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Those post-war American cars really were something else.....
The Mrs and I went to a local classic car show today at Kenley aerodrome, only about 10 minutes from us.
Really good turn out and free to get in. We had a good mooch about.
Wife took the pics so don't blame me!
Loads of old bikes there too, Nortons, Harleys, Triumphs but she wasn't too interested so didn't take any pics.
Cheers,
Neil.
Those post-war American cars really were something else.....
been from up north nice to see some hotrods i dont normally see .
cheers
Nice, thanks for sharing - some lovely looking motors there. And the added benefit of being Ulez compliant (if roadworthy) I assume.
Lovely Karmann Ghia, I wish VW would have kept the model in production and evolved it like Porsche did with the 911. A modern two seater coupé based on a Golf GTi or Audi TT with that styling could have been amazing.Originally Posted by Neil.C
I was going to write the same about the Karmann Ghia. Beautiful car.
Some nice cars there thanks for sharing.
I took my TR6 [Yellow] to a local car show i visit during the year Middleton Hall nr Tamworth i parked up ten mins later i had company a TR4 TR5 and another TR6. The green car is the TR5 owned by the same gentleman since he purchased it new in 1968.
They’re good pics Neil, compliments to the photographer 🤪
The glass on the green Chevy will take some making. Work of (dying) art.
Ta for sharing
Jim
There are some lovely cars there - well worth the 10 minute drive! Thanks for posting :)
Lovely photos and a lovely bright day too.
Some (most) of the American stuff is totally fab.
My '63 Ghia (in 1968), graced by my mom!
Those post-war American cars really were something else.....The American Auto Club UK had a meet here a few weeks ago. The static display was spectacular enough, but the highlight was hearing them as they did a drive through parade down the high street on departure.Lovely photos and a lovely bright day too.
Some (most) of the American stuff is totally fab.
Lovely. (Both of them.) May I ask what that is discreetly parked in the garage?My '63 Ghia (in 1968), graced by my mom!
It’s ironic that in the 50’s and 60’s we were driving Moggie minors Austin A35’s etc and the US guys had “ road boats” with power steering , power windows, cruise, auto boxes etc etc. OK their cars were massive, but you cant knock the adventurous approach they took to styling.Those post-war American cars really were something else.....
Our 60’s ladies may have had big hair , but their cars had big everything!
Thanks Neil! Great pictures.
I've never owned an American classic. Mostly because the lack of space and certainly because of their gas-guzzling character. However, you see a lot of American cars here with LPG (liquid gas) conversions. But, I think that gas is for cooking only.
That Ghia... I start to like those VW products more and more. I could see myself drive a rat-rod Ghia, 'slammed' and with a Subaru boxer engine in the back. It's done before. But more realistically, I start looking for the those VW Type 3 more and more; some markets call the '1500', others 'Ponton'. But every time I have a look at those, prices have gone up...
And, when you like US cars, have a look here. This guy has a nice YT channel with old US iron.
Nice video Menno.
When my I had a carburettor and tuning firm back in the day my partner and I had a red and white 1960 Impala we used to take to the Chelsea cruise where all the custom /American car maniacs would meet up.
Cheers,
Neil.
LOL.
Lots of anti Ulez banners around and one tricked out Mini was driving around with (temporary) number plates - FU KHAN.
Cheers,
Neil.
Beautiful Karmann and Mum, Tom.My '63 Ghia (in 1968), graced by my mom!
Cheers,
Neil.
Gorgeous, what a great series of cars.Some nice cars there thanks for sharing.
I took my TR6 [Yellow] to a local car show i visit during the year Middleton Hall nr Tamworth i parked up ten mins later i had company a TR4 TR5 and another TR6. The green car is the TR5 owned by the same gentleman since he purchased it new in 1968.
Worked on the PI on TR5's and 6's many times at my tuning firm.
Cheers,
Neil.
Thanks for posting Neil. I used to live within walking distance of Kenley aerodrome. A lot of history there. Also get fly bye’s by red arrows etc for certain days.
In a parallel universe I would have been visiting this year.
“ Ford... you're turning into a penguin. Stop it.” HHGTTG
Is the technique of cutting part of the car off in the pictures a new photographic style ;-)
Some nice cars for sure
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My dear wife is no David Baileyand she only has an iphone.
Cheers,
Neil.
We must have been quite close neighbours Martyn.
I live in Sanderstead, so an easy 10 minute drive.
Kenley aerodrome is a great historical site and of course hugely involved in the Battle of Britain.
They have a really good day by day account of the 'drome on FB.
Cheers,
Neil.
Nice Karmann Ghia. Mustang and Vettes. Lot of nice cars .
If you can't say something nice, best not say anything at all.
I think the pictures are great, like my wife, she always takes a better picture than myself, she's a natural.
More than anything, I think the pictures captured the essence and atmosphere of the show. If you want perfect photos subscribe to a classic car mag, or buy a book!
Best Regards - Peter
I'd hate to be with you when you're on your own.
If you're referring to this one: when I saw this pic (and I did before you commented), I was thinking how well-chosen this camera position was: these aircraft carriers on wheels are simply too stretched to fit on a normal picture! I thought (and think) that this a picture with a lot of humor in it. And I again, I love the bunch of pics Neil posted.
I wasn't being hyper critical, it was a gentle leg pull. From a formal photography perspective it felt like a few adjustments may have improved the composure of the shots and possibly given us an even better feel for the cars.If you're referring to this one: when I saw this pic (and I did before you commented), I was thinking how well-chosen this camera position was: these aircraft carriers on wheels are simply too stretched to fit on a normal picture! I thought (and think) that this a picture with a lot of humor in it. And I again, I love the bunch of pics Neil posted.
However, I absolutely appreciate we all look at the world differently. The pictures captured the event very well. Most likely got some shots of cars us blokes wouldn't have bothered with as well.
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I've never understood why they didn't develop this model either..... I'm sure the stylist team would have loved to; it would have had decent sales and created a lot of brand publicity. Probably some accountant decided that the cost/benefit curve didn't fit corporate expectations...or some such management thinking.
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