A WORD FROM THE EDITOR This issue, as usual, is packed with articles, and I hope you enjoy it. We have our first Frogeye Sprite ever to feature on these pages, and it sure has a surprise under the bonnet. Then we have one of Henry’s finest; an early Model T, dare I say the car that revolutionised motoring. For tractor lovers we have a very rare Farmall C Demonstrator, along with the Valmet I had promised last month; both of these tractors are very rare sights on these shores, so enjoy. The commercial and bike fans are well catered-for too, and with all the show reports and event round-ups there’s lots to read, so let me not hold you up any longer.
RETRO SPECIAL: With Issue 50 out of the way it’s full steam ahead for issue 100; I can’t wait! Since last month Andrew, myself and all the team have worked some long shifts, and burnt the midnight oil on more than one occasion. All of this was to get our Retro special edition to print, and it is now on sale.
This unique publication is jam-packed with cars we have came across that would not make it into Irish Vintage Scene, as we have always tried to keep it to pre-1980 and standard cars; the Retro magazine, on the other hand, features cars like a Porsche-engined Beetle, a 500hp Mazda RX3, a rare Opel Kadett Rallye and much more. If you want to get your hands on a copy of this magazine, call our office today on 091 388805; it is also available from leading newsagents nationwide. This magazine won’t be sent out to our subscribers on the usual system, but on your monthly newsletter there is a special offer there for you.
Coming Next month We stay on the Farmall subject next month, when we travel to Co. Leitrim to meet the owner of an impeccably-restored 1947 Cub.
We also look at an Opel Olympia, the car that was the predecessor to the Ascona; the Olympia was only produced from 1967 to 1970. We meet with John Unkles, who is the lucky owner of one of these rare saloons.
Show reports will include a look back at the I.S.E.O.A. steam run from Kildare to Cork, plus the Innishannon Steam Rally, Mosney Car Show and more.
The September issue will be on sale on Friday the 20th of August; to receive your copy through the letter-box on Wednesday the 18th of August, subscribe today by
calling 091 388805.
