BC Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Well the next vintage vehicle rallly I will be attending is the Strathmore Vintage Vehicle rally which is being held on the weekend of 12th and 13th July 2008. The event is open to the public on Sunday only from 9am. A really good show with lots of stalls and entertainment going on. Oh and Arbroath Smokies are always on sale ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robl12 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Sadly will miss this one as well Bill will still be away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Sadly will miss this one as well Bill will still be away. I don't think I would be able to hack a job like yours Rob ... I would miss most of the summer rallies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robl12 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Not just summer rallies it is everything from birthdays to the wedding aniversary, and christmas this year. Ah well something has to pay for all my models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Well I hoping the weather improves by Sunday.A lot of rain forecast up to Friday and then cloudy Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Well Saturday was a terrible day of rain up in Aberdeen and given the amount of rain that had fallen since last Thursday I made the decision to take only my MG2 crawler down to Glamis for the show on Sunday. Here we are all loaded up and ready to go late Saturday afternoon. At least the crawler is covered in and won't get wet on the way down. There was no more rain overnight on Saturday and it was an early start for the 60 miles down to Glamis on the Sunday morning. The park was in remarkably good condition for the amount of rain there had been and I was slightly disappointed I didn't take the Farmall Cub down Never mind on with the show First up the Best Overall Tractor in Concours went to father and son team of Sye and Mike Robertson from Montrose / Brechin with their 1960 Massey Ferguson 35. There was an award for the Best Allis chalmers and this went to this little Allis B from the Robb family of Forfar Next there was an award for the best 65 year old tractor and it went to this 1943 Ford Fergson 9 NAN First in the American manufactured class was the 1938 Cockshutt hart parr 80 owned and restored by Raymond Smart from Leven and was a well deserved winner. 2nd in the American class went to David Symington of Strathkinness with his 1931 John Deere GP... no photo but you will see one in the Bon Accord Castle Fraser Steam rally event if you wish to view. 3rd in the American class went to the Harry Fergson from Whitburn with his 1952 International Farmall M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Next was the Fordson Class 1st in the class went to Ian Brown of Cres with his 1950 Ford 8N Ian also won 2nd in class with his 1926 Fordson. No picture but you can see one in the Fraserburgh rally event if you wish. 3rd in Fordson went to the Robb family of Forfar with their 1963 Fordson Super Dexta On to the crawler class and this award is for Crawler over 12hp. only two in class and the winner was this unrestored 1941 Catterpillar D2 of Gordon Robertson of Dundee against the restored VF Fowlwer of the Smith's from Arbroath. A rather odd decision but the judges choice is final On to the Ferguson Class and first went to the Robertsons again with their 1950 TE20 and trailer On to the hotrticultural and ist went to Bill McBain of Alyth with his 1946 Gunsmith and trailer full of petunias. Then in 2nd place your truely with my 1948 Ransomes MG2 crawler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Now on to the other tractor's at the event A 1945 Oliver 18/28 from Ross Yeaman of Cupar Angus Then a International ID9 not entered in program A 1937 Massey Harris GP A 1937 Lanz Bulldog A 1959 David Brown 2D A 1952 David Brown Super Cropmaster from Harry Ferguson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Now another Gunsmith this time a 1947 mark 1 Now a stunning 1975 John Deere 1120 which won Concours and Best in show last year but this year the judge did not even rate it A 1971 Massey Ferguson 165 Another Ferguson from the Robertson stable but no ticket for this one ... a 1957 FE35 Next a Allis Chalmers D270 from Jim Birse of Lunan Bay And then from Bill Orr of Finavon 1932 Clayton & Shuttleworth Treshing Mill 1938 MM JTS 1945 International W9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Now it is Scotland so one would expect a good turnout of Albions in the commercial section 1950 Albion Clansman from Ross Yeaman Cupar Angus Albion Chieftan FT37 from Norrie & Johnston Forfar 1955 Albion Clansman FT25A from Lyall Norrie Forfar 1958 Albion Chieftan from B Finlayson 1961 Albion Claymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Just a few more Albions... I hope I'm not boring you 1952 Albion Chieftan from Andrew Cook of Leven 1950 Albion FT111 artic from Alistair Sutherland of Carnoustie Now some other breeds A 1960 Morris FG404 tipper A 1962 Foden S21 "mickey mouse" A 1971 ERF 64G ex DC Thompson A 1970 ERF 64G from Eric Robertson Brechin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 More commercials this time the Austin's A 1954 Austin A40 Devon van done as a Marr's of Burrelton service van for Nuffield A 1951 Austin K8 cattle float / caravanette . Affectionatly known as "The 3 way Austin". my grandfather had one of these in his joinery business and my father was the main driver, in fact he passed his test in one and at that time was classified as an HGV ;D An Austin pick up but no details in program A 1926 Austin 12/4 from James Gray Fraserburgh A 1929 Austin 7 light van from A&C Tait all the way down from Halkirk near Wick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Morning campers ;D A 1963 Bedford CA Romany Van A 1964 Austin J2 Paralanian Camper A 1968 Commer camper van A 1969 Bedford CA Dormobile Now some