Conor Posted May 31, 2009 Report Posted May 31, 2009 As for the car on fire on the M1, if it was the one on the way home, it wasnt a classic, it was a Crysler 300c but there was a red mk1 escy broken down just behind it. : Sadly, it wasn't. It was in the morning on the way there. Poor bugger got within 30 miles of Santa Pod.
sitting_budda Posted May 31, 2009 Report Posted May 31, 2009 on the way down i got overtaken by 3 osfs, and i lost count of cosworths and focus rs's that passed me. also gutted for the owner of the MK1 escort that burnt out on the motorway Was it black and silver??? If so that was me.... traffic wasnt going anywhere so pulled off so I didnt overheat
MissFourDoor Posted May 31, 2009 Report Posted May 31, 2009 I had a great day, and considering I woke up still pissed this monrning after 4 and a half hours sleep I did pretty well. Cheers to Darren and all the other guys that keep this place going, it was a fantastic day. As for the plastic, yea it a bit annoying, but I find it more amusing just to laugh at them. And it's pretty pointless complaining on here, much better off writing into Classic Ford Magazine as they're the event organisers. Perhaps they can put an age limit on the stands or something. Never the less, I can't wait for next years one, will definately be camping this time, I won't be having my birthday on the same weekend again.
Grey Crayford Posted May 31, 2009 Report Posted May 31, 2009 Thought it was a really good show today, good to meet some of the people off the forum in person & to get a chance to see some really nice cars. Me & Fastferret saw the fire damaged escort mk1 on the M1 on the way to the 'pod this morning Really sad to see someones pride & joy damaged like that, gutted for the owner.
Guest chriscapriman Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 im sure i spyd an osf mk 3.5 transit on the campsite, and a mk3 fiesta may have been drunkedluy seeing things i like some of the newer stuff and our club has many xr's, rst's and cossies in it (on our stand today we had 3 x mk3 cappers, 1 mk2 escort, mk3 & 5 tinas, xr2 mk2, xr4x4, rst and mk5 rs2000 escort van - infact imk sure our club has at least one of each escort bodystyle mk1-6 i think and all mk1-5 tina's, sierras and mondeo ). think as time moves on, the non osf stuff is gonna come thro , its inevitable, and i welcome it ocs my mates drive them and i've owned similar. still wudnt drive an orange st tho enjoyed the strip, racing with the newer stuff in the club was ace and we all got pissed together that nite great show, great weekend, great cars good work CF, look forward to next years as do the rest of the lads from manchester classic ford i rekon
RETRO_AL Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 Feel very gutted for the bloke,just a reminder that you need to fit a good fire extinguisher
4parajon Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 Every year we have the same post about the more newer Fords turning up. Its a Classic Ford show afterall, if you dont like them just walk past. Was good to share a few drinks with you Al, even if it was only strawberry vodka
Retromotorsport Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 if you take the newer cars out.. you'll have the same number of OSF's ... but fewer people admiring them, and the show survives on the money at the gate, fewer cars, fewer people and one dead show ... You dont have to look at them at the end of the day
puddy Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 if you take the newer cars out.. you'll have the same number of OSF's ... but fewer people admiring them, and the show survives on the money at the gate, fewer cars, fewer people and one dead show ... You dont have to look at them at the end of the day Sorry mate, thats complete b***ox, no osf's ,= no show classic ford show, Where as no plastic, still an classic ford show. puddy
Arfur Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 Actually, me and Gareth reckoned there were fewer newer Fords in attendance than last year - and this year was a much busier show. You can't turn folk way because of what car they drive - not everyone is in a position to own a classic Ford. We all go to the show to appreciate old Fords and see them in action. As Gary says, if you don't like, walk on by. Thanks to everyone who came to the show and made it a massive success. Despite being everyone's bitch, I did manage to sneak out to catch up with a few new and old faces - most of which I reckon will be looking very purple this morning. Roll on 2010! Simon
Retromotorsport Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 Puddy.. you missed the point. If you took out the plastic.. you would have the same number of OSF's there, every one with an OSF can get in, with what ever club they belong to, Take away the visiting clubs and you have less money, if the show dosnt make a profit.. there would be no show. Perhaps its just me... but i can walk past a visiting club with Mondeo's on it .. allthough if one happens to be a ex BTCC car i'll stop and give it a good look over.
