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Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

Had a nice day Sunday

Richard
Shame you couldn't make it
It's a monthly open day, well have to arrange a meet up
Took over 200 photos and still didn't get round it all.
And being on going would be different each month.

And a friendly helpful staff, they seemed to really enjoy talking and sharing with all, not too much trouble to raise or lower a ramp if requested, open a bonnet or two.

Clarke Gable's XK

Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

Forgot to mention it is an open day for all, no need to book

stuchamp · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 546 Location: Iowa, USA

Wow, what a collection!
I'd volunteer to be the floor sweeper. Very Happy

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22439 Location: UK

super photos Cool

where is this????

R
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Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

Hi Rick

Not to far from here in Maldon.

http://www.jdclassics.co.uk/home

http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3200.asp?id=14382

I believe it started with just a few tours but it was success that it became a monthly event.
Not sure what month it starts but next month will be the last this year.

And being working workshops there must be some changes each month, and as can be seen some surprise visitors

Roger

Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

Seems the monthly open day will be one more this year.
I believe it will then be 'open day by invitation' with celebrity speaker

Have to wait and see.

I'd even be willing to pay.

Roger

Richard H · Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 2148 Location: Lincolnshire, UK

Nice pictures Roger. I wish I could have been there. However, I start a new job soon, one with much better hours (Thursdays off and Sundays free until 6pm) so I should be able to get to loads more shows next summer Very Happy

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lowdrag · Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 1585 Location: Le Mans

I see the Alex Buncombe ex-Fangio C-type is there. I'll always remember that car for his incredible performance at the Le Mans Classic this year in the third heat. He started 57th having had a breakdown in the night race and overtook the whole field to win by 15 seconds. Astounding.

Thanks for a wonderful set of photos. It's years since I went there last and boy has it changed!!

Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

Hi LD

Thanks for the info on the C-Type
Now I know what to tag the photo with and were to look for more history.

Shame that JD's have changed their minds about a monthly open day.
Just wish an aquaintance the other end of town, Terry Hoyle, would do the same.

Roger