buses for Mart A 1958 Bedford SBI Plaxton 41 seater coach A 1965 Bristol Lokekka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 A 1947 Morris Cv11/40 A 1966 Landrover series 2B Forward control A 1947 Bedford RL Q644 wrecker from the Robb's of Forfar A 1927 Morris light van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 show looked real good there bill did alan and young alan only have one entry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Now then the Glenisla Classic vehicle Club decided to replicate Scripps of Aidensfield gargae... never saw Gina though Early on and here we see the Arbroath smokies being set out. Now I'm not really a vintage car person but the next one brings back memories to me. It's a 1948 Triumph 1800 Razor Edge Registration CRS 650 and my late grandfatehr was the second owner having purchased it in 1951 for around or over £ 1,000 and in cash. He died in 1969 and the car was never used until sold in 1978. I was tempted to buy it last year when it came up for sale but given grandad wasn't the original owner and the lack of space I decided against it. The owner was most disappointed since he though I just had to buy. It's interior and crome work is totally original but the car has had an engine overhaul and has been resprayed. It will never be a concours vehilce but having said that I kinda still have affections for it ;D Well thats it for me from the 34th Transport Extravaganza held at Glamis Castle. It was a fine sunny day and I certainly enjoyed my day ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 show looked real good there bill did alan and young alan only have one entry No Pete they had the Fordson Rotpad as well as the Fowler VF but they were robbed of the prize in the crawler section. Loads of fellow exhibitors cast doubt on the judges decision but its final. PS I mentioned I knew you... but did not know of you as pistol pete !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Looks like it was a great day Bill......I was hauling silage through Forfar on Saturday and Sunday and saw a lot of the vehicles leaving as I was going up the A90 for the last load on Sunday night, passed the Bristol Lodekka being followed by a Leyland Leopard based Fife Scottish tow truck...... Shame Michaella's wee Dexta came third as it's a cracking wee tractor...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Didn't think that they would bill its all my mates that gave me the name although it is on the front of my tractor when i drive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDFord Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Thanks for posting another fine selection of pics Bill. I enjoyed viewing them and especially liked the Bristol Lodekka tow truck conversion, Foden and ERF pics along with the fine selection of immaculate tractors. I must say I fancy trying an Arbroath Smokie, they sound delicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 I take it you know the Robb's Mart.... I guess Michaella must be around your age ??? Yes it was a nice looking Dexta but even getting a placing a Glamis is quite and achievement since there is always a selection of good quality restorations in attendance. Having said that she was up against Ian Brown of Cres who is a NH tractor dealer and he had much older tractors which always tends to have the edge on the likes of Dexta's etc which are really a classic versus a vintage tractor. Here is a photo of Ian's tractor which came second taken at the Fraserburgh rally earlier this year which he won the Scottish Champion of Champions with. Ironically the tractor which he won with at Glamis didn't even get a class placing at Fraserburgh show and in fact I beat him getting a third with my 1941 International Cub. The thing is you can never never predict what a judge is looking for. For a comparison here were the Class awards at the Fraserburgh Rally 1st Martin Stewart's Field Marshall Series 111 2nd Ferguson TE20 & trailer from Mike and Sye Robertson of Brechin and Montrose 3rd place my 1951 International Farmall Cub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Didn't think that they would bill its all my mates that gave me the name although it is on the front of my tractor when i drive it. No they referred to you as better known as your surname Pete ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Thanks for posting another fine selection of pics Bill. I enjoyed viewing them and especially liked the Bristol Lodekka tow truck conversion, Foden and ERF pics along with the fine selection of immaculate tractors. I must say I fancy trying an Arbroath Smokie, they sound delicious Glad you enjoyed Mark. Yes that Bristol had a cunning look to it ;) The smokies were great or at least they have been in previous years...when I went back round the queue was horrendous and by the time I got back again the sign was up FISH R FINNISHED WE R SOLED OUT ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robl12 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Some great pictures there Bill looks like it was a good day. Those smokies look very nice. Was it r spink from Arbroath that did them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Some great pictures there Bill looks like it was a good day. Those smokies look very nice. Was it r spink from Arbroath that did them? It was a brilliant day Rob weather was great but it was a long one and was pretty tiring. Was down there and offloaded by 7am and was loaded back up and left at 6.30pm and home by 10 to 8. Yes it was Spink's who was doing the smokies in the traditional way. I just could not bear queueing to get and thought come back later and it will be quiet... but by then sold out. never mind always next year although I think he will be at the Scottish Vintage Tractor Club's rally at Scone Palace in September too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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