The Gawsworth Hall Classic Car Show 2023

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Although the Gawsworth Hall classic car show is, I think, somewhere I've been to before (maybe 25 years ago!?), I had no recollection or idea of just what a stunning location it is to host a classic car event at. The main hall at Gawsworth dates to Tudor times, 1480 to be precise.
This car show is held in the undulating grounds surrounding Gawsworth Hall in Cheshire, home to immaculately-maintained lawns, hedges and flowerbeds, providing the perfect backdrop for the large number of classic cars that turned up.
In this video I film many of the classic and vintage cars that turned up for the day, many of which I'd not seen before. Later I go for a leisurely walk around, to familiarise myself with the layout of the displays and admire the cars in more detail, before standing close to the exit to see and hear many of the cars depart. The last thing I was expecting to be greeted by on our arrival was a Batmobile from the 1960s TV series!
Other highlights include a fantastic Invicta Black Prince, a car I remember seeing at shows some years back but not recently. There was a large and varied display put on by the local Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club, and a smaller but no less interesting collection of cars brought along by the Wolseley Register. Other sightings that also spring to mind include a great forward-control Commer pickup, Wolseley Six, Ford Model A pickup, two-stroke SAAB, a matching pair of Austin A35 pickups, a Piper GT, two Leyland Princesses from the 1970s, a stunning pre-war Triumph Dolomite, and a line of Jensens and Bristols including a rare Pininfarina-bodied car. By far the oldest car was a 1903 Darracq, footage of this veteran machine driving away is included in this video.
I'm really glad that we made it to the 2023 Gawsworth Hall classic car show and we'll definitely endeavour to return again soon. The combination of some really great old cars and the wonderful surroundings made for a very memorable day, the Gawsworth Hall show is definitely one of my favourites now.
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@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

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@lanceleader8891 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great video. I hope these videos don't detract from your enjoyment of the shows.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lance, I enjoy doing them although my feet often hurt by the end of the day, must be an age thing :-)

@lanceleader8891 Жыл бұрын

I'm with you there.

@Squirel Жыл бұрын

I'm still amazed at just how many cars turn up at these shows. Fantastic.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

I agree it's great to see all these old gems getting out and about now that the weather is ok

@jesscourt9068 Жыл бұрын

Your knowledge is outstanding...once again thank you for your video.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks JT, I still get things wrong but usually I'm there or thereabouts :-)

@alanorion1 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rick I have never seen so many startling cars even on your videos. The Black Prince was one of my favourites however I was spoilt for choice what a fabulous venue. Thank you for a fabulous day out.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, yes we'll definitely go back next year all being well

@daviddjerassi Жыл бұрын

Wow what a stunning selection thank you for your time your videos are such a treat how many cars turned up look's like hundreds ?.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Yep definitely several hundred cars easily, I never get to look at everything at these events but I try my best

@allanriches9381 Жыл бұрын

That was truly awesome , So many cars that I would take home. Thank you another great video.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, definitely one of my favourite venues of all now

@guysumpter6653 Жыл бұрын

The best yet; thanks.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, it was a great day out

@jeffking4176 Жыл бұрын

Some incredible cars here. 📻🙂

@colinmuddell9672 Жыл бұрын

Super video, Richard. The best show/meet on your channel so far, IMO. Such a variety of cars and so many not seen before. Nice to see the cars leaving the event and to hear the different engine notes.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin, yes it felt like a special event to me also, maybe the surroundings made the difference compared to some shows.

@colinmuddell9672 Жыл бұрын

@@oldclassiccarUK I meant to say that the location and arrangement of the car displays was special too.

@tastyclassics Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and you really know your cars!!

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks TC, just bits and bobs I've picked up over the (many) years :)

@4WDIESEL1 Жыл бұрын

once again a wonderful video, thank you.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it 007

@peterbennett4948 Жыл бұрын

Brill so much to see and take in 👍

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, yes it was a great "do"

@Vince_uk Жыл бұрын

It never ceases to maze me just how many cars show up o these events. There must be literally 1,000''s of garages in the UK holding these cars and an absolute fortune spent on an annual basis keeping them on the road. True dedication. Between your good self and Harley you manage to monopolise my Sunday mornings. Jag 420G simply magnificent I owned a 1963 Humber Super Snipe in the early 70's a terrific car in many ways. I actually sold it for a small profit.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sticking with our uploads!

@Markus-vp8pz Жыл бұрын

Amazing show!! So many cars. You asked if we have any favourites? Phew! So many... Really like the TR6, the Wolsey six land crab (had one myself) the Saab 99 in orange 🍊 the Interceptors. And I spotted a stunning looking yellow Mustang Mach 1. Loved the red Ginetta and Mini coopers.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching this one!!

