Blackthorn Classic Car Show (part 1 of 2)

Blackthorn is a small picturesque village in Oxfordshire, and every year they hold the 'Blackthorn Classic Car Show'. This event started about 10 years ago and has gone from strength to strength by getting bigger and better, with more and more vehicles attending the show. There are the normal attractions including food stalls, trade stalls, kids entertainment and a rally experience where you get to ride in a rally car. I like this show as it's a laid back show and there is no entry fee so you can just arrive and park up, then relax.

(I've just checked out the Blackthorn Classic Car Show' webpage and to my surprise, down the bottom of the page is a small gallery showing the diversity of classic cars, and a photo of my bus is on there! Check it out:) Blackthorn Classic Car Show | Blackthorn, Bicester, UK

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My bus parked up at Blackthorn.

The lovely Ford Pop was parked up in 
the row in front of me. I had a Ford Pop
hot rod many years ago so I am always
drawn to a hot rodded Ford pop.

The classic 70's look, jacked up rear, wide
rear fenders and a Jag rear axle.

The teardrop tail lights has some cool
lenses in them.

A lovely airbrushed boot lid finishes off
the classic '70's look.

The Jenson 541R, produced from 1957 -
1960 and it had a 4.0L 243ci straight six
engine. At the time, Autocar magazine
tested the 541R and they said it was the
 fastest 4 seater car they had ever tested!

Triumph Vitesse.

A wood dashboard with a wood rim
steering wheel adds class to the Vitesse.

Sunbeam Tiger, designed in part by
Carroll Shelby. The 289ci 4.7L engine
was very similar to the V8 Carroll Shelby
had in his AC Cobra.

Lovely interior of the Sunbeam Tiger.

My bus parked next to a trio of Triumphs.

Volvo P1800

The gorgeous interior of the P1800. Red
tuck and roll vinyl seats and lashings of
chrome.

My mate Dave used to own this gorgeous
'32 Ford 3 window coupé.

Lovely pinstriped deck lid.

I do like a bay window panel van...

..especially when they are this clean and
straight

I can't resist taking a photo of my bus.

Cool bumper stickers.

This Ford Capri looked clean and sleek.

So that was part 1 of this review. Part 2 of the Blackthorn show will be next week, where you can see plenty more classic cars and bikes.

Brill village fun day 2024 (part 2 of 2)

 Following on from last weeks post, here is the second review of this show..

Over the weekend of 28 / 29th August the village of Brill hold a fun weekend with steam rides, attractions, assorted stalls and refreshments, kids area, 40+ real ales & ciders, street food, all day music and a classic car show. Brill village is nestled high up in the Buckinghamshire countryside, and probably most famous for it's windmill. I've been attending the Brill classic car show for many years now and it's getting bigger every year. There is a vast array of classic vehicles but without the snobbery you sometimes get from classic car owners. So on the Sunday morning, I put my sidekick, Suzie in the bus and we headed off. Brill is only about 13 miles from my hometown so this really is a local show. Continuing on from part 1 of this review..

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The original Mini's were out in force at the
show. 

Sterling Super Nova. A kit car body on top
of a VW Beetle floor pan and running gear.

The owner described the interior as 'an
on going project'

There were many classic bikes at the 
show, here are a few that caught my eye.
This Yamaha 400 Enduro was immaculate,
and just like new. I think I've just fallen
in love!

Oh my, another Yamaha Enduro, this time
a 250cc. Just as nice as the 400cc one,
and equally desirable.

I'm not sure what this is, but I like it!

Who doesn't love a Bonneville?

Sit up and beg Ford Popular.

Immaculate T25.

This gorgeous MK3 Cortina was one of 
the best, if not the best of the show in my 
humble opinion.

Totally immaculate.

These really are such a beautiful looking
car. I'd love to own another MK3.

Looks like the BBQ is up and running..
time for some food.

My bus from a different angle, just for a
change.

The view from my sliding door, as I have
a cuppa and a hot dog from one of the
vendors at the show.

So that was the 2024 Brill Classic Car Show. Year upon year it just gets better and better. The quality of vehicles is outstanding with every type of classic you can think of. I recommend that if you are local enough to go along next year, you will not be disappointed.