Ipswich to Felixstowe Vehicle Run Photos - All done!

32,622 · May 1, 2011

I thought i do a separate thread for these photos as there's so many off them, Hopefully you will all find something of interest here.

For the last 41 years there has been a classic car run which starts at Christchurch park here in Ipswich and finishes on the seafront at Felixstowe, This year was my first year doing it as last year rained, a lot.

At 10am i got myself in the park ready for the off at 11.30am, at this point there was a lot of cars turning up and lots of people taking photos, I was told that there was 600 vehicle in the end!.

As you can imagine 600 cars leaving at once can be a logistical nightmare so they let us out at a lane a time, Still it took us 1/2 hour just to get of the field, Once we was moving the streets were full of locals cheering and waving us, I've never seen anything like it, Literally 100's and 100's of people lining the streets from Ipswich to Felixstowe.

The journey was slow, what normally takes 20 mins in a car took us 2 hours, lots of stopping and starting with many cars starting to breakdown and overheat, Luckily my Kadett kept soldering on, We got parked up on the seafront about 2.30pm, there was a good 3 miles of top to tail classic cars, and it was all free.

A fantastic day out! Anyway less prattering and more photos!.

1971 Triumph 2000 Mk2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1974 Bristol 411 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1972 Vauxhall Viva HC by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1980 Ford Escort 1.3 L Mk2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

This was the Only Mk2 Escort at the show, It was Terracotta once with brown interior but the owner preferred green.

1972 Austin 1300 GT by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

I often see the owner of this about, he has the most amazing sideburns.

1975 Ford Cortina 2000E Mk3 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1978 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1971 Ford Taunus 20M XL by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

I've posted photos of this before, It's a stunning car.

1979 Citroen GS X3 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

Especially for WAT.

1971 Vauxhall Cresta PC 3.3 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

These Cresta's are HOT.

32,622 · May 1, 2011

1972 Lancia Fulvia 1300 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1968 Fiat 850 Coupe by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1965 Auto Union DKW F102 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

This was my car of the show!, I've never even seen one before, the beaded seat covers are the perfect finishing touch.

1964 Bond Equipe by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

Very early Equipe.

1970 Ford Cortina 1300 Deluxe Estate by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1970 Wolseley 16/60 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1967 Bristol 409 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1978 Vanden Plas 1500 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1962 Lotus Elite by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

AMC Rambler Rogue Convertible by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1972 Alfa Romeo GT Junior 1600 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1968 Land Rover Firefly Fire Engine by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1974 Bedford TK Fire Engine by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1975 Volvo F88 Tractor Unit Truck by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1968 AEC Mercury Truck by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1951 AEC Mammoth Major 6 Mk III and Twin Trailers by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1969 Atlinson Viewliner Pickfords Removal by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1949 Land Rover Fire Service Vehicle by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

TO BE CONTINUED...

1.3k · May 1, 2011

Cracking pics trigg

Looks just the kind of event where I'd be seriously shamed by the rust on my cortina

32,622 · May 1, 2011

Thanks, There wasn't many taty cars TBH which is a shame because i am a bit of a fan of seeing "worn in" classics, There was plenty of Triumph Stags as well, I counted 25 in a row at one point!, Quite a few people were moaning about it, I have took a photo of them but it won't be until tomorrow now before i can update with MOR FOTOS.

May 2, 2011

This was a fantastic morning. I saw your Kadett Trig (it looks lovely btw) but no sign of you nearby so I couldn't say hello!

That Audi/Auto Union is there most years on the run - I've never seen another!

Look forward to seeing the rest of the pics.

May 2, 2011

1.3k · May 2, 2011

Once we was moving the streets were full of locals cheering and waving us, I've never seen anything like it, Literally 100's and 100's of people lining the streets from Ipswich to Felixstowe.

You weren't wearing a white wedding dress were you?

Great pics as usual, Sir Trigs. I've seen that green Taunus a couple of times too...lovely car. GS is nice and yes I think those PC Crestas are HOT too!!

