The car’s the star at classic meet
THE latest classic car show featured a collaboration between two groups of local enthusiasts.
The Guernsey Classic Vehicle Club was joined by the Porsche Owners’ Club at the Albert Pier, where around 30 cars were on display.
‘It’s about appreciation of old cars and it’s also good for everyone to be able to get together to exchange ideas,’ said GCVC president John Bichard.
The cars were displayed on the Pier for about an hour before setting off to drive to Guernsey Pearl on the west coast.
Among the classics was a 1948 Ford Anglia V8 owned by John De Jersey. He bought the vehicle nearly six months ago.
‘I used to race Chevrolet V8s on the beach and I knew I wanted a Ford with a V8,’ said Mr De Jersey. ‘It only comes out at the weekends.’
Another car more than 60 years old was Mike Le Tissier’s 1956 Austin Healey 106, which he was inspired to buy while out of the island.
‘I went to Jersey and they were doing the hillclimbs in them,’ he said.
His collection also includes a 1959 Frog Eyed Spirit.
Members of the Porsche Owners’ Club who were on the Pier included regional organiser Brad Faye, who was showing his 996 Carrera 45.
He said there were a number of reasons why he loved German cars.
‘The sound in particular is just great and the build quality is superb. In terms of sports cars they’re also a little bit understated,’ he said.
The Club runs drives along routes such as L’Ancresse to Jerbourg. However, Mr Faye said these are sub-optimal for such vehicles.
‘I went to Wales with my car once and that’s where they belong. We’re hoping to go over to France and join up with the Jersey club,’ he said.
The GCVC will be taking part in an environmental initiative in the near future.
‘We know classic cars are huge polluters, so we’re teaming up with Guernsey Trees for Life to plant some trees in an area of public land,’ said Mr Bichard.
