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Queen Square, Bristol, April 2017 (Picture Heavy)

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Hi,
A few chaps from the forum met up at the latest Queen Square Breakfast meet, it was great to meet up with them all again.
It was a brilliant day with some amazing cars to see, and the weather couldn't have been better for April!
Anyway, without further ado:

A couple of stunning forum cars that will be familiar to you all.
John's car with new headlights.

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Danny's car with new wheels.

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Rob's ride for the day.

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All the others are in no particular order....

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Anyone have any ideas what this kit is? I'm thinking it's Clan based.

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And finally, a shot of the three forum Capris together.

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I hope that you enjoyed looking through the photos.

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Thanks Andrew, some great pics as usual :applaud: Forum Capri's look great, but no close up of yours :?

Great weather for a meet, but it seems too nice too soon :shock: Hope it lasts.....

Think I recognise the 2 dodgy looking Geezers next to the 'Y' Reg Jag..... :lol:

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Hi Andy,
andyd wrote:Thanks Andrew, some great pics as usual :applaud:
Thanks, I'm pleased that you liked them. As always, there was a great variety of classics.
andyd wrote:Forum Capri's look great, but no close up of yours :?
I was too busy ogling stunning cars and forgot to take a photo of mine! :doh:
andyd wrote:Think I recognise the 2 dodgy looking Geezers next to the 'Y' Reg Jag..... :lol:
Yeah, I noticed those shady characters taking a close interest in some of the cars.....

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Great meet today, weather was the best yet, which must have helped the turnout. Great to catch up with you & John & to finally meet Nick & Danny :wave: . Must have taken you an age to upload & even though we did a few circuits, there were still cars in your pictures we didn't see due to the ever changing cars. Can't wait to drive the Capri & convoy in with you guys. Didn't notice Johns new lights as car looks like new anyway :D , Danny's wheels look stunning against the shiny black paint, don't forget to take a picture of yours next time Andrew, Capri was looking amazing as usual.
Good day out, all the best,
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Caprifan Rob wrote:Great meet today, weather was the best yet, which must have helped the turnout.
Hi Rob,
Yes, it was good to catch up with you and Corey, and nice to hear how well work on your Capri is progressing.
This must have been one of the best QS meets ever for cars and also the weather!

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Hi Andrew,

Wow ! That was quick fella. Thanks for uploading your fantastic photos of a brilliant morning out in Bristol. I was glad to finally get down in time to actually see some classics !! Really enjoyed this morning, albeit setting my alarm clock for 4am to give me time to meet up with John and Danny en route to meeting you but it was worth the early start for sure. Seen some splendid cars. If I may I will try to add to your great pics starting too with the forum Capri's...

Think its only fair to start with your exceptional 2.8i. It really is a credit to you Andrew...
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The three Forum Capri's meeting up before going into the square, with the three proud owners...
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The other side of Dannys lovely 1.6 Laser...with 'those' 7.5's wheels...stunning !
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John and Andrew side by side...
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Johns new light units look terrific...and performed very well on the way down. Nice mod mate !
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John keeping on top of things. True professional....
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If I may another couple of pics of Rob's son Corey's Mini...beautiful car this...
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Now for a selection of other cars. Hopefully I do not duplicate too many of Andrew's pics...
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John said if he was going to get 'boxed in' then at least it was an RS2000 !!
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I was sure this Crayford Capri was at the 45th Brooklands Anniversary. John thought not as that Capri was Blue. I said nope sure this was it...Andrew settled the score...This was NOT at the 45th...I even got the wrong colour and wrong wheels. No need to pump the air John !!! :lol:
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Stunning...
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We are The Mods, We are the Mods...
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And finally I was glad that I brought Mrs Fordoholic Nick with me as she really seemed to be showing an interest in the cars. I know it was very hot today but... :lol: :lol: :lol:
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So I hope I did not duplicate too many of Andrews pics but so many great cars were at this meet this morning. It really was worth the early 4am start !
Got another ride down in Johns stunning 2.8i Special which is always a pleasure. Thanks John...your new lights look great and your new horns sound terrific ;)
Danny was great to meet up again with you and your mate. Your 7.5's are superb. Proper nice !! Keep up the great work on your Laser mate !
Andrew its been a while since I last saw your Capri but bleedin hell its worth the wait !! Your amazing 2.8i is a credit to you fella. Cant wait to see it again this time with the bonnet up...cant believe I never asked you to open it but then again we would have had a crowd control issue ! :lol:
Rob, it was brilliant to finally meet up with you and Corey. Was great to chat face to face at last. Good luck with the work in progress on your Capri mate. Bet you counting down the days you can get it back out on the Brecon Beacons.....