@jonjohnson6653 Жыл бұрын

Great show !!

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon

@peterward3965 Жыл бұрын

What a marvellous selection of vehicles. From the early days of motoring to the Batmobile . That has to be my take home car, the Batmobile, reminds me of my childhood days. 👍

@jimmaclachlan9535 Жыл бұрын

cheer's mate enjoyed it thoroughly''.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks Jim

@luigizazzera8728 Жыл бұрын

Great to see these videos you make. Would have loved to be in the England to see a show or two and maybe even meet you there, keep the good work up!

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Luigi!

@giulianomarco Жыл бұрын

Favourites: all the unmodified 1st series models still with original wheels and plates (911s, Capris, Minis etc). 😁👍

@geraldfunnell7932 Жыл бұрын

Another Great video , Thank you 🤩👍🏼

@sohrabrustum8582 Жыл бұрын

Looking at the MGBs is interesting. Early cars didn't come with side view mirrors, in fact most cars didn't until the end of the 60's. They were fitted by the dealer as an accessory, usually 2/3 way along the top of the front wing (or wings if you got two). Reason I noticed is that MGB door skins were quite prone to splitting vertically under the quarter light where door mounted mirrors could be. Along with telescopic radio aerials on the wings, they just drilled holes in the bodywork with predictable results. Wing mirrors were always a bit "difficult" unless you had something like a Mini.

@tedzehnder961 Жыл бұрын

Good job of mixing up the vantage points for different perspectives.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ted, I try and use whatever is nearby as props or just to add a bit of interest

@amitmitra6487 Жыл бұрын

Super episode. Lovely cars. Thanks for sharing 👍

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it of interest!

@levelcrossing150 Жыл бұрын

What a great show of some really interesting cars. Nice setting and I would love to take mine there next year.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's a great place to hold an event like this, thanks for watching

@odizpatina 11 ай бұрын

Cool video! 👊

@Roger.Coleman1949 Жыл бұрын

Just outstanding as ever Rick , as you say in a beautiful setting , you manage to include so much detail and perspective of so many.I could gladly take a few home, the superbly elegant Rolls 20/25hp Sedanca Coupe , most likely with coachwork by Gurney Nutting at 3.32, JJ 5549, the gorgeous Sunbeam ( Talbot ) Alpine, but probably the most incredible and rare , the Invicta Black Prince.Then again , wouldn't say no to the ' 65 Velocette Venom Thruxton- wow that exhaust note !.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger, yes there were some really interesting and varied exhibits at this one

@Stallzyx Жыл бұрын

Nice coverage and I was there as well for my first time back at a car show for a few years. It seems like you got there very nice and early and then also stayed until the very end when cars were departing which were still there when I left :D Been procrastinating putting my footage together but got a compilation of my walkaround but a lot more of the modern stuff. Nice location and usually I'm at the Tatton Park ones in the summer. I think there's another couple shows this weekend coming at Gawsworth and Capesthorne

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Cool get the video put together! I was planning to get to a few this weekend coming up but I'm out of action a bit for lengthy walks, so we'll have to see on that one. I might have to skip them. Thanks for watching!

@Stallzyx Жыл бұрын

@@oldclassiccarUK That's all good and I put the video up last night before watching some of the other content (including this) that had been put up over the last couple weeks if you wanted to look. I'll have to look at some of your others, looks like you have a Capesthorne from last year

@craigsibley8161 Жыл бұрын

That was an epic video 👍👍👍 So was the black prince. DOHC in a 1940s car...

@robinstewart4729 Жыл бұрын

great video

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robin

@Stallzyx Жыл бұрын

1:15:40 A friend of mine I met last year through a video game online actually showed me that Corvette Pace Car was apparently at a classic car sale over in the states a year ago perhaps and so someone must've imported it not that long ago. Pretty cool story

@Dg-zj6jo Жыл бұрын

what a great day sir

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks DG!

@markhuckerIOwnAClassic-xd6qp 4 ай бұрын

That spanish alpine, bonny little car, that one :)

@bobeden5027 Жыл бұрын

When I was 19 I had a Wolsley 15/60 Vanden Plas, such luxury for a courting young man, hey?

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Must have been quite the catch in such a swish automobile!! Thanks for watching

@professormcclaine5738 Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@tonyadeney1245 3 ай бұрын

nice vid tick --------

@tomday7309 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this one, Rick. Amazing selection of cars on a not so nice day. My favorite was the Invicta Black Prince - it is so elegant and to me looks very custom with the sleek body and no hint of running boards. The only thing to have made it better would be to take a couple inches out of the top height. I know that cars of that era needed "hat room", but lower would have been better for me. There were so many cars you showed that I will never see in person and I thank you for that. The blue early Triumph with the three position drop head was just spectacular. I can't imagine rechroming that grille and getting it so straight!

