Latest Issue - FEBRUARY - On Sale Now!
The February issue of Irish Vintage Scene is on sale now, and as usual is packed with over 100 pages of news, event reports and great features. On the cover this month is real mixed bag of classics; this Dublin enthusiast has built up an impressive collection of Irish-registered classics over this lifetime, including a Fiat 500, VW camper, Morris Minor cabriolet and a Triumph Stag. A Honda 175 and 500TX also figure in the collection, which is a true treasure-trove of old Irish vehicles. Elsewhere in the issue we look at an unusual classic car, a Panhard 24CT that is thought to be one of only a handful of right-hand-drive survivors of its kind.
Our tractor features this month include two of the most desirable classic tractors out there; an imposing County 1124 and a beautifully-restored example of the much-loved Ferguson FE35 ‘Copper-Belly’. The first incarnation of Suzuki’s now famous GSX-1100 model line is the subject of our motorcycle feature, while classic commercial fans will be delighted to read our story on a Leyland Super Comet.
Our extensive event coverage includes full reports from the IVETA Indoor Show in Cavan and the footman James Classic Motorshow at Birmingham’s NEC, as well as many other shows and runs from around the country, so you’d never know who or what you might spot in our photos. Don’t miss out; get your February issue of Irish Vintage Scene today in all good newsagents, or click the button on this page to buy online!
Declan Casey from the Irish Escort Club has been in touch to remind our readers that their 2012 calendars are still available. The well-designed and attractive calendars have proven very popular since their release late last year, and no doubt very many of them are already brightening up the walls of houses, offices and garages all over the country and beyond! The calendars are full of high-quality photos, and also feature a list of this year’s upcoming event dates as well as the release dates for this year’s issues of Retro Classics Magazine, so don’t miss out; we can see these selling out in the very near future, so to bag yours for a very reasonable €10 (£9stg) including postage and packaging, order online at www.irishescortclub.com or call Declan on 087 8390289. To order fromNorthern Ireland, call Colin on 078 54877123.
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Durrow Vintage Club are holding their 1st Die Cast Model & Diorama Show on Saturday 17th December 2011. It will be held in the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow, Co. Laois and will run from 9.30am to 5.30pm. There is a lot of entries so far both from Model Traders and Exhibitors. Some of the traders that have confirmed their attendance is Mad for Models, M & M Models, N.L. Auto Models – Portlaoise and Kevin Finlay will also be attending on the day. Some other stands that will be there will be Don Mc-Clenahan with books and DVD’s others have yet to confirm. Most of the model exhibits at our show are exhibiting for the first time and some are members of surrounding vintage clubs. We also hope to have some miniature steam on display outside the hotel. The hotel will have special rates available for anyone wishing to stay over and there will be carvery lunch available on the day also. All are welcome to our show and remember this will be your last chance to buy that special gift before Christmas.Looking forward to seeing you all there. For further information contact Austin on 086 8860598.
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The organisers of the great Charleville Vintage Rally are holding their bring-and-buy autojumble this Sunday the 6th of November in the showgrounds in Charleville, Co. Cork; all are welcome, the gates open at 8am and breakfast rolls and food will be available in the field that morning for everyone. For further details, contact John on 087 9624937.
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The IVVCC’s season finale autojumble will take place on Sunday the 30th of October at its traditional location at Toughers Restaurant in Naas, Co. Kildare. This event marks the closing of the show season for many, and time to get a few bits for the garage to carry out planned repairs during the winter months. The array of items for sale at this event is usually very varied, with a headlight for an early 1920s Rolls-Royce beside a taillight for a 1980 Mini on one table last year.
The second vintage and classic sale of the year will take place in Kilkenny on Saturday the 29th of October; this event is held in the great facility of the Kilkenny car boot sale indoor venue, just a few miles from Kilkenny on the Callan Road, a simply brilliant venue for an indoor event (and as I have said before, serves a great breakfast also!). The event has increased in size, and the autojumble section is getting better with each passing year.
