Ford Fair 2015
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Ford Fair 2015
Hi all.
Well had a really nice day today up at Silverstone today at Ford Fair, although the show did not seem quite as good as in previous years. Maybe it was our imagination but both me and John thought there were a lot less "classic" fords today and "less" things going on too. Seemed quieter than usual. Boy oh boy, there were so many Focus an Fiesta this year you would not believe it But the Classics that were there were to a superb standard as expected. Anyway I still really enjoyed myself and had a fantastic convoy up with John so was well worth the early start, even though at 0730am we got stuck in the queue for over an hour If I decide to go again next year I think I will follow John's lead and arrive later after everyone has got in. One thing I noticed was how few Capri's that were on show...but that got me and John some extra attention en route
Anyway hope you enjoy the following pics...starting with the Capri's...
Lovely 2.8i
20150802_093117 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_093102 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Another 2.8i
20150802_093218 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
not too sure about the rear boot spoiler though...
20150802_093143 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
nice Red 2.8i
20150802_101202 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101142 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
very honest Laser...reminded me of my first Black Laser
20150802_101529 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101551 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
and another one...
20150802_101631 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
but bumper-less at the rear end...
20150802_101610 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Great 4 speed 2.8i that looked pretty similar to the one that Andy recently sold...but maybe not quite as nice on closer inspection...
20150802_102216 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101946 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Beautiful
20150802_113832 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
had a little Colin McRae decal on back in memorial of the great man...nice touch
20150802_113901 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Stunning 3000GT
20150802_114734 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_114715 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
an "injection" with 4 spokes but just look at the 4 spokes
20150802_114905 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
another white 2.8i
20150802_114841 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_114812 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
simply wonderful 280 brooklands
20150802_114851 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_114824 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
This was a beauty of a 280
20150802_115107 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
but not too sure about the rear spoiler though
20150802_115148 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
had a really clever dash mat
20150802_115200 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
John saw this at The Ace last night and said underneath the bonnet was very special. Owner was not around to pop the hood tho
20150802_115516 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_115542 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_120004 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_115947 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
then a Lacquer red 2.0 S...but with the stripes annoyingly mis-positioned....
20150802_122314 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
still a lovely Capri though
20150802_122350 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
we spotted this Laser in the car park as we were leaving
20150802_135619 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_135630 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
also "found" these Lacquer red Capri's in the car park too
20150802_135852 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
John's 2.8i looks stunning as ever
20150802_135911 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
with his now famous beer towels to protect his mint dash
20150802_135918 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Well that's it for the Capri's I think. John may have a couple more to add. Hope you enjoyed. We really noticed the low numbers of Capri's this year compared tp previous but I am sure you will agree the ones that were there were superb.
Now the other Ford's....starting with Fiesta's
20150802_114551 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_114530 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
lovely...
20150802_093210 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_093156 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
I would easily own this myself...stunning, just check out the alloys !
20150802_101714 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101657 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
gorgeous XR2
20150802_101921 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101932 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
white XR's look so dam proper don't they...beautiful
20150802_114002 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_114126 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
now the Escorts...starting with this Harrier
20150802_093305 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_093320 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
spotless...
20150802_100508 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_100532 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
what a stunning colour
20150802_101214 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101236 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
RS2000
20150802_101447 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101419 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101902 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
hey, an orange car that is NOT a focus
20150802_113435 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_113412 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
how cool is this...
20150802_115613 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_115637 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_115620 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_132311 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_132258 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
really nice...and yellow
20150802_132119 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_132143 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_132128 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_115819 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_115807 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
now a couple of Cortina's...
stunning 2.0 ghia
20150802_101323 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101305 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
beautiful 1.6L...
20150802_101334 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101348 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
A cracking 2.8i Ghia Granada
20150802_121317 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_121333 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
now you didn't really think I would leave out these chaps
20150802_113547 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_134836 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
nice paint job
20150802_121422 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_121428 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Hmmm...now where did I park my orange ST...
