It's funny. I never thought I would ever see myself going to EBC for any reason at all ; I never had a reason to. That was until two weeks ago when something would change that. The small announcement make by two blokes called David Freiberger & Steve Dulcich, stating that they would be hosting a small show at EBC in Northampton:
There were a few more crumbs dropped along the way but not much at all.
There was only one thing for me to do. Turn up. Given my crazily busy Saturday it was nice to have more a chilled day. Why is why I got up and ready to be there for 9am, an hour earlier ; I had visions of parking miles away! But to be fair all was well and it was well time, especially since I got to meet up with Dean and check out what the fuss was about his Dodge Dart. This car is also for sale for £6500 IIRC ; Not bad for a quirky V8. Who said roadworthy American motoring was extortionate?
W124 November 18-11-2017 (1 of 2) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
Coming along early however was no bad thing. Well, that was until HoTWire turned up! It's always good to meet a very familiar face of RR:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (5 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
Since EBC stuck rigorously to only opening their doors at 10am we decided to have a scoot around the area surrounding EBC to see what cars were about. After all, a capped 200 car limit isn't a lot of space within EBC's grounds.
There was plenty of interesting stuff about mind you, and variety too! When have you seen a Dart, a clean Volvo 244 and a Nova all in the same place?
W124 November 18-11-2017 (4 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
This Volvo was interesting: The queue was too that was already building up at the gates!:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (7 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
There was plenty of dedication from this Mini owner. Why? He took his bonnet off in order to get it signed by David Freiburger. More on that later...
W124 November 18-11-2017 (8 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
The Roadkill theme was strong for sure! Just take this tidy Orion!
W124 November 18-11-2017 (11 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
He was pleased to mention that it was a Hemi:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (12 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
Who said Moderns are curse word? Here is one owner that doesn't:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (14 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
Yup, even an Amazon made it down:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (19 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
By the time we had our walk around the queue had grown. This was just before we were let in! Did someone say underestimate?
W124 November 18-11-2017 (20 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
Still, at least you can admire some tasty stuff burbling about:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (24 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
Before we knew it, we were in. And truth be told it was worth the wait. The hour long Q&A that the duo did certainly wasn't lacking people. It was a very down-to-earth vibe, even with those who got the brief chance to meet them.
W124 November 18-11-2017 (25 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
Yup, it was busy:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (26 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
Now for the bit your have been waiting for. The cars. There were homegrown Fords about:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (28 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
German and Scandinavian machinery was there too:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (32 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
The 960 looked to be running a 2JZ engine with the Mercedes being on TBs:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (34 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
One day I've love to build something like this from an old Ford. The Anglia had so many things right about it. Maybe one day....
W124 November 18-11-2017 (36 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
W124 November 18-11-2017 (35 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
The MX-5 RWD Clubman. Or rather the MX-5 with a Clubman body
:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (37 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
Yup, that crowd was still present around the Engine Masters gang:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (40 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
W124 November 18-11-2017 (41 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
As always the Jag was met with a mixed reception:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (42 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
What was met with an even more mixed reception was the Dodge Charger:
Why? It was running this, an OM606 with 750BHP:
It was not the only car with one of those units in however:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (44 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
Two different takes on two different Fords:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (46 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
Quite aft was this logo:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (47 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
W124 November 18-11-2017 (48 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
This Firebird was awesome:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (51 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
I wouldn't look over now MrOtter
W124 November 18-11-2017 (52 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
The Yank theme was certainly strong over here:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (54 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
It did not stop the Japanese stuff from grabbing some attention however:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (55 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
There was a lot of love for this Blues Brothers themed beast:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (59 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
And tyre smoke, naturally, courtesy of the burnout folks and Lee Bowers:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (60 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
W124 November 18-11-2017 (61 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
If anyone deserves a medal at the show it's these two. David and Steve spent the entire day chatting briefly to people and signing autographs. This includes the autograph on a Mini Bonnet. Yes, the very same one that was at the start of this post. How many people were waiting?
W124 November 18-11-2017 (63 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
This many:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (64 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
This rat-rod won car of the show. Not just down to its power plant or overall vibe but also for its backstory. I *think* this car was created for the owner's disabled son to be able to drive it. As a result the access was made much easier but also hand controls added in order to use it. As for the power plant. It was a different take on a used 'rodder's engine:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (70 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
W124 November 18-11-2017 (75 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
Only towards the end of the day did the queue for the signatures before to ebb away:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (73 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on Flickr
All in all, it was a great show. It was lovely to catch up quite a few old faces I have not seen for a while and actually have the chance to talk about how things were etc. It's a nice thing that you can do at such sized events.
As a treat I also got to chat to Jeff Lutz. Yup, the same bloke who has done all sorts of drag racing! For someone well known in the drag scene (no, not that one!) he was a very genuine and level headed bloke. It was a real pleasure to chat to him. Fair play for him coming over as well and mingling in with the crowds:
But again, a lot of props to David & Steve for finally coming over but also for signing stuff for the entire day! Elena was a great sport throughout the day dealing with a number of things that occur at such shows and was a great host.
