Tony Penman wrote a new post on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 2 days ago
Practical Classics 'Restoration Show' – Report
The ‘Resto Show’ is a great opener to the season! It’s the sister show of the year closer in November, the ‘Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show’ and despite covering fewer halls (3 to the big show’s 5), its well worth aTony Penman wrote a new post on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Cars 'n' Coffee @ Greenside Garden Centre
Sunday out – Cars, Tea & Bacon Rolls! Sunday the 29th saw the first ‘Cars ‘n’ Coffee’ of the year at Greenside Garden Centre, Newhouse, Motherwell, so I thought I’d head over and spend a Sunday morning at this relaxed andTony Penman wrote a new post on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 6 months ago
#DriveDapper
Sunday the 25th of September saw a slew of cars and a division of Dapper Gents and Ladies convene at Rugby Park Kilmarnock, ready to ‘Drive Dapper’ to the Lanarkshire Classic Car Club meet at […]
Tony Penman wrote a new post on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 7 months, 1 week ago
Who doesn’t love a Bacon Roll, a Cuppa, the smell of Petrol and a chat about Cars & Motorbikes?
I’m guessing that if you’re reading this then that sounds right up your street.
Sunday the 21st of August saw the […]
Tony Penman wrote a new post on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 9 months, 3 weeks ago
“You’ll never finish it”
I recall a neighbour of my parents telling me that when I bought my first classic back in 1995 (Mk3 Spitfire) and indignantly telling him that I would.
I now realise what he […]
Tony Penman wrote a new post on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 10 months, 3 weeks 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 […]
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.
Tony Penman wrote a new post on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 12 months 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 on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 4 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 on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 4 months 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 on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 6 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 on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 6 months 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 on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 8 months 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 on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 10 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 on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 1 year, 11 months 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 2 years 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 on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 2 years 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 on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 2 years 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 2 years, 3 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 on the site Ayrshire Classics Car Club 2 years, 6 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 2 years, 6 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]
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Great vid as always Tony of your recent visit to the NECC like the barn finds ,will be on Bangers & Cash soon .Nice you and Adam meeting some of the resto shows presenters .