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clan chieftain · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 2041 Location: Motherwell

The organizers of this years Biggar rally have decided in their wisdom to go pre75 only. Why I dont know.The field is large enough to accomodate everyone and a bit more. We have supported this rally for years and bought raffle tickets in aid of the Albion foundation which is a registered charity.As taxpayers who in a round about way contribute to this should we be kept out.
We have spoken to the organizers and they are adamant.So instead of 14 cars on show we only qualify for 4. so as a club we are sticking together and not going.
There will be many clubs in the same boat as us so the field will be lucky to be half full.which has a knock on effect especially as the autojumblers will feel it. So next year the autojumblers will go elsewhere and a good show will be ruined.
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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22447 Location: UK

so it isn't going to be Biggar than previous events then (sorry Wink

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what was the cut-off before?

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clan chieftain · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 2041 Location: Motherwell

There was no cut off date before. The field is huge.
Younger people are the future of the classic car movement.They go to see Escorts,Cortinas,Mantas and the like and if these cars are not there then they will not go. The autojumblers mainly sell modern stuff anyway so if there is no one to buy it.......
There are few enough events throughout the year so as far as we are concerned its another day in the house as there is nothing else on that weekend...
We might all just pay to get in the public car park then put up our flags.
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Scotty · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 883

I wonder why they've introduced that rule. To be honest I'd never even noticed there were vehicles beyond the date you mention, to me the biggest majority of vehicles there were always a treat and dates didn't even figure into my viewing pleasure.

I know there are growing issues with "The Fast and the Stupid" clowns turning up with their bad attitudes and howling exhausts with some organisors, but I've never seen them at Biggar. The organisor, Helen Carrick lists her contact number on the entry form, have you tried talking with her to at least get the thought process behind this decision, they won't change the rule now, but you may get the full story?

What I have noticed is the commercial vehicle entry has a cut off date of "Commercial vehicles 20 years old and over" - that means 1988 or older, so this may give you some negotiating room if you decide to call her.

I'm hoping to be there, so I'll be looking out for you. Wink

Uncle Joe · Guest

Personally I think that it is correct to impose such a rule on classic car shows. BUT I think that there should be certain cars that are exempted from it, such as those that were still produced after the cut off date without being changed much. I'm not into Marinas, so therefore couldnt tell the difference between a pre 75 and a post 75...And I doubt that the organisers could either, without looking at the number plate...

Scotty · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 883

71Marina - were you at Dunfermline today?

Scotty.

clan chieftain · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 2041 Location: Motherwell

Yes we were at Dunfermline...great show wasnt it.
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Scotty · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 883

It certainly was - I walked past the Marina section, which one was yours?

The only down-side for me was the Chevy developed a noticable misfire on the way there (which I thought it was last week, but couldn't quite put my finger on it) and when I got home I discovered white creamy sludge in the radiator cap. Confused

Looks like my season is done, but now I've got a project I can get my teeth into! Very Happy

Uncle Joe · Guest

Surely thats not much more than the head gasket? So it shouldnt take to long to repair...

My season has ended as well though....

clan chieftain · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 2041 Location: Motherwell

Hi Scotty. Mine was the 71 marina the red saloon. That is it off the road now as the MOT is up.It is getting wings,sills arches and a repaint.
What car were you there with as I done a bit of filming.
Normally they have a couple of buses running up and down but not this year. There is nothing to beat listening to a big Gardner engine ticking over. Cool

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Scotty · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 883

This is ours -

It was parked with all the American cars on the left hand side as you came down from where the Marinas and Itals were parked.

Scotty · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 883

Uncle Joe · Guest

Are you going to be doing any cosmetic work on the engine at the same time? As I've never seen even a photo of your motor, I dont even know if its needed.

Thats one of the nice things about classics, the fact that they are repairable at home. For me personally, it keeps the hobby interesting. I do have a great deal of difficulty understanding people that buy classics, and have them repaired by someone else!

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22447 Location: UK

Uncle Joe · Guest

Rick, due to my health, I can work a maximum of 2 hours every day. Those two hours have to cope with everything, not only restoring cars, but the house as well....and therefore if I can do it, anyone can.

The amount of tools and equipment needed is not as much as is often imagined, and quite often, the purchase cost is saved the first time they are used...

I could continue.....