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South West, Devon Area news

21 August 2024

July 2024 in Devon

Our Area stand at Powderham Show was one of the best yet. Organised this year by Shane Botham and Dave Frost, with help from many members, we had I think we showcased one of the most diverse stands at the show, with probably the most different models of a single marque. Alas, as always, we were overlooked by the judges, but we were proud to have on display a Mayflower, 1960 Herald Coupe, my 13/60 convertible, two 13/60 estates, Vitesses, Spitfires Mk 3, Spitfire 4s and 1500s, a lone Dolomite Sprint, GT6s including one we have not seen before, TR6s, a TR4A â€˜Doveâ€™, TR7, 1500 TC, two 2000 Estates and 2500 S, Stag and two of the last Triumph produced cars, the reliable Acclaims. We welcomed regular visitorsâ€™ cars from mid Wales, Bristol and Herefordshire. On the first day of the show we could not have fitted another car on the stand (!) but had a bit more breathing room on the Sunday when some were unable to come. A friend of ours informally judged his favourite car, which was Jodeeâ€™s stunning Herald Coupe. We met friends and members from all over, including new Young Member Mac, who is working on a 13/60 Herald, already with advice and help from a couple of our members, which is what Club membership is all about. A new addition this year was a Saturday BBQ courtesy of chefs Dave and Shane, which was very well received!
Another great turnout for Julyâ€™s Club Night. First appearance for Jonâ€™s TR4 and Colinâ€™s 13/60 estate together with an immaculate TR3 living locally to the pub having just been inherited by its owner. Rob and John Lâ€™s Spitfires, Peter and John Râ€™s white Stags, Julianâ€™s Bond, Philâ€™s GT6 with matchy matchy socks, Dan and Bobâ€™s Vitesses, and lastly a first appearance, albeit on a trailer, of Richardâ€™s TR5 in restoration.
Next was our Triumph Tour of Devon, once again organized by Jon Chartres. A great turnout of Triumphs from as far as Staines, Somerset and a nice Acclaim from Cornwall. With four start points in the North, South, East and West of Devon, we all converged at Okehamptonâ€™s White House Services in the car park as the field was too soft to risk. A good catch-up with everyone before making our individual ways homewards. We had all our Devon AOs there, me in my 13/60, Darrenâ€™s Spitfire and Andy in the TR. Jon had his new to him TR4 out and the smallest engine was Peter & Christaâ€™s Herald Coupe. The Coupe had recently made the long trip to Gaydon for the weekend there. Note for your diaries â€“ we are planning the 2025 Tour of Devon for Sunday 21 September when we hope less will be on holiday! You could of course spend a weekend in our lovely county of Devon.

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