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Battlesbridge Classic Ford Show August 16...

Post by Taff50ish »

Hi All,

Made it over to this show again this Year, having been last Year and being very impressed with it and I must say, this Year did not disappoint either. There where some truly amazing motors there, I took over 200 pic's and still did not get everything, but you have to draw the line some where... So here is just a Small selection of what I saw today.... With the Sun beating down, perfect Weather again.. So, here we go...

Start with the older Cappas...

ImageCapri 1 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Perfect for today!!!
ImageCapri 15 by John Taylor, on Flickr

There really were some cracking examples there today!!!
ImageCapri 10 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageCapri 16 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Every where you looked, they kept on coming...
ImageCapri 17 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageCapri 18 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Recently restored I think???
ImageCapri 19 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Amazing attention to detail....
ImageCapri 20 by John Taylor, on Flickr

So onto the MKIII Capri's... This one must be one of the rarest I recon??? A GL, absolutely immaculate!!!
ImageCapri 24 by John Taylor, on Flickr

A Gleaming 'S'...
ImageCapri 23 by John Taylor, on Flickr

A cracking Laser....
ImageCapri 22 by John Taylor, on Flickr

All original Injection.....
ImageCapri 21 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Gleaming Brookie...
ImageCapri 14 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Amazing shine to this one....
ImageCapri 13 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Another sparkling Brookie....
ImageCapri 11 by John Taylor, on Flickr

This was nice, certainly got the Back to Black working...
ImageCapri 9 by John Taylor, on Flickr

The standard did not seem to falter....
ImageCapri 7 by John Taylor, on Flickr

More and more Capri's....
ImageCapri 5 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Some standard, some not so standard....
ImageCapri 4 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Not standard.....
ImageCapri 3 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Standard if you don't count the Indicators....
ImageCapri 2 by John Taylor, on Flickr

OK then, thats the Capri Fix sorted, so now onto the Cortina's....???? Taurus???? Unsure now....
A nice roll back roof on this one....
ImageC 1 by John Taylor, on Flickr

And now the Cortina's....
ImageC 2 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Again, the standard of these was amazing...
ImageC 3 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Not sure about the Colour or the Wheels, but together they just work!!! Brilliant....
ImageC 4 by John Taylor, on Flickr

The Wheels set this one off...
ImageC 5 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Just stunning...
ImageC 6 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Again, the Cortina's kept coming too....
ImageC 7 by John Taylor, on Flickr

This is nearly identical to a Roman Bronze XL my Dad had... Not Roman Bronze though, I asked the owner, very close though...
ImageC 8 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Running out of Words here....
ImageC 9 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Lets do a few random shots now!!!!
Image20160814_141053 by John Taylor, on Flickr

This would be a nice line to own!!
Image20160814_140311 by John Taylor, on Flickr

It's a Ford show, of course there was going to be a Mustang...
Image20160814_140257 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Mmmmm...
Image20160814_134016 by John Taylor, on Flickr

A Lone XR2..... Andy!!!! Keep watching, some more XR's to come.....
Image20160814_132855 by John Taylor, on Flickr

A Slightly modified one....
ImageS 4 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Simply stunning...
ImageS 3 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Brilliant Plate!!!!
ImageS 2 by John Taylor, on Flickr

A few more Sierra's then....
ImageS 5 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageS 6 by John Taylor, on Flickr

A couple of Granada's then... I've said it before. I love these Coupe ones....
ImageG 1 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageG 2 by John Taylor, on Flickr

This was TOO GOOD to just walk past....
ImageGTO 2 by John Taylor, on Flickr

OH, sorry, you will want to see the car this was in I guess???
ImageGTO 1 by John Taylor, on Flickr
Gumph!!!!! Owwwwwwwwwww!!!!!

Well, I think thats just about it. Oh, there where a few Escort's from various era's.... ok then here we go for the Escort's then...
This will give you an idea of the standard of the Escort's....
ImageE 3 by John Taylor, on Flickr

A couple of Estate's. is it just me, or are these looking better and better now-a-days???
ImageE 2 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageE 1 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageE 6 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageE 5 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Snub nose...
ImageE 4 by John Taylor, on Flickr

This chap came a fair distance.....
ImageE 8 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageE 7 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Thats the MKII's, so lets do hte MKIII's before the MKI's....
ImageEK 1 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageEK 2 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageEK 3 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageEK 4 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Needless to say, there where some amazing Escort MKI's there too, here is just a small selection....
ImageES 4 by John Taylor, on Flickr

