Old cars, vans & pickups at Off The Rails - Crewe Heritage Centre classic car meet 30th Jan 2022
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- Опубликовано: 2 фев 2022
- Classic cars gathered at the Crewe Heritage Centre on January 30th 2022 for the first of the year's "Off the rails" vehicle meetings, and the turnout was mighty impressive. We pottered over in our 1952 "sit-up-and-beg" Ford Anglia (Pop 103E shape), that car features in the video uploaded prior to this one, here though we focus on all the other preserved gems that headed out on what was a mild day for the time of year. The variety of classic vehicles that turned up was impressive, with cars, pickups, vans and motorcycles all rubbing shoulders with each others, their owners keen to catch up with friends and generally enjoy a few hours in like-minded company.
It's not easy to pick favourites, but on my shortlist I'd definitely have the c1958 Chevrolet Apache pickup truck, the Mk1 Escort twin-cam (which I chat to its owner about in some detail), the mighty 1952 Cadillac Series 62 (same year as my Ford), an immaculate 3-litre Vanden Plas Princess, a 1933 Riley Lynx, and the very original Volvo PV544. Other rarities at the show included a super-original 3 Litre Austin (which I had a long conversation with the owner of, thanks Nigel), a Hillman Husky, and a smart red Mk2 Ford Transit, but there were plenty of other rarely-seen motors here too - for instance I don't remember the last time I saw an Opel Rekord, but there was one here. The classic ice cream vans were also a treat to see.
Hats off to the organisers for putting this meet together, and to everyone who took their car over to the heritage centre in Crewe. This is set to be a regular meet-up, keep an eye on the "Off the rails" Facebook page for details and dates of upcoming meets.
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Thanks very much for watching, this vid is a little longer than I'd planned (hence splitting off the previous Anglia footage which originally I'd planned to bundle together with this one). Thanks also to my family who put up with having the internet connection bogged down for hours uploading this to RUclips :-)
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Since you asked, yes, these show walk-arounds are very enjoyable, made more so by your narration. Many thanks!
Yes enjoyed this very much... more please. Very watchable and excellent informed commentary... helps me remember my early automotive years!! Thank you.
I like this format of video, a snippet from here and there. It's very typical of how someone actually walks around a car show.
Well done.
Thanks Pablo
"Bodge it and Scarper!"
Love it!
I do enjoy these walk around videos. I have always been a sucker for a RR Silver Cloud. a car with such presence. The Volvo is fabulous and I have always liked th Daimler XJ also. Totally agree with your comments about the newer Bentleys. I think the 3L Austin was a much underrated car, my brother has a Wolsey and I loved driving it.
Love the two-tone green Zodiac Overdrive. Beautiful!
Another brilliant video , so much information from you added, keep up the good work.
When I was 18 I had an Anglia van, such a versatile and fit for purpose vehicle. KISS Keep It Simple Sovereign, hey?
Simple is good eh!
Hard to pick a favourite today, too many favourites to choose from. The British Classic's, the American's, I like so many of them. So I have two favourites (both are Fords). The Twin-Cam Escort, even by today standards, very much a fun car to drive and so nice to drive. And the Ford Galaxy 500, many of these had big block V8's, make an amazing sound and so powerful. Thanks for showing.
I'd be in my element Classic Car's and Locomotives&Trains .
Just spotted my Montego Mayfair in the video
I like these car show vids for the variety we see. The number of American cars is quite surprising.
I've seen a few Mini vans/estates with the Hornet/Elf front end showing up on my Mini groups. That would had been a posh addition to the line up back in the period, especially in the Countryman "Woody" trim.
I did in joy that, thank you Sir.
Thanks for watching!
Those Anglias were realky popular with American Hotrodders in the 70s and 80s ... haven't seen one in ages though
oh yes some nice motors there and trains
Yes I always enjoy your walk around videos and your narration that goes with them too so please keep them coming...🙂
The Malvern show vid will be going live tomorrow, a really big show
The 87035 "Robert Burns" is an Electric Locomotive built by BREL.
