This year Midland Centre chose Sudbury Hall a late 17th Century National Trust
Property for the venue of the annual Concours event. The Hall is noted for its
fine wood carvings and plasterwork, as well as boasting one of the most elaborate
stairways of its kind in the Country. Very ornate and pretty Ceiling feature
in this great hall. Fans of Pride & Prejudice may well recognise the Long
Gallery, as this was featured in the recent BBC Drama. The famous Museum of
Childhood depicts the life of children over the last 200 years and shows in
detail how they lived and played..
About fifteen cars were expected and they lined across the front of the Hall,
giving the public a spectacular view from the road. As more cars arrived they
had to be placed in the stable yard and made another fine display for everyone
to see. Concours got underway and the Judges had several to mark. A good standard
and most Marques represented in each class. Around 3.00pm with all marks complete,
it was time for prize giving.
The results were;-
| CLASS | POSITION | ENTRANT | Reg. NUMBER |
| 100 | 1st | Malcolm Hadley | HAS 771 |
| 3000MIIa-MkIII | 1st | Phil Wright | ACK176A |
| 2nd | John Masefield | GTD 720B | |
| Modified Big Healey | 1st | Keith Clapham | TOJ 301 |
| 2nd | Jason Hunt | JFO 717 | |
| Sprite Mk1 | 1st | Andy Elkington | TTH 712 |
| Modified Sprite | 1st | Paul Brigg | 837 AXB |
| 2nd | Clive Allen | YOL 587 | |
| Masters | 1st | Ron Walker | WNK 125 |
| 2nd | Jim Clark | LCB 654 | |
| 3rd | Dave Burns | YSU 587 | |
| Novice | 1st | Clive Allen | YOL 587 |
| Lucas Electrical | 1st | Jim Clark | LCB 654 |
| Overall /Joint Winners | Malcolm Hadley (100) | HAS 771 | |
| Keith Clapham (100S) | TOJ 301 |
Our thanks to all the Members for turning out and making this an enjoyable
day.
Also thanks to Keith Clapham, Malcolm Hadley and Mike Ward for Judging.
Mell Ward