Ripon Autumn Classic 2011

The Renault 4, was an economy car produced by the French manufacacturer between 1961 and 1992. It was the first front-wheel drive family car produced by Renault and in many ways was Renault's response to the Citroën 2CV albeit a slightly larger car. This 5 door hatchback I've uploaded was in really quite good condition, but I think for me the favourite variant of this French icon would have to be the panel van. Wouldn't mind one of them at all at least from an aestethic point of view.

Border Collie steals the show!

I don't like to be too critical of someone else's car as it wouldn't do if we were all the same. However, I have to say for me personally this is a case where less would have been more!

1 of only 500 produced, the Calibre was based around the Cavalier Mk2 and it's believed there are only around 30 left on the road today. One of the reasons so few may have survived is that like any bodykitted car (remember I have a Scirocco) they can rot like anything ... it's often a case of out ofsight out of mind until it's too late!

We're getting near to the end of this album now folks. Only a few more to upload and I'm afraid a few have messy backgrounds, but I hope you'll still enjoy seeing the cars in question.

The Morris Isis name was first briefly used by Morris Motors Limited from 1929 to 1931. It was then resurrected by British Motor Corporation on a new midsize car they produced in the 1950s. The car shown here is actually a Series II, which is based on the Morris Oxford body, but with a longer wheelbase and front end to accommodate the 6-cylinder engine. Sadly, I can't find any record of this car still being registered so I'm guessing it may have gone overseas.

Not so fussed on the colour of this one, but I do like this style of Volvo.

Apparently, Jensen used Chrysler V8 engines for the Interceptor, but I'm afraid even that doesn't endear them to me. No, this is one British classic that this particular enthusiast has never taken to ... apologies to all you Jensen lovers out there!

Probably one of the poorest photos I took at this show, but I'm uploading it anyway because of the subject matter. Viva, Firenza, call it what you will ... I just love these cars and have done ever since being a passenger in one with a V6 fitted.

The more I see of these little cars, the more I like them. Sadly, production ceased in the late Sixties when British Leyland discontinued the Riley and Wolseley brand names.

I might have said before that I'm not a huge fan of the MG and its various forms, but I did like this one ... maybe because it was red!

Thought I'd finish this album off with another shot of my Scirocco, once again parked right by the track. Really pleased to get the opportunity to have the stand in the shot, as I think it makes for an interesting backdrop.