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I thought I'd sure some photos i took at Stonham Barns here in Sunny Suffolk on Sunday, You know it's going to be a decent show when you follow a car like this in. 8)


1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Super by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

The link to the full set is here http://www.flickr.com/photos/triggersca ... 995626948/


1991 Ford Sierra 1.8 LX by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

Old Sierra's are starting to get quite a following, this 1.8 LX has covered 60000 miles with 2 owners and was for sale for £995, Apart from the boot spoiler the car was as new!


1982 Ford Cortina 2.0 Crusader by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1975 BMW 3.0 CSi by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

These are such a good looking car, oddly according to the DVLA this one hasn't been taxed since 2005, I wonder how it got to the show...


1981 Volkswagen Polo N by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

I often see a young lad who looks like Sideshow Bob driving about in this Polo.


1970 Ford Cortina 1600E by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1986 is calling!


1979 Ford Capri 3.0 Ghia by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1984 Lotus Esprit Turbo by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1984 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 base Estate by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

The owner of this is trying to make it into a Ascona lookalike.


1978 Ford Escort 1.6 Mexico by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1978 Ford Escort 1.6 Mexico by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

I know the owner of this, It's so tidy, well it is apart from the roof under the vinyl, I think there's a few horrors hidden under it.


1981 Vauxhall Chevette GL 2.0 Red Top by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1981 Vauxhall Chevette 2.0 GL Red Top by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

This Red top Shovette belongs to a lad on Retro Rides, he's the one selling the Renualt 19 Chamade.


1974 Porsche 911 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

GR8 4 KILT LOVERS


1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

I've not seen one of these for a long while, what a great piece of kit.

1957 Pontiac Starchief Ambulance by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1971 Triumph 2000 with 4.0 V8 Engine by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1971 Triumph 2000 with 4.0 V8 Engine by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

This Triumph was HOT and sounded bloody nice as well, It's recently been painted and it used to be quite tatty.


1972 Ford Consul 2.5 GT by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1982 Ford Cortina 3900 V8 Mk 5 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1982 Ford Cortina 3900 V8 Mk 5 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

I bet this is lary to drive!


1967 Ford Cortina 1500 GT Estate by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1967 Ford Cortina 1500 GT Estate by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1967 Ford Cortina 1500 GT Estate by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

This Cortina 1500 GT had to be my car of the show, I've never seen it before what but a nice car!


1980 Ford Fiesta 1.1 L MK1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

As seen on ebay, A bit of a dog really.

1972 Hillman Imp by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1991 SAAB 900 Turbo S by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1950 Morris Minor MM by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

I think these early MM models are one of the most pretty cars ever made.


1963 Thames Dormobile Camper Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

"We're all going on a shite hoilday..."



1990 Ford Escort 1.4 Chairman Elite Mk4 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1978 Ford Escort 2000 Mexico Mk2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

What's going on with the bumpers!


1978 Vanden Plas 1500 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1981 Austin Morris Maxi 2 1750 HLS by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1992 Ford Escort 1.8 XR3i Mk5 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1984 Ford Sierra XR4i by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

I got chatting to the owner of this, he's had it since new and got it special ordered in the Canary yellow with the green stripe, It was the only Sierra ever painted this colour, he said it was because he was a racing driver for Lotus in the 60's racing Lotus Cortina Mk1's with Jim Clark and the other one, he always raced the yellow car with the green stripe hence the colour scheme on this, I don't know how true this is but he's covered 380000 miles in the car with no problems and it's his daily driver still!.


1981 Ford Cortina 1.6 GL Mk5 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1981 Ford Cortina 1.6 GL Mk5 Interior by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

Fresh!


1969 Morris Minor 1275 Traveller by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

It was a shame about the damaged wing on this.


1958 Ford Zodiac MkII by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

1985 Citroen 2CV Pick Up by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1985 Citroen 2CV Pick Up by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1981 Morris Ital 1.3 L by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1981 Morris Ital 1.3 L by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

This Ital was in remarkable condition, it only had 50k on the clock.


1978 Vanden Plas 1500 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1969 Mercedes Benz 250 S Automatic by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1969 Mercedes Benz 250 S Automatic by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1969 Mercedes Benz 250 S Automatic Interior by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

I love the styling of these old Mercs.


1982 Opel Ascona 1.8 SR/E by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1964 Jaguar MkII 3.4 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1964 Jaguar MkII 3.4 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

One of my dream cars, in the best colour scheme and engine size.


1991 Ford Escort 1.6i Cabriolet by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1928 Vauxhall Bedford and Caravan by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1928 Vauxhall Bedford and Caravan by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

Nice set up but I'd imagine it would take most your weeks hoilday just to get to your destination.


1986 SPM 308 Replica by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

NOT a Ferrari.


I1979 MGB GT 2.0 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1979 MGB GT 2.0 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

One of the only MGB's I've ever seen that i like, the owner was a really nice, down to earth guy as well who loved upseting MG owners, it was running a tuned 2.0 engine and sounded really grunty.


1973 Austin 1800 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr


1959 Ford Zodiac MkII by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

Elvis has left the building, GOOD NIGHT!!

I was there too, unfortunately in my rush to get out I picked up the film camera instead of the digital and didn't take any pictures because I had no film. There is always a good show at Stonham, because they don't charge a fee to exhibit and make everyone welcome. If you look through the windscreen in your shot of the 3.4 Jag interior, you can see the back of my blue Matra, although I didn't appear to be around at the time, or you could have stopped for a chat, I don't get to meet many of the forum users in my neck of the woods. Did any of those cars you photographed belong to you?

Hi Pete, I often see your Matra at local shows, I don't know why i never photographed it on Sunday though, As you've already seen I've got the orange Kadett, You can't miss it!, I'm at Helmingham Hall on Sunday (If it's not raining) in it so say hi if your there.

Have a free shot of your car from the Aldeburgh run this year.


Talbot Matra Murena by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

I won't be going to Helmingham this year because I generally avoid events that charge a fee to exhibit. It seems completely wrong that the organisers should charge a fee for us to show our cars and then charge the other punters to view them. The other reason is that it clashes with a national Matra Enthusiasts' Club meeting at Beverley, E Yorks. If anyone in the area suddenly notices a preponderance of strange three-seat vehicles, then that's the reason I will be at the Alde Valley Classics Day the following week (August 14) at the Riverside Centre Stratford St. Andrew the following week (all welcome, no need to book).

I wasn't sure about Helmingham myself due to them charging £12 to show your car, would out us displaying our cars they wouldn't have a show, But we are taking my wife's little cousin who likes cars so i decided that she would like that the most due to the concourse drive part.

I'm taking mine to both the Nationals at Trinity park (If i get in) and Lavenham at the end of the month though.