Warwick Retro Car Show 2012
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Mods and rockers joined dozens of classic and retro cars in Warwick's historic market place this weekend, treating hundreds of spectators to a wonderful octane-fuelled show.
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Warwick Retro Car Show 2012Richard Aucockcontributor, MSN Cars2012-08-13T12:25:33seo_keywordsretro car showtrue250874685
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700hp DDMWorks Ariel AtomGalleryJaguar E-TypeJaguar E-TypeMods and rockers joined dozens of classic and retro cars in Warwick's historic market place this weekend, treating hundreds of spectators to a wonderful octane-fuelled show. Buy a Jaguar E-Type on Auto TraderRead Jaguar car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012Jaguar E-Type
















































Saab 96Saab 96The bikers gathered in the market square and revved up loudly before departing to another motorbike show - a terrific display that left an eclectic array of cars for the crowds to enjoy. Rare treats included this bright orange Saab 96. Read Saab car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012













Triumph TR7Triumph TR7The Triumph TR7 was little loved in its 1970s heyday, but is gaining cult cool status now, particularly in retro 1970s green! Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012













Vauxhall Cavalier SRi IrmscherVauxhall Cavalier SRi IrmscherThe Warwick Retro car show is for all models built before 1990 - and 1980s wheels, such as this Cavalier sporting a rare Irmscher bodykit, certainly found favour.Read Vauxhall car reviewsBuy a Vauxhall Cavalier on Auto TraderPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012













VW Beetle SubaruVW Beetle SubaruThe display cars included the most amazing classic VW Beetle too. Packed into the rear of this was a genuine Subaru Impreza Turbo engine! Buy a Volkswagen Beetle on Auto TraderRead Volkswagen car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012













VW Beetle SubaruVW Beetle SubaruThe owner reckons it puts out 300hp and has sensibly upgraded the rest of the chassis to cope. A thrill to drive, we are in no doubt...Buy a Volkswagen Beetle on Auto TraderRead Volkswagen car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012













Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9One of the world's best hot hatches ever, the Peugeot 205 GTI is rapidly gaining in value. This mint Miami Blue 1.9-litre model was one of just 300 limited edition cars. And was up for sale at £5,250...Buy a Peugeot 205 on Auto TraderRead Peugeot car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012













British Leyland PrincessBritish Leyland PrincessA real missed opportunity car of the 1970s, the British Leyland Princess has loads of retro cool status today - but appalling build quality hindered its chances when new.Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012













Toyota SeraToyota SeraThe Toyota Sera was based on the Starlet supermini and was never sold in the UK - but the cool little coupe's head-turning gullwing doors mean many have, like this owner, imported them into the UK.Read Toyota car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012













Rover P5 3500 coupeRover P5 3500 coupeThe Rover P5 was ahead of its time: both stately and retro-cool, it looks superb to modern eyes. If only the company still existed...Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012













Triumph GT6 Alfa Romeo SpiderTriumph GT6 Alfa Romeo SpiderThis may have been a common sight in the 1970s - British v Italian sports car. But which would you have chosen, and why?Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012













Retro ice-cream vanRetro ice cream vanThe Warwick Retro event was so authentic, even the ice-cream van was a classic! Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012













Rocker at Warwick RetroRocker at Warwick Retro The departure of the mods and rockers was loud and proud: it was a 20-minute display that had the crowd cheering. Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012













Fiat 500Fiat 500To modern eyes, the 'real' Fiat 500 is so small, it looks almost like a toy car. This one charmed many for that very reason.Buy a Fiat 500 on Auto TraderRead Fiat car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012













GTM Cox 1969GTM Cox 1969This GTM Cox was a Mini-based kit car that was built up by Cars and Car Conversions in 1970. It featured in the magazine and has been restored to period condition by its proud owner.Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012













Austin MetroAustin MetroOnce a bestselling car in the UK, it's amazing how rare the Austin Metro is today. Older visitors didn't pay much attention to this model - few appreciate just how rare it is...Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012













British bulldogBritish bulldog Attention to detail was superb at the Warwick retro classic car show...Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012













Citroen SMCitroen SMThe amazing Citroen SM was built in association with Maserati - and even today, it looks completely other-worldly. Read Citroen car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012













Vortex kit carVortex kit car This very pretty Aston Martin-like sports car is actually a kit car. The Vortex GT3 may not have been finished inside, but the outside was certainly turning heads. Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012













