FORD "Y" & "C" MODEL REGISTER Limited

EVENTS LIST

Notes:
Mention of an event below does not guarantee there will be a Register stand, merely
that Register members will be present and, as always, keen to meet up with like minded 'nutters'.

The Ford Y&C Model Register Ltd Co have public liability insurance that covers
Register members participating in events sanctioned by the Committee.
This cover does not include events organised by Register members resident in the Republic of Ireland.

Club cars at an annual rally.

Events 2008

16 –17 February Bristol Classic Car Show Ivor Bryant
Shepton Mallet show ground 01454 411028

24 February Y&C committee meeting Bob Wilkinson
Willoughby 01832 734463

20 April Annual General Meeting Bob Wilkinson
Willoughby Village Hall 01832 734463

1 June Rotary Three Market Towns Rally Garstang, Carnforth, Lancaster. See bulletin for details. Bruce Allen 01995 601041.

1 June Classic and Vintage Motor VCalvalcade Bognor Regis Sussex. John Keenan 01424 424323.

8 June Autojumble and car gathering Buckland, Somerset. See bulletin for details. Ivor Bryant 01454 411028.

14 June Skipton gala classic vehicle show. Yorkshire. Barry Diggle 01274 614729.

22 – 27 June ‘Tykes Tour 2008’ - Yorkshire Bob Wilkinson
The Y&C Register 2008 tour. See report below.

12/13 July Ardingly show. (club stand). West Sussex (entry form needed). John Keenan 01424 424323.

13 July Clwyd practical classics show. Caerwys, nr Mold, Flintshire. Clive Harrison 01745 571185.

Note change of date: Gaydon has changed the date of the Blue Oval Rally from 20th. July to Sunday 13th. July 2008.
"Blue Oval Rally". Heritage Center Gaydon Warwickshire. Geoff Dee. 01926 334780.

20 July Newby Hall Rally. Yorkshire. Entries in by 27 June. Barry Diggle 01274 614729.

3 August Hooe car show. East Sussex. John Keenan 01424 424323.

10 August Wisbech road run. Cambridgeshire. Jo and Roger Hanslip 01945 430325.

17 August Mid Suffolk light railway museum. Brockford station, Wetheringsett. Richard Watson 07811 195912 (mobile)

17 August Powerscourt picnic run and rally. Co. Dublin, Eire. John Fitzgerald 0035312954299.

6 Sept Clwyd practical classics show Northop nr Mold, Flintshire. Clive Harrison 01745 571185.

14 Sept Bradford to Morecombe run. Yorkshire/Lancashire. Barry Diggle 01274 614729.

20/21 Sept North Norfolk railway 1940's weekend. Book early! Jo and Roger Hanslip 01945 430325.

2 November Y&C committee meeting Bob Wilkinson
Willoughby 01832 734463

14/15/16 Nov. Classic Car Show, N.E.C. Geoff Salminen
Birmingham 0121 427 2189

Yorkshire Tour . June 2008.

20 club cars and about 40 members completed a short tour of Yorkshire in June. Joining a range of Model Y saloons was the recently restored Alpine (see above article), a Kerry, a German built Eifel Sports Tourer an a solitary CX Tourer. In addition 2 Model A's - a van and a Roadster joined the smaller Fords on Tour. Several local members met up with the tour with the furthest traveller being Brian Shields from Brisbane obviously enjoying our English summer.

The cars performed very well in the lovely countryside of The Dales and Moors of Yorkshire - Ripon, Grassington , Skipton, Pickering and York featured in the places visited from the excellent hotel near Wetherby.

Driving on these quiet roads was nostalgic for those who remembered motoring in these sorts of cars 40 years ago. Hills presented few problems but it was noticeable that the 10hp. engined cars faired better as one would expect. The long hill from Grassington to Skipton over Embsay Moor presented probably the longest and most challenging climb particularly in the hot weather.
Problems were few - minor electrics and fuel vaporisation being the main concerns and the majority of cars had no problems at all. Testimony indeed to the sturdy design of the Model Y and C.
Apart from the enjoyment of all participants great pleasure was seen on the faces of the public wherever the cars travelled and rested.
The main aim of the club is to enjoy using our cars. This tour gave just the right opportunity.


From right- Sam Roberts,Brian Shields (Brisbane Australia - Secretary Early Ford Club) Bob Wilkinson and Mr. Shields Snr. with Sam's Kerry in York.

Events 2009

22 Feb Y&C committe meeting Willoughby village hall. Bob Wilkinson 01832 734463.

26 April AGM Willoughby village hall. Bob Wilkinson 01832 734463.

24 – 29 May 12th Ford 8 & 10 hp National Rally Contact Sam Roberts
Queensland, Australia if interested 01264 365662

25/26 July The Ford Y & C Model Register is planning to hold the OLD FORD RALLY on 25/26th. July 2009 at Gaydon Motor Heritage Centre in the heart of England. All Fords manufactured up to 1982 will be eligible to attend.
(These dates to be confirmed).
Exhibitions of vehicles and club stands
Trade stands
Arena parades
Indoor club demonstrations & presentations.
Rides in old Fords for charity.....
......and more.
It is hoped that this will be the biggest OLD FORD RALLY on the annual calendar.Please come along.
General enquiries to bobwilkinson49@hotmail.co.uk and mark your message "Old Ford Rally".

Note : All Regional Contacts are invited to attend Committee Meetings. Agenda Items: Please advise me of any specific items (with notes ) which you wish to be included. Thank you,
Bob Wilkinson. bobwilkinson49@hotmail.co.uk