Well, after a long time of trying, we eventually sold the Herald today.
It's served me well as a starter classic, and having had it for around 5 years now it's time to move her on. I can't give her the attention she needs with my Vitesse needing some work and a BSA to restore.
She's staying local to me though, as a friend at University was looking for a car to buy, use and modify as time moves on.
So long Hector / Helljoy / Hark the Herald...
Monday, 14 September 2009
Friday, 11 September 2009
Coventry Festival of Motoring 2009
This weekend just gone was the Coventry Festival of Motoring, which was very well attended by participants and spectators alike. Over 600 cars, around 40 motorbikes and 40 odd fancy dress participants.
It's a 60 mile run round the Warwickshire countryside, seeing some nice little villages and taking in some nice roads too. This year also involved a trip to MIRA on the two mile straights track. Unfortunately we were limited to a top speed of 50mph on the straights and 30mph on corners. Probably a good thing as the corners were far more banked than I anticipated!
Some very nice cars on the run, my favourite probably being the Jaguar C-Type from the Jaguar Heritage Trust Museum. Loads of others too, but a fair few modern cars too, which just added to the event. Here's a few photos of some of the cars from the run.
Certainly a worthwhile event, and one that everyone should add to their calender.
Bugatti T35A - Original body and interior, but had Vitesse front suspension. Odd.
The Jaguar C-Type from the JHT Museum.
Lemon Mk2. I liked this car, nice and mean.
Spitfire Mk3 with a GT6 bonnet on. Didn't see this out on the run, but looked nice parked up.
There was a very healthy turn out of Triumphs, with only Austin being in competition for the marque most represented at the event. Some thirsty old beasts came, a few Corvettes, a Pontiac Firebird, a Mini Van with a Rover V8 in the back, an Ultima Can Am to name but a few. Unfortunately, once again I forgot to take any photos of my own Vitesse. Bugger.
It's a 60 mile run round the Warwickshire countryside, seeing some nice little villages and taking in some nice roads too. This year also involved a trip to MIRA on the two mile straights track. Unfortunately we were limited to a top speed of 50mph on the straights and 30mph on corners. Probably a good thing as the corners were far more banked than I anticipated!
Some very nice cars on the run, my favourite probably being the Jaguar C-Type from the Jaguar Heritage Trust Museum. Loads of others too, but a fair few modern cars too, which just added to the event. Here's a few photos of some of the cars from the run.
Certainly a worthwhile event, and one that everyone should add to their calender.
Bugatti T35A - Original body and interior, but had Vitesse front suspension. Odd.
The Jaguar C-Type from the JHT Museum.
Lemon Mk2. I liked this car, nice and mean.
Spitfire Mk3 with a GT6 bonnet on. Didn't see this out on the run, but looked nice parked up.
There was a very healthy turn out of Triumphs, with only Austin being in competition for the marque most represented at the event. Some thirsty old beasts came, a few Corvettes, a Pontiac Firebird, a Mini Van with a Rover V8 in the back, an Ultima Can Am to name but a few. Unfortunately, once again I forgot to take any photos of my own Vitesse. Bugger.
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