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petrolhead
4th of February 2008 (Mon), 08:54
Had yet another enjoyable day at Croft watching some rather pretty classic cars undertale trials around the track.

What was nice is that the organisers were faily relaxed and you could be faily much anywhere you wanted to take photos.

I took advantage of this but remained behind the armco next to the rally cross circuit where there was a nice water splash

So here are the photos, names and car details to follow once I get back home to check the entry list:

1) Simon Pearson and Nick Cooper - Austine Healy Sprite Looks a bit like a Midget to me
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j25/1st_petrolhead/Forum%20Links/Croft%20Historic/RY0W8436.jpg

2) David Marsden and Mike Garstang - For Cortina MKI
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j25/1st_petrolhead/Forum%20Links/Croft%20Historic/RY0W8419.jpg

3) John Park and Roland Bainbridge - MKI (Frogeye) Sprite. Had a chat with guys as I was leaving, seems they were having a wale of a time
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j25/1st_petrolhead/Forum%20Links/Croft%20Historic/RY0W8415.jpg

4) Adrian Stewart and Tom Hind - Austin Cooper S. I still have a soft spot for these cars
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j25/1st_petrolhead/Forum%20Links/Croft%20Historic/RY0W8403.jpg

5) Aidan and Mike Rushby - It says Sunbeam Talbot but it looks more like an Alpine to me
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j25/1st_petrolhead/Forum%20Links/Croft%20Historic/RY0W8391.jpg

6) Paul Wignall and Paul Bosdet - Alfa Giulietta Sprint Veloce
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j25/1st_petrolhead/Forum%20Links/Croft%20Historic/RY0W8383.jpg

7) Charles Graves and Ron Palmer - Jag XK150. What a fantastic car
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j25/1st_petrolhead/Forum%20Links/Croft%20Historic/RY0W8369.jpg

8 ) Dave Agnew and Graeme McTavish - Porsche 911
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j25/1st_petrolhead/Forum%20Links/Croft%20Historic/RY0W8365.jpg

All taken with 1D MKIIn and 300 f/2.8.

Comments welcomed
Cadwell
4th of February 2008 (Mon), 09:01
What a fine collection of classic tin! The sideways Jag is my favourite from this group. All very nice though.
petrolhead
4th of February 2008 (Mon), 09:13
What a fine collection of classic tin! The sideways Jag is my favourite from this group. All very nice though.
Thanks, yes the Jag was beautiful proir to getting muddy :) and I take my hat off to anyone taking a car like that on a rally
GSH
4th of February 2008 (Mon), 11:36
Lovely shots there Peter that old 300 2.8 IS isn't bad for a cheap lens is it? ;)

The lack of helmets has made for some great expressions on the Crew's faces and like yourself i really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere which seemed to be a case of Use your common sense. Obviously it wouldn't work for many other meetings but it was enjoyable anyway.
darren h
4th of February 2008 (Mon), 11:45
Really good shots Peter, 6 & 7 are my favourites
Fishin Musician
4th of February 2008 (Mon), 14:03
Great pics, the Jag is awesome! What type of auto is that in pic #3.
FM
Ian_H
4th of February 2008 (Mon), 14:04
Very nice Peter, t I think that puddle provided the best photos of the day.


Cheers
Ian
GAELICSTORM7
4th of February 2008 (Mon), 14:19
Lovely shots Peter, that Jag is a stunner, very nice indeed.

Alan
petrolhead
4th of February 2008 (Mon), 14:22
Great pics, the Jag is awesome! What type of auto is that in pic #3.
FM
Frogeye Sprite
Big Ant
4th of February 2008 (Mon), 15:50
Superb shots, Sunbeam Talbot/Alpine is great

They must have been freezing the bits off in those topless classics:lol:
petrolhead
4th of February 2008 (Mon), 16:04
Superb shots, Sunbeam Talbot/Alpine is great

They must have been freezing the bits off in those topless classics:lol:
I bet :)
John Hudson
5th of February 2008 (Tue), 07:39
I wish I had gone to this now, if only I'd known that Jag was going to be there...

The Talbot and the Jag shots are my favourites of the bunch but you have captured a great selection. There is something just so "right" about seeing that big lump of a Jag being thrown around. :)

John
low orbit
5th of February 2008 (Tue), 13:14
Great collection of shots - Alfa is my favourite as it looks like it's being thrown rather sideways.

Cheers.
Picturesports
5th of February 2008 (Tue), 14:52
No 6 for me please - cracking
Anke
5th of February 2008 (Tue), 14:55
Nice set, lovely Alfa shot! Did you meet up with Simon, who also posted some of these cars?
Simon Harrison
5th of February 2008 (Tue), 15:54
The pick of this selection is definately the XK150. I would be very proud of that shot if I were you.

Cheers,

Simon
petrolhead
12th of February 2008 (Tue), 14:50
The pick of this selection is definately the XK150. I would be very proud of that shot if I were you.

Cheers,

Simon
Thanks Simon, praise ideed :)
techlab2k
12th of February 2008 (Tue), 15:14
They are all great but the mini is special. Are there any modern cars with a 'face'?