NG Kit Car

A family event with a few classic cars and live music. This is run by the local Rotary Club and the Essesx and Hearts Air Ambulance. For some reason it was less well attended this year.

SAMGOC car run to the Green Dragon, Flaunden. A very warm evening with 8 or so cars.

Classics in the Walled Garden at Luton Hoo, despite the football game that evening, was pretty well attanded with plenty of unusual classics.

Once again the rally was held at Stratford-upon-Avon. Lovely weather and 42 cars attending during the weekend.

SAMGOC car run to Junction Arms, Marsworth - 7 cars, 10 people

Indicator stalk put through it's paces by young children sitting in and "playing" with it. It did get strained and had to be removed and refitted to correct it.

Having aquired a new indicator stalk, it was modified and fitted.

On removing Dobby from the garage, the indicator stalk went all limp. Interesting driving holding the stalk in the centre position to stop it signalling left all the time - a lump of blue tak to the rescue!

For the 40th Anniversary of the St Albans MGOC, we had a run from Nomansland to the De Haviland Mosquito Museum. 20 cars with 38 people attended and were treated to a guided tour.

Dobby was taken for a drive in the warm Spring sunshine to celebrate Drive It Day and for a visit to Capel Manor Gardens.

Another chance to take Dobby through the Hertfordshire countryside for a run of 26 miles.

At last some Spring sunshine and warmth so just a little run of 14 miles to double check the brakes after replacing the front flexible hoses.

A brief sunshine day among the wet ones so a chance to give Dobby a 26 mile run.

Cambridge & District MGOC Snowdrop Run. Amazingly, the weather was kind being both mild and dry - even a little sunshine - so the hood was down for the 60 mile run. Plenty of Snowdrops this year both en-route and at the start and finish venues. A round trip of around 190 miles.

A dry enough day (just) to take Dobby for a spin and warm him up enough to change the oil & filter. The rest of the service was completed during the following week.

Determined not to leave it so long this time, and with a small window of sunshine among our rather dismal recent weather, I ventured out to see if Dobby would start. Ready and willing, this time Dobby wasted no time in firing up and we went for our (dryish main road) run of about 20 miles.

It's been a couple of months since Dobby was taken out (poor weather and busy schedule) so with a nice sunny day to end 2025 I felt a run was needed. Alas, Dobby didn't feel like it and showed no inclination to start. After checking the spark plugs, which showed signs that the petrol was getting through, I found a spark only from the centre distributor lead. So I cleaned the rotor arm and the distributor cap and eventually, with a lot of coaxing, Dobby coughed into life. Once running, as usual, he was as enthusuastic about his drive as he always is and returned with a smile after about 20 miles. I must not leave it so long between runs next time!

Another run of about 20 miles.

Another run of about 23 miles.

Some September sunshine and time for Dobby's favourite 23 mile run.

5th -12th September. Dobby loves going on a ship and he really enjoys runs around the island roads. He gets lots of attention too! Only one wet day so a good time was had.

I think this is now my favourite show. There is a great village atmosphere, a very good selection of classic vehicles, a fair number of stalls and live music.

Despite my comments last year, this show seemed to have improved again this year. Maybe the weather had something to do with it! An enjoyable day out.

This is our most local car show, although it is mainly a family fun day now. It was a lovely hot day and there were more stalls and rides this year but fewer people I thought. A limited number of vehicles turned up which was a shame but the "Shades of Midnight" performed their 50s and 60s music which was excellent as always.

Another evening run with St Albans MGOC, this time to the Green Dragon at Flaunden. A round trip of 46 miles.

This show is a new one to us and is just over 20 miles away via back country lanes. We were able to join other MGs among a plethora of different classic makes and models. Being a hot sunny day, we were able to relax and chat. Dobby just enjoyed being out and about again.

An invitation to join a few other classics in the car park of Springview Care Home in Enfield in support of the RNLI. The residents enjoyed seeing the old cars, listening to live music and having a barbecue.

Another run with the St Albans MGOC, this time to the Green Man at Great Offley. With yet another warm evening, we looked out over the lovely countryside. A round trip of 49 miles.

Classics in the Walled Garden is another chance to join with other enthusiasts and view the many hidden classics which must normally be secreted in garages around the area. This year we were blessed with lovely weather. A round trip of 37 miles.

20-23 June. Once again it was time for the NG Owners Club National Rally in Stratford-upon -Avon. A chance to meet up with nearly 40 other NGs and many old friends. A really hot weekend and a round trip of 190 miles.