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Agreed, the grille on the Triumph is something to behold, thanks for watching

@skellertons113 6 ай бұрын

Hello Sir, notice the Wolseley 1500s are the family versions where the chrome trim extends to the front of the wings rather than ending short with the "W" slightly back on the Fleet versions. The Jag has an "AN" registration, which, prior to 1965, was East Ham, London, unless I am wrong. Down my way, the Bromley Pageant is cancelled this year due to ULEZ (one day event, a lot of modern classics begrudge paying £12.50 to attend) ,but Enfield is going ahead, a three day event.

@oldclassiccarUK 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, yes I read about Bromley somewhere, shame

@carltwidle9046 Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 A very nice setting for a car show. Spring with the beautiful flower in bloom on the trees. I liked Batman on TV 📺 in the 1960s . So it was cool seeing the Batmobile there. Where was the caped crusader ?. I could imagine Harley dressed as Robin , and you as Batman. Only joking.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Ha no sign of the boy wonder

@user-sq1xu9xg1k 8 ай бұрын

Another great video. (If you make it to the US, please don't tell any car guy that his car is "fruity". LOL)

@oldclassiccarUK 8 ай бұрын

I'll try and remember that :-)

@johndavey72 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful show Richard . There were several favourites . That '63 split rear screen Stingray ....WOW! That '66 Porsche was probably a 912 , l did a very major repair /restoration in the early 1980's on one . The GT6 was a conundrum , the mk2 is my favourite . The Jenson FF. It's possible l repainted this car in the early '90's . If you're a Ford man you may have thought it was finished in Aubergine . Jensen called it Cassis ! Well,and so many others, incredible !Thankyou.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@paulhelman2376 Жыл бұрын

I meant undersquare.

@paulhelman2376 Жыл бұрын

From the driver's garb I surmised the weather to be same as ours. Upon checking it is about identical.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Ha yes it was a bit on and off, but overall very pleasant

@stephenmcclean7500 Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking I read somewhere, that Batmobile was built by barris brothers , in 3 weeks

@jimshaver898 Жыл бұрын

I had a 69 Sunbeam Rapier similar to the one seen at 1:38:00, it was a great car to learn how to do body work on, it came loaded with rust at no cost!! It was imported into Canada by Chrysler, had a Penta Star on the passenger lower front wing.. Single SU, 1725cc, bought it for $500 from a friend and drove it home (500 miles) from his place, It was my first standard car and not my last English car. Sold it for $500 after three years,, it had a wood dash!!

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

I think the same Rapier popped up at an event we went to today also!

@brianwhelan5382 3 күн бұрын

Will the cars of today be collected like as in the video forty years from now?

@oldclassiccarUK 3 күн бұрын

I'm not sure that there'll be the willingness/ability for future car owners to take on current-day cars as projects in any great numbers if I'm honest, that's even assuming that manufacturers will be keen to release their IP in future, and the spares/technical knowledge is fully out there to support resurrecting a modern-day car in future. Even getting a 2000s car to run properly now can be quite the challenge ... I dread to think what it'd be like resurrecting a modern-day car in 20/30/40 years time, at least at home.

@brianwhelan5382 3 күн бұрын

@@oldclassiccarUK I don't think modern cars will ever evoke the same nostalgia or care held by current classic cars owners, modern cars have an almost similar design with just a badge difference, I drive a 2002 Toyota Corolla, best car I ever owned!

@Shawcrosscarphotography 3 ай бұрын

Hi would you know what time the cars generally start to arrive at this show? And do they just use the one entrance, looking to take pics of cars arriving

@oldclassiccarUK 3 ай бұрын

I need to look up times myself, just got back in :-) I think there's just the one way in

@Shawcrosscarphotography 3 ай бұрын

@@oldclassiccarUK saw you at the gate great show look forward to the video

@dalian1993 Жыл бұрын

Great vid,thank you. But........why do we hardly ever see any Gilbern Genies or Invaders ?

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

I think Gilberns may have featured in the recent Tatton Park vid (there were certainly several there so I'm sure I would have given them a mention)

@SpacedOdyssey Жыл бұрын

It must have something to do with how much interest car clubs associate with these venues. I go tom a few show and rarely see this number of cars

@frederickporter2077 6 ай бұрын

I haven't seen my vauxhall vx490

@oldclassiccarUK 6 ай бұрын

Was it there? I'll look out for it next time

@biddlelove2135 Жыл бұрын

If I ever want to down size to a pokey little house, with a postage stamp of a garden, gawsworth hall would be ideal!🤣🤣🤣👍🇬🇧ps always try to get a cortina mk1 on film, for the big fan of the channel, Mr Biddle.👍

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr B, I always try and feature Cortinas whenever I see them!

