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Nic Jarman
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 Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:20 pm Post subject: Thurlow Syeam Show |
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It was a feast for the senses. We turned up in the Midget and were sent through to the exhibitor’s area. The smell of the steam engines and the diesel from the tractors mixed with burgers. The ground had a constant tremor and there was a low rumbling sound from the steam engines. A good selection of cars turned up and some nice commercials. Without a doubt the best show I have been to this year and will hope to take the Talbot next year.
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peter scott
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Hi Nic,
What a wonderful turn-out of traction engines!
Nice photos too.
Thanks for posting.
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Ghost
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“It was a feast for the senses” so wrote Nic Jarman, it was a feast for the lenses too!
As I'm the last person on earth, or so it seems, without a digital camera I do appreceiate the images from the efforts of others who then go on to post their work. What's fun is to see the pics as a personal choice; through eyes of another etc. Who could fail to fall for the Commer lorry JGV 361, also the Austin Princess TVX 405?
Years ago there was an Austin dealer called Vincents who had a showroom opposite Reading railway station. The building was an art-deco masterpiece and the displays of cars ranged from the Princess to the Austin pedal car.
There never has, in my opinion, been a more elegant Austin then this style of Princess, preferably in grey. |
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clan chieftain
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What a great looking show and some cracking photos. I get a bit jealous when I see some of the pictures that are posted on the forum. We dont have anything close to that up here....maybe Selkirk and Glamis but thats about it.
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Brian M
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Nic
As this show is "next door" to my manor, it is not surprising that I recognise a few cars that have attended my shows over the years.
But the one that I was most pleased to see was the 1917 La France because it came to the very first show I ran back in 1994 and I have not seen it since. Nice to know it is still being enjoyed by all that see it.
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PACresta
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| Can smell the atmosphere, thanks for posting. |
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Richard H
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| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Ghost wrote: | “ Who could fail to fall for the Commer lorry JGV 361, also the Austin Princess TVX 405?
Years ago there was an Austin dealer called Vincents who had a showroom opposite Reading railway station. The building was an art-deco masterpiece and the displays of cars ranged from the Princess to the Austin pedal car.
There never has, in my opinion, been a more elegant Austin then this style of Princess, preferably in grey. |
Sorry to be pedantic, but TVX 405 is actually a Sheeline, you can recognise them by the massive headlights that I think seem out of proportion to the rest of the car. I must agree it's is beautiful car though.
I too love the Le France roadster, I bet that's well, interesting to drive!
There are some excellent pictures there, thanks for posting 
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peter scott
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Sorry to be pedantic, but TVX 405 is actually a Sheeline,
I too love the Le France roadster, |
You'll probably get back at me for this Richard....but....
Sorry to be pedantic it's actually a Sheerline....
and BTW, La France is always feminine. 
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Richard H
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| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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  That'll teach me to be pedantic!
And yes I'm sure I'll get back at you Peter! From now on I'll be scanning all your posts for spelling mistakes!
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P3steve
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| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:52 pm Post subject: nice show |
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| Stop bickering boys, wow that looked a good show as a Rover fan and P3 owner I just loved the brace of open Rovers one a P2 and the back one a rare P3 by the look of the horn and lamp layout. Regards Steve |
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Nic Jarman
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I am very pleased that my photos are enjoyed by others and if anyone wishes to reproduce them for any (moral) reason please feel free to do so. I have one of them as my desktop.
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Good stuff, Nic. Thanks for posting.
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Ghost
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| Sheerline it is then, pedantry welcomed! Actually 640 TMP, the scale of the headlights is to me a pleasant design feature. Generally it is an unfussy design, the 'big eyes' make it look classy; had I been rich in the early 1950's and not a child I'd have bought one! I wonder what size the battery is, huge? |
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Richard H
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| Ghost wrote: | | Sheerline it is then, pedantry welcomed! Actually 640 TMP, the scale of the headlights is to me a pleasant design feature. Generally it is an unfussy design, the 'big eyes' make it look classy; had I been rich in the early 1950's and not a child I'd have bought one! I wonder what size the battery is, huge? |
I agree with you there, beautiful cars!  Though sadly very rare now.
Batteries seem to have shrunk over the years. Recently I went with my friend to buy a new battery for his Ford Fiesta, and it was only about 6 inches long! I said to him, it makes my A35 battery seem big!
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peter scott
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Actually despite their size P100s don't give a fantastic view of the road at night when compared to modern lighting.
Peter 
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