Capri - All British Day, 23 September 2013

The All British Day was held at the Gregory Terrace College Sports Grounds at Tennyson. The venue is ideal for car shows as the ovals are surrounded by trees which provide some shade. This event is organised by the MG Car Club with the major sponsor being RACQ Batteries. The Care Flight helicopter is the main charity to benefit from the day but the $15 entry fee (a nice metal badge is included) to display your car does not always sit well with all car owners.

There was quite a good turnout of vehicles but I suspect, not as many spectators, as I didn’t see any advertising in the press regarding the event. The range of British vehicles is amazing. It also provides a glimpse of the advanced engineering skills of a past British Empire. There were big numbers of Austins, MGs, Minis, Vauxhalls, Land Rovers, Jaguars and British Fords (Cortinas, Prefects, Escorts & Zephyrs).

Unfortunately Capri numbers were down this year with only two on display – my white XL and Anthony’s beautiful V6. We parked next to the British Ford Club who had a big turnout of their members. On the other side, the Zephyr Club showed a variety of well-presented sedans & utes.

All the usual British brands were represented, including the Hillman Imp enthusiast who carts around his spare engine on a trailer. There was a beautiful partially restored 1934 Wolseley Hornet complete with supercharger. Also the engine bay of an unfinished Austin Healey was a work of art, representing a lot of work & a lot of money. As always at these shows, I am amazed at the variety & quality of the vehicles on display. They reflect a great deal of effort and a great deal of pride.