Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show 2017
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2017 7:26 pm
Hi all,
Well, what can I say about this show except...STUNNING !!! This really is one of the best Classic Ford shows I been to. Absolutely brilliant.
Had a great start to the day with a splendid convoy with John in his 2.8i Special, and as we came off the M25 onto the A127 Southend Road it really was a lovely drive down to Battlesbridge itself on a great stretch of dual carrriageway, and the weather was unbelievable too.
We bumped into Jeff ("oldfords") at the show who was displaying his lovely 3.0. Was great to have a chat with him and of course see his great Capri again after seeing it at The Ace for the first time last week. We even caught him with the bonnet up so could see his amazing power plant !! Great to see you and your cappa Jeff !
Steve, we tried to find you fella but as hard as we looked we just could not spot you. Wemust have been doing something wrong !! We even had another quick look before we left but still no joy. What a shame. Was looking forward to meeting you again and seeing your Lacquer Red Capri . Another time I am sue mate.
Anyway there really was so many wonderful Fords and far too many to take pics of them all so I have chosen a selection and hope you enjoy them....
So to start off I met John at South Mimms this morning. We attracted some attention and got talking to a few people too. I even got offered some free sun cream from a really nice lady who used to own a Capri and still has a burning passion for them. Anyway here we are in the morning sunshine...
20170813_094430 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
what a great start to the day
20170813_094444 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Well best start witht he Capri's I suppose...
This 2.0 Ghia was in the general car parking area !
20170813_110622 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_110643 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now into the show...John recognised this 3.0S from previous shows if I recall...very distinctive number plate
20170813_112957 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_112933 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Lovely 2.8i
20170813_113040 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_113059 by nicholas bowler, on Flick
Beautiful example...really beautiful
20170813_113044 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_113103 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Another 2.8i
20170813_113131 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_113115 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Yet another 2.8i...cant for the life of me remember what colour this is
20170813_120210 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120231 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Even this 3.0 Ghia was wearing shades...
20170813_121720 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121742 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121726 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now a treat...to see Jeffs ("oldfords") stunning 3.0 again. Beautiful Capri is this. Check out the angel lights conversion too...fannnnntastic !!!
20170813_122135 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_122357 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Another 2.8i
20170813_123423 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
...check out the rear boot spoiler...prob one of the nicest I seen
20170813_123452 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now a super 280...
20170813_123640 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123655 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Simply stunning Mk2 Ghia...stunning.
20170813_123757 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123813 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
What a fine pair...almost as good as me and John
20170813_123742 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123808 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now for something really special...a immaculate 2.0S...and the owner was a cracking chap. Really nice. Don't know how many times I shook his hand
20170813_123932 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
has to be one of the best examples of a Pinto engine out there...has to be !!
20170813_123915 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
another pic of this Pinto...sorry wont apologise as its spectacular...even better in the flesh !!
20170813_123918 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
the owner did not mind me rolling around on the floor to peek underneath...amazing !! John was amused to see me on my back again
20170813_124839 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
one last pic before I left still drooling...nicw wheels
20170813_125115 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Yet another 2.8i
20170813_130355 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130414 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Jeepers another bleedin 2.8i but lovely in White don't you think
20170813_130715 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130729 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Wonderful 280
20170813_132056 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132115 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
yep you guessed it...a 2.8i
20170813_132249 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132303 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Fantastic...really done well imo
20170813_132252 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132307 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Stunner of a 3.0S...really lovely
20170813_132643 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132547 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132547 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now...was this the Crayford at the 45th Brooklands ? Am sure this is the one...and that is the lady who always seemed to be sitting it in at Brooklands every time I returned to take a pic of it Andrew...over to you fella...
20170813_132333 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132344 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132400 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Well that's the Capri's done and trust me there were still more but I could not take a pic of every single one. Maybe John might have a few others.
Now for the 'other' fords starting off with some Granada's if I may...
20170813_120544 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120517 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120611 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
a bit closer...wow !
20170813_120617 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120555 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121144 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121159 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now some Cortina's
20170813_121941 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121957 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120342 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120424 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121641 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121653 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Couple of Mustangs
20170813_130546 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130538 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130602 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130634 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130616 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Some Sierra's...this one was in the general carpark on our way into the show...quite rare I think
20170813_110148 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_110135 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123358 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123343 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
some 'faster' Sierra's
20170813_121259 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121317 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121324 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121403 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121416 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
A P100. Dave if you are looking this is for you fella
20170813_131635 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now the Escorts
20170813_120823 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120837 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121503 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121518 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121542 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121528 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_125413 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_125342 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_131654 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_131712 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132227 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_125329 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_134941 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now finally a very rare sight...John with his bonnet up beside me...what an honour We were having a chat about the lights and I seized the moment to get these pictures....thanks John...love em fella !!!
20170813_105139 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_105214 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_105322 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Anyway folks my laptop is beginning to smoke now. Think its blown a gasket
I hope you enjoyed looking through the pictures with a cup of tea. Sorry if I went a bit over the top but as said this really is a very special show indeed and there really was so many more that I did not take. John, I have done the hard work so over to you to add any you want mate
All the best chaps
Nick
Well, what can I say about this show except...STUNNING !!! This really is one of the best Classic Ford shows I been to. Absolutely brilliant.
