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« on: May 17, 2013, 08:34:49 PM » |
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I'm on holiday from work this week, but had a few things to do, so couldn't go away anywhere. So I've been treating myself to a few afternoon trips, just jumping in the car, driving at random & seeing where I end up.
Earlier in the week I went North & spent a very pleasant afternoon strolling along the canal path in Oxford.
On Wednesday I went South & visited Arundel & Brighton.
So today I went West, heading vaguely towards Bath. As I passed through Calne in Wiltshire I spotted a sign for a motor museum, so I pulled in.
What a great little place. As far as I know, it was one man's collection & when he died, a group of enthusiasts took it on, created the museum & opened it to the public. 100 vehicles -cars, motorcycles & a few lorries, mainly from the 50s, 60s & 70s -which meant I remember & even owned several of the models on show. When I arrived I was literally the only visitor there. The chap who took my £6 entry money was very welcoming though & we chatted for a good 10 minutes before I even went in.
Feel free to walk among the exhibits to get a closer look or move the barriers to take photos if you want. All we ask is that you don't sit in the cars.
I had the whole place to myself & spent a very interesting couple of hours wandering around.
They hold a 2 day classic vehicle rally there, with camping. This year's is on the 13th & 14th of July.
If you're in the area I'd recommend it.
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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2013, 08:36:34 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2013, 08:37:29 PM » |
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"Phat Pheet"?
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« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2013, 08:39:35 PM » |
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Apparently the very last Rover SD1 off the production line.
I pointed at the motor, then at the 2 Ford Pops in the corner. I've got one of those, in one of those.
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« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2013, 08:40:31 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2013, 08:42:14 PM » |
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Austin Ruby on the left. Austin 10 on the right I think.
Scottie the hotrod haulier's drag car's based on a Ruby.
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« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2013, 08:43:15 PM » |
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A fab belt measurer. Never seen one of those before.
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« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2013, 08:44:18 PM » |
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And an early trolley jack. Who needs hydraulics.
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« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2013, 08:45:54 PM » |
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A Plymouth Fury. A little older than Kapri's? Lovely lines. The Plymouth, not Kev.
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« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2013, 08:47:00 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2013, 08:49:52 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2013, 08:51:01 PM » |
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I'm curious as to what the gold plated starter motor was awarded for.
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« Reply #12 on: May 17, 2013, 08:53:03 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: May 17, 2013, 08:55:15 PM » |
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The cut away BSA C11 engine was electrically driven & I spent a good 10 minutes pressing the button & watching it go though the cycle. I'm easily amused.
Ain't engineering beautiful to watch in motion.
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