20150802_133953 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
The song "You Raise Me Up" springs to mind here...
20150802_131258 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_131320 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_131309 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
and last but by no means less...
20150802_131601 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Well chaps...hope you enjoyed Phew ! need some dinner now...
Like I said even though the show seemed "smaller" and "quieter" than usual there was still lots of stunning classic Fords to make it well worth the nightmare queue to get in
All the best
Nick
Well had a really nice day today up at Silverstone today at Ford Fair, although the show did not seem quite as good as in previous years. Maybe it was our imagination but both me and John thought there were a lot less "classic" fords today and "less" things going on too. Seemed quieter than usual. Boy oh boy, there were so many Focus an Fiesta this year you would not believe it But the Classics that were there were to a superb standard as expected. Anyway I still really enjoyed myself and had a fantastic convoy up with John so was well worth the early start, even though at 0730am we got stuck in the queue for over an hour If I decide to go again next year I think I will follow John's lead and arrive later after everyone has got in. One thing I noticed was how few Capri's that were on show...but that got me and John some extra attention en route
Anyway hope you enjoy the following pics...starting with the Capri's...
Lovely 2.8i
20150802_093117 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_093102 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Another 2.8i
20150802_093218 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
not too sure about the rear boot spoiler though...
20150802_093143 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
nice Red 2.8i
20150802_101202 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101142 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
very honest Laser...reminded me of my first Black Laser
20150802_101529 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101551 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
and another one...
20150802_101631 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
but bumper-less at the rear end...
20150802_101610 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Great 4 speed 2.8i that looked pretty similar to the one that Andy recently sold...but maybe not quite as nice on closer inspection...
20150802_102216 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101946 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Beautiful
20150802_113832 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
had a little Colin McRae decal on back in memorial of the great man...nice touch
20150802_113901 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Stunning 3000GT
20150802_114734 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_114715 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
an "injection" with 4 spokes but just look at the 4 spokes
20150802_114905 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
another white 2.8i
20150802_114841 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_114812 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
simply wonderful 280 brooklands
20150802_114851 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_114824 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
This was a beauty of a 280
20150802_115107 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
but not too sure about the rear spoiler though
20150802_115148 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
had a really clever dash mat
20150802_115200 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
John saw this at The Ace last night and said underneath the bonnet was very special. Owner was not around to pop the hood tho
20150802_115516 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_115542 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_120004 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_115947 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
then a Lacquer red 2.0 S...but with the stripes annoyingly mis-positioned....
20150802_122314 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
still a lovely Capri though
20150802_122350 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
we spotted this Laser in the car park as we were leaving
20150802_135619 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_135630 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
also "found" these Lacquer red Capri's in the car park too
20150802_135852 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
John's 2.8i looks stunning as ever
20150802_135911 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
with his now famous beer towels to protect his mint dash
20150802_135918 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Well that's it for the Capri's I think. John may have a couple more to add. Hope you enjoyed. We really noticed the low numbers of Capri's this year compared tp previous but I am sure you will agree the ones that were there were superb.
Now the other Ford's....starting with Fiesta's
20150802_114551 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_114530 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
lovely...
20150802_093210 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_093156 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
I would easily own this myself...stunning, just check out the alloys !
20150802_101714 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101657 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
gorgeous XR2
20150802_101921 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101932 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
white XR's look so dam proper don't they...beautiful
20150802_114002 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_114126 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
now the Escorts...starting with this Harrier
20150802_093305 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_093320 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
spotless...
20150802_100508 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_100532 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
what a stunning colour
20150802_101214 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101236 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
RS2000
20150802_101447 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101419 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101902 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
hey, an orange car that is NOT a focus
20150802_113435 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_113412 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
how cool is this...
20150802_115613 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_115637 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_115620 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_132311 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_132258 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
really nice...and yellow
20150802_132119 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_132143 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_132128 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_115819 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_115807 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
now a couple of Cortina's...
stunning 2.0 ghia
20150802_101323 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101305 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
beautiful 1.6L...
