'new' classic car museum in c+sc a couple of years back
'new' classic car museum in c+sc a couple of years back
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ADP68

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528 posts

200 months

Friday 27th January 2012
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About a year or two ago, I read in C+SC that someone went somewhere near the M1 to pick-up a hardtop for a classic car adn stumbled onto a classic collection that was being readied by health and safety for being open to the public. To save me reading through up to 24 issues to find the article, can anyone remember it's name?
Thanks
Andy

LotusOmega375D

9,313 posts

182 months

Friday 27th January 2012
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There was one due to open North of London, near the M25. Do you mean that one?

ADP68

Original Poster:

528 posts

200 months

Friday 27th January 2012
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Quite possibly. I remember they had a website, but that's no use at all as I tried googling to no avail. It was somewhere between London and Luton!

Roy C

4,213 posts

313 months

Friday 27th January 2012
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This one?
Mostly American Custom

jamesatcandsc

232 posts

185 months

Friday 27th January 2012
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It was me! I think. At least it might have been.
I tracked down a one-off Jensen Interceptor Mk4 fixed-head-coupé to a private collection in Potters Bar that the family was hoping to open to the public and get up and running as a photographic studio and film/other car hire business, plus storage facility etc.
I am not sure where they are with regard to becoming a public museum, but I do know for certain that "enthusiasts" groups have been round it since the original story. The selection of wedge Lagondas alone makes it worthwhile.
Anyway, you should be able to get hold of them through this site: http://www.studio434.co.uk/index.php

ADP68

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528 posts

200 months

Friday 27th January 2012
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James- that's the one and thank you very much for your kind assistance. I'm from the Middlesex committee of the RREC and this would be a great trip out for us.
BTW- i absolutely adore your Interceptor!
Kind rgds
Andy

williamp

20,378 posts

302 months

Friday 27th January 2012
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That looks great. Anyone fancy a meeting there??

LordBretSinclair

4,306 posts

206 months

Friday 27th January 2012
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Have a look at their "Toy Cupboard" page. http://www.studio434.co.uk/DB4-Zagato-build-Diary_...

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VFK44

51 posts

180 months

Sunday 29th January 2012
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I went over Christmas and it was great. Run by a complete petrolhead who can't get round to selling any of the cars he buys, so he might as well open it to the public! Health and Safety mostly runs to trusting you not to do anything d*mn stupid. Only car club members are invited, as I presume he doesn't want anyone else tripping over cables, fiddling with things, sitting on the bonnets... It's like being thrown the keys to a friend's (very tidy) garage rather than a museum, although it is a very modern "B&Q" shed type building.

Stephen

guydudding

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176 months

Monday 30th January 2012
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for info on our collection
see www.studio434.co.uk
we are still going through museum red tape
but are happy to open up for private /cub events
Br
Guy

sim16v

2,177 posts

230 months

Tuesday 31st January 2012
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LordBretSinclair said:
Have a look at their "Toy Cupboard" page. http://www.studio434.co.uk/DB4-Zagato-build-Diary_...

How to turn a DB7 Vantage into a DB4GT Zagato replica - I am seriously tempted yes
Epic, stunning build!


But forgive me for saying this, as I really don't want to offend anyone.

The track is too wide for the body! frown


I hope the wheels are only a mock up and the offset will be changed on the finished article.