Magnificent Motors, Eastbourne. Now including other local shows

[High Jetter]

If any shiter is considering going to this premier* event, please be aware you need to book (free) tickets due to Rona regs. Linky

[Fumbler]

Bollocks, I'm still at college for a week! Frustrating AF considering I wanted to go to something local.

[Crackers]

Cocksticks, same here. 

[High Jetter]

Don't be too disappoint, exhibits were down to roughly 1-third of normal, I guess due to a combination of Rona and the poor weather forecast. I took some pics which I'll put on lazy spotters shortly, unless you think they'd be better here.

[High Jetter]

This is on at the end of the month, free tickets (you might even need them this year) available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/magnificent-motors-2022-tickets-249184707167

[High Jetter]

It looks like entry tickets not needed for this year, just walk in free 10-5 on each day. Anyone else going?

[Rust Collector]

I normally try and head over, might be nice to take my partner and son in either the BX or Lada. Is parking up by the Italian gardens still free this time of year?

[High Jetter]

3 hours ago, Rust Collector said:

Is parking up by the Italian gardens still free this time of year?

Yes, basically anywhere West of Bolsover Road (think of the big block of flats, South Cliff Tower by the Hydro Hotel) on the seafront and roads leading off in unrestricted parking all year. Charges apply between April and October on the bit from the MM site to the free area. If anyone is interested, there's a map of charging areas here: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/aoof4hcq/eastbourne-on-street-pay-and-display-bays-april-2021.pdf

[High Jetter]

Belated upload of some of the pics I took. 1st off, an old Morris earning its keep and looking sharp:

Is this on the Wedgie list?

Open top:

Open wrong way:

Localish reg:

Maybe not twins, but brothers, surely?

Went both days this year, for the first time. Quite a few different cars on each day.

[High Jetter]

First show of the year at our local harbour. They're usually very yank tank heavy but this one had representation from our local historic vehicles club. A few pics for those who may be interested:

[Rust Collector]

I’m pretty sure the A40 belongs to a chap just down the road from me. I see the TVR in Seaford quite frequently too.

I’m a bit gutted I missed this, I was meaning to go but forgot to put it in the calendar.

[High Jetter]

Pevensey Bay is April 13th

[High Jetter]

Lovely sunny day for the Pevensey Bay show yesterday. Have some pics:

[High Jetter]

[High Jetter]

 

 

 

 

 

[High Jetter]

Anyone recognize this?

[High Jetter]

Forgot to add, on my way back from the show I spotted a rare car driving towards me - an Austin Metropolitan!

[High Jetter]

@vulgalour Is AGT 86W pictured above on the Wedgister?

[vulgalour]

1 hour ago, High Jetter said:

@vulgalour Is AGT 86W pictured above on the Wedgister?

Yup, one of the first in fact since I have a photo of that one from 2012.  Nice to see it still out and about.

[vulgalour]

6 hours ago, High Jetter said:

Anyone recognize this?

I wonder if it might by this '39 Rover 20: https://www.classic.com/veh/1939-rover-twenty-tickford-foursome-drophead-coupe-nwqq6jp/

[High Jetter]

1 hour ago, vulgalour said:

I wonder if it might by this '39 Rover 20: https://www.classic.com/veh/1939-rover-twenty-tickford-foursome-drophead-coupe-nwqq6jp/

The very same one! Apparently it was at the NEC resto show.

[High Jetter]

More on that Rover:

[Dick Longbridge]

1 hour ago, High Jetter said:

More on that Rover:

Love that. Survivor stories are the best, by a country mile. I wonder what the other DHC looks like? 

It's come a fair way...

Looks like Sheldon has done a thorough report on it too. Fascinating. 

 

 

[High Jetter]

1 hour ago, Dick Longbridge said:

Love that. Survivor stories are the best, by a country mile.

Yup, very rare. Good to see it getting some love.

[High Jetter]

Magnificent Motors returns to eastboourne on May 4th & 5th, for those in the area. I know  @Fumbler and @Crackers were disappointed to miss out in previous years.

[High Jetter]

Belatedly sorted some pics from this event for your delight and delectation. Bus shite out on the road:

It's very likely that I travelled on that when in regular service. Inside the ground, not "Just One Cornetto..."

but TWO Morris Ice Cream vans:

A staggering number of these:

Moar bus shite:

...and the rest, in no particular order::

Is XUH 535T on the Wedgister, @vulgalour? The white Mk1 Escrote lives near me, sometimes see it in his garage.

[vulgalour]

It is, one of the earliest I got on the list in fact, it gets about a fair bit with shows.