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Classic car show
Sunday 15th November 2015
On Friday, Karl and I went to the classic car show at the NEC to look at the wonderful vehicles on display. It was a great day, exploring the various exhibits and searching the autojumble for the parts I need for the Austins. There was a big display of Austin cars but they were all a bit too modern for me; 1930s onwards! There were four halls jammed with a wonderful selection of classic cars. The American cars were impressive as were the vintage sports cars. There was the 'Beast of Turin', a Fiat S76 dating back to 1911, sporting a 28 litre engine which shoots flames from the exhaust. Also a lovely Edwardian Wolseley racing car which the owner was proud to show us and many, many more.
But for me, the star of the show was a full-size replica of Lady Penelope's Rolls Royce from Thunderbirds. It was absolutely huge, with white leather upholstery and it was very, very pink. I am incredibly enthusiastic about my vintage Austin cars but this pink monster might just overshadow them if I could add it to my wedding car fleet.