Admin Vista Posted June 1, 2009 Admin Report Posted June 1, 2009 You can't turn folk way because of what car they drive - not everyone is in a position to own a classic Ford. We all go to the show to appreciate old Fords and see them in action. As Gary says, if you don't like, walk on by. Can I bring my classic Alfa as well as my escort next year then? I didn't think there were that many really modern fords, but I was a little surprised at the owners who'd brought along a scorpio estate and another with a chavved up Cougar. I'm quite happy to walk by without looking at them so they don't bother me too much. I wouldn't want it to go too far though, I no longer go to Ford fair because of the rows and rows of identical blue mondeo ST's and Focus's. One thing though, if the weather is like this again next year please please please can we have it on the grass? Tarmac is so hot and there was no where near enough space where the OSF stand was. I know you have to deal with a possible wet weather show but how about having a contingency plan for either eventuality? Chilling out sat on the grass is much more fun (for me) than burning my legs on the tarmac.
Retromotorsport Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 Can I bring my classic Alfa as well as my escort next year then? . You'll be in a Van
Admin Vista Posted June 1, 2009 Admin Report Posted June 1, 2009 Can I bring my classic Alfa as well as my escort next year then? . You'll be in a Van Can you fit a tow bar to it then I can bring both
puddy Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 Actually, me and Gareth reckoned there were fewer newer Fords in attendance than last year - and this year was a much busier show. You can't turn folk way because of what car they drive - not everyone is in a position to own a classic Ford. We all go to the show to appreciate old Fords and see them in action. As Gary says, if you don't like, walk on by. Thanks to everyone who came to the show and made it a massive success. Despite being everyone's bitch, I did manage to sneak out to catch up with a few new and old faces - most of which I reckon will be looking very purple this morning. Roll on 2010! Simon We were sat out side the tent watching all of the plasic come in , and I would beg to differ. A very good show none the less , perhaps have all of the post 87' stuff in the field by the entrance next year ? puddy
FredTransit Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 I have never been before, and was shocked at how many 06 and 07 plates I saw, i don't think they should be on the stands, they should be put in a separate area, that way you don't have to avoid/not look at them!
cortinadale Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 Two good things came out of it: 1) The plastic crap got decimated by the OSF tin apart from one 4WD MK4 Escort which decimated all. was a mk3 scort wasnt it?? i thought it was pretty impresive. lot of workmanship gone into it!!
RETRO_AL Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 Two good things came out of it: 1) The plastic crap got decimated by the OSF tin apart from one 4WD MK4 Escort which decimated all. was a mk3 scort wasnt it?? i thought it was pretty impresive. lot of workmanship gone into it!! Yes its a mk3 500bhp+
cortinadale Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 You can't turn folk way because of what car they drive - not everyone is in a position to own a classic Ford. We all go to the show to appreciate old Fords and see them in action. As Gary says, if you don't like, walk on by. Can I bring my classic Alfa as well as my escort next year then? I didn't think there were that many really modern fords, but I was a little surprised at the owners who'd brought along a scorpio estate and another with a chavved up Cougar. I'm quite happy to walk by without looking at them so they don't bother me too much. I wouldn't want it to go too far though, I no longer go to Ford fair because of the rows and rows of identical blue mondeo ST's and Focus's. One thing though, if the weather is like this again next year please please please can we have it on the grass? Tarmac is so hot and there was no where near enough space where the OSF stand was. I know you have to deal with a possible wet weather show but how about having a contingency plan for either eventuality? Chilling out sat on the grass is much more fun (for me) than burning my legs on the tarmac. see i like the old ford shows, i dont like plastic crud either but lookin about yesterday it was more like classic escort show, does that mean i shouldnt go anymore?? lol. you could count the amount of mk5 tinas on one hand
cortinadale Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 Two good things came out of it: 1) The plastic crap got decimated by the OSF tin apart from one 4WD MK4 Escort which decimated all. was a mk3 scort wasnt it?? i thought it was pretty impresive. lot of workmanship gone into it!! Yes its a mk3 500bhp+ mental!!!! my misses said to me, whats that gonna do, its all standard!! till it shot off lol
Arfur Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 One thing though, if the weather is like this again next year please please please can we have it on the grass? Tarmac is so hot and there was no where near enough space where the OSF stand was. I know you have to deal with a possible wet weather show but how about having a contingency plan for either eventuality? Chilling out sat on the grass is much more fun (for me) than burning my legs on the tarmac. Sadly, the days of having most of the show on the grass are over.
antz Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 there was a ot of modern stuff there but I just walked past it. It doesnt interest me but I love seeing the newer stuff getting owned on the strip. I agree with Vista that the OSF standw as in the crappest place possible. No where near enough room and crammed into that small section like a Morrisons carpark.
Johnson Posted June 1, 2009 Report Posted June 1, 2009 there was alot of plastic there. but it was nice to see them getting slaughtered by the oldskool motors. i was loving retro daves estate. that thing rips!!!
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