Festival of the Unexceptional 2019
base specification. Current owner Philip Hunt has known the car from new and saved it from being scrapped by the original owner. The Chevette was rescued from the crusher and has been well-loved, and used, ever since.
Several notable cars were present in the FOTU car park, and included an Alfa Romeo 2300 Rio, a 50th Anniversary Saab 900 Turbo, a British Gas Transit 4x4, an immaculate original Volkswagen Golf GL, a rare Renault 25 LWB limousine, a Rover SD1 that had travelled from Ireland and a number of historic vehicles provided by manufacturers.
‘‘What a delight it is to present cars that evoke so many memories to so many people, and to reward the enthusiasts who spend precious time and money on keeping the more ordinary classics on the road,’’ says Atkinson.
‘‘As you walk around the lawns you overhear guests saying ‘my Dad had one of those’ or ‘we went on our summer holiday in that’ and that’s why we do what we do.
‘‘Great cars and great memories, a meeting of like-minded people who appreciate that unexceptional is a term of endearment and not derogatory.
‘‘Hagerty created FOTU six years ago and we now have a sell-out event that attracts guests from around the world.
‘‘While we have admiration and passion for all classic car owners and events, FOTU is truly special . . . more family gathering than sterile show, it brings people together.
‘‘We have no rules, no boundaries and light-hearted judging which makes everyone smile and enjoy the event.’’