Any classic car events in Herts over Christmas?

[Chris71]

My parents are coming up to stay over Christmas and I'm hoping my dad and I can escape the turkey sandwiches and TV repeats at some stage to take the TVR out. Is there anything worth checking out in the days after Christmas?

I have a feeling someone said there was a Boxing Day meet in the area somewhere? Looking for classic or vintage stuff primarily.

[NeilH]

A TVR - out on Boxing day - in the UK .. Really ?? Have you seen the weather forecast ?

That is desperation to escape the house over Christmas ..

[Chris71]

NeilH said:

A TVR - out on Boxing day - in the UK .. Really ?? Have you seen the weather forecast ?

That is desperation to escape the house over Christmas ..

A Chimaera too... I'll even put the roof down and leave my golf clubs at home.

Edited by Chris71 on Tuesday 17th December 18:32

[Grandad Gaz]

NeilH said:

A TVR - out on Boxing day - in the UK .. Really ?? Have you seen the weather forecast ?

Would that be the same forecaster I saw 5 weeks ago saying there would be freezing temps and blizzards from 4 weeks ago right up to Christmas?

Edited by Grandad Gaz on Tuesday 17th December 17:31

[NeilH]

Grandad Gaz said:

Would that be the same forecaster I saw 5 weeks ago saying there would be freezing temps and blizzards from 4 weeks ago right up to Christmas?

Ah.. Fair Point ..

If you DO find something going on - and it is not lashing with rain, snow or gale force winds (Traditional British Christmas weather) I will uncover the rozza and join you. I will go topless if you will !!

Edited by NeilH on Wednesday 18th December 11:00

[Chris71]

Well, I took the TVR on a 200 mile round trip into the wilds of Oxfordshire today, and I didn't die (or break down) at any point. Bouyed by this success I'm thinking I might indeed head over to the Boxing Day meet. Turns out it's the one at Bennington near Stevenage:
http://www.classicshowsuk.co.uk/carshoweventsinfor...

[Chris71]

Sod it. We're going to head over. If anyone makers it over to Bennington say hello if you see two blokes in a slightly scruffy yellow Chimaera.

[Oggs]

I might be up for it as I'll be taking the car out after setting the ride height first.

[Chris71]

That said ... we had a couple of roads closed around here the other day due to flooding. Anyone know if the water level has subsided? Happy fording stuff in the daily shed, but not sure the TVR electrics would survive the experience.

[NeilH]

No Yellow chimp spotted !! Was the water a little to deep ?

[456mgt]

NeilH said:

No Yellow chimp spotted !! Was the water a little too deep ?

I was wondering too! Popped over at lunchtime because I'd never been there. Have to say that the most interesting thing was the feisty little Jack Russell guarding the green Morris Minor. I've chatted to the owner at other shows. I'm amazed they can do big car meets there; pub car park isn't that big.

[Oggs]

I ended up in mk taking ladders up to the brother in law, they looked great hanging out of the TVR.
Then went for a blat in Northamptonshire as I was running late for that meet.
Which is a shame.. Kevin

[Chris71]

Sorry. I did indeed chicken out. I'm far from a fair weather enthusiast normally, but on Christmas Eve I ended up in about two feet of water in my daily driver and didn't much fancy replicating that with the Chim. There were still some big old puddles and a flood warning in force around here so I assumed no one else would turn up.

[Chris71]

It's on again this year! Weather permitting, we'll be there ... Same yellow Chim!

[windy1]

Might pop over to this - ford escort MK2.

[Chris71]

It starts at midday if you fancy heading over.

http://www.lordshiparms.com/classic-cars.php

[twistedsanity]

Just moved to rickmansworth and if you are still looking to escape next Boxing Day there was what appeared to be a rolling classic and muscle car show all around sarrat on Boxing Day lunchtime,, unsure if its an organised event or just likeminded escapees but I'll be taking the camaro next year