Silverstone Classic (SLC)

[offshorematt]

Despite knowing next to nothing about classic cars, me and the other half took my dad up on an invitation to the Silverstone Classic last weekend - for those who have never considered it, I can highly recommend it. Definitely got to have an interest in cars (not really 'fun for all the family') but the racing combined with the car club displays, Bonhams auction, fly-bys, open pits/paddock and multitude of beer tents made for a great couple of days (didn't hurt that it was +30deg C both days too ). The 60th anniversary of Lotus meant they had a big presence too including the clay model of the Evora (for the record, I reckon it looks great...). Couldn't believe how competitive the racers were in their million quid cars too - fantastic watching Astons and Jags with pedigree histories coming back in with scrubbed crossplys and bodywork damage. Brings tears to the eyes...
I reckon Goodwood Revival or Le Mans Classic would mean much the same - great racing while still making the crowds feel part of it...

Lotus XI


Lotus IX & X




The real deal...


Ferrari Owners Club - managed to make the 355's look common




Spitfire and Mustang skimming the track. Beautiful...






No stone chips to worry about


Tank slapper








Lotus 7 Club - millions of 'em.


That'll be the new Chinese Ferrarri TF

[Andy G]

looks like a great trip - some awesome cars

[BiggestNizzy]

Looks great,

It was mitsubishi who made all the kit that bombed pearl harbour

[Victor Meldrew]

Realy like this colour scheme... thats my re-spray ideas sorted then....

[Andy G]

Realy like this colour scheme... thats my re-spray ideas sorted then....

I thought you were taking it racing?

Racing and resprays dont mix

[offshorematt]

Looks great,

It was mitsubishi who made all the kit that bombed pearl harbour

It was on a car with the team name 'Falcon Hell' racing - what do you expect

[ExigeKen]

Some great photos there Matt looks like you had a good time

[jj]

Nice snaps - looks like you saw some pretty cool stuff. Did you go up and down in the Exige? Hope its treating you well.

[Victor Meldrew]

Realy like this colour scheme... thats my re-spray ideas sorted then....

I thought you were taking it racing?

Racing and resprays dont mix

Nahh.... the re-spray is for after I stick it in the wall.....

[offshorematt]

Nice snaps - looks like you saw some pretty cool stuff. Did you go up and down in the Exige? Hope its treating you well.

Nope, unfortunately three of us meant a dull journey in my dad's Jag X-type

Loving the Exige though. It's still got the occasional starting poblem but looking at exiges.com it looks like thats pretty standard... Of course that gave me the excuse to keep the Elise too (you know, just in case...)