Well, it started off from a rumour that there might, possibly, be some sort of classic car meet at the Cattle Market, although details were sketchy.
Fortunately the local (and not so local) RR community stepped up and made sure that if there wasn't a car meet, there will be now.
As it happens, the classic meet was actually taking place after all.
We had a mini RR get together beforehand when Tonycocacola, Jizzy Gillespie and Hairnet all came round to mine for a brew and a look around the Merc, Bond and Celeste. Much ribbing was endured about how long the Merc is taking and how ugly the Bond is. ;D
As Hairnet had come from Manchester on his bike, he hopped in with me in the Celeste, and Jack and Dave took the W124 Coupe which they'd driven down from Durham in.
I was a bit worried at this point that there wasn't going to be much of an event, as these guys had travelled a fair distance!
Here's what greeted us when we arrived...
^ We passed this on the way. Very pretty indeed!
^ The Celeste is for sale. Interested parties should contact donttellhimpike. I've had use of this car for a while and it's been faultless. I really really want it, but my retro addiction needs to be controlled.
^ Metro subramed, Peugeot diesel-powered trike. Mental. The owner and his wife had rode this from the North East, and weirdly TCC and Jizzy knew him. Small world sometimes, ain't it?!
^ John's stunning Celica. Also for sale! Although I don't think I could part with that.
^ Alistair thundered in with his new toy. What an awesome sounding beast! Thanks for giving it the beans on the way out, Akku! Music to our ears.
^ "How fast does it go, mister?" "Can I have a go, mister?"
^ PaulMI16 made an appearance
^ The owner built this himself! I've seen him screaming around the area. It has a Reliant engine. Brilliant!
^ We watched the owner drive past a couple of times - he wasn't sure if his Metro would be welcomed. It most definitely was! RR member too - nice to meet you.
^ Gem arrived in her nicely lowered Touring. Sorry I didn't get to speak to you!
I think I got all the cars... hope I didn't miss any. It's a great venue for a car meet, and I'm hoping to be at the next one.
Fortunately the local (and not so local) RR community stepped up and made sure that if there wasn't a car meet, there will be now.
As it happens, the classic meet was actually taking place after all.
We had a mini RR get together beforehand when Tonycocacola, Jizzy Gillespie and Hairnet all came round to mine for a brew and a look around the Merc, Bond and Celeste. Much ribbing was endured about how long the Merc is taking and how ugly the Bond is. ;D
As Hairnet had come from Manchester on his bike, he hopped in with me in the Celeste, and Jack and Dave took the W124 Coupe which they'd driven down from Durham in.
I was a bit worried at this point that there wasn't going to be much of an event, as these guys had travelled a fair distance!
Here's what greeted us when we arrived...
^ We passed this on the way. Very pretty indeed!
^ The Celeste is for sale. Interested parties should contact donttellhimpike. I've had use of this car for a while and it's been faultless. I really really want it, but my retro addiction needs to be controlled.
^ Metro subramed, Peugeot diesel-powered trike. Mental. The owner and his wife had rode this from the North East, and weirdly TCC and Jizzy knew him. Small world sometimes, ain't it?!
^ John's stunning Celica. Also for sale! Although I don't think I could part with that.
^ Alistair thundered in with his new toy. What an awesome sounding beast! Thanks for giving it the beans on the way out, Akku! Music to our ears.
^ "How fast does it go, mister?" "Can I have a go, mister?"
^ PaulMI16 made an appearance
^ The owner built this himself! I've seen him screaming around the area. It has a Reliant engine. Brilliant!
^ We watched the owner drive past a couple of times - he wasn't sure if his Metro would be welcomed. It most definitely was! RR member too - nice to meet you.
^ Gem arrived in her nicely lowered Touring. Sorry I didn't get to speak to you!
I think I got all the cars... hope I didn't miss any. It's a great venue for a car meet, and I'm hoping to be at the next one.
