
Festival of the Unexceptional 2019 20th July
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Re: Festival of the Unexceptional 2019 20th July
Just booked my banger... 

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Tony
1995 Rover 216 16V (Honda Engine)
Tony
1995 Rover 216 16V (Honda Engine)
Re: Festival of the Unexceptional 2019 20th July
If you enter for concours, you don't have to worry about the car actually being concours if you display it in that section, which is what I did last year with my SD3. I didn't actually submit mine for concours, but was instead invited later. All in all, you won't be disappointed as it has a very different atomosphere to most shows and you might get to shake the hands of Edd China or Danny Hopkins.
I'll be going again, as I've been four times previously. No doubt members of this club would enjoy it if you haven't been before, but its appeal might be changing raising the age limit to 1996 from 1989. Back in shows early days: 2014, the show felt like you were transported back to a certain era.
I'll be going again, as I've been four times previously. No doubt members of this club would enjoy it if you haven't been before, but its appeal might be changing raising the age limit to 1996 from 1989. Back in shows early days: 2014, the show felt like you were transported back to a certain era.

'88 Rover 213 SE Auto
Also in the garage:
'73 Austin 1300 GT
'86 Porsche 924S
'14 Dacia Logan MCV
Also in the garage:
'73 Austin 1300 GT
'86 Porsche 924S
'14 Dacia Logan MCV
Re: Festival of the Unexceptional 2019 20th July
I've just found out from an 'inside source' they are doing an Anniversary Class this year (for any cars celebrating anniversaries this year) so I have asked whether they have included any R8s in this new class - I expressed my sadness as I'm taking the 620 (although I reckon it's likely to be the only 600 there) but bigged up the Club, so hopefully they will include R8s if not already done so.
Has anyone received a notification their car is in the Anniversary Class ?
I will keep you posted.
Has anyone received a notification their car is in the Anniversary Class ?
I will keep you posted.
1992 Rover 214 SLi
1994 Rover 420 SLi
1996 Rover 620 Si Auto
1999 Honda Accord Coupe 2.0i ES
2004 Rover Streetwise S
1994 Rover 420 SLi
1996 Rover 620 Si Auto
1999 Honda Accord Coupe 2.0i ES
2004 Rover Streetwise S
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Re: Festival of the Unexceptional 2019 20th July
Didn’t realise there was one, how can one get involved?clayts450 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:11 pmI've just found out from an 'inside source' they are doing an Anniversary Class this year (for any cars celebrating anniversaries this year) so I have asked whether they have included any R8s in this new class - I expressed my sadness as I'm taking the 620 (although I reckon it's likely to be the only 600 there) but bigged up the Club, so hopefully they will include R8s if not already done so.
Has anyone received a notification their car is in the Anniversary Class ?
I will keep you posted.
Rover 200 BRM
Rover 214SEI
Rover 75 Connoisseur (launch car)
Rover 214SEI
Rover 75 Connoisseur (launch car)
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Re: Festival of the Unexceptional 2019 20th July
Photos from today's Festival of the Unexceptional:













Sorry if I missed anybody else!













Sorry if I missed anybody else!
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Re: Festival of the Unexceptional 2019 20th July
I'm sorry, but they all look exceptional to me 

Pastor @ Rover Revival NFP Garage
220 Coupe turbo K785OAT
218 VVC Cabriolet R220OVR
220 GTI M-series J777RAL
Mercedes C270 diesel P80CJM
620 SLI P267LOM HONDA
420 GSI Turbo L191CVP
220 Coupe turbo K785OAT
218 VVC Cabriolet R220OVR
220 GTI M-series J777RAL
Mercedes C270 diesel P80CJM
620 SLI P267LOM HONDA
420 GSI Turbo L191CVP
Re: Festival of the Unexceptional 2019 20th July
J944EWP caught my eye as I wandered around - 420GSi with fog lights to boot, along with the leather interior - is that a club member's ?
Amazing amount of interest in my old 620 too, bizarrely.
Amazing amount of interest in my old 620 too, bizarrely.
1992 Rover 214 SLi
1994 Rover 420 SLi
1996 Rover 620 Si Auto
1999 Honda Accord Coupe 2.0i ES
2004 Rover Streetwise S
1994 Rover 420 SLi
1996 Rover 620 Si Auto
1999 Honda Accord Coupe 2.0i ES
2004 Rover Streetwise S
Re: Festival of the Unexceptional 2019 20th July
Well well, a 214S in Oyster Beige, and only 30k miles.
Unexceptional? How did that get in?
Unexceptional? How did that get in?
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Re: Festival of the Unexceptional 2019 20th July
I'm sorry, but they all look exceptional to me
I'll take that as a compliment!
Weather was great, really enjoyed the atmosphere and chatting to owners. Hopefully get it through MOT next week and be there again next year:D
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Tony
1995 Rover 216 16V (Honda Engine)
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Re: Festival of the Unexceptional 2019 20th July
Did you see the 827 from NL?
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Tony
1995 Rover 216 16V (Honda Engine)
Tony
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Re: Festival of the Unexceptional 2019 20th July
tonyinbeds wrote: ↑Sat Jul 20, 2019 7:20 pmIf you struggle, book it in with me at the rover revival chapel. We’ll get you sorted.Hopefully get it through MOT next week and be there again next year:D
Pastor @ Rover Revival NFP Garage
220 Coupe turbo K785OAT
218 VVC Cabriolet R220OVR
220 GTI M-series J777RAL
Mercedes C270 diesel P80CJM
620 SLI P267LOM HONDA
420 GSI Turbo L191CVP
220 Coupe turbo K785OAT
218 VVC Cabriolet R220OVR
220 GTI M-series J777RAL
Mercedes C270 diesel P80CJM
620 SLI P267LOM HONDA
420 GSI Turbo L191CVP
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Re: Festival of the Unexceptional 2019 20th July
Could be a GSi “Executive” with those wheels. Very rare car!
Club Social Media Sec. (Twitter/Instagram)
Current:
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer (on the road)
1996-N Charcoal 214 SEi (off the road)
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport (daily)
Former:
214 SEi x3
216 SLi
216 Cabriolet
416 GSi
25/45/75
Current:
1996-N Nightfire 420 GSi Tourer (on the road)
1996-N Charcoal 214 SEi (off the road)
2005 Volvo V50 1.8 Sport (daily)
Former:
214 SEi x3
216 SLi
216 Cabriolet
416 GSi
25/45/75
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Re: Festival of the Unexceptional 2019 20th July
Looks likely I'll be attending next year as only failed on non-working bulb on rear number plate and need to replace lost petrol cap.
If anyone has a Metal 'GAS' Petrol Cap then please contact me.
Festoon bulb in courtesy light came in handy for the number plate light
The evenings are light at the moment anyway...
If anyone has a Metal 'GAS' Petrol Cap then please contact me.
Festoon bulb in courtesy light came in handy for the number plate light

Cheers
Tony
1995 Rover 216 16V (Honda Engine)
Tony
1995 Rover 216 16V (Honda Engine)
Re: Festival of the Unexceptional 2019 20th July
The new edition of Modern Classics is out and contains a good review of this event

There are at least 4 R8s in their photos - see if you can spot them all


There are at least 4 R8s in their photos - see if you can spot them all


I like Twin Cams.... and Single Cams