If there were not quite enough photos here you can see more over here
So, here's to the next one.
There were a few more crumbs dropped along the way but not much at all.
There was only one thing for me to do. Turn up. Given my crazily busy Saturday it was nice to have more a chilled day. Why is why I got up and ready to be there for 9am, an hour earlier ; I had visions of parking miles away! But to be fair all was well and it was well time, especially since I got to meet up with Dean and check out what the fuss was about his Dodge Dart. This car is also for sale for £6500 IIRC ; Not bad for a quirky V8. Who said roadworthy American motoring was extortionate?
W124 November 18-11-2017 (1 of 2) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrComing along early however was no bad thing. Well, that was until HoTWire turned up! It's always good to meet a very familiar face of RR:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (5 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrSince EBC stuck rigorously to only opening their doors at 10am we decided to have a scoot around the area surrounding EBC to see what cars were about. After all, a capped 200 car limit isn't a lot of space within EBC's grounds.
There was plenty of interesting stuff about mind you, and variety too! When have you seen a Dart, a clean Volvo 244 and a Nova all in the same place?
W124 November 18-11-2017 (4 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrThis Volvo was interesting: The queue was too that was already building up at the gates!:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (7 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrThere was plenty of dedication from this Mini owner. Why? He took his bonnet off in order to get it signed by David Freiburger. More on that later...
W124 November 18-11-2017 (8 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrThe Roadkill theme was strong for sure! Just take this tidy Orion!
W124 November 18-11-2017 (11 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrHe was pleased to mention that it was a Hemi:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (12 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrWho said Moderns are curse word? Here is one owner that doesn't:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (14 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrYup, even an Amazon made it down:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (19 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrBy the time we had our walk around the queue had grown. This was just before we were let in! Did someone say underestimate?
W124 November 18-11-2017 (20 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrStill, at least you can admire some tasty stuff burbling about:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (24 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrBefore we knew it, we were in. And truth be told it was worth the wait. The hour long Q&A that the duo did certainly wasn't lacking people. It was a very down-to-earth vibe, even with those who got the brief chance to meet them.
W124 November 18-11-2017 (25 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrYup, it was busy:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (26 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrNow for the bit your have been waiting for. The cars. There were homegrown Fords about:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (28 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrGerman and Scandinavian machinery was there too:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (32 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrThe 960 looked to be running a 2JZ engine with the Mercedes being on TBs:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (34 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrOne day I've love to build something like this from an old Ford. The Anglia had so many things right about it. Maybe one day....
W124 November 18-11-2017 (36 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrW124 November 18-11-2017 (35 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrThe MX-5 RWD Clubman. Or rather the MX-5 with a Clubman body
:W124 November 18-11-2017 (37 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrYup, that crowd was still present around the Engine Masters gang:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (40 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrW124 November 18-11-2017 (41 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrAs always the Jag was met with a mixed reception:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (42 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrWhat was met with an even more mixed reception was the Dodge Charger:
Why? It was running this, an OM606 with 750BHP:
It was not the only car with one of those units in however:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (44 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrTwo different takes on two different Fords:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (46 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrQuite aft was this logo:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (47 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrW124 November 18-11-2017 (48 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrThis Firebird was awesome:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (51 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrI wouldn't look over now MrOtter
W124 November 18-11-2017 (52 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrThe Yank theme was certainly strong over here:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (54 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrIt did not stop the Japanese stuff from grabbing some attention however:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (55 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrThere was a lot of love for this Blues Brothers themed beast:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (59 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrAnd tyre smoke, naturally, courtesy of the burnout folks and Lee Bowers:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (60 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrW124 November 18-11-2017 (61 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrIf anyone deserves a medal at the show it's these two. David and Steve spent the entire day chatting briefly to people and signing autographs. This includes the autograph on a Mini Bonnet. Yes, the very same one that was at the start of this post. How many people were waiting?
W124 November 18-11-2017 (63 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrThis many:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (64 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrThis rat-rod won car of the show. Not just down to its power plant or overall vibe but also for its backstory. I *think* this car was created for the owner's disabled son to be able to drive it. As a result the access was made much easier but also hand controls added in order to use it. As for the power plant. It was a different take on a used 'rodder's engine:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (70 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrW124 November 18-11-2017 (75 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrOnly towards the end of the day did the queue for the signatures before to ebb away:
W124 November 18-11-2017 (73 of 75) by Charanjeet Randhawa, on FlickrAll in all, it was a great show. It was lovely to catch up quite a few old faces I have not seen for a while and actually have the chance to talk about how things were etc. It's a nice thing that you can do at such sized events.
As a treat I also got to chat to Jeff Lutz. Yup, the same bloke who has done all sorts of drag racing! For someone well known in the drag scene (no, not that one!) he was a very genuine and level headed bloke. It was a real pleasure to chat to him. Fair play for him coming over as well and mingling in with the crowds:
But again, a lot of props to David & Steve for finally coming over but also for signing stuff for the entire day! Elena was a great sport throughout the day dealing with a number of things that occur at such shows and was a great host.
If there were not quite enough photos here you can see more over here
So, here's to the next one
.
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