@paulhelman2376 Жыл бұрын

You mentioned the 70 mph limit on major motorways. We have the same but most cruise at 80 without intervention. That was one major reason I switched to a Transit five speed the fifth giving 0.8 overdrive so my 63 B900 series V 4/4 keeps up withought undue stress and then some should the road be straight and spirit tempoarily willing. At which point I recall that I put in the Gemmer steering box myself and did I check tire status recently?

@lawrence5117 Жыл бұрын

I've always had a soft spot for the Wolseley 1500. No idea why.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Same here, dad had a really nice grey one a few years ago

@RogerWarren-ec2ql 3 ай бұрын

Fiat.850.where.are.they.calling.........from.australia❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@jeffking4176 Жыл бұрын

There’s a man in Iowa [ I believe], who recreates the Bat Mobile under License, for sale. He made the news not too long ago when a client [ who missed some payments- and was pushed back in line], got mad, and pulled a “favor “, from his local California police chief, and had a team of investigators raid his place. Something of a scandal, and the builder was CLEARED of ALL charges, which led to investigation of the California police chief and his. 📻🙂

@jimshaver898 Жыл бұрын

Do these shows happen all year long or is there a "Season"?

@robbrady4649 Жыл бұрын

Generally from spring through to the end of the summer.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

As Rob says, there are shows all year round but the vast majority are probably April through to September/October, saying that the giant NEC indoor event is in November

@jimshaver898 Жыл бұрын

@@oldclassiccarUK I'll have to come over then and catch up with you at a few shows perhaps. I love your walk around video's but you keep teasing me, I spot a TR4/4A/250 and I am shouting to you to slow down or go over and give it some love, but ahhh... you keep going....too many cars!! :-)

@ericstewart9189 Жыл бұрын

08:50. Kevin Keegan had one.

@RogerWarren-ec2ql 3 ай бұрын

What.about.a.austin.freeway.from.australiA❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@oldclassiccarUK 3 ай бұрын

They're not exactly common here given that they weren't sold here new

@paulhelman2376 Жыл бұрын

I believe that taxation HP. Formula favored long stroke (oversquare) engines and therefore grill shape.

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Indeed, eg small capacity six-cylinder cars were quite common in the 1930s to avoid hefty tax rates based on bore diameter

@michaelfraser5723 Жыл бұрын

NOT ONE EURO 7 COMPLIANT, COMPLIANT WITH THE EU HYPOCRISY GROUP

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Euro 7 has no place in my videos!

@michaelfraser5723 Жыл бұрын

TOPPING UP THE CO2

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Unlike all the huge ships bringing new cars to the UK from all four corners of the globe eh!

@edwardkennedy9919 Жыл бұрын

@@oldclassiccarUKwell said and so true, not to mention the pollution in the making of EVs.

@RogerWarren-ec2ql 3 ай бұрын

No.fiat.850s😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢australia

@1KJRoberts Жыл бұрын

Just 1 Humber?

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

I think at this event yes, there was a cracking earlier Hawk that appeared at both Weston Park and Llandudno (and features in both videos of these events)

@danielwalker2613 Жыл бұрын

and still not a Puma in sight ? ....

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

I can only vid what's there :-) There may well be one later in the month at Gawsworth as they're holding a "youngtimer" event for more recent cars although I don't think we'll get to it sorry. Thanks for watching.

@johnrandle8365 Жыл бұрын

He seems to only highlight British cars and just skirts past foreign makes apart from porche he looks at these old Brit cars that some are too old and should be in a museum?&

@oldclassiccarUK Жыл бұрын

Not at all, I look at any older car but modern Ferraris, Lambos etc aren't the focus of this classic car channel. Check out the Bicester Heritage vid for example and I talk a lot about some older BMWs for example, Mercedes, French cars, American cars and so on. But moderns regardless of country of origin are of little interest to me and the channel. Just as I wouldn't expect a modern supercars channel to spend long looking at Austin A35s, or Pops. Thanks for watching.

@richardsealey3626 Жыл бұрын

Porsche..................

@billybonds4449 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video of a wide selection of Classic cars for all tastes on show here. The Dodge Charger exiting at the end was an absolute beast of a car. With the Ford Mustang Fastback also turning up, they reminded me of that brilliant car chase from Bullit with Steve Mc Queen.