Anyway I hope you all enjoyed the pictures as much as I did taking them all. It really as a brilliant morning out with an amazing turn out of classics...and yep...I got sunburnt :D

All the best

Nick

DISCLAIMER: The nice lady in the final pic is if fact 'not' my wife and any offence caused to her is very much regretted. In fact she was not even at Queen Square...Dont know who the dickens she actually is...I just wanted to post this picture :D
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Great extra pictures Nick, good to meet up at last, thanks for adding these, glad you had no issues with your neighbors cat this time & made it on time ;) That red Kitcar was a Hensen M30 Andrew, one of only 17 ever made , no wonder we didn't know what it was :D must be one of the rarest cars in the country, interesting car but with a challenging front end which probably aided its 'exclusivity', good to see it on the day though.
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Hi Nick,
Thanks for the terrific photos, really great!
Thanks also for your kind words too. The cheque is in the post! :)
I can't believe you didn't introduce me to Mrs Fordoholic Nick though.... :lol:

To clear up any confusion, the almost identical Brooklands and QS Crayfords side by side.... :whistle: :lol:

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Hope to see you, John and Danny again at QS before the year is out.

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Caprifan Rob wrote:That red Kitcar was a Hensen M30 Andrew, one of only 17 ever made , no wonder we didn't know what it was :D
Hi Rob,
Brilliant, thanks mate!
I agree about the front end though.....

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Cheers for posting these pictures chaps, was a great day out I must say! An early start but well worth it, the square was packed!

Sorry we didn't get introduced earlier in the day Rob, my hello was me shaking your hand goodbye! :lol: (right before I decided to rev up as the rozzers drove past :doh:)

I'm sure I will be back there again before the year is out!
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D366Y wrote:(right before I decided to rev up as the rozzers drove past :doh:)
Hi Danny,
That was perfect timing! :lol:

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D366Y wrote: Sorry we didn't get introduced earlier in the day Rob, my hello was me shaking your hand goodbye! :lol: (right before I decided to rev up as the rozzers drove past :doh:)
Naughty boy, gave us a laugh though, especially looking at the cops faces :lol:
D366Y wrote: I'm sure I will be back there again before the year is out!
Yes, we'll be back too, in the Capri next time hopefully :D
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Caprifan Rob wrote:
D366Y wrote: Sorry we didn't get introduced earlier in the day Rob, my hello was me shaking your hand goodbye! :lol: (right before I decided to rev up as the rozzers drove past :doh:)
Naughty boy, gave us a laugh though, especially looking at the cops faces :lol:
D366Y wrote: I'm sure I will be back there again before the year is out!
Yes, we'll be back too, in the Capri next time hopefully :D
I look forward to it!

And I think that the look they gave me was the dirtiest look I've ever been given in my whole life :doh:
I felt like a proper hoodlum :lol: :spank:
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D366Y wrote:And I think that the look they gave me was the dirtiest look I've ever been given in my whole life
I think he was trying to get a better look at your shiny new wheels! :)

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Andrew your 2.8i really is a lovely motor so I only say what I see fella....ermmm please make the cheque out to "Ford O'Holic Nick" :wave:

Andrew 2.8i wrote:I can't believe you didn't introduce me to Mrs Fordoholic Nick though.... :lol:

Sorry Andrew but as you can see by her backside she was far too busy admiring that engine bay....and you really think I would let her see your engine bay....no way fella...I seen her first....:lol:
Andrew 2.8i wrote:To clear up any confusion, the almost identical Brooklands and QS Crayfords side by side.... :whistle: :lol:

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Now your're taking the piss. I can just see John 'pumping the air again if he's reading this :lol:

Now you must have waited for ages to get that pic of the Blue one at Brooklands cause every bleedin time I tried 'that' lady was sitting in in. Dont know if thats worse than the 'foldable chair' brigade who very selfishly sit behind their cars ruining any chance of a decent 'rear' shot. At least Andy and the XROC guys have a mini marque they sit under :lol: :lol:
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Andrew 2.8i wrote:
D366Y wrote:And I think that the look they gave me was the dirtiest look I've ever been given in my whole life
I think he was trying to get a better look at your shiny new wheels! :)
Nah..., it was the racket that young Danny was creating via his right foot and 3" tailpipe !!! :lol: :lol:
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Fordoholic Nick wrote: At least Andy and the XROC guys have a mini marque they sit under :lol: :lol:
Gazebo if you don't mind.......May as well do it in style :D
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I think my favorites were the beige Montego and the red left hand drive Lada!

There's some seriously lovely cars there, that green Manta series A is up there for me - beautiful and nearly as good as the Capri's.

Can't wait until my heap is ready and I'll add to the convoy going down the M4. If Nick ever takes his it will then be 3 laquer reds and a black one in covoy! Unfortunately doing up my house to rent out so Capri is on go slow - or go even slower than normal!
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Paul G wrote:I think my favorites were the beige Montego and the red left hand drive Lada!
Hi Paul,
Those are the types of car I really enjoy seeing at car shows. Mundane, everyday cars of yesteryear that just aren't seen these days.
The Montego photo isn't the best, but the driver didn't stop and display the car, just did a lap of the square then went. Luckily, I just caught him!
QS is a brilliant morning out and is highly recommended.

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Fordoholic Nick wrote:Andrew your 2.8i really is a lovely motor so I only say what I see fella..
Cheers Nick,
I'm pleased that my car passed your thorough inspection, including the underside! :lol:
For anybody that didn't go, I should point out that I walked around the driver's side of the car to find Nick lying on the floor, peering underneath...

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