The Weston Park classic car show, April 2023

The classic car show held at Weston Park in Staffordshire is the subject of today's hefty upload. The MX5 was our chosen steed for the trip over to this large classic cars event although it nearly didn't make it (more details in the vid), this again prompting thoughts that a properly old classic car suitable for long trips would be a good addition to our motoring menagerie. Hmmm.
Last year's Weston Park show was a good one so we were hopeful of the same again in 2023 and we were not to be disappointed, arriving early before most of the exhibiting cars arrived. This gave us chance to park up and watch the arrivals as they wended their way down the snaking driveway in front of the main house at Weston Park, before hot-footing it over to the main showground area to take a closer look at most of the cars on show. Apologies if we missed out your car, the video would have been twice as long if we had looked at everything, and we'd have run out of camera batteries long before completing everything. Hopefully what did make it in gives a good overview of April's Weston Park classic car show, and classic cars shows here in the UK. Around 240 individually edited clips went into this video.
My thanks to the owner of the immaculate Austin A90 Atlantic DHC who took time out to talk at length about his incredible car and demonstrate some of its features.
Thanks to everyone who watches this and the other old-car uploads on the Old Classic Car channel, please take a look through previous uploads of classic cars in the UK to view some of the other events we've been to over the last few years, and subscribe to catch future uploads as they hit the channel.
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I noticed after putting the video live that I said Weston Park is in Shropshire (I think I did this in 2022 also!!), whereas it is in fact in neighbouring Staffordshire.
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[@oldclassiccarUK]

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[@lanceleader8891]

All your legwork was greatly appreciated.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

No worries, thanks for your support!!

[@sevnsyn]

Thank you.. I have been watching your videos for 2 days. I am very glad I found your work here.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Glad you like it!

[@doncameron6679]

My seven year old grand-daughter has recently taken a great interest in old cars. I took her to the Geelong Revival here in Australia where she got to experience not only the cars, but the noise, the smell of the fumes, the speed, colour, variety - the lot. She loved it. Your video channel is just like that. It's not just the cars you show but your commentary including make, model, back stories. Even the trips to and from. I watch a lot of car show videos and yours are the best. Thanks for all you do.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks for your kind words Don, I'm just putting the finishing touches to a vid of a smaller event that we went to yesterday so keep an eye out for that one soon. Good to hear that your grand-daughter is showing the right interest in these old things!!

[@scottstrails9369]

Great video with a very mixed bag ,thanks again

[@sixstrings1490]

Wonderful variety ! Thanks to Narrator/ Video operator 👍♦

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks Six Strings, glad you liked it, there are quite a few vids like this on the channel now (including a new one uploaded just a few hours ago)

[@Oldspeed86]

GREAT loooong video & walkthrough of the vintage classic cars! Like these type of vintage videos! 2 hrs, no problem 😂 👍 like the 70s cars 🚙💨💨💨

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks for watching, I don't mind doing the occasional looooong video, mixed in with others around the half hour or so then there's something to suit all attention spans :)

[@paulhelman2376]

Much beyond anything we might see down our way. Quite astounding!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Definitely a fun day!

[@willmayer1145]

You have an absolute wealth of knowledge!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

I know a bit about some things, but when it gets to the 1990s or American cars I'm more often than not in the dark!! Thanks for watching.

[@frankfischer6692]

Today I stumbled across your video and I love it..! 😍 So many beautiful cars I did not even know they existed… we don’t see the classic uk cars in germany very often I was planning to buy a v-dub beetle or a Benz /8 from the 70s BUT now I am going to take a look at the british cars first… Thanks for sharing your video!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Hi Frank, I am pleased that you liked this video, please see some of the other show review videos and it might give you more ideas of cars to consider. 👍

[@allanriches9381]

Amazing collection of cars. Thank you for the excellent video.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks Allan!

