay not too long ago, glad to see it hasn't been plate raped.

1957 Austin A55 Cambridge Mk1 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Probably the only really interesting 50's Yank there

1954 Hudson Hornet by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1971 SAAB Sonnet by BMC Dan, on Flickr

"Got stance" etc.

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 SDL Coupe by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1968 Citroen Ami 6 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1987 Austin Montego 2.0 HL by BMC Dan, on Flickr

July 26, 2012

Some more, will try to avoid the stuff already posted by our EL.

1974 Daimler 4.2 Sovereign series 2 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1960 Fairthorpe Electron by BMC Dan, on Flickr

This just randomly parked up opposite one of the show fields

1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spring Speciale by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1980 Ford Granada Mk2 2.3 GL by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1968 Vauxhall HB Viva SL by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1958 Lancia Appia Furgonacino Van by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1960 Ford Thames 300E van by BMC Dan, on Flickr

LULZ

1989 AWS Bramwith limo by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1972 Rover P5B Coupe by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1958 Jaguar Mk8 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1985 Vauxhall Nova 1.2 Hutchinson convertible by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1971 Ford Transit German Fire Brigade Tender by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1989 Chrysler LeBaron Turbo STC by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1965 Slough built Citroen DS 19 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1966 Gilburn GT1800 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1966 Renault Caravelle by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Can imagine this being piloted by some "Henleys project" clad Raoul Moatalike. Tasteful*

Custom Land Rover Defender pick-up by BMC Dan, on Flickr

No idea what this was all about, as if owning an over restored Tartan reg MGB roadster was prickish enough.

Car Show Table action- Upmarket Edition by BMC Dan, on Flickr

A few more snaps here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/62453963@N ... 646181252/

53,448 · July 26, 2012

Yet another great selection from a show. This Montego belongs to one of our very own Autoshiters: Captain Slow.

32,443 · July 26, 2012

Great photos Dan, I wish i had gone to this as i had nowt to do yesterday but i couldn't be arsed to drive the Cortina down!

14,030 · July 26, 2012

Enjoyed looking through yours and ELÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s photos for this.

IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m struggling to get to many weekend shows but this looks distinctly do-able from Norfolk. Might well consider it for next year. Is it just a case of turning-up?

4.8k · July 26, 2012

Great photos Dan, I wish i had gone to this as i had nowt to do yesterday but i couldn't be arsed to drive the Cortina down!

You should have done, there were only a couple of Cortinas there from memory, 1 MkIV and 1 MkIII ! Unlike Escorts and Capris, of which there were very many....

4.8k · July 26, 2012

Might well consider it for next year. Is it just a case of turning-up?

As a spectator, yes and it's free entry but donations are encouraged. They give you a little sticker to wear which prevents you being hassled by collection buckets more than once and you can move freely between the sections safe in the knowledge that you've chipped into it.

If you want to take a car there to display, you need to apply a while beforehand as with the Bromley Pageant and you may have a deadline of at least a couple of weeks before the event unless there is still space at a late stage which is unlikely. It's reasonable though, only about 6 quid I think.

Great show, not been before, spotted Seth and his beige estate, met EL by a shiteworthy R6 and saw all variety of interesting vehicles. It has all the variety you would expect at Bromley but on a smaller scale and less regimented. Still took me about 5 hours to see everything as by being there early on, I had to keep returning to the same sections later to see new arrivals. Took over 800 pics

Would definitely go again next year!

19,701 · July 26, 2012

horn for the sl viva the lancia van and the gilburn

the singer vogue is the bolox

shame i couldnt go.....

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