28-08-2022, 11:53 AM
It was my first Austin Seven Rally I attended with the Ruby. The only image I can find was taken at Cofton park campsite after a maiden run post MOT from Cirencester. Such was my confidence in the car, after 17 miles I decided to drive the rest of the journey up the M5 to the rally. Image shows the Ruby (364) with Ray Moses' '29 Swallow (87), his wife Barbara's ARR Ruby (385) and Tony Reeves' RN Saloon (182).
It's a pity they didn't include registration numbers on the Jubilee programme, as it would have made locating the cars on the Rally 'field' easier. I know my ARR is close to the B/W image of Mk 2 Rubies but HOW close?
450 entrants were on the 1972 programme. How many made in the for the event, I wonder.
I never thought that the subsequent Centenary celebration could ever have surpassed that of 1972. It became a very complex affair in terms of organisation, seamlessly executed, and I haven't heard of anyone who didn't enjoy it. There was lots of something for everyone!
It's a pity they didn't include registration numbers on the Jubilee programme, as it would have made locating the cars on the Rally 'field' easier. I know my ARR is close to the B/W image of Mk 2 Rubies but HOW close?
450 entrants were on the 1972 programme. How many made in the for the event, I wonder.
I never thought that the subsequent Centenary celebration could ever have surpassed that of 1972. It became a very complex affair in terms of organisation, seamlessly executed, and I haven't heard of anyone who didn't enjoy it. There was lots of something for everyone!