Queen Square, Bristol, October 2017

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Queen Square, Bristol, October 2017

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Hi Everyone,
Here are some photos of highlights from the recent QS meet. Hopefully they will help to lift the post show season autumn blues!

Some of the Fords, starting with the Capris:

Rob's stunning car in all it's glory....

ImageFord Capri 2.8 Injection Special D281WYJ by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Capri 2.8 Injection A366NGS by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Capri 3.0S MNO500V by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Capri 3.0 S VEV584W by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Capri 2.8 Injection Special B204YUH by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Escort Mexico JXC293H by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth G593TYX by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Consul Capri GT 705GTF by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Granada 2.8 L MWO210X by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Escort XR3i C397MBD by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Sierra RS Cosworth A3YBT by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Mustang GT Fastback Y666LOW by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Cortina GT MGT504D by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Escort RS1600i A44VAF by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Anglia Super JDV367E by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Roadster LWJ34 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Escort 1.3 Popular H306EDL by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Escort 1100 L RCH247R by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 K281APF by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Escort 1300 Sport PCH77L by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Various others:

Four tailpipes is just greedy!

ImageJaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 RFM101L by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Talking of four tailpipes, the TVR 280i has a Cologne V6 with them.

ImageTVR Tasmin 280i B819MLL by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageVauxhall Lotus Carlton K853ABV and L95GCX by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageOpel Monza 3.0 E NBL123X by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageLancia Beta Montecarlo YTA440S by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageAlfa Romeo GTV6 2.5 C631DYU by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageLotus Esprit S3 C271UUT by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageAlfa Romeo Spider G823SRN by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageVolkswagen Golf Caddy E124OBD by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageHillman Avenger 1600 Super HCO478N by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageBuick Riviera RCA205B by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageChevrolet Deluxe YVL640 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImagePontiac Firebird B64ETG by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageTVR Griffith J61TNA by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageTVR Vixen S3 KHS402K by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageWillys Jeep M38/A1 EYY372B by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

White or red?

ImagePorsche 911 Turbo HVS503 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImagePorsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet RSR61R by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageVolkswagen Beetle 1300S NRX265K by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageNissan Skyline GT-R YH51JJP by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageVauxhall Astra GTE A321WRP by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageAudi 80 CL YPD467Y by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageLotus Esprit GT3 ROY579N by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageBerkeley Sports SE328 UMJ487 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageMorris Mini 1275GT AUJ333L by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageBMW 316 A76ATV by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageJaguar XJ6 Series II 4.2 TPH449M by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageChevrolet Impala 866UYV by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageChevrolet Advance Design 725UYW by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageVolkswagen Beetle 1200 SWW988M by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageHillman Imp Super RAP822M by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageRiley Elf MkII ODV777G by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageAC Cobra Mk1 MKM482 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImagePorsche 928 Series 2 B941FGP by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageAustin Mini Seven 5795AD by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageRover 820 Vitesse T592TUY by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

I hope you enjoyed looking through these photos.

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Re: Queen Square, Bristol, October 2017

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Look at that exhaust on the Ford hotrod. With an exhaust that short, I think even Danny will agree that it must be the loudest car on the planet! :lol:

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Been waiting for these pictures all week :) . Great shots as usual Andrew, thanks very much for including my old banger too, still loads to do before it gets close to the condition of yours. Some great cars on show, quite a few I hadn't seen before too plus loads that must have turned up after we'd left, must stay longer next time !
Missed that classic Capri, looks excellent, my wife is becoming a big fan of these & I like the retro fins 8-) .
That Buick Riviera we saw looked fabulous & that Nissan GTR is begging to be raced. Was happy to see that Ford Anglia finally after seeing pictures of it on here & classic ford mag.
Enjoyed the morning, looking forward to going again.
All the best,
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Hi Rob,
It was good to catch up and to have another close inspection of your wonderful car. It looked perfect to me, what else could possibly need doing?
I took a photo of Josh's car too, but for some reason it was out of focus. It must be because I was tremblimg with excitement!
Caprifan Rob wrote:Missed that classic Capri, looks excellent
That was a very late arrival, I just spotted it coming as I was driving around the Square to leave. I just had to stop the car and grab a photo or two as it was such a beauty.