Thankyou for videoing & sharing the car meet. What an amazing collection of cars. The Maxi is the same as a neighbours I washed / hoovered, as a kid, for 50p. The drop top Riley is beautiful and the Escort Twincam amazing
Great video, loved it! That Locomotive was a class 87-an electric Locomotive powered by the overhead wires! All the best :)
I must remember never to comment on matters locomotive :-) thanks for watching
I enjoyed this walk round. Liked the 2CV very much. I drove an early Maxi a few times in the late seventies, the gearchange was truly awful.
Beautiful machines thank you very much!. My God what I wouldn't give to own the twin cam escort!. Best wishes. G.
At 15:32 is a class 87,actually not diesel but electric 25,000 voltsAC.Used on the west coast mainline from Euston to Glasgow. Great to see an APT (Advanced passenger train)earlier in the video.
I'm clueless when it comes to matters rail-related :)
the Patina Cadi at 57;00 has a hidden gas filler. It's under the left tail lamp housing. Push the round reflector and the tailight housing pops up. I love little features like that.
I definitely like the Mk2 Transit van, my OH used to have the Mini bus version.
Great upload, see you have a soft spot for the hillman husky, I've got a 1963 mk2 husky it's good fun bobbing around in it.
Thanks for watching, always liked small estate cars
What a great car show. I live on the Wirral and will definitely put this on my to do list next year. Thanks for posting
I think the plan is that it'll be held monthly
@@oldclassiccarUK That's great, I'll definitely give it a go.
Very much enjoy these walk round videos with your informative commentary, nice variety of vehicles.but the old Riley has to be favorite. Many thanks and keep up the good work.
Regards.Nigel. P4 man.
Agreed it was nice to see a pre-war car entry
I really enjoy the walkarounds. One point I would make is that UK number plates don't mean anything
'over here', so explaining the significance can help us ... I enjoy your narration very much. You youtube lot kept me very entertained when I was lying on the couch, after open heart surgery. I'm most grateful.
Glad to be of service :-)
Fantastic video love your
Pictures but iget bored watching Pictures but this is very good thanks
Quite a large variety. Keep up the good work.
If people loved each other as much as they love their cars, the world would be a much better place, hey?
Thank you for a great video.
Thanks Stefan
Another geat video 👍
Always enjoy a classic car show
You was right it was a long video, took me 2 days to watch with other stuff going on but well worth the wait. Some beauties there I must say, expected to see an A35 ( my fav ) but next time maybe. Thank you for putting a superb video out for us all to see 🙂
Hi, thanks for seeing it through to the end!!! I didn't want to chop out any of the cars I'd seen, which is why it went on a bit :)
Enjoyable.😍
Fantastic, got to be great for people who can't get out. Love your video's, my husband and I have been tempted to go to some classic car shows next year, maybe see you there!
I think this Crewe Heritage one is set to take place on the 11th Dec as it happens (check their Facebook page to be sure). Say hello if you see us at any of these meets, they're always a good day out.
Yes! I am very much enjoying your walk round and narration, so much so ive just subscribed to have a look at your other videos, keep up the great work.
Thanks for watching and sub'ing! there are quite a few vids like this to go at now
Great video what a great record of the show. It was the first time I had been and would definitely go again, great venue
Agreed, an excellent morning out
An excellent video~ one of your best and what a fantastic turn out for a January meet
Thanks for supporting the channel - also check out my lad's "CarTraction" channel as he recently uploaded his own take on proceedings :-)
Excellent video, I really like the Chevy c10, really cool truck. Thanks great stuff.
