Firstly a quick remindar that there won’t be a Noggin and Natter this month. We will be back in action for our February get together at Mytton Fold on Thursday 6th February.
Also coming up is our annual Dinner Dance and Prize Presentation at Mitton Hall in the fantastic surroundings of the old Manor House 7.00 for 7.30pm on February 28th. Mitton Hall is on Mitton Road just north of Whalley post code BB7 9PQ. All are welcome so get on your glad rags and join fellow enthusiasts to get the seadon started in style.
to get the evening going there will be a complementary glass of fizz. Tickets are £48.00 and include a three course meal. Full details from Martin Wylie email martin.wylie@talktalk.net or call Carolyn Taylor 07977 065694.
By the way Mitton Hall does have some room available call 01254 826544 to book.
Another fascinating video from Mike Woods rallying career. This time Rally Du Maroc 1972 – the latest in the LAC’s very own Mike Wood Rally Years was high a attrition rally with Mike & Tony Fall going out very early on, while a shame for them it gives us the great opportunity to see Mikes film of behind the scenes 1970’s rallying – hope you enjoy the experience!
Adam Sykes offered LAC members the opportunity to visit his showrooms just outside Warrington. Now I’ve been before and I know what a privilege that is as the showrooms are definitely not open to the general public and contain a fantastic assortment of classic racing cars, sports cars motor bikes and memorabilia.
We realised that travelling all the way to Warrington might seem a bit far for some people so to add an extra incitement we organised a 22mile social run from just south of Warrington through the Cheshire lanes to Adam’s.
So on the 19th October cars started arriving at The Thorn Tree in Appleton Thorn where we were joined by members of North West Casual Classics who were also having a run to Adam’s. The Thorn Tree opened up early for us and tea/coffee was available.
The run itself started at 10.00 with the route going east towards Daresbury and the Lewis Carol Centre which is next to the church where Lewis Carol’s father was the vicar. There had been heavy rain the week before and the receding floods had left quite a bit of best quality Cheshire crud on the roads. The route then sung south to pass Lewis Carrol’s birthplace. None of the entrants reported spotting Cheshire Cats though – perhaps another time!
Down towards Northwich then east to pass the Anderton Boat Lift and out through the pretty village of Great Budworth towards Arley Hall and back north to Adam’s.
The first cars arrived just after 11.00 sporting new colour schemes i.e. brown from the waist down. Adam had kindly laid on tea, coffee, soft drinks and cakes for all the entrants and we then spent a couple of hours admiring both Adam’s cars and our fellow entrants cars.
It was interesting for both clubs because many of the cars were ‘new’ for all of us and it made a great sight with many friendly chats.
Many thanks to Mike Wood for the pictures and here’s to another visit in the future.
The Coast to Coast is a Touring Assembly followed by a simple Concours D’Elegance. There is only one common route for all entrants taking in some of the North of Englands finest motoring roads. Starting from the Midland Hotel, Morecambe and finishing at Dunsley Hall, Sandsend near Whitby. The route changes every year and this year’s takes in many new roads as it wends its way Coast to Coast.
Jeff Chambers has complied this video of the cars out on what turned out to be a very wet run. Many to Mike Wood and DW Motorsport for the pictures taken in very trying conditions
Following on from the Fellsman we had the Kendal 100 and it was great to see so many smiling faces despite the somewhat damp conditions at the start. The weather soon improved greatly and the entrants enjoyed some brilliant roads and pleasant weather as they followed in the steps of their forebears 120 years ago.
Mike Wood, David Williams, Glyn Hughes and DW Motorsport Photography were out on the event with their cameras close to hand. You will be please to hear that Jeff Chambers is continueing his recovery and has produced a video of the day.
We hope you will enjoy the video and look forward to seeing you on our 2025 events.
In this the latest instalment of the LAC’s very own Mike Wood’s Rallying Years we have the privilege of looking back at Mike’s film of the 1969 Acropolis Rally one of the toughest rallies at the time, unfortunately Mike & Hannu Mikkola had to retire with driveshaft failure , sit back & enjoy a slice of history………….
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Thanks to Mike Wood and Jeff Chambers we have put ogether a short video of the famous Tholt-y-Will Hillclimb in the Isle of Man. This hillclimb was amongest the longest speed events staged in the British Isles.
Contrary to some reports it did not use any part of the Isle of Man TT Course but ran south in the A14 to climd Tholt-y-Will Glen towards the summit of Snaefell.
It formed part of the European Championship on a couple of occaisions so attarcted a high qulaity entry.
Enjoy.
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With Mike Raven currently working on a Highland 3 Day Event for 2024 we thought you might like to see this the latest episode of the LAC history series where we look back at the 3 Day Highland tour from 2007 & 2009. The Highland 3 Day has been a highly successful event and normally lasted 4 rather than 3 days! The event toured the Highlands of Scotland travelling from one venue to another for overnight stays. Averaging close on 200 miles per day the event attracted a loyal band of regulars over the years. Fancy dress with a Highland theme was popular amongst the entrants.
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Continuing with our series of short videos Jeff Chambers has put together a video covering the St Georges Day Run 2014/15.
Some really great cars and wonderful roads combine to make an enjoyable delve into the past. Once again the event was in response to the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs plea to get vintage and classic cars out on the road for the public to see. The Lancashire Automobile Club ensures the routes have been different every year to keep the event fresh and planned to be suitable for Vintage, Classic and Cherished Cars.
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