20150802_101334 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_101348 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
A cracking 2.8i Ghia Granada
20150802_121317 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_121333 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
now you didn't really think I would leave out these chaps
20150802_113547 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_134836 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
nice paint job
20150802_121422 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_121428 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Hmmm...now where did I park my orange ST...
20150802_133953 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
The song "You Raise Me Up" springs to mind here...
20150802_131258 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_131320 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20150802_131309 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
and last but by no means less...
20150802_131601 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Well chaps...hope you enjoyed Phew ! need some dinner now...
Like I said even though the show seemed "smaller" and "quieter" than usual there was still lots of stunning classic Fords to make it well worth the nightmare queue to get in
All the best
Nick
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Re: Ford Fair 2015
Looked like a great day out for a aholic! Lots to like there, some great Capris, yours & johns looking stunning as usual. Great blue colour on that first injection. Hadn't seen a mk1 fiesta with those flared arches before but it looked good I thought. A few boys in work went up looking for spares, so I'll be talking ford all day tomorrow
Cheers Nick, enjoyed them.
Rob
Cheers Nick, enjoyed them.
Rob
Re: Ford Fair 2015
Hi Nick,
Looks like you had a great day. Some nice Classic Fords there, shame there weren't a few more.
Here's a photo of the engine bay you didn't see. Unfortunately not a great photo! It had either a Zetec or 4 cylinder cosy engine I can't remember exactly
The yellow MK1 was also at the Ace yesterday. That was a very tidy car!
My favourite car is a van......... The MK1 Escort van Someone has done a good job there. It looks simply amazing And it looks like a nice Anglia next to it.
Cheers for posting the photo's
Neil
Looks like you had a great day. Some nice Classic Fords there, shame there weren't a few more.
Here's a photo of the engine bay you didn't see. Unfortunately not a great photo! It had either a Zetec or 4 cylinder cosy engine I can't remember exactly
The yellow MK1 was also at the Ace yesterday. That was a very tidy car!
My favourite car is a van......... The MK1 Escort van Someone has done a good job there. It looks simply amazing And it looks like a nice Anglia next to it.
Cheers for posting the photo's
Neil
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Re: Ford Fair 2015
Thanks RobFreelanderfan wrote:Looked like a great day out for a aholic!
Freelanderfan wrote:Great blue colour on that first injection.
It looked even better in the flesh Rob. Beautiful colour.
Yep, really did look cool mate. I just love the Fiesta MK1 shape so much...but it still comes second to our beloved CapriFreelanderfan wrote: Hadn't seen a mk1 fiesta with those flared arches before but it looked good I thought.
What a great start to yout Monday morning you have to look forward to...Freelanderfan wrote: so I'll be talking ford all day tomorrow
Thanks again Rob, it was a very enjoyable day.
All the best
Nick
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Re: Ford Fair 2015
Hi Neil,
Thanks for posting up that photo mate. Much appreciated. Boy its a cracker aint it. I just had to get down on my hands and knees to have a peek underneath and I was not disappointed Wow that is some engine compartment " Nice one Neil...the jigsaw is now complete !
Very tidy indeed Neil. Stunning car.sheff wrote:The yellow MK1 was also at the Ace yesterday. That was a very tidy car!
It looked absolutely fantastic mate. Talk about a head turner if ever there was one ! It was spotless.sheff wrote:My favourite car is a van......... The MK1 Escort van Someone has done a good job there. It looks simply amazing And it looks like a nice Anglia next to it.
Neil, both me and John did notice the whole show seemed "smaller" than usual but still some gorgeous Classics. But dam there was soooo many Focus/Fiesta ST/RS as expected but still a shock ! Even the jumble section seemed smaller too....but I will still probably attend it again next year...can't help it mate...I'm a Fordoholicsheff wrote: Some nice Classic Fords there, shame there weren't a few more.
Thanks again for that photo mate.
