The June 2013 edition of Irish Vintage Scene (Issue 85) is on sale now, and as you’ve come to expect is packed with a wide variety of fascinating features. On the cover this month is one of the most recognizable and desirable sports cars of the 20th century, and one that is celebrating an important birthday this year; the Porsche 911 is fifty years old in 2013, and to mark the occasion we delve into the history of this rear-engined legend, and meet up with the owner of a ’68 911T. Elsewhere in the magazine we bring you the amazing story behind an unfamiliar Fiat model that has stumped most car enthusiasts we’ve met; this Irish-assembled 1400A has survived in extremely original condition, and is most likely unique. We also have another low-mileage, unmolested gem for you in the shape of a VW Transporter ambulance, that was stationed at the Dairygold creamery in Mitchelstown from 1974 to 1996.
Our feature tractors this month both come from Eastern Europe. The first is a Zetor 2511 that has just been restored to fantastic condition in Co. Wicklow; its owner wanted to restore a Zetor as he had driven a similar Ursus C-335 in his youth, and lo and behold we also feature one of these models this month, a 1974 model that was rescued in the nick of time from a building labeled for demolition!
Motorcycle enthusiasts are in for a nostalgic read thanks to our feature on a restored Puch VS50 DK scooter, an original Irish 1960 model to boot, while our classic commercial this month is a 1979 Ford D-Series tipper truck with a lovely family story behind it.
With the show season now in full swing our event coverage is in the increase once more, and is headed up this month by a two-page report on the Durrow Vintage Show. We also drop in on the Millstreet and Tipperary shows held on Easter Sunday, plus two new indoor shows, the Cork Monster Motorcycle Show and the Connacht Veteran & Vintage Motor Club’s Classic & Vintage Motor Show. With all this, plus our usual attractions like Laid to Rust, Your Letters, News & Events and lots, lots more, you won’t want to miss the June 2013 issue of Irish Vintage Scene; get yours today!
Irish Vintage Scene magazine and Retro Classics magazine will be at this show and were looking forward to a great day out. Celebrating 21 years, The Limerick Classic Car Show has grown to be one of the largest in the country with over 600 cars on display. This year’s event takes place on Sunday May 26th at Limerick Racecourse, Patrickswell from 10.30am until 4.30pm. Entry is only € 5 per adult with kids free.
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On June 8th this year we will once again be attending Ballymena Carfest in County Antrim. The show incorporates classic, vintage and modified cars, motorcycles, commercials, tractors and
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The following has been cancelled: 19th May: The Dick Bradley Memorial Rally inDromcollogher Co. Limerick, in conjunctionwith Dromcollogher Steam & Vintage Rally. All proceeds go to Respite Care Centre in Dromcollogher, and all exhibits must be in place by 11am; for details, call Tim on 086 8837828 or John on 087 9624937.
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Hotel Kilmore Vintage Show Sunday 19th May 2013 A great day out for all the family! Cars - Tractors - Stationary Engines - Lorries - Indoor stalls available – Classic Cars & Motorbikes all welcome. FULL HOTEL CARVERY & BAR FOOD AVAILABLE ALL DAY LONG Addmission charge voluntary Traders welcome €20 To book in or for more details call 087 6687755
Beaulieu events – Sprint Autojumble 18th & 19th May 2013, opens 10am MOTORMART up to 200 cars for sale AUTOJUMBLE Over 1000 stands of motoring parts, accessories and automobilia Celebrating 100 years of Morris Motoring. See a display of over 200 vehicles.
1st Annual Waterford Truck & Motor Show 18th & 19th May 2013 at Waterford Airport Business Park in Aid of the South East Radiotherapy Trust Contact for TRUCKS: Larry Power 086 3835498 John Burke 087 2020032 Mark Lonergan 097 2538345 Contact for TRACTORS: Pat Kerley – 087 2681141 Jim Brawders 087 2517679
Carlow Vintage & Classic Motor Club Annual Show and Sale On Sunday 19th May 2013 At Ducketts Grove Carlow Fun Family Day out in beautiful Surroundings Cars, Tractors, Oil Engines and lots of Stalls FREE Admission For further details contact P J at 087 6722972 or Michael at 087 2675661
Nobber Fair Day & Vintage Rally Sunday 19th May 2013 Live Music all Day & Great Day out for all the family Large Vintage & Classic Show Traditional Irish Fair Day Model Farm/Diorama exhibition Hillman Imp 50th anniversary Celebrations. Fordson New Performance Tractors 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Tractor Nuts Annual Road Run (10th Anniversary) on 11th & 12th May 2013 in Borris Co. Carlow
