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Forthcoming Events List can be found at end of Page
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The main event of the Club Year is the annual Devon Coastal Run which takes place on the third weekend of July (the 2012 Coastal Run will take place on Sunday 15th) and takes in some 70 miles of Devons most picturesque and glorious scenery. Commencing at Haldon on the outskirts of Exeter entrants proceed along the side of the River Exe through rolling countrytside to Starcross, Dawlish, Teignmouth (where entrants halt on the seafront for 10 to 15 minutes for refreshments), then over the picturesque Shaldon Bridge which crosses the River Teign and on to Torbay, (with a further short stop at Quay West Goodrington Sands) The route then turns inland to Totnes, Buckfastleigh, the charming old town of Ashburton, passing the lovely old church and then through the centre which is known as "The Bull Ring" and then onwards to the Rallyfield at Mill Marsh Park at Bovey Tracey. Vehicles assembling here from Mid-day on, drivers and passengers then go on to enjoy hunting through the various autojumble stands, admiring some 300 assembled vehicles from Motor Cycles, Vintage Cars (pre 1930) Post Vintage (pre-war), Classic Cars up to the early 1980`s, Vans, Lorrys, Fire Engines, Busses, Coaches, Heavy Commercials, Military/Emergency vehicles. Tiverton Band is usually on hand to supply the musical entertainment and an Autojumble where you can search for this elusive part plus food and ice cream vendors
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Vehicles on display at Mill Marsh Park July 2008
During the Summer Months the evening meetings can be visits to various places of interest, such as the Fire Service Control Room, this we really enjoyed by club members who gained considerable knowledge as to how these highly dedicated people look after us as residents. During the long light eveings, runs to Country Pubs in the heart of Dartmoor are also highly enjoyed. The annual bar-b-q, always the month following the Coastal Run, a "thank you" to all those members who gave their time and hard work to make the July event the success it has been for the past 29 years is always well attended, being August it has been wet on occassions but the fun still goes on! With Autumns arrival in September we return to the "Club Pub" at Kenn where the indoor programme restarts.
March
1st 2012.
The March 2012 edition of this magazine is a must for all members of the Historic Transport Club as you will find within a four page feature of the club`s own Leyland Octopus, there are excellent pictures and a detailed history of the vehicle from 1951 to the present day. When this issue is now longer available from your local newsagent back copies can be obtained from "Back Numbers Dept.,Classsic and Vintage Commercials,Kelsey Publishing Group, Cudham Tythe Barn, Berrys Hill, Cudham, Kent, TN16 3AG.
The Scam below is featured on the CanAm Club website, this is a first class club for those interested in American and Canadian Vehicles and is based in Dorset. a very active Club with many activities.
"Have come across one of the more believable scams whilst selling..........
A man rings up having got your number from the advert (in this case an Ebay classified) and is very interested in the car. Wants to negociate a price and also delivery to port. Says car will be going to Scandinavia (in this case Sweden) and will transfer payment into bank.........no Nigerian cheques here..... He asks for copies to be faxed, yes faxed to his office in Sweden of the docs including log book and also a bill of sale. Luckily, I obscured certain vital information just to be safe and the man phoned several times to persuade me to send full details for import purposes (not true). At this point the man would have been able to apply for the log book and being in posession of a bill of sale ( I sent an invoice with amount payable and NOT a bill of sale) could, in theory, lawfully own your car. Any attempt to take your car is then not considered theft and you've gotta problem. This feller seems to target modestly priced cars which I guess he hopes are parked outside at the owners address.......easy to take I suppose........!!! This man is very plausible and used the name Mats with me and also fake Ebay username and feedback in addition to an iffy website. BE WARNED..........."
It just shows how careful you have to be now when you sell a vehicle, Ed.
May 19 2011
The Historic Commercial Vehicle Run took place earlier this month and for those interested in this event you will find a link in this article which will take you to a very interesting web site, that of "Bonzer Photos". This site is well worth looking at as many of the vehicless entered have been photographed on route and copies are available for purchase.
In addition to this event there are many other photos of vehicles competing at various venues.
Vehicle
Heights & Low Bridges
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs have an article in their 2nd Newsletter of 2011 in respect of the above and it has been requested that participating Clubs should bring the following paragraph to members notice.
"In general, bridges with a clear height of five metres (16ft 6 inches) or less are required to be signed with their height. Should you be aware of a bridge locally to you that is missing its sign on one side or the other (or in your opinion is insufficiently signed) please report this to the council with responsibility for highways. Likewise, if you know of a road with overhanging trees, this should also be reported to the authority, who have a statutory duty to coordinate landowners trimming trees located on the highway."
