BC Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Well it was the Forres Vintage Theme day yesterday and off we set at around 7am up Royal Deeside to Dinnet through Strathdon and over the Lecht through Tomintoul then past Grantown on Spey and finally over the Dava hill to arrive at Forres just after 9 am. Not the shortest or the quickest route to Forres from Drumoak but an enjoyable drive and fantastic scenery. Anyway on with the show and please note photos are as taken not in the various show categories First up a G reg Peterbilt down from Thurso. 1972 Leyland Leopard bus 1963 Bedford bus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 1958 Bedford Plaxton 41 seater coach 1968 Landrover airportable lightweight 1978 Ford Escort RS 2000 1978 Ford Escort Mk2 RS 2000 1946 Austin K2 Dropside lorry 1927 Morris light van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Late entry 1991 / 1992 Audi Quattro Another late entry Mark 1 Escort cira 1975 ??? 1961 Mercedes 190 DB ( DIESEL ) and believed to be the only one in Scotland per the owner 1972 P6 Rover 3500 S 1972 Rover P6 2000 SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 A late entry in the tractor. Anyone care to hazard a guess as to what it is? 1960 MF 35 1960 MF 65 Mk1 Late entry Bristol Crawler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 1938 Allis Chalmers B and trailing finger bar mower Now one which Tris may like a 1953 Military Scammell Explorer A 1983 Ford Capri S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 1983 Ford XR4 i Bedford and fairground organ 1953 Austin A40 Devon Countryman 1978 Ford Escort RS Mexico Late entry an Eicher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi6920 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Im going to say that tractor is a porsche aligar.... That scammell, there were 2 of those down the road from my parents, one had the biggest ducking winch you have ever seen the the other one towed the house removal trailer around, them boys could go some places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Late Entry MF 135 and Ransomes MG 2 cat 1999 Burrell 4 -1/2 scale steam engine 1929 Austin 7 Van Model Bus 1972 Range Rover Carmichael Commando Fire Appliance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Im going to say that tractor is a porsche aligar.... That scammell, there were 2 of those down the road from my parents, one had the biggest ducking winch you have ever seen the the other one towed the house removal trailer around, them boys could go some places Sorry Nick but it isn't a Porsche. I have seen those Scammells in action and they certainly can go places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 A late entry - A Leyland Leopard bus in the livery of William Alexanders of Aberdeen 1984 Escort 55 Light Fire Appliance Now another late entry but this stunning 1/2 scale model of a Series 11 Field Marshall Contractors. It is powered by a Briggs and Stratton Engine and has forward and reverse transmission. Only needs the painjob and the badges now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 And finally Mk1 Escort No its a Mk 2 1978 Mk1 Vauxhaull Cavalier 1980 Ford Escort Mk2 Well by 2pm we had seen all there was to see so it was off down the main road the A96 for a speedier journey home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandboy Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 that late entry tractor i think there was one in the tractor & machinary this month. Its awful like a URSUS ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 I don't think it is a URSUS Aaron but I will have a look in the T&M magazine tonight No I had a look this morning Arron and its not a URSUS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 that late entry tractor i think there was one in the tractor & machinary this month. Its awful like a URSUS ? Here is a URSUS C-45 Arron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 I was having a look in google to see if teh local paper had anything on the results of the show since we left for home before the prize giving. All I could find was some more pictures and stories form the local radio station. http://www.morayfirthlive.com/news/pictures-forres-theme-day/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Some very tidy vehicles there Bill, thanks for the pics........That Leyland Leopard is a beauty, used to love it when we got them to go to school in, much more interesting than the lastic junk of today and a much better engine note too........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 check out the mkII rs2000, have a very sad tale about one of those and my wife, she asked her ex husband several time to remove it from the drive when they split up ,but he ignored her, so the final warning was i will scrap it ,he again ignored her, so guess where the mint rs2000 in terracotta red went ,yes the crusher, she took all the documnets up and watched as it was cubed :o :o then sent him the bill for doing it, amazingly all his pride and joy motorbikes went from the garage that weekend :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Love the exsplorer really must load the pics of one we part owned. Cant really rember it that well it was about 7 years ago we last went to a hgv trial. Amazing where they will go, we would love another one but can have everything. Dad also used to drive a bedford Mj got a pic of Dad standing on the roof with water over the bed up to the windows :D :D That range rover is smart Bill dont see many now really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Some very tidy vehicles there Bill, thanks for the pictures........That Leyland Leopard is a beauty, used to love it when we got them to go to school in, much more interesting than the lastic junk of today and a much better engine note too........ Thanks Mart it was nice day and lovely park with many exhibts especially on the car entries which I had not seen before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 check out the mkII rs2000, have a very sad tale about one of those and my wife, she asked her ex husband several time to remove it from the drive when they split up ,but he ignored her, so the final warning was i will scrap it ,he again ignored her, so guess where the mint rs2000 in terracotta red went ,yes the crusher, she took all the documnets up and watched as it was cubed :o :o then sent him the bill for doing it, amazingly all his pride and joy motorbikes went from the garage that weekend :D :D I must admit I have a soft spot for those RS2000 Escorts. They were my kinda dream car after passing my test but at 17 well well beyond my means. Shame about the wifes ex's one would have been worth a few bob today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Love the exsplorer really must load the pictures of one we part owned. Cant really rember it that well it was about 7 years ago we last went to a hgv trial. Amazing where they will go, we would love another one but can have everything. Dad also used to drive a bedford Mj got a picture of Dad standing on the roof with water over the bed up to the windows :D :D That range rover is smart Bill dont see many now really Yes it was a nice looking Explorer Adam however somehow I don't think the owners really put it through it paces. It looked far too clean and tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Faaaantastic!! The Scammel steals the show for me looking like that. No gloss, no shine. .. looks as genuine as ever it could be. Straight from Slaisbury Plain. Really nice example that, Bill and thanks for snapping it up for me. Also have to say the MkII Escort in rally trim is a looker, my uncle once had one of them. .. . and my brother had an XR4i. .. what a weapon that was. I remember that very fondly, much more fun than the later XR4x4. I also remember always thinking an RS2000 would be my dream classic. . . . now though I would like a Hilman Imp with the rear seats and engine removed to make way for an RS500 block Like never is that going to happen! Can't say I have often seen 70's and later buses at shows and thereh as been some effort to get these to their standard. Not the prettiest looking things and by todays standards they would be like greenhouses to ride in but it does show another breed of enthusiast as keen as any other to exhibit a finely restored vehicle. Quite like that Field Hobbit Marshall too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I think that tractor is a Hurlimann Bill Nice collection of cars there too - especially the Escorts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 I think that tractor is a Hurlimann Bill Nice collection of cars there too - especially the Escorts I don't think its a Hurlimann either Colm Yes I was quite impressed with the range of Escorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Faaaantastic!! The Scammel steals the show for me looking like that. No gloss, no shine. .. looks as genuine as ever it could be. Straight from Slaisbury Plain. Really nice example that, Bill and thanks for snapping it up for me. Also have to say the MkII Escort in rally trim is a looker, my uncle once had one of them. .. . and my brother had an XR4i. .. what a weapon that was. I remember that very fondly, much more fun than the later XR4x4. I also remember always thinking an RS2000 would be my dream classic. . . . now though I would like a Hilman Imp with the rear seats and engine removed to make way for an RS500 block Like never is that going to happen! Can't say I have often seen 70's and later buses at shows and thereh as been some effort to get these to their standard. Not the prettiest looking things and by todays standards they would be like greenhouses to ride in but it does show another breed of enthusiast as keen as any other to exhibit a finely restored vehicle. Quite like that Field Hobbit Marshall too! Glad you enjoyed the Explorer Tris The "Hobbit Field Marshall" was one of the stars in the show for me. The chap who made it has worked most of his life on a farm but now is self employed driving a loading shovel at one of the Distilleries. For someone not to be a time served engineer it is quite a feat and it received a lot of looking and admiration. I just can't wait to see it sprayed and the badges on it....the icing on the cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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