Lucas Classic

Category: Events |

By Chris Bentley 27/06/2024 - 10:42

Lucas invited us to attend their recent Hill Climb at Shelsley Walsh, Worcestershire on Saturday 22^nd June set in the bucolic surroundings of the Malvern Hills. Blessed with some dry weather we set off early from our Cambridge HQ to arrive at the venue for 9am, which we found bathed in glorious sunshine. After a quick pit stop comprising strong coffee and a tasty breakfast bap we joined the driver briefing, presented by the course clerk.

The meet comprised a heady mix of classics, with Aston Martins, XKs, E-Types, MK2 Jags, MGs, Austin Healey’s, 60s Fords, Land Rovers, Austin Healeys with a smattering of pre-war, race car and specials in attendance awaiting their turn on the hill, looking resplendent in Shelsely’s period paddock.

The morning session got off to a good start at around 10:30, light entertainment followed, with a breathtaking low-level, aerobatic display from a spitfire, resplendent in D-Day markings. The courtyard was humming with live music, bar and café in full tilt.

It was great to see our friends at Practical Classics, SNG Barratt, HCVA and Paddock Speedshop. Venturing out of the paddock, we met so many wonderful owners with their cherished classics, who had come to spectate. We chanced upon a particularly nice 1970 Austin Sprite with a fine autumn leaf interior. As the owner’s first car, we could see why they could never let it go.

Hill Climbing offers a great way into motorsport. For more information check out https://www.shelsleywalsh.com/

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Matt Tomkins Austin 7 Special

Matt said ‘I’ve driven at over 70mph in this contraption’. In true Practical Classics style, Matt has undertaken a full restoration adding clever engine modifications and a new aluminium body of his own creation.
Fixing the unfixable since 1980, Practical Classics is the UK's leading newsstand magazine on classic restoration. Workshop Editor Matt Tomkins showed off his plucky little Austin 7 Special, which has become a labour of love; Matt having fabricated the special aluminium body and tuned the 750 side valve engine to deliver hair-raising performance!

Paddock Life Magazine & Paddock Speed Shop Lovely Mini MK1 creation

Designed and engineered by Ethan Blake-Jones and his expert team at Paddock Speed Shop, driven by Lucy with Ethan co-pilot.

MGOC Spares Supersports MGBV8

Here are a few more snaps from the day!

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