Luckly the Leyland Atlantian pictured had its top removed intentionally by Devon General where it saw service in Torbay during the Summer months of the 1960`s and beyond.
April 10 2011
A web site well worth exploring is that of
Vintage Spirit Magazine
Institute of Waste Management Exhibition
An interesting collection of Commercial Vehicles which were on display at Paignton Seafront during the above exhibition in 2007.
Whats On - Events Calendar
NOTE: The information given below has been compiled from various sources and whilst believed correct the accuracy thereof cannot be guaranteed by either the HTC nor any of its Officials. We strongly recommend that if you desire to attend any of these events then you personally verify that the event is taking place on the date given and at the same location. We are now including details of Boat Jumbles as a number of Club Members have interests in the marine world in addition to vintage and classic motoring. In many instances you will find a contact name and number given. If you would like your event to be listed free of charge below then please send details to "htc@dugdalevms.com" (do not include inverted comma)..
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List of Events for 2012
(Updated May 8th 2012)
March 17th 2012 - The Classic Commercial Enthuiast Day & Auction at Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs, WR13 6NW, Details www.abevents.co.uk or tel: 01689 832176
March 22 to 25th - Retro Classicas - Messe Stuttgart, Germany - Details www.retroclassics.de
March 31st 2012 - Heritage Transport Show and Auction at the Kent County Showground. Details 01622 630975 or www.kentshowground.co.uk
April 6th to 9th - Easter Heritage Gala at the South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh. Steam and Diesel Trains, Classic Cars fairground rides. See www.southdevonrailway.co.uk
May 5th 2012 - HCVS 51st London to Brighton Run - Details www.hcvs,co,uk
May 5th, 6th & 7th 2012 - Llandudno Transport Festival at Bodafon Fields. Details 01492 545053 up to 6 p.m. or www. llantransfest.co.uk
May 13th - Vintage & Classic Vehicles at Okehampton Railway Station, Okehampton, Devon. 10.0 a.m. to 5.0 p.m. Details Andre & Sarah Farmer - Tel: 01409 271341.
May 13th - .V.S.C.C. Wiscombe Park Hill Climb, Wiscombe, Near Honiton, Devon. (Public Entry Fee £15.00)
May 20th - Beaulieu Spring Autojumble, Beaulieu, Hants. Details events@beaulieu.co.uk
May 27th - Pecorama Classic & Vintage Rally, Beer, East Devon. details 01297 21542 or e-mail pecorama@peco.co.uk
June 3rd - Can-Am Car Club Lazy Sunday Classic Car Show at St.Edwards School, Dale Valley Rd, Poole, BH15 3HY.Details www.canamcarclub.org.uk
June 8th, 9th and 10th - Dartmouth Steam Railway Heritage festival. Classic Cars etc on display at Paignton, Churston and Kingswear. Details tel 07870909437
June 9th & 10th - Classic Vintage & Commercial Show at Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire. Details tel: 01926 645029 or www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk
June 16th - Annual Vintage & Classic Motor Show, Town Centre, Newton Abbot.. Details from A. Jaworski, 12 Princess Rd, Kingskerswell, Newton Annot, TQ12 5EL. . e-mail anthony.jaworski@sky.com
June 24th - Stroud Vintage Bus Running Day at Stroud College Main Campus, Stratford Road, Stroud GL5 4AH. Details Contact mike40025@vale-view.co.uk
June 24th - Ford Capri Show - Hendra Park, Newquay, Cornwall. Organised by the Dutchy Capri Club - Details M Roberts Tel: 01209 843033.
July 1st - Classic Vehicle Rally, The Den, Teignmouth. 10 a.m. to 4.0 p.m. Further Details telephone Tony on 01803 406606
July 7th and 8th - Padstow Vintage Rally at Creddis Farm, Padstow, Cornwall. Details N.James Tel:01637 880739. Website www.padstow-rally.co.uk
July 7th & 8th - Teign Country Show & Rally, Oakfield, Old Exeter Road, Chudleigh, South Devon. Details: Mike Buscombe, 5 Clifford Street, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot. TQ12 3HD. Tel: 01626 361885
July 8th - Tamar Historic Transport Club Rally at Polhilsa, Callington. Details contact Colin Hill on 01579 384134,
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July 15th - Wadebridge Wheels Classic Vehicle Rally organised by the Rotary Club of Wadebridge. Rally at Royal Cornwall Showground. This is an excellent show. Details Tel: Clive on 01208 813200.
