4th July - Retro Rides Meadowhall Meet

As I make more blog posts I'm getting more familiar with what does and doesn't work.  With this in mind I'm cherry-picking the best bits from the recent Retro Rides Meadowhall Meet.

I didn't get as many snaps as I would've liked of this Cortina.  Very mean looking thing on black steels, with black paint and a black interior set off with small bits of chrome and a gold coachstripe.  Wouldn't change a thing... probably.

These two stood out at the meet for me, and for others.  The DMC Delorean is an icon thanks to the Back To The Future films and while other people love them, I'm not so keen (apart from the wheels).  The Ford Anglia in the foreground, on the other hand, is something I'd happily be around all day long and this one was clearly something special.

This was a very nice looking Citroen 2CV Dolly.  Wasn't over restored but was clearly loved and with the roof down it meant one could get a good look inside at the very basic construction and finish of the thing.  Charming, quirky and completely French, very little could be further away from the very German Audi it was parked next to.

Norton Country House - charitable event - part 6

The final part of my report on the show, and to conclude here's some of the detail shots I took.

Ford Escort Ghia wheel

Austin Somerset grille.

Austin Somerset interior.

Desmo aftermarket mirror on Austin Seven

Ford Capri trick reflection shot.

Norton Country House - charitable event - part 4

Part 4.

This was a star of the show for me.  It's a Landrover series 1, but rather than restore it to within an inch of its life, the owner appears to have just dealt with jobs as they come up and use it, as it was meant to be used.

These two were attractive for very different reasons.  The Morris Minor on the right appeared to be sporting period alloys while the Zodiac on the left had correct mild custom touches.

The 1980s are back, have you heard?  This delicious Capri is here to show you why.

The only VW Beetle at the show, and a modified one at that.

Hillman Minx was for sale.  Tidy and original looking.

Two baby Austins in the shade, an A30 on the left and a Seven on the right.

Triumph Dolomite.

The organiser of the Motornutz club owns this Mk1 Fiesta called Brum.  The spots on the floor are nothing to do with the car, rather they're to do with the weather.

Suspected replica AC Cobra using a Ford Sierra donor.  One eagle eyed club member spotted the Sierra steering rack.  Still an awesome bit of kit.