Treat lined up for vintage vehicle fans

VINTAGE vehicle enthusiasts have built up a treasure trove of racing history as a spring treat for visitors to Angus.

Just a gear change or two from Glamis Castle, Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club (SVVC) has taken the covers off a Tartan Week display at its Bridge View House HQ on the Glamis to Kirriemuir road.

SVVC director Stephen Dear said the willingness of local owners to part with their pride and joy for the week-long display was the key to its success. He said: “Without the generosity of members and friends we just wouldn’t be able to put on such an interesting and varied display.

“This collection of cycles, motorcycles and cars has never been under one roof together so it’s a rare opportunity to see them and there should also be something for everyone.”

The bicycles on display include a rare example of a 1940s Dundee-built D W Lindsey racer.

Lindsey operated from premises in the city’s Victoria Road and was famed for his lightweight bikes.

Motorcycle rarities include a 125cc BSA Bantam race bike and an ex-works 350cc Royal Enfield Bullet trials machine, the sister bike to one ridden by the legendary Johnny Britain in events including the British Championship and the famous Scottish six-day trial.

The oldest car in the collection is a remarkable Arrol-Johnston, which produced the first automobile manufactured in Britain. The immaculate green example on display is a stunning recreation of the 20HP light speed car, a special for the 1911 European race season. Mr Dear said: “We also have Austin 7-based racers and icons such as the Mini, Healey 3000 MkIII and the rallying Ford Escort MkI.”

The display at the SVVC base runs until Saturday.

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