Classic Motor show 2011

andyrob · Post by **andyrob** » Mon Nov 14, 11 11:11 am

latil wrote:Hmmm,Cleevewood Garage,not known for their bargain pricing. I see they still have the 70 Runner for £30K.

& that runner used to be £40k ! Ive used that example in the past to show how cheap ive been

Charger · Post by **Charger** » Mon Nov 14, 11 12:35 pm

Dave wrote:I tried to catch the owner of the turbine Rover but couldn't get near him for a couple of old buffers that kept him busy

they were still there Sunday

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Mon Nov 14, 11 2:11 pm

I have to say a special official thanks to Martin Walker, Don Scott, Derek Carter and Dave Dingley for all their help in making sure that the Mopar Muscle Association was properly represented at the Classic Motor Show at the NEC.

The stand was always busy and and Don's Petty Bird was a real hit, especially with the kids who all wanted to be photographed with "Kingy" from the Cars movie.

We welcomed about 20 odd MMA members over the three days of the show and even allowed Mr Runner onto the stand, but only because he had his minder JC was with him and I didn't want to argue with him! Ade and Budge were on top form...they even bought Martin a pint!

Alex Doig turned up on the Saturday as did Dave, as you have already read, we also spotted a slim looking Dean Inskip as well...

We thought we'd discovered a previously unknown Hemi Daytona in the country when a a guy turned up on the stand and obviously knew what he was talking about saying he had an absolute minter...I didn't recognise him. but it turned out to be Paul Howarth and he was talking about his beautifully built 70 clone, but how many of you knew he has a Super Stock Dart with racing history?

I think I'll have to check out whether or not that's the real deal now!

Overall it was an excellent show, but I felt to be charged eight quid for parking on top of an already high entry fee was too much, though maybe I'm in the minority as the place was packed every day...it seems the old car crew have said sod the recession, we're going to the show...

Thanks again lads and lasses for all your support it was a great show and I'm knackered...

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Nov 14, 11 2:19 pm

Parking has been £8 for years now.

Because of the number of people in line to get a ticket when I arrived, I decided to pay on my way out instead when I returned to the car later. Always a chance the parking attendant had left for home first.

Then forgot where I had parked it......

Lucky for me I remembered it was "North something" and the Premier Inn was just at the back of where I parked. So i did find it. Eventually.

The Parky was still there though as it was only mid-afternoon. So I had to cough up the £8.

Adrian Worman · Post by **Adrian Worman** » Mon Nov 14, 11 2:33 pm

It was a bit of a shock to be asked for 25 quid and another 8 for the parky, but in all fairness it was a very big show, never got to see half of it cos it would have taken 2 days going round to get it all in.................and what ain't a ripoff these days? Still loved it and seein mates

RobTwin · Post by **RobTwin** » Mon Nov 14, 11 4:48 pm

Dave wrote:Parking has been £8 for years now.

Because of the number of people in line to get a ticket when I arrived, I decided to pay on my way out instead when I returned to the car later. Always a chance the parking attendant had left for home first.

Then forgot where I had parked it......

Lucky for me I remembered it was "North something" and the Premier Inn was just at the back of where I parked. So i did find it. Eventually.

The Parky was still there though as it was only mid-afternoon. So I had to cough up the £8.

We didnt leave till closing time on the Saturday so it was just after 7 by the time we got back to the car park. But the thieving bar-stewards were still in their kiosk, so we had to stump up the £8 too

First time in a few years tho as the lazy sods have usually shut up shop by then

Don · Post by **Don** » Mon Nov 14, 11 5:15 pm

Ivor wrote:I have to say a special official thanks to Martin Walker, Don Scott, Derek Carter and Dave Dingley for all their help in making sure that the Mopar Muscle Association was properly represented at the Classic Motor Show at the NEC.

The stand was always busy and and Don's Petty Bird was a real hit, especially with the kids who all wanted to be photographed with "Kingy" from the Cars movie.

We welcomed about 20 odd MMA members over the three days of the show and even allowed Mr Runner onto the stand, but only because he had his minder JC was with him and I didn't want to argue with him! Ade and Budge were on top form...they even bought Martin a pint!

Alex Doig turned up on the Saturday as did Dave, as you have already read, we also spotted a slim looking Dean Inskip as well...

