THE RED BARN, Blindley Heath, SUNDAY 9TH
February
Review by Malcolm Ward
Andy Hall's facial expression (above
right) sums up the weather we endured at our lunchtime meeting at the Red
Barn. But with some 15 interesting vehicles attending, plus more members
arriving in their modern cars, the meeting was far from grim, as per David
Smart expression (left). With ample
inside seating available and staff coping well with unexpected orders,
everyone was catered for.
The meeting had been shaped from the moment I drew back my bedroom
curtains ...any ideas of choosing which of my classic cars to take went
straight out of the window, so my 'Croydon battle wagon' Honda Accord was
called into action.
nfortunately, I caught the Honda off-guard, so the battery was flat!
Apparently Bozi had the same trouble with his Jag XKR, fortunately we were
both armed with starter packs, so soon on our way. I collected Chas on
route (still unable to drive due to a broken wrist) and we arrived to find
the Red Barn car park almost empty!
Having arrived in a 'modern', I parked at the entrance end of the car
park, leaving the far end clear for our display vehicles. That didn't
happen however, the display shaped up to be a jumble of vehicles dating
from 1920's to the present day! It was hardly the weather for standing
around admiring our vehicles anyway. Much warmer inside!
The prize, if there was one, for being the first 'proper' car to arrive
would go to Alan in his '32 Austin 7 Special, a car rarely seen with the
hood up! The prize for the oldest car would go to Matt and his '29 Ford
'A' V8 flathead Special. The foolhardy prize would also be awarded to Matt
for being in the only car without a roof!
As for the largest vehicle, arguably this would be Roger's '71 Dodge
Charger, or was it Dave's '67 Commer camper van? In cubic footage I think
the van must have it. The interior fittings of this camper van bore much
closer inspection than usual ...nothing to do with the weather of course!
Thanks go to all members who ventured out to do battle with the elements.
I'm sure all would agree it was worth it
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