What have you done today

[Chuffer]

Funny how your day can get turned around . I made the short trip over to the race car workshop / storage facility where I rent space for the C3 to bring it home ready for a trip up to Lichfield on Saturday to join the South Central gang at Cars in the Park .The plan being to avoid the huge traffic build up in my area in the run up to the Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend . The workshop is even closer to the circuit so things will be manic tomorrow and Saturday morning ! On arrival my mate who rebuilds and preps all the race cars said " Glad you`re here , can you lend us a hand ? " He was rushing to complete the re - assembly of the Spice Group C car that won at Le Mans 24 hours back in the day as it is going up for auction at Silverstone Classic in two weeks time . He had recommissioned the Spice and replaced the fuel cell which was well past its certification date . That had necessitated the removal of the body and the complete upper part of the aluminium tub to access it sandwiched between the engine and the cockpit bulkhead . Despite the lightness of the carbon fibre body shells , they are a bit unwieldy to lift and lower in place over all the mechanical`s . Made for an interesting interlude and much banter about his days spannering in motorsport . Nearly complete now and soon to be looking resplendent in its period correct FEDCO livery as I photographed it at the Group C 40th Anniversary celebrations at Silverstone Classic in 2022 . Valued at circa £340 K if you are looking for a new toy to accompany your Vette !

 

[Chuffer]

Had a great three hour round trip blast up and down the A5 to the `Cars in the Park ` show at Lichfield today to join Mike and Debbie Penn their happy band of CCCUK South Central members. It was a thoroughly good day socializing , showing off cars to many interested passers by who were drawn by a great display of Corvettes covering all models except C1 . There was a few other interesting American cars there too including a stunning 1956 Buick Century Riviera and a 1930 Plymouth Coupe

 

[Chuffer]

Took a trip out today in Vette today a new and modestly sized classic car show held at Chester House near Wellingborough in Northamptonshire . The venue is a local authority owned archeological records centre and museum of all places with the show organised by the local Rotary Club for charity . A really eclectic mix of cars and motor bikes all being admired by the public as well as the various car owners . Always good to chat with like minded enthusiasts and some interesting Americana to boot . Spent ages talking cars with guy from Texas now domiciled in the UK with his beautifully modded Volvo Amazon that he has done himself .