Harpenden Classics on the Common EDIT: OMG TAGORA CONTENT!!1

14,714 · July 29, 2009

2NITE - GR8 4, well, seeing loads of old stuff really. I went last year and would sell my soul for a 1928 Bentley, but it's also a good place for seeing regular stuff from the 60s, 70s and 80s.I'm meeting a friend who'll be there with his Tatra, if anyone else is around it would be good to put a name to a face. Give me a bell on 07710 532614 and we can arrange a secret rendezvous at a beige Marina or something

2,352 · July 29, 2009

2NITE - GR8 4, well, seeing loads of old stuff really. I went last year and would sell my soul for a 1928 Bentley, but it's also a good place for seeing regular stuff from the 60s, 70s and 80s.I'm meeting a friend who'll be there with his Tatra, if anyone else is around it would be good to put a name to a face. Give me a bell on 07710 532614 and we can arrange a secret rendezvous at a beige Marina or something

Make that rendezvous at a beige Minx Estate

3.5k · July 29, 2009

my week day digs are in Harpenden - it's a great afternoon out hopefully the weather will improve. I was going to take the '55 moggy but she is getting a new gearbox so I'm not going at all now - I'll be in our office in Lincs instead - worse luck!

2,258 · July 29, 2009

Met a guy this afternoon who was going to the gig at Harpenden in a 1924 Bean car... No, I'd never heard of them either! WHAT A CAR! He was impressed with my Wartburg, which I was filling at the same forecourt, but then again his was CLASS whereas the Wartburg's shite!Andrew353w

8.5k · July 29, 2009

I'll just have to wait for the pics, being currently marooned in the desolate wastelands of Darlington (have stayed at Morpeth on monday and gateshead yesterday). Bastard bloody work! Oh well, home tomorrow with luck.

32,500 · July 29, 2009

Can't imagine the weather has been to kind for it this evening though. Been chucking it down here all night.

2,352 · July 29, 2009

Twas a bit damp at times but still well worth the trip. I have a bunch of photos. They might get "RSM'd" but I'll post 'em up here once uploaded.Oh, and the Tagora was nice!

14,714 · July 30, 2009

I waited around Seth's car a few times but no signs of life, it's the first time I've seen it and it looks cool Tagora was spot on, superbly presented, the blurb in the window said it was 1 of 3 SX models left!Think I spent most of the evening sheltering from the rain in my mate's Tatra 97

9,141 · July 30, 2009

I got there about 7.20, Tagora must have gone by then, couple of lovely VX4/90's though, Chevette HS2300 and very yello Dauphine. Really should have taken a note of Garethj's mobile number, Seth was obviously wandering round doing his David Bailey bit, did'nt see him. Weather was a bit crappy, but plenty there, no fun on your own though, and my current lack of health forced an 8.15 departure. Bugger.Next one 5/8/09, hopefully the weather will be better.

2,352 · July 30, 2009

I converted to back of the Hillman into a play area was in that until about 4.30 then went for a half hour wander with ickle_Seth then was back in the back of the car 'til probably 7ish. It can be difficult to "find" people there though! Gareth, which Tatra was the 97? The blue one?Anyone else see the late '30s (?) Alfa 6C that rolled by late on? I went hunting but don't know where it parked.

14,714 · July 30, 2009

Yes, the T97 was the blue one. It's a fairly original car, hasn't had much welding, original engine, original interior.... very nice for a car made before WWII The grey Tatraplan was built about 1950 and has been restored over the last 9 years

5,256 · July 30, 2009

Splendid evening - I'd go back again, even if it was raining

Anyhoo, some snaps....

5,256 · July 30, 2009

Some more....

Who's this?

5,256 · July 30, 2009

etc...

Autoshite bucket seat factory inc

5,256 · July 30, 2009

Bored yet?

14,311 · July 30, 2009

That 2dr Mk3 Cortina is a rather nice-looking thing.

32,500 · July 30, 2009

Another 1602 like mine!

not seen this one before, looks lovely though! Nice number plate as well.

This chap looks pleased to see you!

2.4k · July 30, 2009

Some excellent cars there. I'll take Mk3 Cortina, Giulia, Cav sportshatch and 1602 please. Might be able to find room for the Tagora too I suppose

3,565 · July 30, 2009

I had an identical one of these;

for about 2 years. A220 JCC. Sold it to a 'restorer' who paid and said he'd be back for it. When he turned up with was with a dog-rough old Cargo and a Hiab. I was not impressed, but there wasn't much I could do about it.

Bastards, I tell ya. Sweetest 2.8i I've heard, and immaculate Recaros (which he through a doggy old seatbelt over when he strapped it down.

About the only car I've ever been close to tears to see going.