Tony Penman wrote a new post, Stirling & District Classic Car Show 2022, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 2 weeks, 6 days ago
After missing a couple of years (akin to most shows) it was great to see Bridge of Allan appear as a destination weekend in the calendar.
This was a show, run by the Stirling & District Classic Car Club, that I […]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, Retro Toyota Day 2022 – Show Report, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 month, 3 weeks ago
A foray across the border to celebrate Spring!
An 8am start for the 100 (ish) mile trip to Carlisle to attend the 2022 edition of ‘Retro Toyota Day’ – only my daughter was up in time to go with me. The rest of […]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, NEC Classic Car Show – Federation Village, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 6 months ago
FBHVC Stand
The first stand to greet you if you entered at Hall 5 (and let’s be honest, Starbucks is directly next to the entrance so that’s where I was) is the display for the FBHVC – Federation Village as it […]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, NEC Classic Car Show – Show Report, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 6 months, 1 week ago
Where do you start with a show this big?
I guess in Hall 1. The wonderful ‘Lancaster Insurance’ display was a must visit as was Jensen Owners Club. Porsche were very well represented as were M […]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, Distinguished Gentleman's Drive & Cars 'n' Coffee @ Greenside, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 8 months ago
Distinguished Gentlemen Driving Dapper
Despite the short notice, 6 Dapper Gents set off from Rugby Park to raise funds and awareness for Men’s Health.
The weather was with us and we headed off on the A71 through […]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, The Inaugural Distinguished Gentleman's Drive, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 8 months, 1 week ago
Sunday, 26th of September 2021
“Classic cars and elegant style, uniting for men’s health in support of Movember.”
Getting Behind The Wheel For The Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive
On Sunday, September 26th 2 […]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, Please! – No More Old Cars in Old Magazines, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 10 months, 4 weeks ago
More paper-bound time capsules!
We’ll round off this short series of articles with something slightly different – Collections.
A rather significant proportion of car fans also seem to be avid collectors of […]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, Yet more Old Cars in Old Magazines, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 12 months ago
This month we find ourselves in 1977
The publication is ‘Thoroughbred & Classic Cars’ which you’ll recognise these days as ‘Classic Cars Magazine’ although it still bears its original name beyond these […]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, Even More Old Cars in Old Magazines…, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 1 month ago
Back to the 60’s with a bang this time (hopefully not a backfire!)
In these days of Engine Management Systems and Digital Displays giving you enough information to overload a pilot, you could be forgiven for […]
Tony Penman started the topic Mondeo – Modern Classic or not? in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 2 months ago
I’ll put my hand up here – One of the best cars I’ve ever owned was a pearlescent black 1995 Ford Mondeo hatchback which came from factory with Cosworth Alloys and an ST24 bodykit. It was fully loaded with all the gadgets of the day (to which I added a Sony CD Multichanger and some Alpine 11×9’s in the parcel shelf – I know. Vandalism). A year…[Read more]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, More Old Cars in Old Magazines…, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 2 months ago
A slightly newer magazine in this post….
This time I was having a browse through a magazine from the very late 80’s that I picked up as I remembered reading it back in the day and seeing a car that made me say […]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, Old Cars in Old Magazines…, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 2 months ago
Dad, What’s that you’re reading?
Oh, just some car magazines a friend lent me. “They look quite old” came the reply.
Yes, they’re from 1964 & 1965. “That’s older than you – Old magazines with old cars in th […]
Tony Penman commented on the post, Keith Hall – RIP, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 5 months ago
This is awful news at any time of year, let alone Christmas.
I used to enjoy our chats at get togethers…
Gutted for Andrea, Ray & the family. Thoughts with all of you.
My FaceBook Messenger inbox will be a much quieter and less funny place without Keith around.
Rest in Peace my friendTony Penman wrote a new post, The MOT Test at 60 Years Old, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 8 months ago
The MOT Test had its 60th Birthday on the 12th of September 2020 and, like the rest of us, it has undergone some changes over the last 6 decades!
The Test was introduced on Monday 12th September 1960 – 60 […]
Tony Penman replied to the topic To MOT or not to MOT? in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 8 months ago
Good stuff. Glad it’s sorted. On the MOT Test (Which coincidentally is 60 years old today!), the Lotus wouldn’t be subject to a modern test, rather it would be subjected to the standard test of the day, so no emissions other than ‘does it smoke badly’ and brake biases / headlight heights / condition. The Govt. position seemed to be that classic…[Read more]
Tony Penman wrote a new post, The View From the Garage pt7, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 8 months ago
Building Blocks
As mentioned in last times ‘The View From the Garage’, the engine block seemed in pretty good order and had never suffered from leaks or overheating (as much as any classic doesn’t suffer from […]
Tony Penman replied to the topic To MOT or not to MOT? in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 8 months ago
Hi Alan,
When the new rules came in, my 1966 MGB was automatically ‘rolled over’ to the new reality.
The V11z is the new version of the V11 for vehicles attracting a ‘zero’ rate of tax.
Not all ‘zero’ tax vehicles are historic. As far as I’m aware, electric vehicles will get a V11z too and if they are over 3 years of age, they need an MOT…[Read more]Tony Penman wrote a new post, July 'Virtual Club Meeting' – Tonight (9th of July @ 8:00pm), on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 10 months ago
July Club Meeting – Tonight!
Just a quick reminder that we’ll be getting together online for a ‘Virtual Club Meeting’ at 8:00pm on Thursday night (Tonight!!)All members on the newsletter circulation list sh […]
Tony Penman commented on the post, Virtual Cars on the Campus 2020 – Show Report & Winners (Pt.3), on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 2 years ago
Thanks Ken, That’s very nice of you. I’m just happy if we all get a little bit of Club fun and the chance to talk cars – even online!
Stay Safe & All the bestTony Penman commented on the post, My Car Story – 1938 Morris Two Seater – Ronnie Johnston, on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 2 years ago
Brilliant article Ronnie! (as always!)
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Hi Tony. This looks like a great show that we should be attending as a club, in stark contrast to the Saint Kentigerns church fete where 2 vehicles managed to turn up. Regards, Ian.