Riviera Classic Car Show
Members of Torbay Old Wheels Club are sorry to have to confirm that we cannot go ahead with the Riviera Classic Car Show on Paignton Green this year because of circumstances beyond our control. These are related to the use of the North Green and our concerns that the safety of both people and cars couldn't be guaranteed. We'd like to thank everybody who has supported us over the years and hope to be back in 2025.
Member's car of the Month
I was coming up to retirement age and I was looking for a classic car, I had two Corsair in my time and started to look for one and found this one in north London. I said to my wife I’m off to London, my sons and I left on a Saturday morning heading for the big city, we looked over the car which wasn’t the best I’ve seen. At this time we agreed on a price and drove it back to south Devon, this was in 2015. I drove it for 12 months and decided to take it off the road and strip it back to bare metal all the rust cut out, new drivers wing fitted, new rear valances fitted, now time for a respray which is galaxy blue with a moon dust silver roof both Ford colours.
The Ford Consul Corsair was released in October 1963 at Earl’s Court, London. It had a 1500cc engine, 4 door saloon, the price back then with a heater was £701.7.11. and a speed 0 to 60 in 29 sec, top speed 83 mph. The Ford Corsair had options of 2 or 4 door versions and bucket seats and a remote floor change on the de-luxe model.
Fernley Williams
Last Wednesday in every month
We are currently meeting at Forde Hall Social Club usually on the last Wednesday of the month at 7.15 pm. If you would like to come please contact us beforehand to check the date of the next meeting.
Our Activities
We enjoyed visiting lots of shows in our old vehicles throughout 2023. We’re still out and about through the darker months with breakfast get-togethers and occasional organised drives using our old cars if the weather’s suitable.
We’re now looking forward to more fun in the sun this summer.
