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"Hunt Country Classic" report
To those of you who weren't lucky enough to attend the Washington DC MG Club's annual car show, here's a brief report of the happenings there yesterday. First, absolutely beautiful weather, no clouds, temps in the high '70s. And the setting is Haymarket, VA on a perfectly restored 18th century mansion/esate located in the rolling hunt country of northern VA. Some <span style="text-decoration: underline">really</span> expensive real estate looms here, and actor Robert Duvall lives nearby!
As usual, many stunning LBCs to behold. A real treat was the DC Jaguar Club which showed up in full form with a whole row of exceptional E-type Jags, couple of nice MK IIs and a perfect 420. And for MGs, lots of nice T-series MGs with about 20 on display, and 10-12 Morgans both new and old. Not unexpectedly, many nice MGBs (25-30) and MGCs (4-5)on hand with a few B V/8s, too. A couple of the Cs were exceptional. Happily, there were 2 TVR 2500s (one with a big V/8 conversion), both very nice. Also, a lovely 1951-ish Allard with it's triple carbed V/8, a really desirable and internationally sought-after car.
A few exceptional Brit bikes on hand with a beautiful 1953 Vincent, an Arial (very rare), a couple of '60s Triumphs and a very nice Norton Commando, fully faired and ready to ride.
Since this is an MG club, naturally some LBC marques are a bit under-represented: sadly, only two TR-3s and no GT6s were present. But, there must have been 20 or so TR-6s with a smattering of TR-4s and TR-250s, and about 15 Spitfires! Several TR-8s and a couple TR-7s to boot.
Also, a very interesting collection of Porsche farm tractors on hand, old and new.
I could go on and on, this is just a few of the cars and marques represented . . .
Overall seemed to be fewer cars than last year, same with the other regional shows I've attended this fall. Could it be the bad economy? Still, a great show in one of the most beautiful settings in Virginia.
For me it was a real thrill to be in the "Prince of Wales" class (consisting of class winners from last year's show), with possibly the least valuable car in the whole class. I'll savor the experience for al long time. For example, right next to my Midget was a stunning, $75,000-ish, concours AH 3000 and a $150,000-ish XK 120 Jag or two. I'm sure their paint jobs alone cost far more than my car! Nice company, if you can get it. I also got a complimentary bottle of cab from the club for being a "Prince of Wales". An honor to be there, really, it's such a great club.
If ever you get the chance, go to this show. Very well-managed by the DC MG club, with proceeds going to worthy causes. If you're an LBC lover, a must-see.
To those of you who weren't lucky enough to attend the Washington DC MG Club's annual car show, here's a brief report of the happenings there yesterday. First, absolutely beautiful weather, no clouds, temps in the high '70s. And the setting is Haymarket, VA on a perfectly restored 18th century mansion/esate located in the rolling hunt country of northern VA. Some <span style="text-decoration: underline">really</span> expensive real estate looms here, and actor Robert Duvall lives nearby!
As usual, many stunning LBCs to behold. A real treat was the DC Jaguar Club which showed up in full form with a whole row of exceptional E-type Jags, couple of nice MK IIs and a perfect 420. And for MGs, lots of nice T-series MGs with about 20 on display, and 10-12 Morgans both new and old. Not unexpectedly, many nice MGBs (25-30) and MGCs (4-5)on hand with a few B V/8s, too. A couple of the Cs were exceptional. Happily, there were 2 TVR 2500s (one with a big V/8 conversion), both very nice. Also, a lovely 1951-ish Allard with it's triple carbed V/8, a really desirable and internationally sought-after car.
A few exceptional Brit bikes on hand with a beautiful 1953 Vincent, an Arial (very rare), a couple of '60s Triumphs and a very nice Norton Commando, fully faired and ready to ride.
Since this is an MG club, naturally some LBC marques are a bit under-represented: sadly, only two TR-3s and no GT6s were present. But, there must have been 20 or so TR-6s with a smattering of TR-4s and TR-250s, and about 15 Spitfires! Several TR-8s and a couple TR-7s to boot.
Also, a very interesting collection of Porsche farm tractors on hand, old and new.
I could go on and on, this is just a few of the cars and marques represented . . .
Overall seemed to be fewer cars than last year, same with the other regional shows I've attended this fall. Could it be the bad economy? Still, a great show in one of the most beautiful settings in Virginia.
For me it was a real thrill to be in the "Prince of Wales" class (consisting of class winners from last year's show), with possibly the least valuable car in the whole class. I'll savor the experience for al long time. For example, right next to my Midget was a stunning, $75,000-ish, concours AH 3000 and a $150,000-ish XK 120 Jag or two. I'm sure their paint jobs alone cost far more than my car! Nice company, if you can get it. I also got a complimentary bottle of cab from the club for being a "Prince of Wales". An honor to be there, really, it's such a great club.
If ever you get the chance, go to this show. Very well-managed by the DC MG club, with proceeds going to worthy causes. If you're an LBC lover, a must-see.