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Classic High Tea - 3 December 2023
Report and photos Jim Paterson
From across Scotland - members from near and far
Our
end
of the touring
year for members to get together to
chat about their year of classic motoring, took place at our usual
venue at the Royal George Hotel in
Perth. Thirtysix members made it through snow, ice and freezing
temperatures. The meals were great and of course the world famous
Meringues took pride of place on the tea plate that followed
Once again the Royal George Hotel in Perth gave us their
large dining room, the room we usually use, because I always
ask for, as it allows sufficient spacing between
tables.
It was good to meet our regular members and new faces. George and Janet
Petrie, Tony and Ruairidh Fleming being amongst them. A few of our
committee members turned out with Ralph and Linda Forbes joining us,
along with John Stuart, Tom Niven and Karen Wilson, George and Jean Shand.
This year we ran an optional 'dress in old rally kit' bit of fun. Quite
a selection turned out as you can see. Jackets, T Shirts, Hats and
other regalia appeared. Colin Stewart brought his Pebble
Beach jacket, part of the the class prize for his showing of his 1934
SS Tourer in 2015 at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
in California.
Our Rally Team front
and rear....
I
had my photo taken in the jacket which will stay with the car. Possibly
the last chance I would get to don this magnificent item.
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The car has a
fascinating history and with less than 50 thought to exist worldwide
makes it very rare indeed.
Colin has a photographic record of how he found it in Waco Texas,
restored it taking thousands of hours to complete, and winning
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We talked of our planned tours for next year, starting with the Red
Hackle in May. Organisers Ron, Jan Adam and George Shand have the route
drafted, part checked, await snow to clear to check the rest. A return
of the Museum Tour, Fife and Ochil's, and Rally of the Borders, all
with new routes and places to visit. Full details at Sneak Peek
The Club wishes ALL our members and everyone who is a classic car enthusiast, a
very merry Christmas and a really good fun Classic New Year.
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Published 5 December
2023
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