Ferrari 328Ferrari 328The full modern-classic Ferrari V8 line was on show at Warwick retro, with a 308 illustrating what this 328 developed from, and a 348 providing an example of the car it morphed into. Buy a Ferrari 328 on Auto TraderRead Ferrari car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012













Fiat 130 CoupeFiat 130 CoupeFiat is today unintentionally becoming a small car-only maker. This fantastic 130 Coupe shows the sort of elegant large car metal it used to make in the 1970s. Read Fiat car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012













Nissan FigaroNissan FigaroAnother Japan-only car that's commonly imported into the UK, the sweet Nissan Figaro today has quite a cult following - including BBC presenter Andrew Marr! Read Nissan car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012













LomaxLomax The Morgan 3-Wheeler concept used to be popular years ago, as this distinctive Lomax showed. Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012













Ford Mustang / VW Golf GTIFord Mustang / VW Golf GTISo diverse was the collection of cars at Warwick Retro, contrasts such as a Ford Mustang parked next to a mk1 VW Golf GTi were commonplace.Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012












Vauxhall VivaVauxhall VivaClassic car fans thankfully keep all sorts of cars on British roads, including this immaculate Vauxhall Viva.Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012













Triumph 2500Triumph 2500A BMW-challenger in its day, the Triumph 2500 had the German giant worried. If only Triumph had kept the momentum going.Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012













Singer ChamoisSinger ChamoisThe Singer Chamois was a cute coupe version of the Hillman Imp. Its Coventry Climax engine gave it high-revving, super-sweet performance: with a tiny wheelbase and rear-drive chassis, it was a great fun car to drive. Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012













VW Polo Euro lookProving even middle-aged superminis can look cool, this Euro-look VW Polo drew many admiring looks. Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2VW Polo Euro look













Triumph Herald EstateTriumph Herald EstateTriumph knew the lifestyle estate was a niche worth exploring half a century ago, too. This Herald Estate is effectively the BMW Touring model of its day...Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012













Triumph SpitfireTriumph Spitfire Another Triumph, another opportunity the company let slip from its grasp. The Spitfire was an affordable, fun roadster that sold well across the globe. Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012














The amazing $5m Ford GT40s - take your pickGallery250873609
American classics up for auctionGallery250872880
Pebble Beach 2012 previewGallery250862977
Overfinch reveals £147k Range Rover Sport GTS-XGallery250854629
Gorgeous pedal-power hot rods for sale Gallery250849331
700hp DDMWorks Ariel AtomGalleryJaguar E-TypeJaguar E-TypeMods and rockers joined dozens of classic and retro cars in Warwick's historic market place this weekend, treating hundreds of spectators to a wonderful octane-fuelled show. Buy a Jaguar E-Type on Auto TraderRead Jaguar car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012Jaguar E-Type














































Saab 96Saab 96The bikers gathered in the market square and revved up loudly before departing to another motorbike show - a terrific display that left an eclectic array of cars for the crowds to enjoy. Rare treats included this bright orange Saab 96. Read Saab car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012












Triumph TR7Triumph TR7The Triumph TR7 was little loved in its 1970s heyday, but is gaining cult cool status now, particularly in retro 1970s green! Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012












Vauxhall Cavalier SRi IrmscherVauxhall Cavalier SRi IrmscherThe Warwick Retro car show is for all models built before 1990 - and 1980s wheels, such as this Cavalier sporting a rare Irmscher bodykit, certainly found favour.Read Vauxhall car reviewsBuy a Vauxhall Cavalier on Auto TraderPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012












VW Beetle SubaruVW Beetle SubaruThe display cars included the most amazing classic VW Beetle too. Packed into the rear of this was a genuine Subaru Impreza Turbo engine! Buy a Volkswagen Beetle on Auto TraderRead Volkswagen car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012












VW Beetle SubaruVW Beetle SubaruThe owner reckons it puts out 300hp and has sensibly upgraded the rest of the chassis to cope. A thrill to drive, we are in no doubt...Buy a Volkswagen Beetle on Auto TraderRead Volkswagen car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012












Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9One of the world's best hot hatches ever, the Peugeot 205 GTI is rapidly gaining in value. This mint Miami Blue 1.9-litre model was one of just 300 limited edition cars. And was up for sale at £5,250...Buy a Peugeot 205 on Auto TraderRead Peugeot car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012












