Irish Vintage Scene Issue 89 October 2013
ISSN: 1649 8356
Cover Price: £3.95 / 5.75 euros
Subject: Cars, Commercial, Motorcycle, Scooters, Tractors
Publisher: Irish Vintage Scene
The October 2013 edition of Irish Vintage Scene (Issue 89) is on sale now, and as usual is packed with a wide variety of fascinating features. On the cover this month we bring another true rarity to our readers; the luxurious Wolseley 15/60 was never the most numerous of the B-Series Farina models in the first place, with the cheaper Morris Oxford and Austin Cambridge ruling the sales figures, so nowadays they are thin on the ground. However, this one is thought to be unique as it's the only known Irish-assembled early model in existence, having been put together by Booth-Poole's of Dublin in early 1959. Moving further into the magazine we also take a look at another rare motor, a 1941 Buick Eight, which simply epitomises the elegance and largesse of motoring in the US in the 1940s.
Posted September 23, 2013 by Irish Vintage Scene
The October 2013 edition of Irish Vintage Scene (Issue 89) is, as usual, packed with a wide variety of fascinating features. On the cover this month we bring another true rarity to our readers; the luxurious Wolseley 15/60 was never the most numerous of the B-Series Farina models in the first place, with the cheaper Morris Oxford and Austin Cambridge ruling the sales figures, so nowadays they are thin on the ground. However, this one is thought to be unique as it's the only known Irish-assembled early model in existence, having been put together by Booth-Poole's of Dublin in early 1959. Moving further into the magazine we also take a look at another rare motor, a 1941 Buick Eight, which simply epitomises the elegance and largesse of motoring in the US in the 1940s.
Our feature tractors this month are just about as different from each other as you could get. The first is a little Lanz Alldog tool carrier from the early fifties, which has been modified by its owner to run a modern Kubota in place of the troublesome and unrefined original single. The second is a County 754, a four-wheel-drive monster that might look good now, but in fact was lucky to survive both a trip to the scrapyard and a subsequent workplace fire!
Motorcycle enthusiasts will be interested to read about the sixtieth anniversary of the machine that gave a countless bikers their start; the legendary NSU Quickly moped, while our commercial feature this month looks at a very fine Northern Ireland-based collection of classic Volvo and Scania trucks.
With a long list of event reports, ranging from the 22nd Irish Classic & Vintage Motor Show to the Shane's Castle Steam Rally, plus all our usual attractions like Laid to Rust, Your Letters, News & Events and lots, lots more, you won't want to miss the October 2013 issue of Irish Vintage Scene; get yours today!
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There might not be any shortage of Farina-bodied BMC B-Series saloons around nowadays, but this early Booth Poole-assembled Wolseley 15/60 is believed to be the only survivor of its kind in existence. Having sat outside in poor condition for years it has recently emerged from an extensive restoration to return it to its former glory.
One of the most unusual tractors ever built, the Lanz Alldog series of tool carriers was a real oddity of the fifties, and is pretty rare today. However, Jim Kelly's example is unique, as it now uses a very different method of propulsion, which came about more through necessity than choice, as Andrew Pollock tells us this month.
Quickly Does It
Few vehicles have put the masses on the road quite like scooters and mopeds, vehicles that represent the very essence of affordable and practical personal transport. One of the fondest-remembered of all, especially in this country, is the NSU Quickly, and to celebrate its 60th anniversary we gather together a range of different variants to chart the model's evolution through the fifties and sixties.
Recovery Package
The first half of the 1970s saw a transformation within the haulage industry, as two big Swedish names started their takeover and haven't looked back since. The two models that defined this era of change were undoubtedly the Volvo F88/F89 and Scania 140/141, and this month Steve McEvoy visits an amazing collection of these classic Scandinavian haulers.
The Finnish Article
Early in 2012 we met Tomasz Poskrobko from Loughrea, Co. Galway at a model show where he was exhibiting two of his amazing trucks. Also on display was a chassis that was under construction; well its finished now, and what an outstanding job Tomasz has done. This month, he tells us about the work that was involved in this unique model.
Dromcollogher/Dick Bradley Vintage Rally
22nd Classic & Vintage Motor Show
The Tower Vintage & Classic Run
West Cork Vintage Club Run
Shane's Castle Vintage Rally
Longford Vintage Festival
IVVCC Picnic in the Park
Eyrecourt Vintage Show
Ballyroan Vintage Rally
Stradbally Steam Rally
Labane Vintage Show
WVVMC Pre-55 Run
Fingal Vintage Show
Ballymena Carfest
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Irish Vintage Scene is Ireland's only vintage and classic vehicle magazine. It has been providing enthusiasts with the most up-to-date information on news & events in Ireland since 2006. Founded by Tom Heavey, his mission statement was simple: "To provide the vintage and classic vehicle enthusiast in Ireland with one place to source all they need for their hobby."
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