Thanks James
Such a range of vehicles I couldn't choose a favourite. I love American pickups of the 50's and 60's. Personally I am not keen on the Caddy patina I suppose because when I was involved with custom cars you generally painted your motor. All the old brits were great including the Escort beautiful with Lotus engine. Finally (I'll stop the waffle) a friend had a maxi at the start of the 80's. A group of us went to Holland for a few days, nice trip riding bikes as you do, the car was great I don't recall any problems. My friend was a bit of a mad driver generally but well behaved over there! I caught up with him just before the pandemic hit (Jan. 2020) he is still a mad driver in a car but put him in his bus and he is good as gold (probably lose his job if he misbehaved). Thanks for this excellent walk around video I really enjoyed it. 👍
Your knowledge of classic cars is outstanding, have enjoyed your videos immensely, thanks. It seems strange to me that cars I owned not long ago are showing up at these shows, had a 1999 MG F up to 2 years ago. I've owned a couple of BMW 5 series in the past but one of my favourites cars iI have owned was a Vauxhall Senator 2.5 - a car I've never spotted on any of your car show vids. Keep up the good work, and thanks again.
Thanks teabelly
A great video of a brilliant show, many thanks. (I must try and make the next event)
Thanks for checking out this vid!
I appreciate you explaining about the Prefect all being four doors. I wondered how that naming scheme worked. The old small English fords were so cool. We were deprived over here in the US mostly, and just got land barges that are not fun in the twisties, darnit.
Yes the 100E and 107E Prefects all had four doors, I'm not quite sure how the 100E Anglias and Populars (both two door cars) differed from each other though. Thanks for watching!
Hi, loved the vid! Wonderful old cars! And some very nice street rods. I Do like your Ford a wonderfully honest old car. I run a 1955 A30, great fun. Kind regards Dave, from Southend on sea.
Thanks Dave, my missus ran a '55 A30 as her daily many years ago (it went to Atlanta after we had it)
Favorite car is just too tough to call on this video. Contenders include the red '33 Riley, the Twin-Cam Cortina, and the Healey 100M. If you twist my arm for a choice, I'll choose the Riley, but any of them would be welcome in my garage. Nice video. Appreciated.
Thanks for watching, it'd be neat to see a few more older (pre-war) cars turning up
Excellent video. Your content improves, and you knowledge is amazing.
You're too kind, thanks for watching
Great video! A really good turnout!
Thanks Mark!
Excellent video. Thanks for the piece about the Austin 3 Litre - I had mine when I was 21 - MUCH too young to appreciate it. VOT 868H, Damask Red, Automatic. I knew a retired Home Office engineer and he tuned my Carbs by ear. It was so smooth, you could stand a 50p on it's edge on that big aluminium nut behind the radiator ! All that was 46 years ago - where did that time go ! Anyway, thanks again for all you do, such varied and interesting content. Oh, you said you got rid of the Volvo - what will replace it ?????????????? Take care :-)
Still looking for a Volvo replacement, it was a fine car but just too complicated for my feeble mind to comprehend - fuel injection, LPG, various mods to the wiring etc etc, plus I never really took to the auto box. It's gone to a very good home now, sharing unit space with a collection of 164s.
@@oldclassiccarUK "I never really took to the auto box." U.S. viewer here. My father bought a new 1969 Volvo 144 (the first year with the B20 engine) and my mother insisted that if she was going to drive it, he had to get it with the Borg-Warner automatic that was available (at least here in the U.S.). I believe that was the BW 35 transmission, built specifically for European production. OMG what a dog it was! One can quarrel with automatics but, fact is, that transmission showed what a jump the Big 3 U.S. manufacturers had on the technology over other vendors. It completely sapped what comparatively little pep the car had (2-liter 4 harnessed to a very stout Swede).
And, oh yeah...in the 7 years my dad owned it, I think my mom drove it about twice.
I would love the Volvo P1800ES for me.
Actually, on the matter of Volkswagen vans, the LT model is the LARGER, almost flat fronted front. L T stands for LARGE Transporter! And the 2CV Citroen is called the BEACHCOMBER.
I think the engine in the hotrod right at the end, might be a flathead Ford V8 with the Ardun overhead-valve conversion. Originally a Mercury lump. Supercharged too, of course, in this case!
