Classics @ Scolton 2018

[Andrew 2.8i]

Morning All,
At the start of June I drove down to Haverfordwest for the Classics @ Scolton show. It's a great show and definitely the best in the region, in my opinion.
I stopped off on the way for a quick photo opportunity.

Ford Capri 2.8 Injection by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

I only noticed afterwards that I hadn't put the front bumper back on straight after recently taking it off. Now fixed.

Now on to the actual show, and where better to start...….

Ford Capri 2.8 Injection A876JVH by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Capri 1600 XL TWC511K by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Still for sale....

Ford Capri 2.0 GL CEJ349Y by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Also recently for sale, but now with a new owner.

Ford Capri 2.0 S A76KFJ by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

This show attracts a few classic Fords, and there was a good selection of mark 1 and 2 Fiestas.

Ford Fiesta 1.1 L BBX431V by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Fiesta 1.1 L BBX431V by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Fiesta 1.1 Popular Plus B462VOR by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Fiesta 1.1 Popular Plus E581UEP by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

This was in superb condition.

Ford Fiesta 1.3 Ghia A600UYN by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

And being a 1.3 instead of the more common 1.1, it must be very rare now.

Ford Fiesta 1.3 Ghia A600UYN by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Great selection of Escorts...…

Ford Escort 1300 Super NRO429H by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

IMG_4565 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort RS Turbo B494CUH by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet G220YPG by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet G270XPA by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort RS2000 GCV130W by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort RS2000 GCV130W by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort RS2000 TAS560T by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort RS2000 TAS560T by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort 1.3 DIW8730 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort 1.3 DIW8730 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort RS2000 DAW643T by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort Mexico UBX593T by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort Mexico UBX593T by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort RS2000 Custom XOC97T by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort 1.3 Ghia CRW663T by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort 1.3 Ghia CRW663T by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

The mark 2 is still a popular choice for the rally boys.

Ford Escort Mark 2 Rally Car WLC748S by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort Mark 2 Rally Car WLC748S by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort Mark 2 Rally Car JVY916N by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort Mark 2 Rally Car JVY916N by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

My favourite.....

Ford Escort 1600 Sport SWE126S by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort 1600 Sport SWE126S by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Cortinas and Granadas…….

Ford Cortina 1600E RWV498H by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Cortina 1600E RWV498H by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Cortina 1500 GT ETH249D by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Cortina 1500 GT ETH249D by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Cortina 1600E AGC1G by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Cortina 1600E AGC1G by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Cortina 2.0 Crusader LDE30Y by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Cortina 2.0 Crusader LDE30Y by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Granada 3.0 XL KKM130N by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Granada Scorpio K760OOU by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Granada Scorpio K760OOU by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

The Mustang isn't a popular choice of classic around these parts. The only one at the show.....

Ford Mustang Convertible 1966JB by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Mustang Convertible 1966JB by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Beautiful condition Puma.

Ford Puma 99-W-2054 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Puma 99-W-2054 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

A few of oldies but goldies…….

Ford Zephyr MkII 305EDE by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Anglia Deluxe ESU602 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Anglia Deluxe ESU602 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Anglia HCB450F by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Popular 100E 379AYH by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

On to a few Ford commercials now, starting with this immaculately restored Transit.

Ford Transit Custom MVX958V by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Transit Custom MVX958V by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Escort 55 G659UFJ by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford Thames 300E 843HDE by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ford P100 H6BDE by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

More highlights of a non-Ford flavour, in no particular order.....

TVR 400 SE G187VNX by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

DeLorean DMC-12 EIG1288 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Vauxhall Nova 1.3 Sport B209CRL by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce KUU976P by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Triumph 2000 Mk2 FYK594J by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Vauxhall Viva 1.3 ANP81H by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Volkswagen Golf GTi H718EBX by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Chevrolet Bel Air BSK324 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Chevrolet Monte Carlo ODD32P by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Fiat X1/9 VS B535NPA by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Fiat X1/9 VS B535NPA by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special ACY444A by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special ACY444A by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Chrysler Sunbeam LS NZR766 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Opel Manta 1.8 S A747OJA by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Opel Manta GTE C29JRN by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Apparently, this is the only Griffith ever factory painted in this colour.

