Basingstoke Festival of Transport - Now With Photos

[Peter C]

http://www.classicshowsuk.co.uk/classic-car-show-event-information/classic-car-show-by-county.asp?id=392

Kicks off on Sunday (11th May) at 11am.

I’ve been before, it’s alright, there’s a decent autojumble. Looks like I’m going again tomorrow.

Anyone else going?

[Wibble]

14 minutes ago, Peter C said:

http://www.classicshowsuk.co.uk/classic-car-show-event-information/classic-car-show-by-county.asp?id=392

Kicks off on Sunday (11th May) at 11am.

I’ve been before, it’s alright, there’s a decent autojumble. Looks like I’m going again tomorrow.

Anyone else going?

Yep, I’ll be there.

[Peter C]

Just now, Wibble said:

Yep, I’ll be there.

Good lad.

Let’s meet up, I’ll be driving my W123.

[Wibble]

20 minutes ago, Peter C said:

Good lad.

Let’s meet up, I’ll be driving my W123.

Excellent idea. I’ll be in the Senator. What time are you aiming to arrive?

[Peter C]

9 minutes ago, Wibble said:

Excellent idea. I’ll be in the Senator. What time are you aiming to arrive?

Midday-ish.

[Wibble]

2 minutes ago, Peter C said:

Midday-ish.

That’s what I was aiming for too. Still haven’t decided whether to park in the field for £5 or park in town and walk across. Queues for the field can be long and town might be cheaper, as I won’t be there all day.

[Peter C]

39 minutes ago, Wibble said:

That’s what I was aiming for too. Still haven’t decided whether to park in the field for £5 or park in town and walk across. Queues for the field can be long and town might be cheaper, as I won’t be there all day.

How long does it take to walk from town to the venue?

[Wibble]

10 minutes max. I’ve decided to park at the Malls car park, which is my usual for going to town. Cheaper than the field and no queues:

[Matty]

Hoping for an @Peter C and @Wibble dual woollard photo with cars parked on an arty angle.

[Peter C]

51 minutes ago, Wibble said:

10 minutes max. I’ve decided to park at the Malls car park, which is my usual for going to town. Cheaper than the field and no queues:

Sounds cool.

Postcode: RG21 7QU

Shall we meet there at 12pm and stroll down to the show together?

I’m thinking about taking my MGB instead of the Merc.

[Wibble]

6 minutes ago, Peter C said:

Sounds cool.

Postcode: RG21 7QU

Shall we meet there at 12pm and stroll down to the show together?

I’m thinking about taking my MGB instead of the Merc.

Agreed, can’t wait to see the B! Or the Merc if you change your mind.

[Wibble]

11 minutes ago, Matty said:

Hoping for an @Peter C and @Wibble dual woollard photo with cars parked on an arty angle.

We’ll make it happen I’m sure.

[Matty]

1 minute ago, Wibble said:

We’ll make it happen I’m sure.

Hold you to that 😁

[Peter C]

5 minutes ago, Matty said:

Hold you to that 😁

If Wibble and I are to pose, who will take the photo?

[Wibble]

1 minute ago, Peter C said:

If Wibble and I are to pose, who will take the photo?

I might be able to rope in number two son, or Mrs W. Failing that, a passing stranger?

[Peter C]

9 minutes ago, Wibble said:

Agreed, can’t wait to see the B! Or the Merc if you change your mind.

I’ve messaged you my phone number. 

The Merc would be more comfortable but the MGB would be better for lugging dirty autojumble tat. 🤔 

[Wibble]

Just now, Peter C said:

I’ve messaged you my phone number. 

The Merc would be more comfortable but the MGB would be better for lugging dirty autojumble tat. 🤔 

Yep, got it mate. The auto jumble hasn’t been as good the last couple of years but I look forward to seeing what’s there.

[Matty]

3 hours ago, Peter C said:

If Wibble and I are to pose, who will take the photo?

Fair point well made 🤣

[Wibble]

Well I’ve had a great time with @Peter C today, so much better going to a car show with another car guy. I’m not normally there more than an hour but we were there about 4, which meant my thoughts that parking in town would be less than the £5 field charge was wrong, sorry Peter.

Peter took some photos which he’ll share at some point and he got a shot of me with my car using my phone and I took one of him with his gorgeous Mercedes. Me first:

[Peter C]

Me second.

 

 

Everything that @Wibble said is correct, we had a great time.

We met this guy who told us about his adventures in the States, made me feel very jealous.

I will post one or two (maybe more) MGB GT related photos on my MGB thread later.

This was the star of the show, a Plymouth Fury American police car. 

So cool!!!

This was a close second, a Lincoln Continental that was about 6m long.

And we had ice cream. Perfect day out.

Same time next year @Wibble ?

[danthecapriman]

That looked a great day out!

Lincoln Continental is absolutely gorgeous. Looks like the same colour as my Mercury too. Same car underneath of course. Go big or go home era!

[Peter C]

Oops, I forgot about this gem.

If Autoshite did roadside rescue…

[Wibble]

1 hour ago, Peter C said:

Same time next year @Wibble ?

Definitely! Thanks for making the trip @Peter C, it was indeed a great day!

[bramz7]

Ack, I was there (but in a rush due to commitments later on), and missed everyone. Soz.

 

My faves:

Never knew how hot the 1300 GTs were. Seriously cool.

 

There is a real lack of Rootes products at shows, IMO. Unfortunately few Imps as ever, but this Husky always seems to turn out. Superb.

 

In the car park, like this...

 

 

That later added oval badge is disgusting but otherwise, how nice is this? Many years ago, a locally made Anglia estate turned up (Friary), but I haven't seen it since. 

Great for a free show but always a nightmare for photos. 

[Lonestar]

2 hours ago, bramz7 said:

Great for a free show but always a nightmare for photos. 

It was absolutely packed. Enjoyable show, but getting good photos was tricky.

[The Vicar]

There are few things in this life more enjoyable than a wander around a car show in good company on a nice day. Well done gents, looked a nice day out.