All the best
Nick
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Re: Ford Fair 2015
Hi Nick,
Fantastic photos of a superb event, thanks for posting. A very good selection of Capris, Fiestas, Escorts and others in attendance. What about those two lacquer red Capris in the car park? I bet they stole the show, what stunners!
Despite the show being smaller than usual, it still looks as if you and John had a great day. Pity about being stuck in traffic on the way in, but thats to be expected at such a big event.
All the best,
Andrew.
Fantastic photos of a superb event, thanks for posting. A very good selection of Capris, Fiestas, Escorts and others in attendance. What about those two lacquer red Capris in the car park? I bet they stole the show, what stunners!
Despite the show being smaller than usual, it still looks as if you and John had a great day. Pity about being stuck in traffic on the way in, but thats to be expected at such a big event.
All the best,
Andrew.
Re: Ford Fair 2015
Hi Nick,
Great pics from Chav Fair sorry Ford Fair Love the Mk1 XR2's, the Mk1 Cossie Van and the Black 4 Speeder (Rare to see one of those)
Many people said Classic Ford was quieter this year too
We had the Subaru Brigade yesterday Revving the Nuts out of them luckily quite a way from us
I like the Cars and have had one, but they get given a reputation thanks to some of the owners
Glad you had a good day and great weather too
ATB
Andy
Great pics from Chav Fair sorry Ford Fair Love the Mk1 XR2's, the Mk1 Cossie Van and the Black 4 Speeder (Rare to see one of those)
Many people said Classic Ford was quieter this year too
We had the Subaru Brigade yesterday Revving the Nuts out of them luckily quite a way from us
I like the Cars and have had one, but they get given a reputation thanks to some of the owners
Glad you had a good day and great weather too
ATB
Andy
Re: Ford Fair 2015
Apparently the XROC won Best Stand there this year
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Re: Ford Fair 2015
Thanks Andrew. Glad you enjoyed looking through them fella.Andrew 2.8i wrote:Fantastic photos of a superb event, thanks for posting. A very good selection of Capris, Fiestas, Escorts and others in attendance.
Amongst all the Focus' and Fiesta's we did manage to find a nice selection of Old Skool Ford's to look over and enjoy. I am glad that came over in the selection of pics
Mate I have been to this show the last six years now and every year the "queue" to get in gets bigger and bigger and earlier and earlier. When you come off the M1 onto the A43 you think you have maybe avoided the traffic...then all of a sudden you see the queue in front of you I think next year if I decide to go again I will leave a lot later to completely avoid this...but having said all this if I could choose a traffic jam to spend over an hour in, I would choose a Ford Fair traffic jam...a "fordoholics" dream ...except maybe the 250 focus'Andrew 2.8i wrote: Pity about being stuck in traffic on the way in, but thats to be expected at such a big event.
Thanks Andrew. Nice oneAndrew 2.8i wrote: What about those two lacquer red Capris in the car park? I bet they stole the show, what stunners!
Thanks again mate
All the best
Nick
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Re: Ford Fair 2015
Thanks Andy. Nice one.andyd wrote:Great pics from Chav Fair sorry Ford Fair Love the Mk1 XR2's, the Mk1 Cossie Van and the Black 4 Speeder (Rare to see one of those)
Mate John deserves all the credit for spotting the 4 speed 2.8i and for a moment we were actually wondering if it WAS possibly your ex 2.8i (after a very recent possible sale) as it matched a lot of the spec...but on closer inspection the Janspeeds had seen a lot of service and we recalled you only just replaced yours not long before you decided to sell. Plus I went on the forum to get a picture of yours But this was a lovely example indeed....
