Willington Show 28th May 2017

[quicksilver]

Yesterday my friend Mervyn hosted a car show in his home village of Willington near Bedford. He reckons there were over 200 cars present, a record for this little show. Here's some highlights.

 

Do Not Paint

1971 Vauxhall Cresta by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

Oooh, Panhard

1963 Panhard PL17b L6 by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

1981 Austin-Morris Mini 95L van by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

This was supplied new in the UK

1974 Cadillac Eldorado by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

The everyday car of an old couple who just came to visit the church but got directed into the show

1988 BMW 316i by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

OMG RHD!

1968 Plymouth Barracuda by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

1990 Toyota Corolla 1.3 GL by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

Something for Cavcraft

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier 1600 GL by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier Calibre by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0i L by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

This was quite rusty, AVAS etc.

Vauxhall Omega 3.0 CD estate by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

1992 Honda Civic CRX 1.6i VTEC by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

This chap owns two Bijous, last year he brought the other one

1962 Citroen Bijou by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

1977 Citroen Ami 8 Confort by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

Expensive plate on worthless car

1996 Honda Civic 1.4i Auto by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

Golf in non-GTI, non-pineapple shocker

1982 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Diesel C by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

BAZ reg is apt

1983 BMW 732i by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

1995 Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 T.Spark by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

Learning to drive in an Alfa GTV = winning

1999 Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 Lusso by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

1985 Renault 11 TXE Electronic by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

1988 Citroen BX 16TRS by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

1800 Marina engine and autobox in this Moggie

1962 Morris Minor 1800 Automatic by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

More: https://www.flickr.com/photos/quicksilver_coaches/albums/72157682167086091

[mercrocker]

What a great show.   That Cresta is bloody awesome.

[PiperCub]

^^ True, nice to see originality for a change. Both the Cresta and just for a change, a non-GTi Mk1 Golf.

 

Love the Panhard, the Bijou and the Ami. Still want a S1 or 2 CRX. Had a Cav in that colour blue (but this one's way better!) and dad had an identical saloon to the one shown (F-reg IIRC).

 

That chrome-arched Beemer needs a sympathetic facelift though!!!! God it's awful. Why?

 

Mercs - You should buy the Caddy - ideal for cruising your New Forest 'hood............ 

[danthecapriman]

Cresta is my fav too, lovely looking cars. Looked a good show.

[Dick Cheeseburger]

The photo of the Cresta was taken in 1982, right?

[Felly Magic]

I think that Mk3 Cav might be the rare buttery biscuit base 4x4 version

[quicksilver]

I think that Mk3 Cav might be the rare buttery biscuit base 4x4 version

I'm not sure it is. I don't think the info sheet mentioned it being 4x4 and I'm sure I would have remembered if it did, plus it's an automatic. Did a 2wd 2.0 L exist? Either way it must be a rarity with the big engine and basic trim.

[BorniteIdentity]

I don't know what the solution is, but I live about 10 minutes away from here and had absolutely no idea it was happening - otherwise I'd have brought the Sierra over for a laugh.

 

As I say, I don't know what the solution is - but I keep missing good events.

 

The answer is probably getting a better social secretary.

[quicksilver]

I don't know what the solution is, but I live about 10 minutes away from here and had absolutely no idea it was happening - otherwise I'd have brought the Sierra over for a laugh.

 

As I say, I don't know what the solution is - but I keep missing good events.

 

The answer is probably getting a better social secretary.

I guess it's one of those local events that you have to be in the know about but I can give you the organiser's details if you want. The next one is on the evening of Tuesday 1st August from 6pm to sunset so if you can make it please do bring the Sierra.

[mk2_craig]

Loving the Cavalier content, but I'll have that Renner 11, please!