The 2010 Haslemere Classic Car show and tour - a great success.
The second Haslemere Classic Car Show & Tour took place in wonderful sunshine, on Sunday 30 May at Lion Green in
Haslemere. Around 50 pre-73 type cars assembled on the Green for breakfast and
sign on and then left for a tour of around 45 miles through the beautiful
Surrey countryside. On route there was a stop at a private collection of cars
and automobilia which was much appreciated by the participants
Back on Lion Green the tour was joined by other classic vehicles to provide a
great display for the public. Well over 100 cars of all shapes and sizes were
on show, the smallest an Isetta 'bubble car', closely followed by a Fiat
Toppolino, the largest being a Rolls-Royce Phantom 1. The most exotic was
probably a BMW 328. There was a good cross section from the great British makes
of MG, Sunbeam, Jaguar, Austin Healey and Triumph, a mini driven by local
fireman doing the 'Fireball Run' to Monte Carlo next week for charity, other
marques included Jenson, Lagonda, Frazer Nash and Delage.
A 'People's Choice' award became a contest between the oldest and the most
unusual with the Stanley Steam car being just pipped to the post by a 1911
Renault owned by Frank Walton. Frank was rewarded with a trophy presented by
1940's style pin-up girl 'Fleur de Guerre'. Lion green was surrounded by stalls
and entertainment - cream teas, Jazz' Band, Punch and Judy, bouncy castle, pony
rides and skittles. Various local and organic food and drinks were available.
Other stalls were a great mix of local crafts and vintage apparel. The
beautiful sunny day - the best of the bank holiday weekend, brought out the
public in droves and everybody seemed to be have a good time.
We hope to run the event again in 2011, if you are interested in taking part or
having a stall please email
haslemere@ross-ewing.co.uk
haslemere@ross-ewing.co.uk