Andy this cossie van was absolutely spotless fella. As mint as you can get. What a "head turning" paint job too. Beautiful. And there were some really stunning MK1 Fiesta's yesterday as you seen. I really love this shape mate. Those XR'S are to die for...especiallt the white ones. There were a couple there, both gorgeous. So all in all a great day and still very much worthwhile if you keep away from the Focus'andyd wrote:Love the Mk1 XR2's, the Mk1 Cossie Van
andyd wrote:Many people said Classic Ford was quieter this year too
Mate I really do believe that this was purely down to the shit weather we had. I love Classic Ford and if the sun returns next year so will the people My mate is getting married in Kerry, Ireland next year and he has asked me to be his best man. Wedding is set for Thursday June 2nd...I reckon that Classic Ford 2016 will be on Sunday 5th June I may have to get a flight back on Saturday so I can attend Santa Pod
Antway, thanks for your kind comments fella,
All the best
Nick
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Re: Ford Fair 2015
Hi Nick,Fordoholic Nick wrote:I think next year if I decide to go again I will leave a lot later to completely avoid this.
Ask Andy if you and John can borrow a couple of his Choppers to ride past the queue!
While I'm on here, I'll mention that the engine bays of the Escort van and the yellow 1600 Sport are a credit to their owners. Absolutely superb.
Also, there is a member on the forum called b16nyk, presumably that's his car that bears the same registration in yours and Neil's photos. Perhaps he'll be on here to say what engine he's got in the car?
All the best,
Andrew.
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Re: Ford Fair 2015
Nick,Fordoholic Nick wrote: My mate is getting married in Kerry, Ireland next year and he has asked me to be his best man. Wedding is set for Thursday June 2nd...I reckon that Classic Ford 2016 will be on Sunday 5th June
Perhaps recommend Silverstone as an alternative suitable wedding venue. Kill two birds with one stone!
Andrew.
Re: Ford Fair 2015
That would be worth seeingAndrew 2.8i wrote:Hi Nick,Fordoholic Nick wrote:I think next year if I decide to go again I will leave a lot later to completely avoid this.
Ask Andy if you and John can borrow a couple of his Choppers to ride past the queue!
All the best,
Andrew.
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Re: Ford Fair 2015
Hi All,
Well, as Nick suggested, I might have a few more pics to show. It was a Great day out I must say, a great Mini Convoy again with Nick in his Gleaming Capri. Like he says, the Que was amazing, to give it a different name... We did have a bit of pushing & barging, a couple of Motors coming up the Verge shouting 'Get out the way, coming through'!!! Gave me a Giggle anyway, it also gave us the chance to have a few good chats with other people stuck in the outside lane!!!
Any way, onto the Pics then, so lets start with this one. Question. What do you do if your Capri gets injured???
20150802_101254 by John Taylor, on Flickr
20150802_101305 by John Taylor, on Flickr
OK then, moving on..... A Beautiful RS2000.....
20150802_101514 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Another few Escorts....
20150802_113314 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Some people hate these Spots on these cars, for me the Jury is still out to be honest, as I think this is Cracking!!!
20150802_113253 by John Taylor, on Flickr
As Nick had a Fantastic Escort Van, I thought I'd show this Estate version!!!
20150802_115405 by John Taylor, on Flickr
20150802_115412 by John Taylor, on Flickr
This one caught my eye, look at those Pipes....
20150802_112833 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Then looked under the Bonnet.....
20150802_112855 by John Taylor, on Flickr
A 2.9, V6, 24Valve Cosworth Engine, Blown with a Turbo to Boot, I had a good chat with the Owner & his mate, those Crazy Dutch you know!!! He's had it for 20 odd Years and changed the engine several times, just look at this...
20150802_112907 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Well, thats about it for the extras, Oh!!! Just a quick pic of a Focus, well, it was Focus Fair after all... Look at this for a Strange Colour, very Metal like....
20150802_122109 by John Taylor, on Flickr
We think it is a Wrap, not a Rap, this is a Rap..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULzVLU9caVw
Well, I hope you enjoy these few extras, all the best till Battlesbridge!!!! Next Week End, Cheers,
John....
Well, as Nick suggested, I might have a few more pics to show. It was a Great day out I must say, a great Mini Convoy again with Nick in his Gleaming Capri. Like he says, the Que was amazing, to give it a different name... We did have a bit of pushing & barging, a couple of Motors coming up the Verge shouting 'Get out the way, coming through'!!! Gave me a Giggle anyway, it also gave us the chance to have a few good chats with other people stuck in the outside lane!!!