July 15th - HTC Coastal Run - 70 odd miles of glorious Devon scenery from Exeter to Bovey Tracey. Entry Form can be downloaded from Club website. www.historic-transport-club.co.uk
July 22nd - The English Rivera Classic Car Show, Esplanade Rd, Paignton. Details from Torbay Old Wheels Club, John Stephenson, 62 Barton Rd, Torre, Torquay, TQ1 4DL, tel: 07811 955640
July 28th & 29th - War Machines at RAF Davidstow, Nr. Camelford, Cornwall. Details Steve Perry 07799 194918
August 17th, 18th 19th - West of England Steam Rally, Stitians Showground, Stitians, Redruth, Cornwall. Details www.weses.co.uk
August 19th - Burley Summer Festival Classic Vehicle Show. 11.0.a.m. to 4.0 p.m. Burley-in-Wharfdale Cricket Club, Grange Road, Burley-in-Wharfdale, West Yorkshire LS29 7NF. Contact Details burleyclassic@btinternet.com
August 25th, 26th & 27th - 36th Morval Vintage Rally, Bray Farm, Nomansland, Looe, Cornwall. - Details Barbara Reynolds Tel: 01503 240520
August 27th - Aveton Gifford Rally. South Devon. Details www.avetongiffordclassiccarshow.co.uk
September 02th - Torbay Vintage Bus Running Day, Shedden Hill Car Park (Off Seafront) Details james@devonanddorsetgroup.co.uk
September 15th - Kingsbridge Vintage Bus Running Day. Details enquiries@tvagwot.org.uk
September 16th - Westcountry Classic Vehicle Club at World of Country Life, Exmouth. Enquiries telephone Chris on 01803 400608.
October 7th - West of England Transport Collection Open Day at Winkleigh, Mid Devon. Details www.wetc.uk.com
October 14th - Hatherleigh Aytojumble, Cattle Market, Hatherleigh, Devon. Details Maurice Williams of Devon Vintage Car Club Tel:01363 82867
October 21st - Threemilestone Autojumble. The Village Hall, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall. Details Ella Knight on 01872 273827
Oct 30th to Nov 2 - SEMA Show. (Speciality Equipment Market Association) This is a Trade Show and not open to the General Public. Las Vegas Convention Center, Nevada, USA. Details semashow.com
Further listings will be available shortly.
List of Events for 2011
February 2nd 2011 - 2nd Footman James Great Western Autojumble & Auction.Royal Bath & West Showground,Shepton Mallett, Somerset. details: www.bccsl.co.uk
March 06 2011 - 3rd Vintage Transport Day at Bournemouth Aviation Museum - Busses, Fire Engines, Classic Cars etc. - details: stevetydeman@yahoo.co.uk. (www.avaition-museum.co.uk)
March 11th to 13th 2011 - British Motor Festival, Royal Windsor Racecourse, Berks. Details 015900 679338 or sales@britishmotorfestival.com
March 26th - Dorset Boat Jumble, 10 am to 3 p.m. Canford Park Arena, Magna Rd, (A341) Poole. Details Tel: 023 92381405.
March 27 2011 - Bristol Vintage Bus Running Day at Brislington.
April 12 to 14th 2011 - Commercial Vehicle Show, NEC, Birmingham. Details: tel 01634261262 or www.cvshow.com
April 17 2011 - Penzance Bus Running Day organised by The Cornwall Bus Preservation Society.
April 17th - Beaulieu Boat Jumble. National Motor Museum. Stands Tel: 01590 614614. Advance Tickets Tel: 01590 612888.
April 22nd 2011 - Tamar Historic Transport Club Autojumble, (Morning Only) Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, Callington, Cornwall. - Details Brian Davey, Tel/Fax: 01566 775550 or Mobile 07774283121.
April 24 2011 - National Drive It Day, organised by Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs.
April 30 2011 to May 2nd 2011 - Llandudno Transport Festival, Bodafon Fields, Llandudno, N. Wales.
May 7th & 8th - Dean Court Vintage Rally, The Old Racecourse, Buckfastleigh. Details Margaret, 2 Dean Court Annex, Dean Prior, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0LT.
May 28th to 30th -Dartmouth Steam Railway Heritage Festival. Details 011803 553760
May 28th - Devon Spring Boat Jumble - Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot. Details from Compass Events on 01803 835915.
May 28 and 29th 2011 - Quantock Motor Services Depot Opening and Running Day. Bishops Lydeard, Somerset. Tel: 01823 430202.
June 12 2011 - Weymouth Bus Running Day at Lodmoor Coach Park.
