At this point, the lights started to dim, so we took the hint and left................... and decided now to go and explore the MPH Hall. Initially this did not look like a good idea, as it was packed, and as a show had just ended people were thronging in both directiios. However, once the audience started to head in for the last show, the hall emptied out nicely, and were able to enjoy the exhibits much more easily. The MPH Hall had a mix of stands selling "things", some awful "enhanced" vehicles and some cars we wanted to see........... not surprisingly, the camera concetrated on this last category.
Started with the Jag XF:
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Some of the displays were really mixed, so there was a stand with Lambos, a Volvo XC70, a 207 and this on it...... guess which was my favvurite?!
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A few other manufacturers had a stand in here, one of which was Volvo. The concept XC60 staged another appearance, and very nice it looks, too:
(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r139/colinrear/Car%20Shows/Picture096.jpg)
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We were less convinced about some of the details of the C30, it has to be said:
(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r139/colinrear/Car%20Shows/Picture095.jpg)
Citroen had a stand, too, and the C6 drew further praise from our critical group:
(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r139/colinrear/Car%20Shows/Picture100.jpg)
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Supercars were much in evidence in here, as you might expect:
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(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r139/colinrear/Car%20Shows/Picture111.jpg)
This is the Invicata:
(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r139/colinrear/Car%20Shows/Picture108.jpg)
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Chance for a good look at, and a comparisof of 2 toys - the Lotus 2-Eleven and the latest Ariel Atom
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And finally................ my favourite new car of 2007............
(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r139/colinrear/Car%20Shows/Picture110.jpg)
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(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r139/colinrear/Car%20Shows/Picture104.jpg)
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Wow............. what a day.............
Nice pictures. I really do like that Fiat 500 much more than the original, which is the first time I've felt that way for a retro car.
The Zonda's beautiful, I've never seen one in person.
XC60 really resembles a slammed version of the XC90.
The Jaguar XF must make it to production or I shall slit somebody's throat.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on November 11, 2007, 09:05:51 AM
Nice pictures. I really do like that Fiat 500 much more than the original, which is the first time I've felt that way for a retro car.
The Zonda's beautiful, I've never seen one in person.
XC60 really resembles a slammed version of the XC90.
The Jaguar XF must make it to production or I shall slit somebody's throat.
The XF is a production car, that was established like 4 months ago, or something.
Quote from: CALL_911 on November 11, 2007, 09:14:55 AM
The XF is a production car, that was established like 4 months ago, or something.
S-Type?
that zonda :wub:
Nice pictures and write up! :ohyeah:
By the way, did you shoot these with a different camera?
Quote from: cawimmer430 on November 12, 2007, 06:02:38 AM
Nice pictures and write up! :ohyeah:
By the way, did you shoot these with a different camera?
All shot with my trusty Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX50............. I do have a second Panasonic, which is a TZ3. Similar camera, jusy a greater zoom on it.
It was a great event... far more to see in 1 day than we could manage, especially when 5 Forummers are gathered together and we have much to talk about!
Quote from: Colin on November 12, 2007, 05:39:41 PM
All shot with my trusty Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX50............. I do have a second Panasonic, which is a TZ3. Similar camera, jusy a greater zoom on it.
It was a great event... far more to see in 1 day than we could manage, especially when 5 Forummers are gathered together and we have much to talk about!
Nice. :rockon:
Once again, lovely pictures! Keep 'em coming! :praise: