TSSC Stafford 2009

Instead of my usual ramblings about lack of progress on Project Vitesse - here are some photos from this year's TSSC Stafford Weekend...

Jenny the Herald was there on the Saturday:-


The Main Hall:-

(Above is the unveiling of the Herald Hatchback prototype)

(Above: 2nd row, 4th from left is Lincs TSSC members Phil & Will's herald as official representative of the 13/60 saloon. Jenny may not be the prettiest herald but she was able to give the 13/60 a jump start following a flat battery!!!)

Outside parking:-


Funky Modifications:-

(Handle for blinds in Herald above!)

My Faves:-

(Above Herald 1200 was my favourite car at the show - not sure why!)

There were many wonderful cars there, and I wish I had taken more photos. Craig's shorrock conversion herald was stunning and there were a couple of stunning GT6s - including a very nice red one with racing stripes. I went home very, very, jealous!!!

Also well done Lincs TSSC man Keith Nock who managed a second in the Concours Masterclass! We were especially proud as he uses the car and isn't just a turn up and polish type of chap.

Let's hope next year is as well attended.

Hopefully next weekend the engine and gearbox is coming out of the Vitesse - who said there's no progress.....?

We're all going on a summer holiday...

Thursday will see us travel to the TSSC Isle of Wight camping weekend.

As Garth and Ellie (Lincs Area Organisers) take the comforts of a caravan these days - and their 2.5PI drinks worse than Oliver Reed - they'll be taking their nice reliable modern. Which means that I have been entrusted to take their Herald 1200 - which we plan to all use whilst on the island.


Before departing, I thought it best to do some 'practice runs', so today we visited the TSSC Open Weekend - about 70 miles each way - to get a feel for the car. I think the car now forgives me!


It was nice to go to a Triumph-type thing in a Triumph-type car for a change (and we even had the hood down for the last 10 miles home although it was bl**dy cold and windy out of the sun).

We'll be staying on the Isle of Wight for a few days before we head off for the TSSC SEM meet (with my Herald driving duties needed again).

I've had so much fun in the Herald, I'm starting to remember a Vitesse shaped project in the garage that needs some attention...