TVR Griffith 500 J50GRF by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Lotus Esprit Turbo HC Limited Edition D706FYK by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.0 F451YAX by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 CD K470PAB by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Rover 600 Si L155PEJ by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Bentley Mk VI LYX333 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Lancia Delta HF Integrale E677GHO by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Vauxhall Viva JYF493K by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Austin-Healey 100 FWM69 by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Rover 3500 Vanden Plas B998BGF by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Rover 2600 VDE111T by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Reliant Robin LX J792HMP by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

MG A 675XUX by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

BMW 525e D767NJO by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Vanden Plas 1750 EWN280W by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Audi 100 LS OEV868M by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Audi 80 2.0 K254XVV by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray TTU975H by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Toyota Supra 3.0 F247FKR by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Alfa Romeo Alfasud 1.5Ti A169JDL by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Vauxhall Astra GTE G277TOU by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Vauxhall Astra GTE G277TOU by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Chrysler Prowler E8OOP by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Rover 216 SE E437FPA by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr


Ferrari Dino 246GT RSG577M by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Ferrari Dino 246 GT RSG577M by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Future classics?

MG F VVC R989MBN by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

Smart Roadster K15DDE by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

I hope you enjoyed looking through the photos.

Cheers,
Andrew

[andyd]

Thanks Andrew,
That looked like a really good show. You seem to have some good events in Wales, pity it's a long way for me to go for the day

That 1600 Sport does look great, as does yours with that view behind it

[Andrew 2.8i]

That looked like a really good show. You seem to have some good events in Wales, pity it's a long way for me to go for the day

That 1600 Sport does look great, as does yours with that view behind it

Thanks Andy.
No, there aren't many great shows in Wales that I'm aware of, only this one and Classics in Cardiff seem to attract a really good turn outs of modern classics. All the other shows are populated by the Morris Minor/Triumph Stag brigade. Nothing wrong with those cars at all, but when you've seen one you've seen them all.

Andrew.

[Jasonmarie]

Thank you Andrew as normal your pictures are a real pleasure to see , all the cars there seem to touch memories down to the white ford transit also the G plate Escort van as you don’t see them anymore . Also the TVR 400 that’s a rare beast I use to borrow my friends 350i and that did move .
Cant belive your bumper as that something I would never thought you would miss , I can only guess you was tried that day . And I bet all was sorted at the show .
Also weather again was with you .

[Andrew 2.8i]

Cant belive your bumper as that something I would never thought you would miss , I can only guess you was tried that day .

Hi Jason, yes, it was an oversight, although the angle of the corner piece seems to look a lot worse in the photo than it actually was.

Thank you Andrew as normal your pictures are a real pleasure to see

Thanks, glad you enjoyed looking through them.

Also weather again was with you .

A beautiful day with not even a hint of rain. A lot of cars were expected at the show, I think over 600 eventually turned up, but that meant that the organisers had to cram the cars close together in order for them all to fit in the showground. That can bring it's own problems with people walking around so close to the cars.....

Andrew.

[Jasonmarie]

Yes that always worry me as Andy said about the dog peeing up his wheel , and us both park up together as people seem to be all over the car with metal studs on there coats and it’s working .

I did like what some of the clubs do where they have stands on there own as you can police the people looking At the cars and they seem to leave room for doors to be open .

I wonder if we could start looking at a club forum information stand as it’s the 50th of the Capri next year . Also I don’t even know where to look .

[andyd]

Yes that always worry me as Andy said about the dog peeing up his wheel , and us both park up together as people seem to be all over the car with metal studs on there coats and it’s working .

I did like what some of the clubs do where they have stands on there own as you can police the people looking At the cars and they seem to leave room for doors to be open .

I wonder if we could start looking at a club forum information stand as it’s the 50th of the Capri next year . Also I don’t even know where to look .

We leave about a doors width between cars on the XR stand.
It's hard to stop people contacting with the car at times, as many want to look inside through the windows which is fine with me.

Some dog owners are stupid and have no thought for someone elses property.

[Jasonmarie]

Do You have a banner on your XR stand andy ? As would love to get one for the forum , I had a look here don’t know how we would display it or even get it to stand up .

I don’t know what we would put on it really and if we are not upsetting the man who owns this site ?

Any thought ladies and gents ?

[andyd]

Do You have a banner on your XR stand andy ? As would love to get one for the forum , I had a look here don’t know how we would display it or even get it to stand up .

I don’t know what we would put on it really and if we are not upsetting the man who owns this site ?

Any thought ladies and gents ?

Yes flag, gazebo and sometimes bunting. Here is our usual set up in the pic half way down the page in this link;
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=51522&p=360623#p360623 or pause this at 1.28/1.30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFM6bcK7MM0

Re banner or flag; PM admin to see their opinion on Ford Capri Laser Page Forum, or similar.....

[Jasonmarie]

Cheers Andy yes your gazebo really stands out also the long flag . Where did your xr club get there bits from ?

[andyd]

Cheers Andy yes your gazebo really stands out also the long flag . Where did your xr club get there bits from ?

The club supplies the flag, but a quick google search for sail flags came up with this place among others https://www.sailflags.co.uk/our-products/sailflags/

Gazebo not sure but can find out. It's 4.5 x 3 metres so a big piece of kit and maybe a little too big at times.
And again a google search of Gazebo will give you ideas.

[Caprifan Rob]

You get about Andrew great pictures, of what looks like every car in the show .
Far too many to pic a favourite (except maybe that Dino ..) & a show I'd like to pop along to next year. Thanks for uploading, your camera must be worn out. Glad you sorted bumper.
Cheers, Rob

[Andrew 2.8i]

You get about Andrew great pictures, of what looks like every car in the show .
Far too many to pic a favourite (except maybe that Dino ..) & a show I'd like to pop along to next year. Thanks for uploading, your camera must be worn out. Glad you sorted bumper.
Cheers, Rob

Thanks Rob! I know I get a bit carried away with uploading the photos. They'll be even more uploaded to Flickr over the next couple of weeks....
It's been a hectic time for shows, but the next one is a few weeks away now. Just enough time to fiddle about with a few jobs like the bumper. This show is definitely worth a visit if the weather is good.

Andrew.

[Andrew 2.8i]

I wonder if we could start looking at a club forum information stand as it’s the 50th of the Capri next year . Also I don’t even know where to look .

Hi Jason,
The forum already has a banner, they take it along to CRaP:


Maybe admin wouldn't be very happy with another banner being used, as there is no way that they could have any control over a show display that the forum will be putting it's name to. There is the possibility of bringing the good name of the forum into disrepute. It might be better to start an offshoot of the forum, under a different name, solely for the purpose of meeting up at various shows. Just a thought.

Andrew.

[Jasonmarie]

Yes admin just emailed me I never new we had one but the big question is having the banner at the right place or show .
Also I would never lift the thing with my back and legs .
Perhaps we may be able to have a all meet up on the capris 50th next year and who ever has the banner then bring it along .
I think there’s a thing going on the 17th August in Lincolnshire but that’s when we are away most years . Also I did read there may be a advent at Brooklands ? What is a long way for many members .

Perhaps Capri club international May do something what is ok for many of us to drive if we get the date early .
I might send a email over to see what they are doing .

[Taff50ish]

Hi Andrew,

Wow, what cracking photos there fella. I would expect now't else from you to be honest, but to be honest, my favourite photo is of yours right at the start. Your Cappa and that sky man!!! Wow!!!

Nice one, thanks for sharing....

All the best,

John...

[Andrew 2.8i]

Your Cappa and that sky man!!! Wow!!!

Cheers John!
The scenery was too beautiful to resist, I had to stop and take a cheeky snap.

Andrew.

[tazla]

Nice pics andrew.

[Andrew 2.8i]

Nice pics andrew.

Cheers Mel.

Andrew.