Funny how plans go wrong - I had the weekend all planned-out; Saturday I was going to ride down to Edinburgh, visit the Harley dealer then catch a couple of comedy acts at the fringe, maybe stay in a nice hotel....so I set off from Aberdeen in the rain, sat bored on the dual-carriageway down to Dundee avoiding the tourist caravans and spotting speed cameras - 10 fixed, 2 mobile vans and SIX police motorbikes in a 60 mile stretch seemed excessive. I stopped at the BMW dealer there to examine the range, but he only had 4 different bikes, so I went and got a cup of coffee, watched the rain chucking it down and decided to go home instead.
Sunday morning dawned dry, if cloudy, so, refreshed from 14 hours sleep I rode up north, across the Grampians to the north coast at Forres. On the way I spotted a sign for a vintage vehicle rally at Brodie castle, so after a quick lunch break at Findhorn village I made my way there.. Brilliant...the sun was shining, crowds of people quietly enjoying themselves and some cracking cars and bikes.
There were plenty of old British sports cars, and loads of 50's and 60's MGB's, Bristols, AC's, Jaguars etc. I also spotted an orange Sunbeam Rapier Holbay, probably the only one not rusted away; and 2 Hillman Avenger Tigers, again probably the only 2 left!
Lots of nice bikes - I've added a few photos; especially liked the vintage cycle with the engine attached on its own little wheel.
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ReplyDeleteI often like to look at old classic machinery too, but not being a mechanic I would imagine a lot of time is spent keeping them running, and also a lot of time keeping a lookout for parts, which cuts into riding time
bob
Wet Coast Scootin
Bobskoot, I agree with you; I'd love to have one but I know I'd never be able to keep it running - but I just love the look of old vehicles.
ReplyDeleteI might be in a minority,but I LIKED the Tiger! And 'Holbay' was a great brand - the must-have F3 engine of its day!
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