classic car weekend what a boost for the hospitality sector

[Vaaish]

5 hours ago, The Phantom said:

Thought it was a coincidence the number of Staaaaaags, considering James May had one on the final Grand Tour last week. 

The Staaaaaag turnout was indeed impressive, but in terms of one make numbers, they were beaten to the gold medal by the Morgans, of which there was officially a scutch. 
(N.B. it is actually the law that you must refer to both Staaaaaags and Jaaaaaags). 

[kevster]

28 minutes ago, Vaaish said:

(N.B. it is actually the law that you must refer to both Staaaaaags and Jaaaaaags). 

And Morgans are Mogs

[The Phantom]

11 minutes ago, kevster said:

And Morgans are Mogs

I think there was actually a dedicated Mog event earlier this year (at least a scutch of them up at Mt Murray). I would imagine at least some were repeat visitors. 

[Happier diner]

1 hour ago, Cambon said:

A bit harsh to call them piles of crap compared to today’s efforts. If you strip a modern car of all of its unnecessary tech, there is not much difference. 

There is a massive difference. New cars will last for over 20 years before they rust away. That are miles more powerful and miles more safe. 

[Auntie Depressant]

It’s been a great few days and it’s so good to see the island’s roads and hospitality venues full of the visitors. We saw some beautiful old cars and the sun shone on us all! 

[Non-Believer]

1 hour ago, Happier diner said:

There is a massive difference. New cars will last for over 20 years before they rust away. That are miles more powerful and miles more safe. 

Unfortunately, they are likely to be written off far before that point due to failure of electronic systems and short-lifed mechanical components which make repair uneconomically viable.

[thommo2010]

21 hours ago, TheTeapot said:

Chili festival in Castletown today, it's been great. No classic cars. They all got in my way yesterday heading up the sloc.

Was unable to go and was gutted it was cancelled on the original date. Is it likely to be a regular/annual thing?

[Passing Time]

7 hours ago, Amadeus said:

Looked nice and is the type of tourism we need more of. These people spend actual money here and probably go back and tell their friends how great the place is. 
 

https://fb.watch/uLzOuBO5Iv/?

 

Mrs PT and I were in Peel when they were there. A very friendly bunch and all saying how much they love coming to the island 

[Happier diner]

10 minutes ago, Non-Believer said:

Unfortunately, they are likely to be written off far before that point due to failure of electronic systems and short-lifed mechanical components which make repair uneconomically viable.

Not sure I agree. Modern cars are significantly more reliable. Yes sometimes thus happens and diesel injectors are an exception.

I was more thinking though that when the Escort came out it was already old technology. Compared to what the French and Italians were starting to produce they were a bit if a tired design. 

Their simplicity and rwd made tham great rally cars though. Even though it was crap, I'd live to have my mk2 Escort back. 

[Non-Believer]

19 minutes ago, Happier diner said:

Not sure I agree. Modern cars are significantly more reliable. Yes sometimes thus happens and diesel injectors are an exception.

I was more thinking though that when the Escort came out it was already old technology. Compared to what the French and Italians were starting to produce they were a bit if a tired design. 

Their simplicity and rwd made tham great rally cars though. Even though it was crap, I'd live to have my mk2 Escort back. 

The simplicity is what makes them preservable and restorable. Check out anything that's on the back of a wagon on its way to Costain's or Birchall's, rarely a spot of rust to be seen, they've been written off on the grounds of uneconomic repair, electronics gone, timing belt snapped trashing the engine (look up Ford's recent contributions to instantaneous obsolescence, the "wet belt" and the "Eco-boost"). Coupled with the cost of garage labour and the inordinate pricing of spare parts that sees components priced at more than their weight in gold.

[Tinpot]

4 minutes ago, Non-Believer said:

The simplicity is what makes them preservable and restorable. Check out anything that's on the back of a wagon on its way to Costain's or Birchall's, rarely a spot of rust to be seen, they've been written off on the grounds of uneconomic repair, electronics gone, timing belt snapped trashing the engine (look up Ford's recent contributions to instantaneous obsolescence, the "wet belt" and the "Eco-boost"). Coupled with the cost of garage labour and the inordinate pricing of spare parts that sees components priced at more than their weight in gold.

100 percent correct.

There will be very few cars from the 00’s and 10’s still running in ten years while stuff from the 80’s and 90’s will still be going strong assuming it’s been looked after.

The difference with the more modern stuff is as you say.  No matter how well it’s looked after if a vital component goes you are screwed. Spares and the access to the software and interfaces to fix them will not be easy to find.

[TheTeapot]

1 minute ago, thommo2010 said:

Was unable to go and was gutted it was cancelled on the original date. Is it likely to be a regular/annual thing?

I think it was a roaring success, so I would hope so. Think it was thrown together as part of the fallout from the cancellation of the food festival. Lots of things sold out.

[Banker]

Think there’s a gala dinner tonight with attendees from all over island, hopefully not reliant on the buses 

[thommo2010]

12 minutes ago, TheTeapot said:

I think it was a roaring success, so I would hope so. Think it was thrown together as part of the fallout from the cancellation of the food festival. Lots of things sold out.

Good to hear hope it happens again

[asitis]

A good news story if only we could order suitable weather for all events !