American/Custom Car Show - Pork Soylent 26 July

[Stanky]

Since everything I plan on doing outside results in catastrophic weather conditions (see Solent Shiters meetings et al) I decided I'd brave the decidedly un-summery weather to head down to the Port Solent Custom, American and hot-rod extravaganza this morning, and took some photos

 

 

 

Beetles, in a sort of ratty custom kind of way. I liked them, especially when it did a massive burnout as we left.

 

 

Consul and Corsair? The Consul had a tiger-print interior which Micro_Stanky said was 'good'

 

 

Pickup, parked YPLAC-style.

 

 

Taxi, which Micro_Stanky observed had the steering on the wrong side.

 

 

Who was it who said they were looking for a day van? There were several here today.

 

 

 

Mixed bag, including MOAR vans

 

 

Picture taken by Micro_Stanky, she's learning!

 

Now for the good* stuff. You all knew it was coming, and no-one will be disappointed to see:

 

 

Tat achievement unlocked.

 

 

 

Rear of the car doesn't escape. Beware the 'Solent Renegades' who on the way back turned out to have a combined age of at least 400 years. This may be a disguide to lull idiots like me into a false sense of security at traffic-light grand prix however.

 

 

Severely kerbed/savaged/shit whitewall inserts

 

 

Another one, with much the same shiny tat glued on.

 

Now, I gently mock these people, however it didn't escape my attention that I'd fit in pretty well with the crowd:

 

Bald? Check

Overweight? Check

Beard? Check

Drive an automatic? Check

 

They were a nice bunch with rock n roll music being put on in Krispy Kreme donuts, dancing, donuts (obviously) and general politeness. I'd head down to another event of theirs, but felt a bit bad about bringing my weather jinx along with me. I supect it'd have been even more well attended had the weather not been so dire.

 

Also, not one confederate flag anywhere to be seen. Interesting...

[brickwall]

That rain's heading my way. Best I get the dog out.

[fred]

Always wanted a Yankee taxi for some no good reason..

[brickwall]

Just had to come back here and moan about the PT Cruiser thingy. Hate them so much.