Interesting, I'll have to have a read up and see what they look like
Looking at it again, tho, it probably isn't an Ardun; the plugs are not grouped in 2 close pairs - as the Ardun heads would have. So a more modern o/head valve, l reckon.
Thanks, very good to see a lovely variety of cars.
As an ex-owner of an HP Firenza was sad it didn't feature.
Thanks will look at your other videos.
Thanks for watching, if I can persuade the Firenza's owner to have a chat about his car, I'll include it in a later upload :)
Back more years than i care to remember on our farm we had anglia van and the came with low compresion head (to save fuel) maybe 🤔after the moggie van it was pretty hopless couldnt pull the skin off a rice pudding🤣🤣🤣
What a great car show, how could anyone pick the best car, cars from that lot. Looks like the Anglia was getting plenty of looks.
Thank you for another great video.
Pleased you liked it
My preference the N reg Fiesta
Ice cream van RPY 528X, North Yorkshire registered, it's possible it was owned by the Rea family of Middlesbrough, the family of singer/musician Chris Rea
The class 87 "Diesel" is actually a 5000hp AC electric mainline express passenger locomotive built in 1973 to haul WCML expresses. I'm pretty sure last time you were here I posted the same comment?
Our maths teacher 'Noddy' had a Ford Pop. We offered to drop a V6 into it, but he just took it as an opportunity to talk to us about average speed....
He sounds like fun :)
That Volvo looks better than the standard sport .
Ju..st amazed of the drivers they do not use mirrors when reversing.I think pretty common driving is not as say US Or AUS Poms use public transport 100 miles a new country new language
289 was roughly 4.5 liters
That Rolls either has a Transit "banana" engine in it or the exhaust is blowing like an old pit Pony LOL
Some really nice stuff turned up, great vid.
Thanks, I think a few cars were grumbling a little at being woken up after a few months' rest, there was the odd pool of liquid beneath a few cars etc etc I think the R-R had a slight blow somewhere
You should included "and hotrods " in the title ,my interest as well 😁
There were a few you're right - thanks for watching
The pickup was a 1949 Ford
34:50. Kevin Keegan had one of those.
What can I say marcus side ways action everytime.
So many British cars look so much like so many other British cars ....
How can I send you photos of old cars and trucks?
Hi, my email is here: www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/contact.htm
@@oldclassiccarUK thanks I will try to get this happening. I tried to email before and when I sent a short message, my screen reset using my phone .. I am excited if we can get something going on , I love your videos
It doesn't work. I can't send a email to your website
What about the lovely custom fiesta?
I don't remember one, apart from the 1990s(?) car I showed
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My first car, side valve engine, wipers ran vacuum system, bloody nightmare, but I did have my first sexual experience in it, unfortunately I was on my own.🙀
Who allowed the Tesla in of all vehicles this had to the least Classic vehicle it's New FFS nothing Classic about it nearly as bad as some cars and coffee with Fiat 500 variants!! I often see them in rear view mirror of the Recovery truck I drive but apart from that great content some realy interesting vehicle content nice true classics 👌
Thanks for watching!
Sorry I'm not getting the rusty look on pickups , it's like walking round the scrap yard ...sorry
Fair enough, it's certainly not a look that everyone goes for! Thanks for watching
I don't think old classic cars can reply
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Can I email you, I'm a artist hoping to send you some art if you can send a pic of the Morris van so I can make that pic into art which is hand made .. USA doesn't have the super cool cars you have ... It would mean alot to me to mail you some ?
@@retrobrid2784 By all means email something over, I sent you a link to where my email address is
@@oldclassiccarUK sweet , I have drawn up saloons into 3 window coupes . One I did is a 59 ish Ford prefect , would love to send you those.. my style involves cutting body lines of a color copy with scissors.. definitely time consuming
I'm not giving up
just skip the electric cars hahaha
Not really my thing :-)