[@user-uu5xm7lx9r]

Fantastic video thank you so much

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@graham104e]

What a great show. Lots to see there. Thanks for the comprehensive guide round.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks Graham, I think I need better shoes for some of these meets :-)

[@bannister556]

Relaxing to watch this. Have to say the early Lotus Cortina was probably my favorite. Used to watch them go by on Urmston Lane at my grandma's house while on vacation back from the States. Noted the reference to Cold War Motors which I also enjoy.

[@peterbevan2797]

Superb video Rick, so much to see and admire. I had to watch in four stages because it was so long! Thanks for this video and look forward to many more during spring/summer.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks Peter, yes it did turn into something of an epic but it doesn't happen tooooooooo often!! Thanks for watching.

[@nevillestumbles4631]

Great video - thanks Richard. As a one time owner of an Austin A30, an Austin A90 Westminster, a Wolseley 6/90, and a Jaguar Mark 7 my favourites are the Austin A90 Atlantic and the Jaguar Mark 9. The Brits sure built beautiful cars in past years and they were even appreciated here in Australia.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks yes I've often seen photos of old Brit cars in Oz, as the photos you've sent over confirm. A big old Jaguar Mk7-9 would definitely agree with me.

[@ratty383]

Wow, That was a trek and a half ! What a fabulous show with some real stunners. That Austin Atlantic was a real gem but the sight of an Avenger Tiger did it for me. Definitely something for everybody there, once again Thanks for posting, Your efforts are very much appreciated.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks again, so long as these vids are still watched then I'll continue to put 'em together!

[@giulianomarco]

ALL of the classics! Way too many for individual favourites. Like the Morris J Type and Forestry Commission Morris Minor. Will have to watch the rest in stages! 😁👍

[@stevey-nwas1230]

Great video, great knowledge of cars and some nice cars on show

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks!

[@HP_VDP]

I love the Malvern made cars 🖖👍🖖… but there are so many other beauties.. thanks a lot for all of your efforts

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks HP, glad it was of interest

[@HP_VDP]

@@oldclassiccarUK .. more than just intresting - documentary or >>>> Even better .. >> Education

[@davidneale5821]

That is the 1st time I have seen a milk float in a classic car show. Love it 😀

[@giulianomarco]

It's the fastest milk float in the West! 😁

[@adamknopp6631]

Tesla powered?

[@giulianomarco]

@@adamknopp6631 It's a line from a 1973 U.K. single by Benny Hill - "Ernie". Only old f@rts like me an Rick will probably remember.... 😋

[@stever1053]

Good thinking going electric, so as not to wake people at 4am.😴

[@biroldjoshan3745]

Mixture of lovely vintage & classic cars , thanks for showing

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks for watching Birol

[@jimshaver898]

I love these types of videos, I wish I could be there but your video's bring me places I dream of! I am always looking for my favorites but mostly versions of my own1968 TR250.... Love those TR4's etc.. More please!!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Keep an eye on the channel for more of the same :)

[@michaeljohnston6527]

What a great job you do guys well done delighted to join your channel would love to see a sunbeam stiletto as it was my first car back in 1979 i live in the west of ireland and it must be 30 years plus since i have seen one love watching the classic car shows on occ brilliant keep it going

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks so much for joining up, we definitely enjoy putting our vids together and it's great to hear that people like watching them too!

[@geraldfunnell7932]

What a mammoth task filming all that footage , thank you 🥵🤩🛻👍🏼

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks Gerald, glad it was of interest

[@carlmoll3345]

Just wonderful coverage. thank you. Hello From Australia

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks Carl!

[@MsVanorak]

our first family car was a hillman huskie and i think it was that turquoise over cream/white combo. bench seat in the back and my younger sister skidding about in the 'carry-cot on the grooved rear floor. tow ball and a small livestock box behind (4 sheep or 2 calves!), hurtling about rough country lanes. strewth i'm old - B reg!

[@photobritain]

Nice to see all these great cars. Always a good show at Weston Park

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Agreed, thanks for watching!

[@Chrissurfs]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who doesn't naturally say hello to humans but can't miss saying hello to the 4 legged passenger ❤😂😂 Subscribed

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks Chris, I say hello to anyone/anything!

