This years exhibition was hosted by S.I.V.A . (Special Interest Vehicles Association). The Peugeot and A.C.E .Clubs participated to make this the best French Car day I can remember. The weather was kind to us, being cool and slightly overcast. Compared with previous years a very large number of people visited the show, most showed considerable interest in all of the cars.
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The star attraction of the Show was this beautifully restored & running 1907 De Dion Bouton. It was driven 10 miles to the exhibition at about 25 kmph and was driven home again to its stable. |
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Three old French crocks: Ron Westwood's Yellow Citroen 5CV An Amilcar A Delage All roadworthy. |
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A Facel Vega in immaculate condition |
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The theme above Fred Cooper's GSA Next time we will have an Aussie flag too eh. Fred! |
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Shayne Harris and Carmel Borg in deep discussion, or pondering the imponderable |
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Geoff Cartilage and Evan Gobby telling tall stories, as Kate Gobby tries not to laugh. |
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Shayne Harris is quite comfortable talking with most people, but editor John Freeman seems to require additional protection from Utah, the fierce guard dog. |
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One of the three Renault Alpines from the SIVA Club. Other Renaults in the background. |
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A two wheel drive Matra Talbot from SIVA. |
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A gaggle of 2CV's. with editor John Freeman trying not to listen to the good stories about them from past Treasurer Will Reisborough. |
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Another "Catch of the Day", Geoff Cartridge's recently acquired immaculate D Safari, regally standing its ground. |
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Editor John Freeman's immaculate and regularly used Traction with Carmel Borg and Chris Stuart's old dog Diamond. |
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Geoff Howatson's GS wagon. |
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Chris Stuart's 2CV with dog Sally on guard. |
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Laurens Borg's immaculate DS demonstrating stilt mode to the public. |
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Another view of Ron Westwood's Citroen 5CV, Laurens Borg looking pensive. |
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Howard Isaacs immaculate big 15 alongside Fred Cooper's GSA and Ralph's Citroen board and our mini Citroen centre. |
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A more detailed view of "our" table, with Fred Cooper's GS on the left & Jacques Perriraz's immaculate 4 cylinder XM on the right. |
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Yet another of Howard Isaacs immaculate Traction collection. In the background is the Renault Alpine & famous Renault 750. |
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Hans Weinert's DS with an electric kiddy car ID convertible in front. |
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