Yes it is display season again.
And here is the link for original VBOA event for this year.
https://vboa.org.uk/index.php/2022/01/1 ... w-on-sale/
With the price of fuel and the roll-out of clean air zones, I am not sure what the turn out will be.
VBOA 22nd to 24th July 2022
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Anyone else going? Just booked our tickets for the Sunday. 2019 was a good show and autojumble, picked up a couple of replacement sun visors!
Alan
Alan
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Are there any VBOA clubs left, seems to have lost meaning with vauxhall, or is it just a legacy name now.
David
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Sadly not us this year -
We have other commitments earlier in the week, which means that the other half will be absolutely knackered. We have to limit her to one activity per week otherwise she gets totally wrecked.
I am sure there are some "official" VBOA clubs out there, but as you know, our club was never officially recognised as we never charged membership, and also didn't offer any exciting merchandise as a reward for your membership fee.
Bigger clubs such as VODC, Vectra-C.com, Cavalier and Chevette Club, (and many more) still charge membership and run official areas at the VBOA clubs meet.
We have other commitments earlier in the week, which means that the other half will be absolutely knackered. We have to limit her to one activity per week otherwise she gets totally wrecked.
I am sure there are some "official" VBOA clubs out there, but as you know, our club was never officially recognised as we never charged membership, and also didn't offer any exciting merchandise as a reward for your membership fee.
Bigger clubs such as VODC, Vectra-C.com, Cavalier and Chevette Club, (and many more) still charge membership and run official areas at the VBOA clubs meet.
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It's not at all a legacy name. There is a thriving community of clubs that belong to the VBOA.
The VBOA itself however is on rocky ground at the moment.
There have been some poor decisions made in the last few years and even aligations of corruption which have not gone down well with some of the clubs.
The Cavalier and Chevette club, a founding member of the VBOA, have taken the decision to leave the VBOA for this reason.
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There used to be real benefits being VBOA affiliated, there's no real reason to from what I can see these days.
David
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One person going to VBOA on Friday will be my van's landlord - Troy.
BTCCTroy and previously SRiGuy.
So if you are going, I am sure he will be glad to discuss his strong passion for Cavaliers and XE engines.
After two very hot days in Leeds, I know that Mrs Robsey will not be in any fit state for us to go this weekend.
BTCCTroy and previously SRiGuy.
So if you are going, I am sure he will be glad to discuss his strong passion for Cavaliers and XE engines.
After two very hot days in Leeds, I know that Mrs Robsey will not be in any fit state for us to go this weekend.
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What's the best day to go Saturday or Sunday ? I was thinking Saturday bearing in mind it's a 2 1/2 hour drive for me, as people tend to start leaving after lunch on Sunday.
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It varies from year to year -
If you arrive and stay late, then Saturday is better.
If you are an early bird and like the parades, then Sunday is better.
If you arrive and stay late, then Saturday is better.
If you are an early bird and like the parades, then Sunday is better.
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Sunday it is then. Mite see you there Alan.
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Giving the CD a once over ready for tomorrow's run to Sywell and found n/s rear tyre had lost about 6lbs? Normally pressures stay pretty much spot on. Anyway pumped it up and went for some E10 (£1.81.9!) came back and decided to jack the wheel up and look for the culprit. Nice Pozi headed screw into one of the tread blocks, bit of spit and it was making bubbles, not big bubbles but bubbles.
So whipped it off and put the never used Goodyear spare ally wheel on, don't even get a spare now let alone an alloy wheel!
£18.50 later we are back to where I started but now ready for the morrow!
Will keep a lookout for you Ian.
Alan
So whipped it off and put the never used Goodyear spare ally wheel on, don't even get a spare now let alone an alloy wheel!
£18.50 later we are back to where I started but now ready for the morrow!
Will keep a lookout for you Ian.
Alan
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Weather has been dreadful up here, I hope it has not spoilt things at Sywell.
I thought it was going to be a repeat of 2012, when the whole event was flooded... but then it was at Billing back then.
I thought it was going to be a repeat of 2012, when the whole event was flooded... but then it was at Billing back then.
