Queen Square March 2018.

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Queen Square March 2018.

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Hi,
I hope everybody is well and looking forward to the fast approaching show season.
Luckily, the QS meet goes on throughout the year in all weathers. The standard and variety of cars never ceases to amaze, even in the winter months. Sadly, however, despite very good weather the March attendance was down on what could reasonably be expected. That was either because it fell on Mothering Sunday, or because people are scared off because the parking wardens are now extremely heavy handed.

Here are some of my highlights.

Where better to start than with the Fords?

A beautiful Special.

ImageFord Capri 2.8 Injection Special C794GOV by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Capri 2.8 Injection Special C794GOV by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Escort RS 1600i A540OPW by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Escort RS 1600i A540OPW by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

It looks great on the go.....

ImageFord Escort RS 1600i A540OPW by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Very clean looking freshly imported LHD Mk1 Escort.

ImageFord Escort 1300 L WEY353M by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Escort 1300 L WEY353M by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Escort 1300 L ONT703M by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Stunning!

ImageFord Lotus Cortina LYK775D by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Not an original, but nice nonetheless.

ImageFord Cortina 1500 GT ERS6D by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

We've all seen photos of these lovely cars before, but as the meet was quiet, I thought I'd add the photos anyway.

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

ImageFord Anglia Super JDV367E by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Anglia Super JDV367E by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

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

A special edition to commemorate the 1972 Olympics.

ImageFord Mustang Olympic Sprint Edition BVM298K by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Mustang Olympic Sprint Edition BVM298K by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Mustang 351 XEU615K by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Sporting the increasingly popular barn-find look.

ImageFord Econoline 823UYM by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Clean fiesta.

ImageFord Fiesta 1.0 Popular Plus APG677Y by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFord Model 18 PAS763 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Loads of new Mustangs around.

ImageFord Mustang Fastback GT ST60ANG by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

This meet tends to attract it's fair share of American cars. This Oldsmobile is not one I've seen before though. It was huuuuge!

ImageOldsmobile Ninety Eight JKH577L by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageOldsmobile Ninety Eight JKH577L by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImagePontiac Firebird DPY114T and Chevrolet Corvette L-82 LRS157V by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageChevrolet Corvette L-82 LRS157V by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageChevrolet Corvette L-82 LRS157V by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImagePontiac Firebird DPY114T by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImagePontiac Firebird DPY114T by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageChevrolet Task Force 3100 150UYT by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageEdsel Ranger FAS873 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageEdsel Ranger FAS873 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageChevrolet Advance Design 854YUG by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageChevrolet C10 811UYH by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

One to upset the purists.

ImageGMC New Design XBV736 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageGMC New Design XBV736 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

The Brits didn't let the side down.

ImageJaguar E-Type Series 1 TSV785 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageJaguar E-Type Series 1 TSV785 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageTriumph Dolomite 1500 HL NAB755T by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

A Riley Elf belonging to my friend. Last time I posted a photo of this car on Flickr, somebody amusingly commented that " It is simply not meant to be a luxurious car, and although it is cute and interesting historical curiosity, a rare model worthy of preservation, it is just ridiculous". :D

ImageRiley Elf MkIII ODV777G by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageRiley Elf MkIII ODV777G by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageHillman Avenger Tiger AAW677K by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageHillman Avenger Tiger AAW677K by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageAustin 10 Sports Tourer BPU336 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageMG RV8 N321MGR by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageHillman Imp Deluxe EYH558C by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageHillman Imp Deluxe EYH558C by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageLotus Esprit GT3 ROY579N by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Demonstrating the variety of cars, a one-off trials special. Ford engine though. :)

ImageParsons Q472REU by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Nice E28 M5. A real wolf in sheep's clothing.

ImageBMW M5 D533DAA by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Hot hatch.

ImageRenault 5 GT Turbo G289PMW by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageRenault 5 GT Turbo G289PMW by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageNissan Pulsar GTi-R J56KHY by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

There don't seem to be many of these RX7s about nowadays.

ImageMazda RX7 L328NUD by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageToyota Celica Supra C850LJW by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageToyota Celica 2.0 GTi-16 J416GHT by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageCitroen CX 25 GTi Turbo C777EYD by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageVolvo 1800 S NMW959G by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Very unusual, but stunning, colour for a Ferrari.

ImageFerrari 348 TS K573VPD by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageFerrari 348 TS K573VPD by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

A more traditional shade:

ImageFerrari F355 GTS N783TAX by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

I can't decide whether I like them in white.....

ImageFerrari 458 Italia VJR458 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Colourful pair of Abarths.

ImageAbarth 595 WV67UJX and VK67CNX by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

ImageAbarth 124 Spider YT67ZYL by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

An Ariel Nomad.

ImageAriel Nomad WA17FCV by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

I'll end where I started, with a Capri, this one is a regular visitor to QS.

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

I hope you enjoyed looking through the photos.

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Some nice cars as usual Andrew, as you say the black Special looks great especially with those 15" wheels and custom exhausts.
The RS 1600i also looks great too (I do like those).

Some nice V8's too.
My neighbour has an RV8, it sounds great on the odd occasion he starts it.
A mate has the MG ZT260 4.6 V8, and he assures me I can take it for a spin sometime :D :D

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andyd wrote:Some nice V8's too.
Hi Andy,
You can't beat the sound of a good V8 reverberating around the square to blast away those winter blues! :D

The ZT is under appreciated as a Q car. It's the Mustang engine in those, isn't it?

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Andrew 2.8i wrote:

The ZT is under appreciated as a Q car. It's the Mustang engine in those, isn't it?

Andrew.
:agree: and yes Mustang motor is correct. His has the X Power Silencers too :D
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Yet again some brilliant pictures Andrew. That first special in black looks so good on those 15's that I think in time I'll probably go the same way with mine. A great variety of cars as usual, that bubble arched red mk1 escort looks good & I like the American stuff too. The red E-type looks amazing as well, can't wait to make it over to Bristol again.
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Caprifan Rob wrote:Yet again some brilliant pictures Andrew.
Thanks Rob.
Caprifan Rob wrote: That first special in black looks so good on those 15's that I think in time I'll probably go the same way with mine.
I think that any 2.8 looks right on 15" 7 spokes, even if they weren't fitted to that model as standard. They might be the way to go in the future, especially when the cost and availability of tyres is taken into account. However, it will be very hard to tear myself away from having pepperpots.......

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Much as I may hate the look of pepperpots, looks like they do make 15" versions!

http://www.johnbrownwheels.com/products ... erpot.html
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D366Y wrote:Much as I may hate the look of pepperpots, looks like they do make 15" versions!

http://www.johnbrownwheels.com/products ... erpot.html
Thanks for the link Danny. I don't like the look of those wheels at all though. :( To me they look like the steel wheels fitted to budget Escorts and the like.

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Andrew 2.8i wrote:
D366Y wrote:Much as I may hate the look of pepperpots, looks like they do make 15" versions!

http://www.johnbrownwheels.com/products ... erpot.html
Thanks for the link Danny. I don't like the look of those wheels at all though. :( To me they look like the steel wheels fitted to budget Escorts and the like.

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True, apologies! I google-d 15" pepperpots and this was the top link but I couldn't open it at work unless between 12-2pm so just had a look... Even worse than real pepperpots!!
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D366Y wrote: Even worse than real pepperpots!!
Don't beat about the bush, do you like pepperpots or not? :lol:
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Andrew 2.8i wrote:
D366Y wrote: Even worse than real pepperpots!!
Don't beat about the bush, do you like pepperpots or not? :lol:
Kids :poke: :lol:
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