He skipped church and headed up with me. What a fantastic route. We headed up 309 and turned onto Passer Road which led us through miles of winding, wooded roads. We went sans GPS and found the place okay. It was 95 degrees today.
We got to the show and I registered my car. The cars were organized by class and positioned in different areas of openness throughout the wooded park. I parked next to 7 other MG Midgets, many of which I've seen before. We chatted with fellow owners, ate some hot dogs for lunch (very reasonably priced), I bought a shirt, and we perused the other classes. The highlight for me was the number of Minis that showed up for this. There were probably 8 or so. There was a red one that had a Suzuki motor (aptly named a Minuki), another 70s red one, a heavily modified cabriolet with a body kit, and my dream Mini (blue with white stripes) which had Riccardi seats in it (whatever). I spoke with a couple who was showing a 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman (hers) and an all original 60s Mini in white (his). The guy seemed nice enough so I asked if I could sit in it.
I really want a Mini.
All in all it was a good time. We were there from about 11:00am to 3:00pm and stayed for the awards. Three cars from each class were given plaques, and out of the 8 Midgets, I wasn't one of them. The drive home, although very hot, was quite enjoyable.
This was the main MG section.
Here are all the Midgets that showed. Look at that sweet orange one at the front!
I love this car!
This Mini is all original. It is officially the first Mini I ever sat in. It won't be the last.
This is one of the many MGBs at the show. My dad is considering selling his Benz for one of these. There are more convenience accommodations in the cockpit (cup holders, center console, etc); more room in the boot and the cockpit; and overall it's perhaps a more practical car than its little brother.
2 comments:
Do you mean RECARO seats?
I did. Thanks for the catch!
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