Event Thornes Park Wakefield Classic Vehicle Show 7th July

[Austin of England]

Hi

 

Just a heads up that this show is taking place on Friday 7th July, it starts in the afternoon and carries on until dusk. There is an entry form on the website http://fleurdelyscvs.org/ or just send me a pm and I can e-mail you a pdf copy.

[AlabamaShrimp]

I sent an email to the website a couple of days ago and got a reply with application form today.

 

They've always been sent out in the post months before has there been problems this year? Does this mean there will be less cars?

[Austin of England]

The entry forms for this year were posted out in early March, this year we sent out entry forms by e-mail to those that had provided an e-mail address to save on postage

[AlabamaShrimp]

OK I understand wanting to save on the postage but I always feel it isn't that well advertised, though there is still always a big turnout, and as I didn't get anything in the mail I honestly thought it wasn't on this year.

 

Anyway will still be there and helping if I can and I really appreciate the effort that goes into it all.

[sheffcortinacentre]

Should be there great show.

[strangeangel]

I shall try and attend this, as ever. It's always an excellent show.

[strangeangel]

Bump for a jolly good event. This is next Friday, Yorkshire Shiters. Forecast is dry too!

[AlabamaShrimp]

I'm going to be a judge again!! Don't know what category yet. Bribes welcome so long as it's welding or painting as payment

[AlabamaShrimp]

Currently here!

 

Is this one of Hirsts cars?

 

[sheffcortinacentre]

Gutted as couldn't make it, first time in years

[strangeangel]

Had a bit of a busy day, thought about going but couldn't be arsed. Worked on moped instead.

[AlabamaShrimp]

In the end I had a most nice time. Parked next to a Mk1 Fiesta, forgot to take a pic, and saw some OK, some crap and some that make you just think why.

 

Had a good talk with the mk1 later when it was all closing down. Recommended Autoshite so you never know

[Felly Magic]

Quintet, SPAFF!!! Was there a blue mk1 Metro City there?

[AlabamaShrimp]

There might have been (can't remember there was loads of stuff and of course I didn't take any pictures)

[alcyonecorporation]

Quintet, SPAFF!!! Was there a blue mk1 Metro City there?

Aye there was.

 

Some other gormless gump brought a Piazza Turbo along.

[Anglevan]

Same here, good night. Lots of people and cars . Time flew by and before I knew it time to go. Took the trusty anglia, saw the blue metro city, sat on original wheels and carnell dealer plates (that brought back memories) really enjoyed the show.

[AlabamaShrimp]

Aye there was.

 

Some other gormless gump brought a Piazza Turbo along.

Saw a white one, thought it might be yours but then didn't think two people would be mad enough to own one

[Austin-Rover]

I went last night - it was a good show as usual. The Quintet was one of the stars of the show - don't think I've ever seen one at a show before. The write up in the windscreen was good, too. Owner sounds like a right nut job!

 

The Metro City was a lovely thing and the owner was a nice chap. He's new to the old car thing, but in the process of selling his Leyland Lynx at the moment!

My own wheels for the show was the solitary Austin Allegro on the field.

[Felly Magic]

Yup that will be Adam Smith, an old mate of mine, I know it will be heart breaking for him to sell it, as he has spunked rather a lot of money on it

[AlabamaShrimp]

Saw the back of the Allegro, looked nice.

 

Strangely mine was the only mk2 Fiesta there. The bloke with the mk1 was surprised that his was only one of three with the others being XR2.

[alcyonecorporation]

Saw a white one, thought it might be yours but then didn't think two people would be mad enough to own one

 

 

Suits me. I hate people. 

[Mr_Bo11ox]

I bet Hirst was at this. Anyone clock him? (I mean see him, not crack him across the jaw)

[alcyonecorporation]

I bet Hirst was at this. Anyone clock him? (I mean see him, not crack him across the jaw)

 

I met Hirst there and walked round the show with him. It was larger than either of us remember, and I've been going for the past five or six years:

 

 

Remember Hirst? He was gr9. 

[phil_lihp]

That Quintet is indeed Hirst's, is it the only one on the road?  Can't be many!

[AlabamaShrimp]

Suits me. I hate people.

You'd have loved me to come over and give you an official Autoshite secret handshake. No one was with the car when I saw it though so we both shit out

 

Did Hirst go in the Quintet or was that him driving the 323?

[Austin of England]

Just a quick note to thank everyone for coming along, it was one of the largest in recent years, its great to see such a diversity of vehicles from 1930s Austins to Metros, 50s American cars to 1980s Japanese saloons, old tractors to 8 wheeler HGVs, - I love it.

 

 One of the highlights and surprises for me was when we were setting up in the morning, I turned up just before 7am and about 15 minutes later a bloke turns up in a light blue 1980s Mercury and parked at the other side of the field and left his car. He came back about lunchtime so I went over for a chat, turns out he travelled down from Glasgow, he had set of at approx. 10-30 the previous evening, after the show he was travelling down to attend the VBOA rally at Market Harborough and then on Sunday he was attending the rally of the giants at Knebworth before travelling home.

 

Its a long but on whole an enjoyable day for us organisers, I left about 10pm, but it is worth it to see such a huge quantity of vehicles and their proud owners.

[alcyonecorporation]

You'd have loved me to come over and give you and official Autoshite secret handshake. No one was with the car when I saw it though so we both shit out

 

Did Hirst go in the Quintet or was that him driving the 323?

 

I thought you followed him on Twitter? The silver 323 wasn't his, and I'm me. 

 

Convoys of crap Japanese wedges are fun. Plenty of people looked at the Quintet, everyone I spoke to thought the Piazza was a Scirocco with a body kit. Philistines, I cleaned it and everything. 

[AlabamaShrimp]

Sorry don't follow anyone on twitter I only use it to get screen shots off my ps4. You'd know if I did as it's the same username.

 

Anyway to Austin above, thanks very much for organising it all it was very much appreciated.

[Austin of England]

Our official photographer (keen amateur) has uploaded this years photos onto the website here https://fleurdelyscvs.org/media/gallery/2017-2/

any cars here you recognise

[flat4alfa]

Currently here!

 

Is this one of Hirsts cars?

 

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Great to see it's back on the road