Topic: Goodwood Revival

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Well that was a bit different - the British weather was ultra hot. Humidity too, so it was unpleasant to wear traditional period clothing. Unsurprisingly on the final day many people turned up in modern T-shirts and shorts, only to get soaking wet. Thankfully the car parks were not really affected. I didn't get the chance to meet Djetset, it was far too uncomfortable to move around much, although I called on Friday to borrow his mobile phone, as in my old age I had managed to leave mine in the rented house. He wasn't there - quelle surprise.

I had to swerve the paddock so my few photos are of cars for sale or on display. Aston DB6 Volante, Jensen 541R, AC Aceca-Bristol (£155K!), Maserati Merak in splendid period colour and Ferrari 330GTC.

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There were several stands displaying electrified classics. I'm not sure about this - major engineering companies are working on synthetic fuels at the moment and I wonder if electric cars are a cul-de-sac. Anyway, a cute little Fiat 500, and of all things a Maserati Ghibli (there was an electric Ferrari 512 Testarossa round the corner!), a Baja Bug, a Fiat Multipla used as a Goodwood taxi, and Land Rovers converted to motorhomes.

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More - a Lanchester 14/6 barnfind, a magnificent Burrell showman's engine (made in Thetford, my neck of the woods) , then miniature traction engines at £20k each, miniature Porsche 917 with 230cc engine for £20k for rich children, and the Sunbeam 1000hp LSR car which must have been borrowed from the NMM.

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Some of my photos won't show. I'll try individually.

Aston Martin DB3S coupe, maybe the one built for David Brown himself.

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Just for Norman, a TVR Clipper.

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Bentley 3.5 litre by Park Ward.

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MG Magna L2 . I spoke with the owner who says this car took part in the 1934 Tourist Trophy, in which case it's the private entry of A A Rigby.

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Just for Norman, a TVR Clipper.

Actually Andy it's a Trident Clipper!*

The only connection with TVR is that it's an adaptation of the original TVR Trident prototype's body design...

*That's what it's advertised as but even that's not entirely accurate as it was originally a Trident Venturer with a Ford V6 engine but it has been fitted with a 289 cu in V8 as per the Trident Clippers. Does that make it a Trident Clipper? A purist like me would say it's a Trident Venturer with a V8 engine; adding the Clipper badges etc doesn't make it a Clipper in my view!

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I gave this year's event a miss. It heightens my enthusiasm for next year's racing - I've done it before. Anyway, I watched on the live stream, was pleased that I dodged the awful weather, and took the opportunity to establish the dates for next year and booked my accomodation a year in advance. The "hosts" were clearly unaware of the prices they could have charged and I hope they don't wake up and cancel my booking with some fatuous excuse. I found a room in the city itself - 0.4 miles from the station. Like golddust.

Anyway - if any member did attend the meeting and took photos, please feel free to post them here.