Any way, onto the Pics then, so lets start with this one. Question. What do you do if your Capri gets injured???
20150802_101254 by John Taylor, on Flickr
20150802_101305 by John Taylor, on Flickr
OK then, moving on..... A Beautiful RS2000.....
20150802_101514 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Another few Escorts....
20150802_113314 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Some people hate these Spots on these cars, for me the Jury is still out to be honest, as I think this is Cracking!!!
20150802_113253 by John Taylor, on Flickr
As Nick had a Fantastic Escort Van, I thought I'd show this Estate version!!!
20150802_115405 by John Taylor, on Flickr
20150802_115412 by John Taylor, on Flickr
This one caught my eye, look at those Pipes....
20150802_112833 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Then looked under the Bonnet.....
20150802_112855 by John Taylor, on Flickr
A 2.9, V6, 24Valve Cosworth Engine, Blown with a Turbo to Boot, I had a good chat with the Owner & his mate, those Crazy Dutch you know!!! He's had it for 20 odd Years and changed the engine several times, just look at this...
20150802_112907 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Well, thats about it for the extras, Oh!!! Just a quick pic of a Focus, well, it was Focus Fair after all... Look at this for a Strange Colour, very Metal like....
20150802_122109 by John Taylor, on Flickr
We think it is a Wrap, not a Rap, this is a Rap..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULzVLU9caVw
Well, I hope you enjoy these few extras, all the best till Battlesbridge!!!! Next Week End, Cheers,
John....
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Re: Ford Fair 2015
Great extra pictures John. The Mexico has always been my favourite mk1. Don't mind the spotlights myself, a period accessory which looks right on the escort mk1 or 2. That estate, like the van in Nicks pictures looks brilliant, nice subtle arches too.
Cheers,
Rob
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Re: Ford Fair 2015
Hi John,
Cracking extra photos, thanks for posting.
I agree with Rob, I don't mind the extra lights on a Mk1 Escort, but not as keen on a Mk2, curiously.
Great idea with the plaster, now where do I buy a bulk pack?
Hope you have a great show next weekend.
All the best,
Andrew.
Cracking extra photos, thanks for posting.
I agree with Rob, I don't mind the extra lights on a Mk1 Escort, but not as keen on a Mk2, curiously.
Great idea with the plaster, now where do I buy a bulk pack?
Hope you have a great show next weekend.
All the best,
Andrew.
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Re: Ford Fair 2015
andyd wrote:Apparently the XROC won Best Stand there this year
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Re: Ford Fair 2015
Hi All,
I've just looked through the photos again and noticed the 4x4 badge on the Escort Cossie Mk2 in John's photo.
That must have taken some engineering skills to make the engine and drivetrain fit. Well done that man.
Andrew.
I've just looked through the photos again and noticed the 4x4 badge on the Escort Cossie Mk2 in John's photo.
That must have taken some engineering skills to make the engine and drivetrain fit. Well done that man.
Andrew.
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Re: Ford Fair 2015
Nice one John It was a cracking day out and well worth the hours (or so it seemed) we spent trying to get into Silverstone on the A43...but on the plus side my temp gauge did not go above the halfway in all that time queuing so that made me Its always a great pleasure to convoy with you mate...thanks for letting me "lead the way" on the M1 so I could control the speed...very good of youTaff40ish wrote:Well, as Nick suggested, I might have a few more pics to show. It was a Great day out I must say
Great pics you posted mate. Yep that Green Estate really caught my eye too and as for the Yellow Mexico...what a car !... I would be perfectly happy to live with those spots
Glad you got your bearings sorted with Flickr now...aint it so much better than photo-fuck-it
Hmmm...I wonder if that RAC chap managed to find the Orange Focus he got called out to.....
20150802_133953 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
John I will let you know about Battlesbridge this Sunday...its a possibility mate
All the best now
Nick
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