What's in issue 81 February 2013

The Features     

	Trojan Work  When Troy McKeown promised himself a fully-restored Ford Escort for his 44th birthday (in deference to his old racing number) we don’t think even he knew what was in store for him, as having put in twelve months of solid work on his Cork-built 1100 Deluxe he ended up restoring another beautiful Mk1 immediately afterwards! It’s contagious, this hobby of ours…
	If it’s Not Red… “…Leave it in the shed” is the mantra of Louth-man Myles O’Reilly, and when you see Shane Cranney’s photos of his tractor collection this month you’ll understand why! Having restored his granddad’s old MF35 a few years ago Myles has caught the Massey bug big-time, and has since amassed a fantastic collection of MF tractors and implements.
	MegaWatts Young Angus Watts from Limerick doesn’t do things by halves. Having restored his first motorcycle, a BSA Bantam, at the tender age of sixteen he’s gone on to rebuild numerous others, all to his very exacting standards. The results of his latest project, this stunning Norton Atlas 750, left our Andrew in a serious state of envy; one look at his photos will show why…
	A Rare Yankee This is a very special feature, as it recounts the story of a vehicle that not only enjoys a lovely family history, but is also quite likely to be the only surviving example of its kind in the world. Des Lyons’ International Harvester L-Series truck was bought by his father, Claude, many years ago to use for promotional work for his IH dealership, and it’s recently come out of a serious restoration.
	Down on Clyduff Farm Despite only getting into the modelling hobby in a serious way a couple of years ago, John O’Brien has already put together two fantastic dioramas and carried out some excellent weathering and conversion work on his models. A farm manager by profession, his passion for agriculture has also spread to his young sons, JJ and Richie, so it’s now something of a family affair.

 Show Reports … Countrywide  

 

• Irish Vintage Scene Ferguson 20-Build 2012
• IVETA National Indoor Vintage Show
• Footman James NEC Classic Motor Show
• Swords Classic Car Show, Sale & Autojumble
• Curragh Heritage Week Spectacular
• Kilkenny Motor Club Show
• Moira Model Show
• Kilkenny Die-Cast Model Show
• Coachford Autumn Festival 2012
• Mid-Kerry Vintage Society
• De Courcey Harvest Working Day & Vintage Rally
• Erne Vintage Car Club Charity Parade & Main Run
• Irish Model T Ford Club Events
• Woodford Road Run 2012
• Threshing at Arnold’s
• West Cork Vintage Club Run
• Coachford Autumn Festival 2012
• Mid-Kerry Vintage Society

 

 Regualrs   

News & Events 

The latest developments from all over Ireland and abroad.

Diary Dates 

The most comprehensive list of upcoming events in Ireland.

Club Scene 

A dedicated section open to every club in Ireland to promote itself and its events.

Letters to Editor 

Have your say and get it off your chest; this is your place to say what you really think.

Laid to Rust 

A monthly pictorial of vehicles that are rusting away in the peace of our countryside.

Past Times 

Ireland’s best-known motoring historian, Bob Montgomery looks back at motoring and motoring events in the early days.

Model Scene 

One of the fastest-growing sectors of our hobby is the collecting and displaying of models, and each month this section brings you some of the best events and features from this vibrant scene.

Retrospect 

A page of old and nostalgic motoring photos sent in by our readers.

Tales From Over the Water 

Roger Hamlin, our roving overseas reporter, checks in each month with interesting, and often offbeat, stories from England, New Zealand, Australia and who-knows where.

Classifieds 

Looking for a classic? Well this is Ireland’s only dedicated marketplace.

Behind the Wheel 

Dick Byrne looks back at his memories of motoring in the last century.