Moar Players Classic 2017 Photos [pics]

[HoTWire]

Clearly a popular show round these parts, the weather helped (and hindered a bit, it was craaazy hot). Was nice to bump into folks, Dbizzle, Hardcore, Gobs, Mr.Bogner, DanVip, Mr.Woolmer of firebreathing Austin A35 fame, Mr. Ibbotson of silly low imp fame... and well a whole bunch of other, including one of the chaps that came to both of the Retro Rides Summer Holiday who I don't know if they are on here. So overall 10/10 for social times, although there are a few people I knew were there but I missed seeing.

I was mainly there for audio recording purposes for a video project I've got going on with the ever wonderful Jason Laroza (hopefully it'll surface soon). So I got there at opening time (9am... that is a 6:30 start for me... on a Saturday!) and proceeded to do a loop of the event and then spend an hour or so grabbing audio and interviews.

Once I had that in the bag though I was free to do as I pleased... so armed with my camera I spent a bit more time getting used to my new(ish) lense, which I'm still not 100% right with, yet.

This was the first car you saw as you exit the tunnel under Goodwood's track and mighty fine it was too

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

Opposite was Jamie Players' 260Z

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

Continuing a Japanese sporty coupe theme, previous winner of RACE award at Retro Rides Gathering

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

I believe this was recently finished at Kustom Kolors (Kolours?) and looked superb, I'm sure I've messed up the colour with my post processing

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

Always got time for a bright yellow pickup on shiny wheels

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

Mr.Woolmer's aforementioned Austin

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

This looked like a real beast, anyone got any details?

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

Whilst eyes were (understandably) drawn to the redone Forge Mk1 Golf Berg Cup Look thang... this Maestro was catching my eye instead

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

Perfect notchback was a welcome relief to the super low on shiny wheels (even though it is both of these things)

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

The 80's in coupe form

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

Studebaker race car looked like fun

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

Once upon a time these used to be everywhere, and now less and less do I see.

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

Sud. Sweet.

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

what?

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

Couldn't get a good picture of this because of the extreme lighting conditions by this point in the day and it being half in and half out of the light.

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

Yup... would like to take this home

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

Then again this was pretty perfect too, 1602 I believe rather than a 2002

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

One of our local heroes Bennyup's Toyota never fails to draw crowds and look awesome

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

Dez's old Merc now with new interior and wheels and things

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

Very fresh engine bay in this Polo

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

I think my car of the show though was this Beetle. It was properly customised, suicide doors, deguttered, loads of little touches all over the place, lovely interior, air install, really a properly retro custom.

Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr


Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr

There are a whole load more in the gallery if you want to check them out
www.flickr.com/photos/retroscenemag/albums/72157685114776266

Looking forward to heading back next year, and to our video being done ... and of course to Retro Rides Weekender at Goodwood on 19th and 20th May 2018

[b3nson]

Was indeed a great day, spent most of it hiding in the shade with brief wandering in the sun being pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety of cars there!
And is that a sneaky date announcement at the end!

[grandsport]

So much want in those pics!

[HoTWire]

Jun 18, 2017 20:50:20 GMT b3nson said:

Was indeed a great day, spent most of it hiding in the shade with brief wandering in the sun being pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety of cars there!
And is that a sneaky date announcement at the end!

Ah I did spot your car, in fact I think there is a photo in the Flickr link.

*edit* yes ... you were another half in half out the harsh light one


Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr


Re:Announcement I like to see if people are paying attention

[qwerty]

Looked like a great show. Love the variety! Will have to try and make it next year. The drive always puts me off.

Tom

[HoTWire]

Jun 19, 2017 8:41:32 GMT qwerty said:

Looked like a great show. Love the variety! Will have to try and make it next year. The drive always puts me off.

I can't promise these cars, but I can say we have camp site (and two show days) for the Retro Rides Weekender, which should make the drive a bit more palatable.

[b3nson]

Jun 19, 2017 6:14:54 GMT HoTWire said:

Jun 18, 2017 20:50:20 GMT b3nson said:

Was indeed a great day, spent most of it hiding in the shade with brief wandering in the sun being pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety of cars there!
And is that a sneaky date announcement at the end!

Ah I did spot your car, in fact I think there is a photo in the Flickr link.

*edit* yes ... you were another half in half out the harsh light one


Players Classic 2017 by Retro Rides, on Flickr


Re:Announcement I like to see if people are paying attention

Thanks for the photo! Yeah I have just realised it was probably a bit of a rubbish place to park if I wanted any decent photos taken. However, it was nice and cool when I had to get back in it for a 3 hour drive North!

[HoTWire]

Jun 19, 2017 12:53:51 GMT b3nson said:

Thanks for the photo! Yeah I have just realised it was probably a bit of a rubbish place to park if I wanted any decent photos taken. However, it was nice and cool when I had to get back in it for a 3 hour drive North!

Yeah I can't imagine what some of those cars must have been like, I got in my modern with aircon and it took about 20 minutes before it was cool enough to be remotely comfortable.

[b3nson]

Jun 19, 2017 12:56:47 GMT HoTWire said:

Jun 19, 2017 12:53:51 GMT b3nson said:

Thanks for the photo! Yeah I have just realised it was probably a bit of a rubbish place to park if I wanted any decent photos taken. However, it was nice and cool when I had to get back in it for a 3 hour drive North!

Yeah I can't imagine what some of those cars must have been like, I got in my modern with aircon and it took about 20 minutes before it was cool enough to be remotely comfortable.

It was a tad roasty, although the car seemed to cope very well with the heat which was a relief as it's off to a new owner next weekend. If I had boiled it over on my last weekend driving it I would have been quite upset!