Anyone at the NEC this weekend for Classic n Retro?

[AndyPen]

If you happen to spot my white RS500 on the Tickford stand, pop by and say hello

Already seen a 1071 restoration car here btw.

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[mk1coopers]

Not going, however, that RS500 is a lovely thing

[Gray]

I stopped going to the NEC when they put the parking charges up to £18

[minimk1man]

It's actually £12.95 if you pre-book.

[AndyPen]

Had a chance to look at the green 1071 today - looks pretty genuine to me, and accepting 66 type doors have been fitted, wrong bonnet and partial deseaming, it seems to have all the correct features.

Not sure where I have seen it advertised before, but definitely have?

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[snoopy64]

I stopped going to the NEC when they put the parking charges up to £18

Park in the station for £9.50 at weekends

[Rubber Sprung]

Wasn't on display at Beaulieu last summer ?

[Polarsilver]

Parking for some of the NEC Exhibitions it free & they still run the bus .. went to the camping show in Feb & NEC Parking was Free.. do not mind paying for parking just dont rip me off .

Andy,, Nice Cossie was it supplied by Hartford Motors Oxford given the reg number?

[AndyPen]

Andy,, Nice Cossie was it supplied by Hartford Motors Oxford given the reg number?

Thanks, it was the last prototype by Tickford so was sent straight to Germany Norman - as the Parts Validation Service Vehicle for the touring car championship. It was reimported in the early 90s, so it was given this age related plate - as it had never been registered on the road. Nice to know where it was first registered - thanks

Nice to meet Trevor today

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[minimk1man]

Good to meet you too Andy. What a lovely car you have with a wonderful history. Nice touch with the Kernow sticker in the window.

Trevor

[snoopy64]

For those that went… what was the attendance like and the mix of stands, I couldn’t make it this year..

[WMU 211G]

For those that went… what was the attendance like and the mix of stands, I couldn’t make it this year..

It was down to three halls from the usual five this year but was very busy, I did Friday and Saturday and spent two to three hours each day having a really good look at the auction stuff. The autojumble was about the same size as usual (I bought three more bloody Italian car books!), there was a nice variety of club stands although there were eight separate Rover clubs which must be some kind of record! If I had the garage space to hand right now I would have bid on any one of about a dozen cars from the two hundred and twenty or so lots available, mostly the Italian stuff on offer (Alfa, Fiat, Lancia and Maserati) but strangely none of the Minis really took my fancy. I must be going through another of my periodical 'phases' as I found the rather expensive but cute as a button Porsche Speedster replica, the red Series 3 Alfa Spider, the white MGA 1500 and fabulous Warwick Grey Mk1 Jag saloon far more appealing than any of the Minis up for grabs, still, it takes all sorts doesn't it...?

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I also had a satisfying ride in this Alfa Giulia 1750GT which sounds fantastic when the enthusiastic young owner wound it up...

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[AndyPen]

There were some very, very busy spells. On Saturday morning for example I was on my feet talking with visitors to our stand for 3 hours solid and had to stop have a cup of coffee as my throat was so dry Lovely enthusiastic crowd too. I must admit that I was glad there were quieter moments too as that's when I I was able to pop over the the auto jumble and auction.

Auction seemed to be low on prices to me but I'm not an expert, I was very tempted by a phase 3 Williams Clio. My best buy was a pair of NOS European Lucas lamps in the their boxes.

[Old English White]

For those that went… what was the attendance like and the mix of stands, I couldn’t make it this year..

I must be going through another of my periodical 'phases' as I found the rather expensive but cute as a button Porsche Speedster replica, the red Series 3 Alfa Spider, the white MGA 1500 and fabulous Warwick Grey Mk1 Jag saloon far more appealing than any of the Minis up for grabs, still, it takes all sorts doesn't it...?

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Nidge, Do you recall what the white MGA made by any chance? Looked quite a decent one. Also, you mentioned buying some Italian motoring books: Would you be at all interested in Italian motoring magazines? I have some from the 1950s which I probably ought to offer as part of a clearout. If you have any interest I'll make the journey upto our loft and get some more details! I won't be looking for a fortune for them - maybe just a donation to this forum perhaps?

[WMU 211G]

For those that went… what was the attendance like and the mix of stands, I couldn’t make it this year..

I must be going through another of my periodical 'phases' as I found the rather expensive but cute as a button Porsche Speedster replica, the red Series 3 Alfa Spider, the white MGA 1500 and fabulous Warwick Grey Mk1 Jag saloon far more appealing than any of the Minis up for grabs, still, it takes all sorts doesn't it...?

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Nidge, Do you recall what the white MGA made by any chance? Looked quite a decent one. Also, you mentioned buying some Italian motoring books: Would you be at all interested in Italian motoring magazines? I have some from the 1950s which I probably ought to offer as part of a clearout. If you have any interest I'll make the journey upto our loft and get some more details! I won't be looking for a fortune for them - maybe just a donation to this forum perhaps?

Yes, the MGA went for £19,125, I rather liked it, the combination of Old English white and red interior was lovely.

Would love those Italian mags if you want to offload them, thanks - happy to make a donation for them

Was chatting with a mate at work this morning who went on Sunday and he was tempted to bid on one or two cars, he's very into his Jags and Daimlers and was quite surprised how cheap some of them were. I'm not looking for another Mini (in fact I'm selling one to make room for something else) but the '59s and the '64 pickup were rather nice, there can't be many early pickups left now.