We thought we'd discovered a previously unknown Hemi Daytona in the country when a a guy turned up on the stand and obviously knew what he was talking about saying he had an absolute minter...I didn't recognise him. but it turned out to be Paul Howarth and he was talking about his beautifully built 70 clone, but how many of you knew he has a Super Stock Dart with racing history?

I think I'll have to check out whether or not that's the real deal now!

Overall it was an excellent show, but I felt to be charged eight quid for parking on top of an already high entry fee was too much, though maybe I'm in the minority as the place was packed every day...it seems the old car crew have said sod the recession, we're going to the show...

Thanks again lads and lasses for all your support it was a great show and I'm knackered...

Yeah, really good show Ivor and enjoyed Sunday a lot. Thanks a lot for the invite and all your help whilst i was there mate. I dont think i would ever recommend ever leaving a trailer on site for the weekend though! And whats this about me lighting up the tyres outside on the roundabout - me - na, would'nt dream of it!

Don · Post by **Don** » Mon Nov 14, 11 5:16 pm

Ivor wrote:I have to say a special official thanks to Martin Walker, Don Scott, Derek Carter and Dave Dingley for all their help in making sure that the Mopar Muscle Association was properly represented at the Classic Motor Show at the NEC.

The stand was always busy and and Don's Petty Bird was a real hit, especially with the kids who all wanted to be photographed with "Kingy" from the Cars movie.

We welcomed about 20 odd MMA members over the three days of the show and even allowed Mr Runner onto the stand, but only because he had his minder JC was with him and I didn't want to argue with him! Ade and Budge were on top form...they even bought Martin a pint!

Alex Doig turned up on the Saturday as did Dave, as you have already read, we also spotted a slim looking Dean Inskip as well...

We thought we'd discovered a previously unknown Hemi Daytona in the country when a a guy turned up on the stand and obviously knew what he was talking about saying he had an absolute minter...I didn't recognise him. but it turned out to be Paul Howarth and he was talking about his beautifully built 70 clone, but how many of you knew he has a Super Stock Dart with racing history?

I think I'll have to check out whether or not that's the real deal now!

Overall it was an excellent show, but I felt to be charged eight quid for parking on top of an already high entry fee was too much, though maybe I'm in the minority as the place was packed every day...it seems the old car crew have said sod the recession, we're going to the show...

Thanks again lads and lasses for all your support it was a great show and I'm knackered...

Yeah, really good show Ivor and enjoyed Sunday a lot. Thanks a lot for the invite and all your help whilst i was there mate. I dont think i would ever recommend ever leaving a trailer on site for the weekend though! And whats this about me lighting up the tyres outside on the roundabout - me - na, would'nt dream of it!

R.RUNNER · Post by **R.RUNNER** » Mon Nov 14, 11 5:27 pm

Ivor wrote: "even allowed Mr Runner onto the stand, twice, but only because he had his minder JC was with him and I didn't want to argue with him!

I thought we'd discovered a previously unknown Hemi Daytona in the country

Just a couple of corrections "WINCO"

BUDGIE · Post by **BUDGIE** » Mon Nov 14, 11 8:48 pm

Well done Ivor, and you mart

BUDGIE · Post by **BUDGIE** » Mon Nov 14, 11 9:00 pm

The Classic American girls made me take em up to Broad St Friday night

greeny · Post by **greeny** » Mon Nov 14, 11 9:02 pm

a big thanks to ivor and the rest of the lads on the club stand, i got avery warm welcome and hospitality. i got alot of very useful information from dave of the WW barracuda. it was my first trip to this show and had a fantastic day .will definitely go again .once again a big thanks to ivor and all who helped out over the full weekend

BUDGIE · Post by **BUDGIE** » Mon Nov 14, 11 9:03 pm

Charger wrote:this took my breath away

immaculate 1968 Ford Escort ‘Lotus’ Twin Cam, one of 883, dry stored for 25 years, re-commissioned and restored

HOW MUCH??!!

I would like to point out I am not disrespecting the for sale ad, I was just genuinely astonished by the asking price, and I guess disappointed that it’s well out of my league!!

Your right Rich, that car is worth £36k

BUDGIE · Post by **BUDGIE** » Mon Nov 14, 11 9:09 pm

BUDGIE · Post by **BUDGIE** » Mon Nov 14, 11 9:16 pm

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Classic Motor show 2011

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