South Midlands Classic Transport Meet, Dec 28th, more pics

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South Midlands Classic Transport Meet, Dec 28th, more pics

Post by Ian Mac » 17 Dec 2009 10:30 am

There is a classic car meeting on Monday December 28th between 11am-3pm at Becketts Farm, Wythall, Nr Birmingham (B47 6AJ) if any local 300 drivers fancy meeting-up to blow-out the Christmas cobwebs. I was going to take the Zastava but I'll take my 340 instead if anyone's up for it.

Becketts Farm is about half a mile from M42 Junction 3 and is around 8 miles south of Birmingham. They have a farm shop, hot food and sandwich counter plus a restaurant. I've never been to one of their classic car meetings but I understand they're well attended with a good mix of vehicles turning-up.

Let me know if anyone's up for it and we can perhaps arrange a meeting place and arrive together..
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Re: South Midlands Classic Transport Meet, Dec 28th

Post by SteveP » 17 Dec 2009 10:43 am

Yep, I'll be going to that! Went to one in August and there's generally a load of interesting cars there. Although no 300 for me :(
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Re: South Midlands Classic Transport Meet, Dec 28th

Post by KrisSWFC » 18 Dec 2009 10:11 pm

Ian

I will bring the 340 to give it a good run

Its a fairly long journey from Sheffield but I guess I wil be there about 11 to 11.30

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Post by KrisSWFC » 27 Dec 2009 04:28 pm

Hi

Really sorry something has come up at work and I cant attend now. :cry:

I hope you have a really good day!!

Cheers

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Post by SteveP » 27 Dec 2009 05:01 pm

Should still be going, I'll be in a blue S70... although I'll try not to take up valuable retro car parking space :P :lol:
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Post by Ian Mac » 27 Dec 2009 07:06 pm

I'll be there in the maroon 340. It would be good to see anyone else who can make it.
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Post by volvosneverdie » 28 Dec 2009 04:27 pm

Anyone get any pics??
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Post by Ian Mac » 28 Dec 2009 06:53 pm

We forgot to take the camera although I did take a few pics on my phone if I can work out how to upload them.. :?

I was amazed at the turn-out so soon after Christmas. I spotted one other 340 - a beige 5 door DL on a B plate but otherwise there was everying from 'sit up and beg' Ford Pops to a Plymouth Belvedere, an immaculate 1981 Citroen Dyane, a handful of 2cvs, Lamborghini Estrada, Bond Minicar, Hillman Minx Estate, Vandem Plas 1500 (Allegro), Mk 1 Escort Motorhome, Hillman Imp, WW2 Jeep, Daimler Ferret armoured car, MGs, Bristols, Jensens etc etc. There was also a good assortment of rods and customs and loads of old Vespas and Lambrettas. The car park was completely full when we left at around 1.30 and cars were still turning-up...

On the whole it ws an excellent day although rater chilly.. :D

They apparently hold an evening meet on the 2nd Tuesday in the month starting from April and from what I saw today I would thoroughly recommend it..
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Post by SteveP » 28 Dec 2009 06:55 pm

Lots of variety and some excellent sounding TVR's. Saw the other 340 too (it was also at the one I went to in August) and uploading pics now... didn't spot you in the end Ian but saw your clean 340!.. maybe at the next one!
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Post by volvosneverdie » 28 Dec 2009 07:00 pm

Ian Mac wrote:. I spotted one other 340 - a beige 5 door DL on a B plate..
I want a beige 300. 8)
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Post by SteveP » 28 Dec 2009 07:10 pm

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Re: South Midlands Classic Transport Meet, Dec 28th

Post by volvosneverdie » 28 Dec 2009 07:18 pm

That 340 is supreme.
Really dig the cambered bug too.

Cheers Steve.
Good snapping.

Can someone ask the 340 owner if I can have dibs if he ever decides to sell it next time round?
Seriously. :wink:
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Re: South Midlands Classic Transport Meet, Dec 28th

Post by Ian Mac » 28 Dec 2009 07:19 pm

I want the Lamborghini. I'll swap it for the 340, cash either way........... :roll:
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Post by volvosneverdie » 28 Dec 2009 07:24 pm

Ian Mac wrote:I want the Lamborghini. I'll swap it for the 340, cash either way........... :roll:
I dont think he could afford yours Ian. 8)
And the tax/mpg would be appauling.
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Re: South Midlands Classic Transport Meet, Dec 28th

Post by Ian Mac » 28 Dec 2009 07:29 pm

To be honest I've never been a fan of 'supercars' and having been in the motor trade since I was 17 I can't think of anything that I still have a burning desire to drive except I've always had a soft spot for Lamborghinis - ever since I owned a yellow Dinky Muira and a green Countach with 'Speedwheels' when I was about 12... :D
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