The
run for Drive it Day in Inverness was once again organised by the
Highland Classic Motor Club on Sunday 24th April. A bright spring day
saw about 50 classics of various ages from pre-war to modern gather at
V8 Café, Inverness for the customary 11a.m. start.
CCHMSC
members Dave Spence and Roddie Main took out the V8 Capri for its
second outing of the year (must be some kind of record you may say!).
Unfortunately no Campbell Sunbeam this year but a few crews recognised
from past Crofterras along with the usual “show” people.
The
route was fairly easy – down Loch Ness to Drumnadrochit, along
the road through Glen Urquhart to Cannich and then up to Beauly.
However things started off rather badly – the lead car took crews
right into the town centre, turned left and then performed a U-turn in
the middle of Bridge Street, one of the busiest streets in the town!!
There was a slight excuse for this – it just happened that the
Etape Cycle Race was finishing in town at the same time and there were
all sorts of traffic diversions.
Never mind we were soon bowling along
the A82 in convoy at a steady 55mph (1500 revs in the Capri) on a
beautiful sunny day along Loch Ness-side to the first scheduled
re-group at Drumnadrochit. The Capri had a bit of a V8 accompaniment on
this section following a big Chevy Camaro (only the small engine 5
litre variety according to the driver!).
After the re-start
crews headed west along the A831 to Cannich for the next scheduled stop
for coffee at Cannich – the HCMC boys don’t like long
mileages in their events – it was only 12 miles from the previous
stop… However a light refreshment and a chance to admire some of
the other machinery on offer. (A nice Jaguar XJS convertible which
would be great on the 2017 Continental Tour!!!)
So
to the last leg up Strathglass to Beauly where the Capri was one again
in company with the Camaro – the sound of V8’s bellowing
off the valley sides which must have sent small children and animals
running for cover – maybe I exaggerate!
All cars arrived safely
in Beauly square which marked the end of the run. Lunch was taken by
most crews in one of the several restaurants and cafes in Beauly and
then all dispersed homewards.
A very
pleasant day out - Capri running well – it managed to keep its
exhaust intact this time and no snow on the way home (see last
year’s report)
HCC’s
next touring event will be La Crofterra Pandemonia on 3rd/4th
September – look forward to seeing many of the crews then.
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CCHMSC
members Dave Spence and Roddie Main took out the V8 Capri for its
second outing of the year (must be some kind of record you may say!).
Unfortunately no Campbell Sunbeam this year but a few crews recognised
from past Crofterras along with the usual “show” people.
Never mind we were soon bowling along
the A82 in convoy at a steady 55mph (1500 revs in the Capri) on a
beautiful sunny day along Loch Ness-side to the first scheduled
re-group at Drumnadrochit. The Capri had a bit of a V8 accompaniment on
this section following a big Chevy Camaro (only the small engine 5
litre variety according to the driver!).
After the re-start
crews headed west along the A831 to Cannich for the next scheduled stop
for coffee at Cannich – the HCMC boys don’t like long
mileages in their events – it was only 12 miles from the previous
stop… However a light refreshment and a chance to admire some of
the other machinery on offer. (A nice Jaguar XJS convertible which
would be great on the 2017 Continental Tour!!!)
So
to the last leg up Strathglass to Beauly where the Capri was one again
in company with the Camaro – the sound of V8’s bellowing
off the valley sides which must have sent small children and animals
running for cover – maybe I exaggerate!