Album Ripon Autumn Classic 2011 from autofantasia

1987 VW Scirocco Mk2 GT - E48 GRE

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 14:13:58 +0000

Thought I'd finish this album off with another shot of my Scirocco, once again parked right by the track.

Really pleased to get the opportunity to have the stand in the shot, as I think it makes for an interesting backdrop.

1967 MG MGB GT - PHN 22F

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 19:17:52 +0000

autofantasia has posted:

I might have said before that I'm not a huge fan of the MG and its various forms, but I did like this one ... maybe because it was red!

1968 Riley Elf - NBC 409F

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 11:28:10 +0000

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The more I see of these little cars, the more I like them.

Sadly, production ceased in the late Sixties when British Leyland discontinued the Riley and Wolseley brand names.

1975 Vauxhall Viva E - KGM 250P

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 20:26:32 +0000

autofantasia has posted:

Probably one of the poorest photos I took at this show, but I'm uploading it anyway because of the subject matter.

Viva, Firenza, call it what you will ... I just love these cars and have done ever since being a passenger in one with a V6 fitted.

1968 Jensen Interceptor - WLK 326G

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 19:13:26 +0000

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Apparently, Jensen used Chrysler V8 engines for the Interceptor, but I'm afraid even that doesn't endear them to me.

No, this is one British classic that this particular enthusiast has never taken to ... apologies to all you Jensen lovers out there!

1969 Volvo 1800E - NPV 143H

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 18:47:12 +0000

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Not so fussed on the colour of this one, but I do like this style of Volvo.

1957 Morris Isis - 495 AAU

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 18:17:33 +0000

autofantasia has posted:

The Morris Isis name was first briefly used by Morris Motors Limited from 1929 to 1931. It was then resurrected by British Motor Corporation on a new midsize car they produced in the 1950s. The car shown here is actually a Series II, which is based on the Morris Oxford body, but with a longer wheelbase and front end to accommodate the 6-cylinder engine.

Sadly, I can't find any record of this car still being registered so I'm guessing it may have gone overseas.

1968 Sunbeam Alpine - VRB 111F

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 17:05:41 +0000

autofantasia has posted:

We're getting near to the end of this album now folks.

Only a few more to upload and I'm afraid a few have messy backgrounds, but I hope you'll still enjoy seeing the cars in question.

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier Mk2 Calibre - E248 JJM

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 17:37:34 +0000

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1 of only 500 produced, the Calibre was based around the Cavalier Mk2 and it's believed there are only around 30 left on the road today.

One of the reasons so few may have survived is that like any bodykitted car (remember I have a Scirocco) they can rot like anything ... it's often a case of out ofsight out of mind until it's too late!

1991 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v - H381 AAB

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 15:16:18 +0000

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I don't like to be too critical of someone else's car as it wouldn't do if we were all the same.

However, I have to say for me personally this is a case where less would have been more!

Dogs At Car Shows

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 21:12:36 +0000

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Border Collie steals the show!

1986 Renault 4 GTL - D673 XJF

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:42:44 +0000

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The Renault 4, was an economy car produced by the French manufacacturer between 1961 and 1992. It was the first front-wheel drive family car produced by Renault and in many ways was Renault's response to the Citroën 2CV albeit a slightly larger car.

This 5 door hatchback I've uploaded was in really quite good condition, but I think for me the favourite variant of this French icon would have to be the panel van. Wouldn't mind one of them at all at least from an aestethic point of view.

1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pick-Up - Details Unknown

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:23:29 +0000

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Looking like something that rolled off the set of "The Waltons" ... yes, I know that shows my age!

Classics In The Sun

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:16:52 +0000

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A shot of some of what was on offer from Ripon Old Cars ... just a shame about the pesky bunting!

1995 MG RV8 - M473 BHG

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 19:51:39 +0000

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This one's for you Ann ...

The RV8 was released in 1993 by Rover with the intention of keeping the classic MG name alive and uniting traditional MG customers with more modern motoring enthusiasts. However, due to its very high price in the UK the car did not find the demand Rover had hoped for.

1,982 RV8's were manufactured in total, with 80% of them being sold in Japan, and the vast majority of Japanese versions being Woodcoat Green.

As well as the performance offered by a V8 engine in a 1,250 odd kg chassis, the interior featured luxury refinement in the form of veneered burr elm woodwork and Connolly leather.

Source: www.j-spec.com.au

1956 Ford F-100 Custom Cab Pick-Up V8 - 930 UXC

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 18:19:50 +0000

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And here is said shot of the F-100 leaving the showground ... proper old truck!

1956 Ford F-100 Custom Cab Pick-Up V8 - 930 UXC

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 18:17:09 +0000

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I really liked this old F-100, but never managed to get a clean shot with the bonnet down.

I did snatch a shot of it from the back though as it was leaving the showground, which I'll upload next.

1976 Fiat 132 GLS - MCN 301P

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 16:01:23 +0000

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Okay, perhaps not as sexy as the Vette, but still a much cherished and worthy old car.

1970 Chevrolet GMC Corvette Stingray - EHN 164H

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 20:56:20 +0000

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There aren't many cars with a sexier front end than a Vette!

1931 Ford Model A - XFF 507

nobody@ipernity.com (autofantasia) — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:15:45 +0000

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How many bugs can one Model A catch on its way to a show!