National
Exhibition Centre Show, Nov 2001
(above) A general view of the
Club Stand, with organiser Brian Birch. On the left is Peter Lockley's Swallow Doretti, in
the centre the Phae II Vanguard chassis of Steve Naylor, with itss diesel engine
prominent; on the right is Steve Naylor's 1956 Triumph Ten with Standrive and overdrive
The theme of this years show was "Innovation and
Derivation" and the Club's stand illustrated both themes well due to the variety of
vehicles and components on Show. As the Vanguard was the worlds first production diesel
saloon this was truly innovative, as was the "Standrive" semi automatic gearbox
system, the components of which were assembled on the stand. To represent the
"derivation" theme, the club also showed a Swallow Doretti, based on Vanguard
components. As another example of derivation, it was aslo intended to show a 1931 Avon of
Peter Lee, but this car unfortunately suffered a mechanical failure on the way to the NEC,
so was not able to be present. In consolation there is a feature on Peters car if you
press this link (press
back to come back here)
This was by far the largest yet of these annual shows and
covered 3 massive halls. The attendance was huge on both days, with much interest from the
public shown on the Club stand. Again, a massive effort by Brian Birch to bring such
a fine display together. The Club greatly appreciates your help and support, Brian. Many
thanks.
You can click on the photos below to see larger versions of
the Standard exhibits:
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Trevor Walker's
recently restored 1957 Ten was displayed on the Millers Oils stand |
Peter Lockley's
Swallow Doretti made its debut on the club stand at the NEC after a 3 year restoration. I
hope to feature a restoration article on this car shortly, so please keep a look out for
it |
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Steve's Triumph
Ten alongside the display of Standrive components that had been prepared by Brian Birch |
Committee
members Bob and Val Richardson try out Peter Lockleys Doretti |
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On the Tickford
stand at the NEC was a fine 1936 Standard 12 with bodywork that may or may not be
Tickford. |
Report by Phil Homer, Photographs and Captions
by Steve O'Hara, Dec 2001.
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