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Terry McGillie

Make: Lancia

Model: Triota

Year of Manufacture: 1921

Almost the entire production of this model were sent to Ireland by the British Government as armoured personnel carriers to the R.I.C. This particular vehicle was used by the R.U.C until the 1950s. Sometime during the 1970s it was sent to England and in 1982 was restored to its present format. It was then used for publicity purposes by a wine firm before it was bought by the present owner, Terry McGillie, in July 2003.

Norman Green

Make : Bedford

Model : Plaxton Panorama III

Year of Manufacture : 1972

Originally owned by the Yorkshire Police Force in England, imported to N. I. in 1984 and used by a Church Mission. Purchased in 1996 and converted from a 29 seater coach to a camper over a 3 year period for those 2 day shows. There are only a handful of these models left as being roadworthy in the UK. Fitted with a 330 Bedford diesel engine, 240 volt electrics, gas cooker, fridge, wc facilities, waste water and drinking water tanks, sleeps 4 adults. Affectionally nicknamed “The Passion Wagon”

Adam Lucas

Make : Chrysler Avenger

Model : Series II, 1600 GL

Year of Manufacture : 1978

Restoration has started on this car. Intending to strip back to bare metal, including underneath, replacing defective panels and perhaps dropping a more efficient modern engine in. The series II wouldn’t be as sought after as the series I, however these models are becoming scarce. Hopefully this one turns out alright..

Adam Lucas

Make : Austin Mini

Model : 1000

Year of Manufacture : 1978

Fully restored back in 1998 over a 2 year period. Purchased in July 2007. A full photographic record and expenditure details came with the car. Original BMC Sandglow paint colour, original interior, 998cc engine, 10x6” wheels, 38000 original miles and it has only covered another 300 miles since its restoration

Make : Rover Mini

Model : 1275 SPRITE

Year of Manufacture : 1996

Adam Lucas

Make : Ferguson

Model : T 20 Petrol

Year of Manufacture : 1948

Purchased in 2003 and restored over one year this ‘grey fergie’ got wired brushed to bare metal, etch primed, 2K primer filler and top coated in a 1K paint, new parts are tyres, exhaust and mudguards.

Been to shows and one unusual venue....on the dance floor of the Bannvale Hotel, courtesy of the Mullahead Ploughing Society.

Keith Lucas

Make : Karrier

Model : Bantam

Year of Manufacture : 1972

This was laid up for 15 years in a barn. Had been used up to 1985 as a general delivery lorry to markets. It was subjected to a full nut and bolt restoration over 5 years, completed in July 2004. Edbro tipping wooden body is in keroin, perkins diesel 4-cylinder engine, speed of about 45 MPH. Smallest version of the Commer fleet these were popular with daires, coal merchants and councils. This vehicle was first used by L/derry City Council.

Part of Sam Gray's collection

John Wilson

Exhibited at Bannvale Hotel... Jan 2007

Make: Farmall

Model: Cub

Year: 1942

Rumour has it this tractor never leaves it trailer...(who said that?!)

Francie McHughs' 1950's Newman Tractor.

This was owned by Francie's dad, Paddy and was restored to its
former glory by Francie over an eighteen year period after he
rescued it from rubble when it got unintentionally buried.
Francie patiently sourced new parts that were corroded beyond
repair. Mudguards and bonnet were fabricated from new metal.

Kevin Grimley's Leyland Comet