Spotter's Log: Harpenden Classics On The Common

[M'coli]

As best as I can suss out, it's a 250 GT from the mid-50s rather than the late 50s. Very cool though! Reminds me of the time I saw one in the centre of St. Neots at chucking-out time on a Friday night.

[barrett]

The HA pick up was next door but one to the red Ferrai which I presume is some sort of 250 but can anyone advise what?

 

250 Europa, isn't it?

[M'coli]

Looks about right, well done again, Barrett!

[gricer]

Aren't Walkers of Watford the Truckman Top people?

 

Those properly-made quasi-official pick-up conversions were ace. A BL dealer in Milton Keynes used to do Metros and Maestros. Bletchley Motor Group. The conversions were confusingly all called BMG Camions.

 

I have pix somewhere.

[In The Pit]

I have seen a fair few images from this event and it always seems to have a good selection of cars. I love boobydoos Chrysler and i could see me and the mrs enjoying many a holiday in that clean interior of the white Transit.

 

Im sure someone on here spotted & posted this Fiesta being driven by a smart guy in a suit a while back

 

This is my favorite, I love the colour combination. Its such a shame you don't see many MKI or MKII Escorts in standard condtion anymore.

 

[trigger]

It was just a young lady and a baby in the Fiesta when i last saw it.

 

1979 Ford Fiesta 1.1 L Mk 1 in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

[Wilko220]

Great Harpenden pics, EL - it really was a class selection of vehicles on display, and 100% agree that the Bedford pick-up was star of the show!

Hope to be there in my Sceptre next year...

[boobydoo]

There is a certain 'buzz' to this show that I don't think you get at others. It's VERY busy, a great mix of cars, a great mix of people.Families, suited city gents, Essex geezers!

 

I used to think it would be better moved to a Sunday, as it does cause traffic problems in the town being mid week, but it does have a certain spontaneity and 'chaos' that is part of its attraction.