Overall it was a good morning, with some amazing cars. Perhaps a little quiet but it is October after all!

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Re: Queen Square, Bristol, October 2017

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Great pics Andrew :applaud:
As usual a great selection of cars, especially the Fords. Yours and Robs looking good :)

Interesting how many of the Fords are running on non standard wheels now. Possibly due to more choices of tyre.....
I do like the Softline 7 spokes though.
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andyd wrote:Great pics Andrew :applaud:
As usual a great selection of cars, especially the Fords. Yours and Robs looking good
Cheers Andy!
It was good to see a large collection of old Fords still being used in October.

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Andrew 2.8i wrote: Cheers Andy!
It was good to see a large collection of old Fords still being used in October.

Andrew.
:agree: October and November are often a good months, albeit a bit colder.....Shame, as nearly all events are now finished.
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Andrew 2.8i wrote:Look at that exhaust on the Ford hotrod. With an exhaust that short, I think even Danny will agree that it must be the loudest car on the planet! :lol:

Andrew.
You might finally have managed to find someone louder than me Andrew!! I will just have to up my game :lol:
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D366Y wrote: You might finally have managed to find someone louder than me Andrew!!
Danny,
Unfortunately, I'd already left by the time he started his engine, but I still heard it from home...... :D

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Great set of pictures Andrew.

Apart from the Capris I liked the Alfa 2.5GTV and the Lancia Montecarlo as well as the original 3 door Monza. During my motortrade years I have owned all three and they are all lovely to drive as well as to look at. I must admit I have a soft spot for bright red Italian sports cars even though they can be more trouble than a van load of monkeys.
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Thanks Paul,
Paul G wrote: I liked the Alfa 2.5GTV and the Lancia Montecarlo as well as the original 3 door Monza.
Those are probably my three non-Capri favourites as well. Although sadly I haven't been lucky enough to own or drive any of them.

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Re: Queen Square, Bristol, October 2017

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Hi Andrew,

Fantastic pictures fella. What a brilliant turnout at 'The Square' yet again. This show never fails to impress....unless you turn up two hours too late of course :wave: :)

My favourite cars are the first two :D :D :D


I agree Robs Special is looking stunning indeed. Its brilliant to see his Capri out on the show circuit now. Full credit to him as its really looking superb. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh during next year.

As for your immaculate 2.8i mate that always puts a big :D on my face. Remarkable Capri you have mate. Great to see it again before you put it to bed for the winter.

Loved looking through the other pictures too. A few Capris at this meet too. Some beautiful cars there as ever. That beetle SWW 988M to me just looks wrong though....poor thing looks like it needs a decent dinner....mind you it looks like its had a few 'chops' already....

Thanks for the great pictures mate and well done to yourself and Rob for getting along to this.
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Fordoholic Nick wrote:My favourite cars are the first two :D :D :D
Hi Nick,
Thanks! I agree with your comments about Rob's car, it's definitely a stunner!

As ever there is a great variety of cars to see at QS, as long as you get there early :whistle:, the Beetle was interesting to look at, although it's not my cup of tea, but as ever I can appreciate the effort that goes into creating a particular look.

Hopefully my Capri will venture out in November too......weather permitting!

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Andrew 2.8i wrote:
Fordoholic Nick wrote:My favourite cars are the first two :D :D :D
Hi Nick,
Thanks! I agree with your comments about Rob's car, it's definitely a stunner!

Hopefully my Capri will venture out in November too......weather permitting!

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Cheers Nick, I have to agree, although I may be slightly biast.. ;)

Thanks Andrew, I knew that breakfast I bought you would pay off :D

Can't make Novembers meet as we're at the NEC, enjoy the meet if you go.

Cheers, Rob
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