Cars the stars of Bradford Classic event (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Cars the stars of Bradford Classic event
8:01pm Sunday 19th August 2012 in Bradford
By James Rush, T&A Reporter
Mark Boulton with his Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000
High performance supercars and classic vehicles from more than a century ago were on display as the Bradford Classic returned to the city at the weekend.
Thousands of car enthusiasts flocked to Centenary Square on Saturday and Sunday to enjoy the annual event.
It was one of two classic car shows held in the district over the weekend, as the Burley Classic Show also took place on Sunday as part of the summer festival.
While a wide range of cars, from Rolls Royces to MGs and even a converted Mini hearse, jostled for attention, glistening in the sun, the star of the Bradford Classic was arguably a Jaguar R3 Formula One car, as driven by Eddie Irvine in the 2002 season.
The magnificent-looking car, standing proudly on display in front of City Hall, was brought to the show by the Jaguar Heritage Trust, which also displayed a long-nosed 1956 Jaguar D-Type that finished sixth in Le Mans in that year.
Richard Mason, technician at the Jaguar Heritage Trust, said it was a joy to see the interest shown in the cars.
He said: “It’s a fantastic event – it’s a really nice, relaxed happy place.
“I think this is the fifth year we have been attending, although we have never brought the R3 down before.”
The oldest car on display was believed to be a 1910 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, brought to the show by Christopher Clapham, 53, of Shipley .
Mr Clapham said: “It’s nice that people can see and enjoy a car like this. It’s for everybody to enjoy – a great British achievement of engineering.”
Other cars on display included a restored yellow Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000, several MGs and a couple of Bradford’s own Jowett vans.
Comments(4)
Natty25
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9:08pm Wed 22 Aug 12
Markssmith
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9:15pm Wed 22 Aug 12
Where's the mention of the Rotating Ferrets motorclub who stood out on both days, rain and shine, helping Macmillan to raise a huge amount of money for a massively worthwhile cause?
There is more coverage on Youtube from one guy stood out with a microphone (http://youtu.be/bQS
7SwC5NtQ in case you want to see it) and he managed to get the majority of the atmosphere into the event in this one short video.
frazermetcalfe
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10:01pm Wed 22 Aug 12
So needless to say I like many looked forward to seeing what Bradfords newspaper would write about and photograph such a big festival which was happening right in the centre of Bradford was easily accessible oh and FREE, something good amongst all the bad sour stories been doing the rounds.
But what do I find to my surprise, ah yes this minor pathetic effort of a story with one photo which really does not show anything about the show and of a stunning car all we get to see is the front left corner, just feel more could of been done to show how much hard work goes into the organisation of the event, the hard work which the owners of the cars put in, and some of the local clubs etc on display. Clearly as it was a weekend, no one really wanted to work so some temp got the job, not once did I have a chat with any journalists during the two days I spent at the Classic.
To say I am disapointed with your papers effort on reporting something great and exciting to be happening in the city would be and understatement!
photowala says...
9:27pm Mon 20 Aug 12