[@levelcrossing150]

A brilliant look around the cars.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks LevelCrossing!

[@giulianomarco]

Favourites: #1 51:31 Austin A90 Atlantic (just superb!), #2 1:26:35 Hillman Avenger Tiger and #3 1:28:02 Leyland Marina TC Coupé (for the boy racer still in me). 👍

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks for watching!

[@KerbsideClassics]

some great cars and footage pal

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks KC

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Alot of those cars could fit into the trunk or "BOOT" of the Caddys (one at a time of course! Great car showing!!! CHEERS from Canada!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks from the UK!!

[@gilron9585]

Amazing video and cars. Thanks for sharing :)

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks for watching, I've more show visits lined up so please keep an eye out for them too!

[@gilron9585]

@@oldclassiccarUK will do :)

[@Vince_uk]

Long breakfast this morning. Joined Some beauties there but being a Merc guy the SEC 500 is the car for me.

[@richardbooth4573]

I think that A30 engine was probly one of Britains finest

[@stevo260]

The commer cob body shell was the same as the husky, the commer exspress delivery van had the twin doors at the rear, Keep up the good work 👍

[@garywalker3818]

some good old cars there mate great blog a gen Gary from Crewe

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks Gary

[@javbald]

British classics and specifically Minis, best classic cars in the World!

[@lanceleader8891]

Just an idea. When you go to large shows like this one and Harley is with you. Why not split the show ground between you. You may cover more of the show that way.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

We might try that, although inevitably we'd both end up wanting to look at similar things that appeal to us both. Fortunately most events aren't quite as large as this one!

[@tedzehnder961]

It`s really nice to catch them in motion with a bit of engine noise.Seeing the owners is extra.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

I try and include a bit of everything when we go to these events, thanks for watching

[@johndavey72]

Hello Richard . My goodness , that was a show ! You'll have to do what the Americans do , use mobility scooters! Except pride comes before a fall !!! I'm not a lover of the Austin Atlantic but my goodness! that was one very impressive motor car . Shudder to think what the owner spent on that ! At this rate l'm going to have to subscribe !!! Thankyou

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks for taking a look, yes sub'ing is long overdue I fear :-)

[@davidkiss3948]

Good to see the Shropshire countryside and great collection of vehicles..... not sure if you spotted that the Standard 10 was supplied by Jenner's Kingsnorth to a customer in Hamstreet, well not actually in Hamstreet village but 100yds along the road from me now!!...... I loosely remember Jenner's, (now a Triumph (Bike) garage) that's just south of Ashford..... what a nice surprise to see that.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Afternoon, nope I hadn't spotted that, I think I was probably in a haze of admiration for such a smart example of the 10 :-)

[@dereksmith6126]

My dad had the James (air cooled V-twin) version of the Reliant 3 wheeler van. He drove it from Surrey down to Devon (with a calf in the back) when he moved here in 1952.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Wow that must have been quite some trip!! thanks for watching

[@dereksmith6126]

@@oldclassiccarUK Dawn to dusk I believe. It wasn't quick! Love your content. Never miss one.

[@stever1053]

I think the Hillman Husky had one back door and the Van version had two doors, but not 100% on that. As for the Marina camper I think that was part of the breakdown equipment 😁😁. Good vid again thanks.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks for giving it a watch Steve

[@paulhelman2376]

Canada apparently abandoned left side driving in the late 20's. I am from Detroit circa 1941 and Windsor was next door and right sided driving by then.

[@johnmonks6079]

My dad had the marina coupe, harvest gold I remember the colour was.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

I was looking at a photo of a Harvest Gold TC coupe only a few days ago as it happens. Thanks for watching.

[@peterward3965]

Great video thank you, leaving the weathy and American cars out of the equation. What would be my pick . It has to be the Austin Atlantic Convertible. 2nd the Rover P4 Cyclops, and 3rd the green Humber Hawk. Nearly purchased a Triumph roadster (shown) back in the late 70s, from an elderly chap in the village of Freshford Bath. But his son convinced his dad not to sell. It was locked away in a barn type garage, and I just happened to peer through the crack in the wooden garage door. You can't win em all .

