Despite the weather being more typical of late March than late June, I would think that the organisers would have been delighted by the magnificent turn out both of classic cars, trucks and visitors. The venue of Highnam Court with its beautifully laid out and cared for gardens and lakes, just could not be bettered. In deserved pride of place, on the front lawn, were examples of Bob Petersen’s magnificent classic Bentley Recreations. Just to look at them took your breath away for several reasons – i) admiration of W.O. Bentley’s original design and all the success that those cars achieved in their pomp. ii) the exquisite construction and attention to detail of Bob Petersen’s Recreation cars. I first came across one of his “Blue Train” recreations at an Amelia Island FL. Concours Show some years ago. I was impressed then and these cars on display at the Pied Piper event only served to underline that admiration.
Whilst the Petersen cars may be classed as outstanding, they were not alone in their rarity and standard of presentation, as you will see from the following photographs. I was surprised by the number of early Rolls Royces and Daimlers on display. But enough of the talk, as I always say, let the photos of the cars speak for themselves –
Alvis
1952 Alvis TB21 Sportscar – very rare
c. 1952 Alvis TA21 DHC
Aston Martin
1966 Aston Martin DB6
Austin
c.1925 Austin Lichfield. This car was in the car park. It is the exact opposite to ‘concours’ condition but it is a sturdy driver which attracted a lot of attention.
c.1928 Austin12/4 Windsor Saloon
c. 1948 Austin 16
Austin Healey
c.1959 Austin Healey 3000 Mk I
Bentley
1930s Bentley 3 1/2 Ltr. Derby Tourer
Bentley Recreated by Bob Petersen Engineering
Petersen Speed Six
Petersen Boat Tail Special
Petersen 6.5 Ltr. Supercharged Road Racer
Bristol
Bristol 403
Daimler
c. 1927 Daimler 20/70 Tourer
1934 Daimler 15 six light Saloon
1939 Daimler EL 24 Sports Saloon
Ford
1961-63 Ford Consul Classic 2 door
1964 Ford Galaxie two door coupe
Lagonda
1930s Lagonda M45 Pillarless Saloon
Lanchester
1952 Lanchester 14 Leda Sports
McLaren
McLaren 720S. This car was in the car park but I couldn’t ignore it.
MG
MGA with a “Sebring” body conversion
Morgan
A Clowder of Moggies
1938 Morgan 4/4
Latest example of a Morgan Plus 4 Williams
Morrris
c.1925 Morris Oxford Bull Nose with dickey seat and customised hard top
NSU
1968 NSU Prinz Sport
Peugeot
1996 Peugeot 106 Rallye
Rolls Royce
1925 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Tourer by Barker
c.1928 Rolls Royce 20HP 2dr Coupe
Triumph
A herd of Stags (1970 – 77 Triumph Stag)
Trucks
Please note that all these photos (reduced from the original 8 – 10 MB) were taken by me and are subject to copyright. If you want copies or wish to use any of them elsewhere, please get in touch – info@carsceneinternational.com
This classic car show was organised in aid of the Pied Piper Appeal which helps sick and disabled children in Gloucestershire. To find out more about this organisation click here – https://www.piedpiperappeal.co.uk/
Nick
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