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Kop Hill Climb 2014

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Hi all,

I went along to Kop Hill Climb outside Princess Risborogh on Sunday, for the third year running. It's a charity even with classic cars. There is a hill climb, but as it's on public roads, it's not timed or anything.

The oldest car to run was from 1904 (110 y/o!), which I believe to be the one which caused road racing to be banned in the UK after it crashed and killed some spectators. Not sure a car with such a history is something I'd want to own personally...

The newest car, was up to 1978, but mostly it's the older stuff that's on display. There's a huge number of Ausitn 7s (and derivatives), which really showed how popular they were, and how much difference they must have made to the motoring landscape in Britain before the war.

Anyway, here's some photos. I didn't take loads though, but it's a good morning/afternoon out, esp. considering it's all for charity too, and no-one displaying/competing is paid.

One of many E-types. Lovely cars though!

15157351889_70a4ef654f_b.jpg_DSC1513 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

And everyone loves a proper Mini!

15157581297_64e2a985a0_b.jpg_DSC1516 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

And I've always loved these since playing Rally Championship on the PC as a child.

15157532030_3609218a65_b.jpg_DSC1518 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

15157527640_6f91641cb1_b.jpg_DSC1519 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

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_DSC1520 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

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_DSC1521 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

Check out the front wheels - who needs brakes?! This thing clocked 70mph. Once.

15341040161_5b47eff099_b.jpg_DSC1524 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

15157519050_fd6e3d09f1_b.jpg_DSC1523 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

Yes, I need a haircut, and they need some autosol.

15343908502_24720906a2_b.jpg_DSC1527 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

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_DSC1529 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

BMW showing their fascist side. Nice MG42 though.

15157628508_cde0870ff8_b.jpg_DSC1530 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

15157673557_59051beb2b_b.jpg_DSC1531 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

15344107035_059ea968e4_b.jpg_DSC1533 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

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Some more BMW repping

15157665307_71fe10c30c_b.jpg_DSC1534 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

15343887452_686cf4d9b7_b.jpg_DSC1535 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

15340927411_72335d869d_b.jpg_DSC1536 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

15340922691_1e8d56fc67_b.jpg_DSC1539 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

15157488080_8d2646ce72_b.jpg_DSC1540 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

15343878492_8f33fa820f_b.jpg_DSC1541 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

15343854962_21a8cae69a_b.jpg_DSC1544 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

15340988511_1d91766f4b_b.jpg_DSC1545 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

Beautiful MG

15343871452_96ee74b581_b.jpg_DSC1542 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

15340994521_fdac24556d_b.jpg_DSC1543 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

The most bizarre, and awesome, V8 I've seen.

15344153905_59b14a7804_b.jpg_DSC1546 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

15321061536_2e5c7e0d72_b.jpg_DSC1547 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

15344071935_d30cff318b_b.jpg_DSC1551 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

15157556087_5885de699e_b.jpg_DSC1549 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

15157500938_720f22973d_b.jpg_DSC1550 by JoeAlford, on Flickr

Seeing and being around these, it's truly amazing how far cars have come in terms of design, safely, performance and build quality in what is a relative short space of time. (Except Vauxhall and America of course ;) )

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Ah joe, we've been the last 2 years and missed this one due to a holiday. Looks good, and a nice change being close from Goodwood etc.

Saw JK last year strolling around, a few of his cars there too. No one seemed to bother him which was nice. Got a photo somewhere.

Next year, eh?

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It was quite a lot bigger than last years. I don't really remember the year before that, I had a cold and felt crap.

Doesn't surprise me as he lives locally. I'd not bother him as a), I dunno what he looks like, B), he seems a douche from what I've seen on TV!

Next year indeed, hopefully with E30 in tow :)

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Very very nice car collection!

Would like to live somewhere closer, so i can come and drool like a baby.

Next year indeed, hopefully with E30 in tow :)

... if the weatherman says there is 0% chance of rain!

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