Berkeley Castle Show 2018

[Andrew 2.8i]

A few weeks ago I went to a great show held in the grounds of Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire. There was a decent turn out of old Fords, and here are my highlights. Where better to start than with the Capri contingent?

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

Who doesn't like a nice 3.0 S?

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

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

Ford Capri Laser B930VJO by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Capri 2.0 Laser C922SPL by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

The Escorts.

Ford Escort Mexico NEO327K by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort Mexico NEO327K by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort Mexico RDH432M by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort 1100 L KLX882K by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort 1300 OGL972L by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort 1300 XL FAD768L by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort 1300 XL FAD768L by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

This mark 1 is packing a Cologne V6 under the bonnet.

Ford Escort 1100 EPP418K by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort 1.6 L JRB183V by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort 1600 Sport KGY401V by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Various European Fords......

Ford Consul Capri by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Anglia 300GHW by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Anglia 465KYB by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Anglia 102FTA by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Anglia GHU621B by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Zephyr 4 Mark III 335WHU by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Lotus Cortina PMW611H by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Cortina 1600 L YMW541K by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Cortina 1600 XL MPE634P by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

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

Ford Granada 2.8 GL ADG898T by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

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

Ford Transit Camper THU326G by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Some various American Fords...….

Ford Mustang 351 XEU615K by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Mustang GT MNN582D by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Mustang FEY330D by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

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

Ford F-100 401UYN by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford F-1 V8 TIL9930 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford F-100 YKO109S by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Falcon Sprint JGU582C by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Model A 229XUT by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

As is usual at shows, a wander around the visitors car park is worth taking the time to do. This time I was rewarded by this wonderful F-100.

Ford F-100 952UYG by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr


Of course, the show wasn't all about Fords, there was plenty of other stuff to get excited about.

British classics.....

Daimler Sovereign Series II 4.2 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Daimler Sovereign Series II 4.2 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Being an early 1.3, a Montego like this must be mega rare these days.

Austin Montego 1.3 B226YHG by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Austin Montego 1.3 B226YHG by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Rolls Royce Silver Shadow OOR7L by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Triumph Dolomite Sprint JMW3P by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

An AC that isn't a Cobra....

AC Greyhound UYJ462 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Various Jensens…...

Jensen 541R PEA541 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Jensen Interceptor Series III YJL37L by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Jensen C-V8 638FDM by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Jensen 541R 5198PE by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Morris Ital 1.3 SL A664WOC by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Austin Maestro 500 City D607GAE by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Austin Maestro 1.3 L E471RWX by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Jaguar Mk IX 548XUR by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Austin 3 Litre AMC285H by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Rover 3.5 Litre Coupe XAX69J by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Next, some wonderful Japanese cars, starting with not one, but two gorgeous Celicas.

Toyota Celica 1600 GT SMD60S by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Toyota Celica 1600 GT SMD60S by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Toyota Celica 1600 GT HHB137N by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Toyota Celica 1600 GT HHB137N by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Subaru 283 4WD A716BWA by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Subaru 283 4WD A716BWA by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

This show attracted loads of American cars. I'm not complaining about that!

Cadillac Series 62 Coupe GVS343 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Cadillac Series 62 Coupe GVS343 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Cadillac Coupe De Ville OSU184 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Cadillac Coupe De Ville FAX477K by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Rambler Rebel SST SLR45F by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Dodge Charger R/T YMO357F by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Nice to see some quirky French cars.....

Renault 10 1300 RWV663H by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Renault 10 1300 RWV663H by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Citroen Acadiane A140GAP by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Renault 4 TL B129RDL by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Some Vauxhalls......

Vauxhall Cresta PA 491NTG by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Vauxhall VX4/90 NNV681M by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Bedford CA 2901MW by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Other highlights....

Volvo 164 OYY886L by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Lancia Flavia WGU479F by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Audi Quattro D77ARY by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Opel Monza 3.0 E CLU814Y by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Some more cars from the public car park:

Mercedes-Benz 300 SE HEL380D by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Jaguar D-Type Replica MDO121 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 577TPK by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Here is my car from another angle, I refurbished the fuel tank over the winter.

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

That's it folks!

Andrew.

[andyd]

Some nice rare classic cars there Andrew, and I agree with you on the Montego.

Nice to see the old BL cars, Celicas and the VX490 still around

As always your car looks great

[Caprifan Rob]

Some fantastic pictures there Andrew, must have taken an age to upload! Have to agree, love that 3.0s. Not 1 but 3 Escort Mexico's, very nice. Both mk2 Escort Sport owners work with me (Kev & Gary, both really nice guys). I agree with you both that the Montego is rare but for my tastes I hope they stay that way, was never fan of them (or the Maestro) when they were new. Some great American cars there too & I'm a big fan of those Mk1 Celica's too. Nice work on the tank too, your car just gets better.
Cheers for the pics,
Rob

[Jasonmarie]

As normal some great shots there Andrew love the MK1 escort camper van also the BL cars as you don’t seem many of them also a nice mix of old but normal road cars back in the days .

[Andrew 2.8i]

Some nice rare classic cars there Andrew, and I agree with you on the Montego.

Nice to see the old BL cars, Celicas and the VX490 still around

As always your car looks great

Thanks Andy,

I like to see the survivors from the 70s, 80s and 90s still going strong. Sadly, there weren't any RS or XRs at this show, but hopefully some of the other cars help make up for it. Not even an RS2000 to be seen.....

Andrew.

[Andrew 2.8i]

Some fantastic pictures there Andrew, must have taken an age to upload! Have to agree, love that 3.0s. Not 1 but 3 Escort Mexico's, very nice. Both mk2 Escort Sport owners work with me (Kev & Gary, both really nice guys). I agree with you both that the Montego is rare but for my tastes I hope they stay that way, was never fan of them (or the Maestro) when they were new. Some great American cars there too & I'm a big fan of those Mk1 Celica's too. Nice work on the tank too, your car just gets better.
Cheers for the pics,
Rob

Thanks Rob!
Kev and Gary should be very proud of their amazing cars. Very nice indeed!
I must say that you've gone down in my estimation for your comments in regard to the Montego and Maestro.....
Both Celicas were superb, but the white one was especially gorgeous.

Andrew.

[Andrew 2.8i]

As normal some great shots there Andrew love the MK1 escort camper van also the BL cars as you don’t seem many of them also a nice mix of old but normal road cars back in the days .

Thanks Jason,
I love to see those old but normal cars. Yes, they were mundane and boring back in the 70s and 80s, but they are mostly rare to see now. Plus, even those cars have more character than most modern cars.

Andrew.

[andyd]

Some nice rare classic cars there Andrew, and I agree with you on the Montego.

Nice to see the old BL cars, Celicas and the VX490 still around

As always your car looks great

Thanks Andy,

I like to see the survivors from the 70s, 80s and 90s still going strong. Sadly, there weren't any RS or XRs at this show, but hopefully some of the other cars help make up for it. Not even an RS2000 to be seen.....

Andrew.

When you see as many XRs as I do, you often take them for granted so something different is nice

[Caprifan Rob]

Both mk2 Escort Sport owners work with me (Kev & Gary, both really nice guys).

Kev and Gary should be very proud of their amazing cars. Very nice indeed!

They are well presented cars in fairness Andrew, Kev's is the terracotta one, bought as is. Gary's is the (Mazda) red one, imported from Africa & constantly being improved.

I must say that you've gone down in my estimation for your comments in regard to the Montego and Maestro.....

Knew that would provoke a reaction
Each to their own I say, anyone willing to lavish their time on a classic is commendable though they're never going to be my cup of tea.

All the best,
Rob

[Fordoholic Nick]

Hi Andrew,

What a brilliant show mate with equally brilliant pics from you as ever. Enjoyed looking through them mate. Some lovely cars there mate. All the Capris look great ! Two very different Lasers there Andrew

I really love the Escort Mk2 Sport. Great looking cars ! Mate what a superb turnout of Jensens too. They all look stunning !!!

Anyway Andrew what a stunning array of classics from all spectrums. Thanks very much for taking the time to upload them all fella.

Oh....just one more mention Andrew...A366...WOW ! Your 2.8i is looking remarkable mate. Stunning !! A366 really is a credit to you mate. If its possible it just gets better and better

All the best mate

Nick

[Andrew 2.8i]

Oh....just one more mention Andrew...A366...WOW ! Your 2.8i is looking remarkable mate. Stunning !! A366 really is a credit to you mate. If its possible it just gets better and better

Hi Nick,
Thanks very much,. that's nice of you to say. Of course, it isn't a patch on a certain lacquer red laser, but it will do for me!

Cheers,
Andrew.

[Peter-S]

Very nice Andrew. Some rare stuff there and some not 'so' old. The Ital made me smile, as my Dad had a horrible chocolate brown one but I also remember the adverts raving about its Italian styling. All it had was a gruesome plastic grill nailed to a Marina
Good to see a Montego as well, my Dad's last car. It was tinkering with that to sell it on that gave me the urge to get an older car as a hobby. Sensibly I went for the blue oval though!
That Escort camper van would do Nick. He could turn up really early for shows then and have a nice kip before everyone else arrives!

[Fordoholic Nick]

That Escort camper van would do Nick. He could turn up really early for shows then and have a nice kip before everyone else arrives!

Peter, you must not put ideas into my head mate

[Andrew 2.8i]

Good to see a Montego as well, my Dad's last car. It was tinkering with that to sell it on that gave me the urge to get an older car as a hobby. Sensibly I went for the blue oval though!

Hi Peter,
I'm sure most people will agree that was a wise decision!
You might be on to something with the Escort camper. It would be ideal for CRaP too.....

Andrew.