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Thirlestane Castle Champion of Champions 2009
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47p2



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:40 pm    Post subject: Thirlestane Castle Champion of Champions 2009 Reply with quote

I'm going to this event on Sunday so keeping my fingers and toes crossed that the weather stays as it has been the last few days.

After winning the SARR Championship last weekend I decided that I really should start preparing for the Champion of Champions, an event I won Best in Class for 2 years ago, so an intensive polishing schedule has been put into action.

Tilly was restored 26 years ago and will be up against cars which are only just out of the paintshop so this will be a tough event.

I thought you might like to see a few pictures of her now that she is ready for Sundays event

























I don't do bling bling engine bays as I don't believe cars left the factory with highly polished alloy parts. I do like to see them kept clean and tidy and as original as possible



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've finally finished getting Tilly ready so here are a few more pictures

The finished product


Off Side


Near Side


We've seen the engine so here is the massive boot


Filled with one suitcase, 5 litres coolant, can of oil, small case full of spare bits & bobs and a tool box


A reflection from the bonnet


Drivers footwell


Passengers footwell


Rear seating




Interior


Sunroof & winscreen opened

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The car looks amazing. Really looking forward to Sunday and hopefully it stays dry. I will come over and meet you. With a bit of luck we will have 12 marinas on show.
P.S. Where do you get the original wire hose clips from. ??....Larry.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes a dry day would be good, I look forward to meeting you

Can't remember if the hose clips were on the car or if I had them lying around. Not sure if you can still get them.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Certainly looking good. Especially so given the time since last restored.

Good luck with the event.

Peter.

p.s. Mine was booked in but she's still sitting there waiting for her (hopefully)
balanced crankshaft coming back from the machine shop.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Peter, so you won't be taking the Jaguar but will you be going down in another vehicle?
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have been getting mine ready for sunday as well
My cortina is in class 5
Have been asked by federation to do some judging this year
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy I thought at first that the fuel tank and axle were chrome plated Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There's not much chance of a 47 Rover looking that clean underneath. oil leaks keep the rust at bay so there is no chance of me cleaning it off

This is about as clean as it gets underneath, which for a 1947 P2 is immaculate

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It was nice to meet John for the first time at this event and I can certainly confirm that his Rover looks ever bit as good in the flesh as it does in the pics. (Something I can't say of mine.) He may not have walked off with the Champion of Champions this year but was a very convincing best in class.

Well done!

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Likewise Peter it really was good to meet yourself and the others from the forum. Sad not to have won the Champion of Champions trophy for a second time, there again the winner was deserving and it was a lovely car, but a nice surprize to collect the Best in Class which will do nicely for the collection.

I will post up a few rally pictures once I get them sorted but here's one to keep you going



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A great day at Thirlestane. Also nice to meet John for the first time.It is a smashing run down the A68 to Lauder, one I always enjoy. There is nothing to beat driving your car to a show. For the life of me I dont understand why some people trailer them. Oh well another cracker of a show next week at Errol. Thats also a nice scenic run. Maybe see some of you there...................Larry.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I managed a quick sprint around some of the fields for a photo shoot so here goes and in no particular order

Champion of Champions contender and took 3rd in 'Best in Class'
1949 Singer 4AB Roadster


Champion of Champions contender and took 1st in 'Best in Class'
1947 Rover 16 Sport Saloon (P2)


Champion of Champions contender and winner
1952 Standard Vanguard Phase 1A


Champion of Champions contender
1950 Armstrong Siddley Lancaster


1947 Jaguar 2.5 Sport Saloon


1947 Rover 16 Saloon (P2)


1948 MG YT and took and took 2nd in 'Best in Class'


1948 Rover 75 (P3)


1948 Alvis TA 14 DHC


1948 Alvis TA 14


1949 Jaguar MkV


Champion of Champions contender and winner
1968 Jaguar MkII 240


Champion of Champions contender and took 1st in "Best in Class"
1974 Triumph TR6


Champion of Champions contender and took 1st in "Best in Class"
1974 Triumph TR6


Champion of Champions contender and we have all seen this before, my mate Cairns Galbraith's car
1972 Rover P5B


Champion of Champions contender
Jim's 1966 Ford Cortina Mk1


Champion of Champions contender
Jim's 1966 Ford Cortina Mk1 engine bay


1965 Sunbeam Tiger


1967 Alvis TF21


1968 Austin A40


1939 Ford 8 7Y


1937 Lancia Aprilia


1937 Lancia Aprilia


1937 Lagonda LG35 Sport Saloon and took 1si in "Best in Class"


1936 Alvis Silver Eagle


1962 Lotus Elite


1962 Daimler SP250 (Dart)


1957 Ford Fairlane 500


1961 Citroen Bijou


1960 Bristol 406


1952 Austin A40 Sports


1960 Vauxhall Cresta


1956 Vauxhall Wyvern


1963 Humber Sceptre


Not part of the show but in the field
1989 Lancia Delta


1972 BMW


Fiat 132 GLS


1972 Volvo 144S (for sale see below)




1970 Jensen FFII


1970 Sunbeam Rapier Fastback


Winners line up


Winners line up


Winners line up


Best period Costume & car

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Excellent stuff!!
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for putting photos of my cortina in Good selection of cars
Good show and setting never been before
Not sure how judging worked in my class I though i was in class 6a 1965 to 1970 but a 1974 triumph seemed to win and 1982 escort came 3rd a car that did not even start its engine as it came in a box and pushed into place Still never mind theres allways next week another sunday another show
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