[@paulhelman2376]

You walked right on past our 93 Z 28 Camaro on the way to inspecting the 2 CV.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Sorry! I was so transfixed by the 2CV's Gallic charms!! :)

[@bobspeller2225]

That is a great show, not many Roots group cars there? thanks for a very good review of what must have been a long day. Cheers Bob

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Not too many this time Bob but I'll keep looking out for them!

[@breakneckburns]

Great video, really enjoyed watching it with my dad! (Btw Weston Park is in Staffordshire)

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Yes I noticed that when I uploaded it, and posted the correct location in the description. Glad you both found it of interest!

[@OldCarsNewVan]

Great video 👍 The UK built Citroen Tractions had the chevrons Behind the grill - that one had them on the grill, hence probably French built hence lhd 👍

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks I knew there was something about the Chevrons and LHD/RHD, thanks for watching!

[@OldCarsNewVan]

Right underneath the grill = RHD 👍👍

[@1001butler]

Hi trev definitely have a visit at the coffee plane's interesting not sure when they started up but never heard of it when last there all the best buddy when I arrive give u text and buy u big fat breakfast for us both take care buddy

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Still trying to work out if this message is for me, or someone else you're talking to called Trev - I suspect the latter

[@1001butler]

sorry was replying to someone else on u video time I wrote it your video started after them

[@paulhelman2376]

Not really ours literally but the same before we began a series of mods most recently this morning putting in an electronic screen.

[@redwingdetroit9671]

Did i miss a jaguar xjs? Great vid. Thanks

[@TheLoudenclear]

hello from dallas. thank you very much for saying what they are. id have no idea at all. i can name a few non american cars. there so many cool looking cars here. id love to show up with the work truck. not sure if itd fit on your roads. lol

[@sandyneedham6499]

Hoping to see a Facel Vega - but they are pretty uncommon!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

True I very rarely see them, there's a barn find HK500 in my recent NEC compilation video

[@geoffwright2845]

There was a barn find HK500 in the H&H auction at Buxton, yesterday - needed a complete rebuild......but still made nearly 60grand with buyer's commission included. Magnificent motor car!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

@@geoffwright2845 Yep that's the same one as was at the NEC, an amazing car

[@kellybrickey4300]

The bonnet strips on the A90 Atlantic got me thinking... google said it was built between 1949-52. My 1953 Pontiac had very similar hood strips (because I'm across the pond). I wonder if someone at Pontiac was "inspired" by The Austin...

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Quite possibl,y I did think about Pontiac when I was looking at the A90, years ago a friend had a Pontiac of that era and it reminded me of it

[@sohrabrustum8582]

Great video. I like the old estate versions, they were quite rare in the day, and I don't know if its true or not but reputedly favoured by farmers. You wonder what the most popular classic car is. It seems to me that Cortina, Escort, Minor, MGB, Mini, and Stag are among the most represented. I've noticed a lot more interest in classic cars over the last few years, and they're getting more expensive unfortunately.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks for watching yes I like old estates too.

[@richardbooth4573]

Not many of those early Ford Anglias with the squared nose of the BMC era

[@frederickporter2077]

I have never seen a vauxhall vx49o😢

[@GrayGhost47]

Finally a SAAB

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Don't see them too often, a few appear in my recent NEC compilation video and there are also vids looking at my old bullnose SAAB van, and a compilation solely featuring old SAABs. Thanks for watching.

[@andrewlaybourne1620]

24.06 my transit

[@danielwalker2613]

I would like to show my 2000 Ford Puma at a classic car show. ..... I don't know how to go about it ? ... Do I need to pay - or just turn up. .... Thanks for a great look at some great cars.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks for watching, different show organisers have different exhibitor requirements. Some let you just turn up, others insist on pre-booking, sometimes there's a small fee, other times not, it varies show to show.

