BMC day Gaydon 2021
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BMC day Gaydon 2021
Is anybody going to the BMC & Leyland show at Gaydon on the 11 July?
All being well, I'm there on a stand with my less than perfect Sterling Fastback KV6 (how rare is that combo ?). Didn't actually get to really talk to anybody last year, which is both unfortunate and strange. I'm bringing some bits and pieces I've made for closer inspection, like the speaker pod and associated rain cover. Hopefully some other bits as well.
Who's in?
All being well, I'm there on a stand with my less than perfect Sterling Fastback KV6 (how rare is that combo ?). Didn't actually get to really talk to anybody last year, which is both unfortunate and strange. I'm bringing some bits and pieces I've made for closer inspection, like the speaker pod and associated rain cover. Hopefully some other bits as well.
Who's in?
Mark
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Re: BMC day Gaydon 2021
I'll be honest, I've never really considered taking my car to shows! I know it's a rare car, but I've always felt the bumper lets it down (and my own decisions re: originality would bring out the grumpies).
What is the deal with Gaydon? Do you have to book?
What is the deal with Gaydon? Do you have to book?
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Re: BMC day Gaydon 2021
In case you haven't already looked, here is the link,
https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/wh ... yland-show
Gaydon are not accepting on the day entries, they're limiting numbers for Covid reasons, so tickets need to be purchased ahead of the day.
It doesn't really matter (certainly not to me or many others) that your car is not pristine and totally original. We all know that for most folk, these cars are an on going project. And to see tasteful mods (or distasetful ones) is part of fun. This really is about taking part or being there. Whilst I have tackled the rust under the fog/reversing lights, there are other areas that need attention. We can't all have a car like Jon's (see last year), which is exceptional. Mine are a daily drivers, so those standards are not practical nor attainable.
The club entries are now closed but it doesn't mean you can't come along. Seeing other vehicles and owners does give a boost to your enthusiasm for your own car. Yes, I do know that sounds cheesy but it's true.
https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/wh ... yland-show
Gaydon are not accepting on the day entries, they're limiting numbers for Covid reasons, so tickets need to be purchased ahead of the day.
It doesn't really matter (certainly not to me or many others) that your car is not pristine and totally original. We all know that for most folk, these cars are an on going project. And to see tasteful mods (or distasetful ones) is part of fun. This really is about taking part or being there. Whilst I have tackled the rust under the fog/reversing lights, there are other areas that need attention. We can't all have a car like Jon's (see last year), which is exceptional. Mine are a daily drivers, so those standards are not practical nor attainable.
The club entries are now closed but it doesn't mean you can't come along. Seeing other vehicles and owners does give a boost to your enthusiasm for your own car. Yes, I do know that sounds cheesy but it's true.
Mark
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'96 Vitesse Lux Fastback, rolling resto
'96 825 SLi Fastback, just waiting.
Previous:- 'J' 820Si Fastback, part Tickford
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Re: BMC day Gaydon 2021
Too far for me this year Mark, maybe next year, as long as all these stupid restrictions are gone!
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Re: BMC day Gaydon 2021
Yeah, I think the same for me to be honest. It's badly timed as it's close to when I have to head south, but not close enough to make a longer trip out of it
Adrian
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Re: BMC day Gaydon 2021
I am working. Tried to get a shift change. Alas no can do. Gutted!!!
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Re: BMC day Gaydon 2021
So, just me then?
I'll post some pictures. Goodness knows how well attended the event will be but we can hope.
I'll post some pictures. Goodness knows how well attended the event will be but we can hope.
Mark
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Re: BMC day Gaydon 2021
A bit far for me with the car just back running and in no condition to show but I would look forward to seeing some pictures posted up.
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Re: BMC day Gaydon 2021
Well, I set off yesterday at 5:30am for the 3½ hour journey to Gaydon (including a detour to pick my son up). A bit of drizzle, fog and rain on the way down (bu@@er, I'd just spent two days prepping the car! ) but the weather was improving the further south we got and we arrived in bright, slightly overcast sunshine. The event was well attended by various motoring groups, and this wasn't the half of it, viz;
The concept vehicle CCV aka 800 coupe.
A few of the cars,
And for those that are eagle eyed, that's not a poorly edited picture, it's a Moggy trailer.
You don't see any 800s, then two come along at once.
They even put on a 'Fly Past' for us,
One of these cars was voted 'Best in Show', but I'm not going to say which .
So a round journey of about 360 miles and not totally sure yet how much fuel used but less than 11 gallons, so about 35 mpg, driven at average 70mph+ (ish) with (working) air con on. For a 22 year old, 2.5L automatic, I don't think that's too bad.
The concept vehicle CCV aka 800 coupe.
A few of the cars,
And for those that are eagle eyed, that's not a poorly edited picture, it's a Moggy trailer.
You don't see any 800s, then two come along at once.
They even put on a 'Fly Past' for us,
One of these cars was voted 'Best in Show', but I'm not going to say which .
So a round journey of about 360 miles and not totally sure yet how much fuel used but less than 11 gallons, so about 35 mpg, driven at average 70mph+ (ish) with (working) air con on. For a 22 year old, 2.5L automatic, I don't think that's too bad.
Mark
'99 Sterling KV6 Fastback
'96 Vitesse Lux Fastback, rolling resto
'96 825 SLi Fastback, just waiting.
Previous:- 'J' 820Si Fastback, part Tickford
MG Maestro 2.0i (I loved that car, I did)
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'96 Vitesse Lux Fastback, rolling resto
'96 825 SLi Fastback, just waiting.
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Re: BMC day Gaydon 2021
Great pics Mark, a good day and not bad economy either!
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Re: BMC day Gaydon 2021
Well done for making the effort and thanks for putting up the pictures.
A Rover 800 won best in show, that must be a very nice car.
A Rover 800 won best in show, that must be a very nice car.
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Re: BMC day Gaydon 2021
Thanks for the post I love looking at the pics of what could be with my own car and a nice write up as well, puts me in the mood for a drive out and about now.
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Re: BMC day Gaydon 2021
'Best in Show' just meant in our 800 group, unfortunately.
But it has to be said that the vast majority of the cars there (all makes of exhibitors) were not 'pristine pristine' (except Jon's mk1 820 of course), yet virtually all were very tidy and useable with a few deliberately tatty ones thrown in. It's the 'getting together'.
Owning one of these vehicles or similar, as you all know, is not the easy choice. Particularly when it's your daily driver.
But it has to be said that the vast majority of the cars there (all makes of exhibitors) were not 'pristine pristine' (except Jon's mk1 820 of course), yet virtually all were very tidy and useable with a few deliberately tatty ones thrown in. It's the 'getting together'.
Owning one of these vehicles or similar, as you all know, is not the easy choice. Particularly when it's your daily driver.
Mark
'99 Sterling KV6 Fastback
'96 Vitesse Lux Fastback, rolling resto
'96 825 SLi Fastback, just waiting.
Previous:- 'J' 820Si Fastback, part Tickford
MG Maestro 2.0i (I loved that car, I did)
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'96 Vitesse Lux Fastback, rolling resto
'96 825 SLi Fastback, just waiting.
Previous:- 'J' 820Si Fastback, part Tickford
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Re: BMC day Gaydon 2021
Thank you very much for the pictures
Can we have more ?
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Can we have more ?
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Beautiful. I wish I could have been there. Thanks for posting the pics.
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