I really have nothing to add for these, they are all just AMAZING!!!!
ImageES 5 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Apart from the time and effort which goes into these...
ImageES 6 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageES 7 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageES 8 by John Taylor, on Flickr

I tawt I saw a Mexico....???
ImageES 9 by John Taylor, on Flickr

This made me think!!! Rear Bubble arches, front Mexico Arches???? Hummmm....
ImageES 10 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageES 11 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageES 12 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageES 13 by John Taylor, on Flickr

I did see a Mexico...
ImageES 14 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageES 15 by John Taylor, on Flickr

I thought for a min, I'd found a Petrol Heads Car, but he'd turned GREEN!!!! Electric Power????
ImageES 2 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Then I thought, he won't get far on that Battery!!!
ImageES 3 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Phew!!! The Engine is in the Rear....
ImageES 1 by John Taylor, on Flickr

HPE where here in force!!!!
ImageHPE 6 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Caution!!! Engine Porn coming up....
ImageHPE 5 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageHPE 4 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageHPE 3 by John Taylor, on Flickr

ImageHPE 2 by John Taylor, on Flickr

Well, thats nearly it, my Computer is Cooking!!! Just a quick one of where I parked!!!
ImageMe & Escort by John Taylor, on Flickr

Well, one last one. on the way home, we stopped off for a bottle of Water and look what was parked in the Car Park!!!

The Perfect end to a GREAT day!!!
ImageZZ Top or what by John Taylor, on Flickr
ZZ Top, eat your Heart out!!!

I hope you enjoy these as much as i did taking them, cheers till next time, all the best,

John...
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Post by andyd »

Hi John,
Great pics, great cars and great weather :applaud:

Thanks for the upload, a really good turnout covering several decades, and nice to see some XR's in attendance too :D

Cant believe the season is nearing an end already :shock: Simply Ford seems an age ago now........ :headscratch:

I spent the day painting the lounge :(

Thanks again mate, :goodluck:

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Hi John,
Looks like you had an amazing day!
Thanks for taking the time to upload so many fantastic photos of all sorts of cars for us to drool over.....
I just can't believe the standard of cars at this show, I'm speechless!

All the best,
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Some great pics there. Gutted I couldn't go as I'm still on holiday. Will be at the priory in September though!
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Nice pics John, haven't been to Battlesbridge for the last 3 years or so really need to go. It clashed this weekend with Cranleigh Classic Car Show, and that's Surrey Capri Club's closest show.
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Nice pics John, haven't been to Battlesbridge for the last 3 years or so really need to go. It clashed this weekend with Cranleigh Classic Car Show, and that's Surrey Capri Club's closest show. Definitely need to get back under the tunnel again to Essex!
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Hi John,

Jeepers fella you took a load of pics at this one...but I was lucky enough to get to this last year so know what I missed out on due to dam work :( but thanks for reminding me what a stunning show this is. Superb pics John...so many Capri's, just like last year.

As has been said thanks for uploading so many !!

Wasn't that Blue convertible Capri with the cream interior parked up beside us at Brooklands 45th....sure it was !

Its not just the sheer number of Fords that attend this show but the standard of the cars is just jaw dropping.
Really enjoyed looking through them John and hope to get along to this next year.

Your 2.8i Special is looking as stuning as ever. Surelt they should have sneaked you into the show ground John :)

All the best mate

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Post by brooky »

Hi John, what a great selection of fords, never been to battlesbridge before so would love to give it a go next year, can you let me have the details when you know the dates

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Post by Caprifan Rob »

Absolutely stunning selection of fords on show John. Must have taken an age to load. Great commentary too :D
Off to look at them again, fantastic pictures, thanks for posting.
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I'll be going next year and if anyone wants to get on our club stand rather than the car park, let me know. Might be able to squeeze you in!
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Fordoholic Nick wrote:Wasn't that Blue convertible Capri with the cream interior parked up beside us at Brooklands 45th....sure it was !
The one where the lady sat in it all day!

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Andrew 2.8i wrote:The one where the lady sat in it all day!
Yes Andrew, thats the one !!!

I remember every time I returned to take a photo of it "the lady" was "still" sitting in it. How inconsiderate...almost as bad as owners sitting behind their cars on foldable chairs :lol:

Well remembered though old chap...memory of an Elephant !

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Amazing cars on display, so nice to see one of the rarer MK3 models as well in the Highland Green GL
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