[@mrz5705]

I suggest switching to 4k for this amazing content. Most content creators are.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Hi, some are yes, but 4k file sizes are vast so I'd need to buy new PC(s), storage devices and maybe move house as the internet speeds here aren't amazing - it'd take a week to upload a 4k video at the moment.

[@mrz5705]

@@oldclassiccarUK I understand. As an iMac user you get a 5k display and it seems to be the tool for many KZbin channels (the ones that grow fast) Your channel is amazing, something to consider for the future. Good luck sir....!

[@maestromontegometroappreci7287]

Spotted my montego and maestro

[@oldclassiccarUK]

:-)

[@km-ti8gc]

Scanning through the video I couldn't seem to see a vehicle I was looking for that apparently had been here. A white series 3 landrover ex fire appliance. If I missed it can you point me to the correct point. Thanks.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Hi, I don't remember seeing one but I could have missed it, or perhaps it went on day 2? (We attended day 1 only). Thanks for looking in.

[@richardbooth4573]

I keep looking for an Austin Farina. BMC cars.or an 1100. are they that rare ?

[@oldclassiccarUK]

They turn up at some shows, there were lots of BMC Farinas at Tatton Park last year, have a look for that video on this channel

[@retrobrid2784]

Caddies at 1440 and 2516 are 1960,, we have the same taste.. mid 50s are postcard worthy,, I got a charge over the Bedford mark 1 van at 134.18 and at 104.00 the ds reminded me of the rusty ID 19 estate I briefly owned and hit a building cause the steering wasn't reassembled after clutch replacement,, I was the unqualified mechanic and still am ,, postcard production is much safer .. dog at the 2 hour so funny and last the peugeot van??? I always learn but find American cars are a waste of time ..

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

#6:04 replica 288 GTO...

[@tomcat7525]

Dog in the Vangard Estate doesnt much like the Pupperrazzi it seems!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Fortunately I did see it bark at someone else too, so I don't have too much of a complex over it :-)

[@alexandertroy9621]

7.30... Does anyone know what that was?

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Hi it's a kit car inspired by the Aston Martins of the 1950s, based (I think) on a BMW Z3

[@alexandertroy9621]

@@oldclassiccarUK Thanks.

[@paulhelman2376]

In Detroit Packard was pronounced pak_erd for some reason.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

I'd not heard of that before, I'll listen out for that pronunciation of it

[@robertristinge4385]

J type- saw they make them new electric.

[@GrayGhost47]

1960 Cadillacs

[@tarquin4592]

Out of interest, what is going to happen to all these old cars once these u-LEZ and 15 minute cities are brought in? I don’t drive myself, but love going to classic car shows because it reminds me of how great this country once was with both the car and motor cycle industries we were proud of.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

All these regs need watching but for now (in London at least) ULEZ doesn't apply to cars registered as Historic

[@HarryMollyNut]

This channel could reach a far wider audience if you labelled the cars on screen, via the captions for example. Yes you verbally label some cars but i strongly believe these videos are lacking that on-screen info for non car enthusiasts or new car enthusiasts. Like me who loves transport but isn't versed on British cars. Lastly, time is the question, although it'd be worth it.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks for the feedback, if I find the time then it's definitely something I'll revisit. Thanks for watching.

[@suzdaleffmusic3854]

зачем руки суёшь в кадр?

[@colinvanful]

sorry i had to stop watching . way way back when i was a young [ 22 year old ] i worked in a car scrap yard . we just burned the engines and gear boxes out and cut the back axils off . then put the body's in to a big CRUSHING MACHINE . I STILL CRY EVERY NIGHT KNOWING WHAT I PERSONALY TURNED INTO A LITTLE SQUARE BLOCK .

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Welllll they can't all be saved I suppose! No-one would lose any sleep now about turning modern cars into cubes

[@brit-in-czech]

Bloody hell even a milk float.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Ha yes it often turns up at this show. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesbowes1518]

Fantastic video thank you so much

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Glad you liked it!