2,276 · May 2, 2011

Thanks for posting some great photos, Trig; having recently started off with Flickr I can appreciate the effort that you have put in for us I've never seen one of those Auto-Unions before, either, is it one of the last of the two-strokes or one of the first of the four-strokes? What a beauty of a Lancia Fulvia though, and I always enjoy the truck photos; I think that the Pickford's Atki was a heavy haulage one rather than removals, and from the electric, etc (air?) connections on the front bumper it looks as if it may have been used on the end of a load to help with braking and steering

2,788 · May 2, 2011

The DKW F102s were all two-stroke, with mechanics based on the DKW Sonderclasse series. The Audi 60 which followed it and used a very similar bodyshell was a four stroke.

1.4k · May 2, 2011

The DKW F102...

Pff. poor man's SAAB 96.

5k · May 2, 2011

great pics trig, some awesome rides, loving the triumph 2000

32,622 · May 2, 2011

Thanks guys, I still have a good 150+ to upload, Just got back from a BBQ so I'll make a start on doing it now.

This was a fantastic morning. I saw your Kadett Trig (it looks lovely btw) but no sign of you nearby so I couldn't say hello!.

Sorry i missed you Kev, Funny enough i think i saw you in your SAAB on Thursday coming out of Lumberjacks on Bramford Road, I was driving past in my Escort on the way to Whip Street.

May 2, 2011

i think i saw you in your SAAB on Thursday coming out of Lumberjacks on Bramford Road

Yes, that was me! I saw you whizz by.

32,622 · May 2, 2011

Right, I've uploaded a few more so here's another selection for you to be enjoying, starting with a few buses.

1974 Leyland Leopard PSU3B / 4R by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1973 AEC Reliance Plaxton Elite III by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1980 Leyland National by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1953 AEC Regal RF Greenline and 1953 Bristol KSW 5G Double Decker by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1952 Morris Oxford MO by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1957 Citroen 2CV AZ by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

This early 2CV was great, check out the speedo on the A-post!.

1957 Citroen 2CV AZ by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1972 Vauxhall Victor FE 2300 SL by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

I over heard some lady moaning about the quality of the window rubbers on the side panels on the A40...

1952 Austin A40 Countryman by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1951 Hillman Sports Special by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1957 Bentley by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

Nice arse.

1981 Toyota Starlet 1.2 GL by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1968 Jaguar S Type Police Car by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1954 Wolseley 6/80 with Jaguar 3.4 Engine by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

I've posted this Wolesely before in the past, It was of the road from 1971 until a few years ago and runs a Jag 3.4 lump, I'm pretty sure it is also on the original breaks still.

1954 Wolseley 6/80 with Jaguar 3.4 Engine by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

32,622 · May 2, 2011

1970 Hillman Imp Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1971 Citroen AK400 Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

Scammel Tank by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1974 Ford Cortina 2000E Mk3 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

Not like Billys.

1974 Ford Cortina 2000E Mk3 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1968 Austin 1300 Countryman by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1970 Pontiac Catalina 400 Coupe by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

U.G.L.Y

1970 Pontiac Catalina 400 Coupe by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1965 Austin 1800 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

32,622 · May 2, 2011

It was at this point that we had to return to our cars in readiness for the run, This was the view in front of me.

The queue in front of me by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

Lots of VW's and a Cabriolet with DTM upsweeps, Stickers everywhere and Dixie horns... and just for the hell of it, here's the view behind.

The queue behind me by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

A couple of cars in the queue beside me passing by.

1971 Lotus Elan Sprint FHC by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1972 Ford Granada 3.0 GXL Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1978 Vanden Plas 1500 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

And so we are off!, All the streets were like this the whole 10-15 miles, There was cars pulled over everywhere with people waving us whilst we all drove past!.

People waving on Colchester Road by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

People watching on Colchester Road by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1933 Ford on Heath Road by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

People waving on Felixstowe Road by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

These were all parked up watching, the Mexico was HOTTTTTT.....!!!!!!

1978 Ford Escort 1600 Mexico in Felixstowe by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

The next exciting installment will be called DOWN ON THE BEACH.... Stay tuned!

2,352 · May 2, 2011

Top photos Trug! +13.2 on the Auto Union.

May 2, 2011

GR9 snaps Trig, any event featuring a PC Cresta, Fiat 850 coupe, 70's Plaxton bodied coach and a Mk1 Landcrab is instant win. 42,076/10

4,161 · May 2, 2011

Nice pics, Trig. I've melted for the PC Cresta, someone scrape me off the floor please...

