Renishaw Hall Classic Car & Bike Show is organised by the Chesterfield Rotary Club and is an annual affair to raise money for charity. My initial concerns was that this would be a very stuffy affair with overly restored classics littering the lawn and grounds of a stately home. I was pleasantly surprised then to find that the shoddy car I chose to turn up in was welcomed and directed to rather a nice spot within spitting distance of the big house, flanked by a super clean black Mini and a nice red what I think was a Morgan. Throughout the day the weather had been a confusing mix of glorious sunshine and miserable showers, seeing me wandering round in that very British summer traditional attire of a straw hat to keep the sun off and an umbrella to keep the rain off.
Normally when I attend a show I do take a lot of pictures and then throw a good two thirds of them away because there's a lot of repetition. This time that was not to be the case and I've ended up with hundreds of photographs of cars ranging from the turn of the century right up to brand new stuff. It really is a very mixed bag and the people attending are just as varied as the cars. I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes cars and older motorbikes (though the bike selection was quite small comparatively) over what those cars and older motorbikes are.
So, on with the pictures. I've broken stuff down into smaller assortments according loosely to age so I'll be updating over the next few days with the best and most interesting bits so I don't flood the place with images. We'll start with the oldest, which were easily some of the most beautiful machines there. I staked out a good spot near the entrance and spent a good hour or so at exhaust level inhaling fumes while taking photographs, enjoying every minute of it.
Where possible, I'll tell you what the vehicle is, but this first one I can't remember the identity of.
This behemoth I can, it was a Guy Vixen. It was stunning, a true marvel to behold. When the driver was told to reverse it into place next to a spotless 1970s Beetle by one of the marshalls I was further impressed by the feat being accomplished with considerable aplomb.
I know this is an Austin, but I don't know which one. Particularly liked the hubcaps on it.
Triumph Roadster, just like the one Berjerac had... but not red.
Proper motorcar this little Renault from the turn of the century. I think this was the oldest car there and it was a delight to see.
Accidental Woollarding. The chap doing the Woollard was asked "what seems to be the matter?" to which he answered "It's broke." I think this is a Morris, but again I don't know which one.
Another stunner. It might be a Bentley, I'm not sure.
This is a remarkably similar car to the above, and this one is a Bentley.
I can't remember what this is, possibly a Standard/Vanguard. It was very nicely two-toned in almost-beige and burgundy. EDIT: It's an Austin 16, thanks to AngryDicky for identifying that one :EDIT
Yet more proper motorcar action. I don't even know who manufactured this car.
The noise, the smell and the look of this pair was just perfection. I think the black/primrose is an RMA and the all-black is an RME, but I'm not 100% sure.
Austin? I really don't know. I tend to just assume cars of this shape and style are Austins. EDIT: Austin 10 Colwyn Cabriolet. Again, thanks to AngryDicky for the indentification :EDIT