June 26th - Fire Engine and Vintage Vehicle Rally - Escot House, Nr.Ottery St.Mary, Devon. Details Tel: Ted Butcher 01395 263846
June 25th & 26th - Holsworthy Vintage Rally - Details from A.Farmer on Tel: 01409 271341.
July 1st & 2nd - Padstow Vintage Rally - Creddis Farm, Padstow. Details N.James - Tel: 01637 880739.
July 2nd & 3rd -_Teign Country Show & Rally, Details Mike Buscombe Tel: 01626 361885 or Mob. 07729 291863.
July 9th & 10th - Ardingly Vintage & Classic Car Show - Heywards Heath, Sussex. Details Tel: 01273 306817.
July 10th & 11th - Powderham Rally, Kenton Nr.Exeter. Details www.crashboxclassiccarclub,com
July 10th 2011 - Tamar H.T.Club Rally, Polhilsa Farm, Nr.Callington. Details Brian Davey 01566 775550.
July 16th - Merton Vintage & Classic Vehicle Rally (Between Hatherleigh & Torrington) Details Tony Hunt, Taw & Torridge Coaches Tel: 01805 603400.
July 17th - Wadebridge Wheels, Royal Cornnwall Showground, Wadebridge, Cornwall. Organised by The Rotary Club.Details Tel: 01208 813200.
July 17 2011 - Devon Coastal Safety Run, Exeter to Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey. Entry Forms available from www.historic-transport-club.co.uk. or further details contact: johnacorah@yahoo.co.uk
July 24 2011 - Western National Preservation Group (Plymouth Bus Rally) The Hoe, Plymouth.
July 24th - Branscombe Air Day, East Devon - Vintage Cars and Aircraft - Details Tel: 01297 680259
July 22nd, 23rd and 24th - Liskeard Steam & Vintage Rally at Boconnoc House _ Details from Mrs. Cooper on 01566 779366.
July 24th - Torbay Old Wheels English Rivera Classic Car Show on Paignton Seafront For Entry Forms contact Mrs. Dee Harding 01803 523015.
July 31st - Ludgvan Vintage Rally at the Community Centre, Ludgvan - Deetails Sue Rowe Tel: 01736 740774
July 31st - Braunton Wheels, Braunton, North Devon. 10 am to 4.30 p.m. Details T.Harris tel: 01598 763221
August 6th/7th 2011 - West Somerset Railway Steam Fayre and Vintage Vehicle Rally. Allerford Rd, Norton Fitzwarren.
Aug 13th & 14th - Land Rover Max - Stoneleigh Park Showground, Stoneleigh, Warks. Details Tel: 0207907 6878 or www.lrmshow.com
August 19th, 20th & 21st - West of England Steam Rally (the steam rally for Devon & Cornwall) held at Stithians, Showground, Cornwall. This show is organised by the West of England Steam Engine Society. Details Tel: 07729816888 or www.weses.co.uk
August 21st - Burley Summer Festival & Classic Vehicle Show held at Burley-in-Wharfdale Cricket Club, Grange Rd, Burley in Wharfdale, LS29 7NF. email: burleyclassic@btinternet.com website www.burley-in-wharfedale.org/2011festival/rally.htm
August 21st - Portsmouth Boat Jumble, Fort Purbrook, Portsdown Hill Road, Cosham. Details Tel: 02392381405.
August 29th - Aveton Giffold Classic Car Show. Details Tony Porter 01548 50523.
August 27th, 28th and 29th - Morval 35th Vintage Rally, Bray Farm, Nomansland, Nr.Looe, Cornwall. Details Barbara Reynolds Tel: 01503 240520.
August 31st to Sept 4th - Great Dorset Steam Fair, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford, Dorset.
Sept 10th & 11th - Lanlivery Rally, Lanlivery, Cornwall. Details Tel: 001208 872921.
Sept 17 2011 - Kingsbridge Bus Running Day. (The Quay) Details: Tel: 07990505373
Oct 2 2011 - IT`S BACK West of England Transport Collection Open Day at Winkleigh, Devon. Details 07855 125913
October 9th - Hatherleigh Autojimble. The Cattle Market, Hatherleigh, Details Devon Vintage Car Club - Tel: M.Williams 01363 82867.
October 16th - Threemilestone Autojumble - Threemilestone Village Hall, Nr,Truro, Cornwall. Details Tel: Ella Knight 01872 273827
Nov 1st to 3rd 2011 - SEMA Show (Speciality Equipment Market Association) Las Vegas Convention Center, Nevada, USA. Details semashow.com
Details of many more events will be included as we hear about them so check this page regularly!
The H.T.C. is a member of the "Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs"
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