9,897 · May 3, 2011

Ford Taunus for me...........happy memories

29,256 · May 3, 2011

PC Granada, whoopee! Looks like a gr9 day Trigger, thanks for letting us join you this way...

32,622 · May 3, 2011

The last and final instalment is here!

1950 Bedford Removal Lorry by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1966 Ford D-Series Removal Lorry by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

A local removals company had there latest machinery out on show.

Stags as far as you can see. by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

There was your normal influx of Triumph Stags, In this shot there was about 25 in a line!

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volainte Convertible by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

Too much white!

1965 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

One of my all time dream cars.

1965 Lincoln Continental Custom by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

I followed this home later in the day, It was very VIP Gangta YO!

1958 Pontiac Star Chief Series 28 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1966 Austin A40 Farina by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

This was for sale but had no price.

1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1958 Mercedes Benz 220S by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

32,622 · May 3, 2011

1974 MGB GT by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

MGB's don't fo much for me but for some reason i liked this one, I think the colour and the local dealer plates done it for me.

1962 Trojan 200 (Model 603) by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1973 Mercedes Benz 220 SE by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1965 Ford Anglia 105E by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1963 Jaguar 3.4 Mk2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1970 Volkswagen Westfaila Camper Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

This belongs to a friend of ours, He's restored it himself and it really is A1 stuff, it was even magazine featured.

1965 Austin 1800 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1969 Chevrolet Camero RS Convertible by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1969 Austin A60 Cambridge by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1967 Vauxall Victor 101 Powerglide Auto by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1968 Austin 1300 Countryman by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1969 Porsche 912 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1942 Austin K2 ATV Fire Appliance by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1965 Ford Zodiac by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

I had past these eariler on broken down, it was up for sale for Ã‚Â£5000, I'd love one of these as well.

1968 Fiat 850 Coupe by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1970 Triumph Herald 13/60 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

This looked the part, is it the same as the one in Bullet?.

32,622 · May 3, 2011

1947 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1961 Volkswagen Beetle by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1962 Austin A40 Farina by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1935 Morris Eight Pre-Series 4 Seat Tourer by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1934 MG PA by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1934 Singer Le Mans 4 Seater Roadster by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1973 Triumph Toledo 1300 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1963 Ford Zodiac by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1973 Lotus Elan 130 5 Speed by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1974 Ford Cortina 1600 Mk3 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

Collection of Vintage Silver Cross Prams by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

I was shocked to see a field full of old Silver Cross prams as well!

I try to do some cool arty shoots as well, Not normally the type of thing i can do but i was quite pleased with these ones.

1962 Triumph TR3A and Felixstowe Pier by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1949 Land Rover Fire Service Vehicle by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1973 Lotus Elan 130 5 Speed and the Sea by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

Lotus Elan and the Felixstowe Sea by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

MG Midget and the Felixstowe Sea by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

Lotus Elite and the Felixstowe Sea by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

And there we go, THE END!

1.5k · May 3, 2011

Cheers for the pics Trigwild, that pram photo could be a scene from some sort of horror..

That white Golf cab is bloody horrible.

14,486 · May 3, 2011

Excellent stuff Trigger! A few old favourites from local shows, good to see lots of local DX, RT, BJ etc registrations.

The Auto Union is the one I mentioned to you on Thursday, I got a lucky photo of it in Felixstowe the other week when it was driving along.

I love that Taunus coupe, took far too many photos of it at Henham the other year.

Great to see Terry had my old Starlet there. Perhaps I ought to bring the Laurel down for this next year.

32,622 · May 3, 2011

Your Laruel's the right age for it now Nigel, I do highly recommend this show, If the weather is as good next year as it was this year then it will be a blinder, It really was the best day I've had out in a old car yet!

4.1k · May 3, 2011

Fab photos!

May 3, 2011

Nice picards Trigster, I'll take the Lincoln Continental please but you can shove the wheels up your batty for they are the work of a fool, I see what he was trying to do with them wheels but they appear to be 'fucking horrible' Cheers.

13,658 · May 3, 2011

Fantastic snap Trig, I dont know how you do it! The rear of the Austin 1800 is a new one on me. Loved seeing all the people on the side of the road waving and whatever, beats having stuff thrown at you!

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