Had a great start to the day with a splendid convoy with John in his 2.8i Special, and as we came off the M25 onto the A127 Southend Road it really was a lovely drive down to Battlesbridge itself on a great stretch of dual carrriageway, and the weather was unbelievable too.
We bumped into Jeff ("oldfords") at the show who was displaying his lovely 3.0. Was great to have a chat with him and of course see his great Capri again after seeing it at The Ace for the first time last week. We even caught him with the bonnet up so could see his amazing power plant !! Great to see you and your cappa Jeff !
Steve, we tried to find you fella but as hard as we looked we just could not spot you. Wemust have been doing something wrong !! We even had another quick look before we left but still no joy. What a shame. Was looking forward to meeting you again and seeing your Lacquer Red Capri . Another time I am sue mate.
Anyway there really was so many wonderful Fords and far too many to take pics of them all so I have chosen a selection and hope you enjoy them....
So to start off I met John at South Mimms this morning. We attracted some attention and got talking to a few people too. I even got offered some free sun cream from a really nice lady who used to own a Capri and still has a burning passion for them. Anyway here we are in the morning sunshine...
20170813_094430 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
what a great start to the day
20170813_094444 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Well best start witht he Capri's I suppose...
This 2.0 Ghia was in the general car parking area !
20170813_110622 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_110643 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now into the show...John recognised this 3.0S from previous shows if I recall...very distinctive number plate
20170813_112957 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_112933 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Lovely 2.8i
20170813_113040 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_113059 by nicholas bowler, on Flick
Beautiful example...really beautiful
20170813_113044 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_113103 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Another 2.8i
20170813_113131 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_113115 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Yet another 2.8i...cant for the life of me remember what colour this is
20170813_120210 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120231 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Even this 3.0 Ghia was wearing shades...
20170813_121720 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121742 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121726 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now a treat...to see Jeffs ("oldfords") stunning 3.0 again. Beautiful Capri is this. Check out the angel lights conversion too...fannnnntastic !!!
20170813_122135 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_122357 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Another 2.8i
20170813_123423 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
...check out the rear boot spoiler...prob one of the nicest I seen
20170813_123452 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now a super 280...
20170813_123640 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123655 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Simply stunning Mk2 Ghia...stunning.
20170813_123757 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123813 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
What a fine pair...almost as good as me and John
20170813_123742 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123808 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now for something really special...a immaculate 2.0S...and the owner was a cracking chap. Really nice. Don't know how many times I shook his hand
20170813_123932 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
has to be one of the best examples of a Pinto engine out there...has to be !!
20170813_123915 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
another pic of this Pinto...sorry wont apologise as its spectacular...even better in the flesh !!
20170813_123918 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
the owner did not mind me rolling around on the floor to peek underneath...amazing !! John was amused to see me on my back again
20170813_124839 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
one last pic before I left still drooling...nicw wheels
20170813_125115 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Yet another 2.8i
20170813_130355 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130414 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Jeepers another bleedin 2.8i but lovely in White don't you think
20170813_130715 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130729 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Wonderful 280
20170813_132056 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132115 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
yep you guessed it...a 2.8i
20170813_132249 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132303 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Fantastic...really done well imo
20170813_132252 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132307 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Stunner of a 3.0S...really lovely
20170813_132643 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132547 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132547 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now...was this the Crayford at the 45th Brooklands ? Am sure this is the one...and that is the lady who always seemed to be sitting it in at Brooklands every time I returned to take a pic of it Andrew...over to you fella...
20170813_132333 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132344 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132400 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Well that's the Capri's done and trust me there were still more but I could not take a pic of every single one. Maybe John might have a few others.
Now for the 'other' fords starting off with some Granada's if I may...
20170813_120544 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120517 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120611 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
a bit closer...wow !
20170813_120617 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120555 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121144 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121159 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now some Cortina's
20170813_121941 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121957 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120342 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120424 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121641 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121653 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Couple of Mustangs
20170813_130546 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130538 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130602 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130634 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_130616 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Some Sierra's...this one was in the general carpark on our way into the show...quite rare I think
20170813_110148 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_110135 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123358 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_123343 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
some 'faster' Sierra's
20170813_121259 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121317 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121324 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121403 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121416 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
A P100. Dave if you are looking this is for you fella
20170813_131635 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now the Escorts
20170813_120823 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_120837 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121503 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121518 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121542 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_121528 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_125413 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_125342 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_131654 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_131712 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_132227 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_125329 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_134941 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Now finally a very rare sight...John with his bonnet up beside me...what an honour We were having a chat about the lights and I seized the moment to get these pictures....thanks John...love em fella !!!
20170813_105139 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_105214 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
20170813_105322 by nicholas bowler, on Flickr
Anyway folks my laptop is beginning to smoke now. Think its blown a gasket
I hope you enjoyed looking through the pictures with a cup of tea. Sorry if I went a bit over the top but as said this really is a very special show indeed and there really was so many more that I did not take. John, I have done the hard work so over to you to add any you want mate
All the best chaps
Nick