For the car lovers - Haynes Motor museum, Sparkford UK

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For the car lovers - Haynes Motor museum, Sparkford UK

Post by stonehead887 » Sat Apr 22, 2017 9:49 am

Had a fantastic day with my Dad at the museum. After he was given all clear from prostate cancer last year, I have decided to give "doing" presents so this visit was his Christmas present. I live about 3 hours drive away and make the effort to come down every 4 weeks or so for a lads weekend. My dad is 77 and was like a big kid today. The museum is fantastic with a superb collection of cars. Enjoy some random pics

Engines have grown, overview pics, Russian GAZ, Rolls Royce with V12 Merlin engine, Mini!!!, Classic Brits (we did some good stuff), Rover P6 (used to have one), Triumph Dolomite the original 16 valve, American Muscle and a ton of other stuffImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImage

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Post by stonehead887 » Sat Apr 22, 2017 9:57 am

And just to add to this. My dad has just dug some pics out. First pic is my dad age 26 in front of a Hillman Minx and now 77 if front of same model

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Post by rockmastermike » Sat Apr 22, 2017 11:22 am

Love these! A little bit of everything ad looks like a great time. Thanks for posting these

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Post by Morethan1 » Sat Apr 22, 2017 12:44 pm

Pretty awesome!

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Post by CGSshorty » Sat Apr 22, 2017 5:48 pm

What a great, eclectic mix of cars.
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Post by toxicavenger » Sat Apr 22, 2017 6:39 pm

Super cars! And hanging out with your Dad was the best part. Enjoy it brother!

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Post by marchone » Sat Apr 22, 2017 6:54 pm

Lovely cars. Ferrari Dino, Lotus Elan, Facel Vega, two Jaguar SKs. TR8 was a bastard compromise. My first love was a 1967 MGB. Bought in 72. Red, red leather, tonneau cover, wire wheels, twin SU carbs, ... the whole works.
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