British Leyland PrincessBritish Leyland PrincessA real missed opportunity car of the 1970s, the British Leyland Princess has loads of retro cool status today - but appalling build quality hindered its chances when new.Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012












Toyota SeraToyota SeraThe Toyota Sera was based on the Starlet supermini and was never sold in the UK - but the cool little coupe's head-turning gullwing doors mean many have, like this owner, imported them into the UK.Read Toyota car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012












Rover P5 3500 coupeRover P5 3500 coupeThe Rover P5 was ahead of its time: both stately and retro-cool, it looks superb to modern eyes. If only the company still existed...Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012












Triumph GT6 Alfa Romeo SpiderTriumph GT6 Alfa Romeo SpiderThis may have been a common sight in the 1970s - British v Italian sports car. But which would you have chosen, and why?Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012












Retro ice-cream vanRetro ice cream vanThe Warwick Retro event was so authentic, even the ice-cream van was a classic! Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012












Rocker at Warwick RetroRocker at Warwick Retro The departure of the mods and rockers was loud and proud: it was a 20-minute display that had the crowd cheering. Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012












Fiat 500Fiat 500To modern eyes, the 'real' Fiat 500 is so small, it looks almost like a toy car. This one charmed many for that very reason.Buy a Fiat 500 on Auto TraderRead Fiat car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012












GTM Cox 1969GTM Cox 1969This GTM Cox was a Mini-based kit car that was built up by Cars and Car Conversions in 1970. It featured in the magazine and has been restored to period condition by its proud owner.Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick retro car show 2012












Austin MetroAustin MetroOnce a bestselling car in the UK, it's amazing how rare the Austin Metro is today. Older visitors didn't pay much attention to this model - few appreciate just how rare it is...Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012












British bulldogBritish bulldog Attention to detail was superb at the Warwick retro classic car show...Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012












Citroen SMCitroen SMThe amazing Citroen SM was built in association with Maserati - and even today, it looks completely other-worldly. Read Citroen car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012












Vortex kit carVortex kit car This very pretty Aston Martin-like sports car is actually a kit car. The Vortex GT3 may not have been finished inside, but the outside was certainly turning heads. Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012












Ferrari 328Ferrari 328The full modern-classic Ferrari V8 line was on show at Warwick retro, with a 308 illustrating what this 328 developed from, and a 348 providing an example of the car it morphed into. Buy a Ferrari 328 on Auto TraderRead Ferrari car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012












Fiat 130 CoupeFiat 130 CoupeFiat is today unintentionally becoming a small car-only maker. This fantastic 130 Coupe shows the sort of elegant large car metal it used to make in the 1970s. Read Fiat car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012












Nissan FigaroNissan FigaroAnother Japan-only car that's commonly imported into the UK, the sweet Nissan Figaro today has quite a cult following - including BBC presenter Andrew Marr! Read Nissan car reviewsPebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012












LomaxLomax The Morgan 3-Wheeler concept used to be popular years ago, as this distinctive Lomax showed. Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012












Ford Mustang / VW Golf GTIFord Mustang / VW Golf GTISo diverse was the collection of cars at Warwick Retro, contrasts such as a Ford Mustang parked next to a mk1 VW Golf GTi were commonplace.Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012











Vauxhall VivaVauxhall VivaClassic car fans thankfully keep all sorts of cars on British roads, including this immaculate Vauxhall Viva.Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012












Triumph 2500Triumph 2500A BMW-challenger in its day, the Triumph 2500 had the German giant worried. If only Triumph had kept the momentum going.Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012












Singer ChamoisSinger ChamoisThe Singer Chamois was a cute coupe version of the Hillman Imp. Its Coventry Climax engine gave it high-revving, super-sweet performance: with a tiny wheelbase and rear-drive chassis, it was a great fun car to drive. Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012












VW Polo Euro lookProving even middle-aged superminis can look cool, this Euro-look VW Polo drew many admiring looks. Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2VW Polo Euro look












Triumph Herald EstateTriumph Herald EstateTriumph knew the lifestyle estate was a niche worth exploring half a century ago, too. This Herald Estate is effectively the BMW Touring model of its day...Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012












Triumph SpitfireTriumph Spitfire Another Triumph, another opportunity the company let slip from its grasp. The Spitfire was an affordable, fun roadster that sold well across the globe. Pebble Beach 2012 previewWilton House supercar showtopThis field has been disabled for Gallery V2Warwick Retro Car Show 2012


