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Great day! Started off cloudy but then the sun came out and was then quite warm and pretty windy!
Spotted by James & Lizzie with Junior then later on spotted by Ian (I don't see anyone!)
Good to have a brief chat with you all, James & family were camping but mum & dad were in the luxury of a nearby hotel.
No bargains bought by me this year, other than my £1 pliers, but there seemed to be a reasonable selection of goodies.
Big delay advised on M11 so we detoured off route which actually took us over the M11 twice, and would you believe it was all running fine but it added best part of an hour to the journey.
Would I go again - probably!
Alan
Spotted by James & Lizzie with Junior then later on spotted by Ian (I don't see anyone!)
Good to have a brief chat with you all, James & family were camping but mum & dad were in the luxury of a nearby hotel.
No bargains bought by me this year, other than my £1 pliers, but there seemed to be a reasonable selection of goodies.
Big delay advised on M11 so we detoured off route which actually took us over the M11 twice, and would you believe it was all running fine but it added best part of an hour to the journey.
Would I go again - probably!
Alan
Re: VBOA 22nd to 24th July 2022
Forgot to say there were some lovely examples of vehicles, the standard of restorations has definitely improved over the years. My favourite today would be the Lotus Carlton, underneath was just as impressive as the top. Many hours had been lavished on it.
Alan
Alan
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James will post some up soon, I am sure.
Normally it is me that posts up very quickly, but I didn't go this year
Normally it is me that posts up very quickly, but I didn't go this year
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Sorry guys, over two months late but better late than never!
Firstly I have to apologise for quality of some of these photos. i stupidly forgot my DSLR and had to take all of these on my phone.
This year was slightly different for us from recent years, not only because the Cavalier and Chevette club who I normally go with has now left the VBOA, in a dispute over its management, but also because it was William's first VBOA and his first time camping!
With this in mind we thought it wise to only stay one night, over Saturday/Sunday.
When we arrived we parked up at the 'Guest' area, joined by a much diminished Cavalier and Chevette club, and pitched up our tent.
To begin with, William didn't show much interest!
The one advantage of the dismemberment of the Cavalier and Chevette club from the VBOA, is that others could join us on our little Guest stand.
So on Sunday we saw a very familiar face as Ian parked his GSi up with us:
We also saw Alan and his very tidy CD, though he parked in the peasant car park
Obviously, the first place to go at these events is the trade stands and this year there was a pretty good showing.
I personally picked up a crankshaft pulley and an air con pipe for the Diplomat, both parts unique to C20NE engined Cavs with air con so pretty rare.
The club stands were, as always, a fantastic sight to see.
Club Calibra
Home to the shiniest C20NE I've ever seen!
MK3 Astra OC
MK1 Astra club
MK2Cav.com
OpelGT club
Performance Nova group
VX4/90 club
Viva owners club
Just Opel Vauxhall
Opel Manta Owners Club
Bedford Enthusiasts Club
Good turnout of Bedfords this year, probably the best in a few years.
Autobahn stormers
The Autobahn stormers club is always a source of some of my favourite show cars and this year did not disappoint with a very good turn out.
The obligatory Lotus Carlton, seemed to be fewer of them this year.
This has to be one of my favourites. Totally immaculate:
This is a car that's very well known by now. Think I see it every year but it never fails to be in my top favourites:
Fair enough!
Vauxhall Victor owners club
A club that never fails to impress, especially if you are a fan of cars parked so perfectly in line they would make an architect blush!
It's also home to some of the cleanest cars you've ever seen.
Just look at that!
Got to love the variety at VBOA. Not often you see cars like this all together:
Probably the most blingy car, in the world:
Next to this:
Favourites
6.2 Chevy V8 powered Firenza
Nice touch!
Interloper!
There was a great showing of MK3 Cavaliers as well. Here are just the ones I spotted:
All too soon it was time to leave so we packed up the tent and said our goodbyes:
I dare say even William was sad to leave:
Firstly I have to apologise for quality of some of these photos. i stupidly forgot my DSLR and had to take all of these on my phone.
This year was slightly different for us from recent years, not only because the Cavalier and Chevette club who I normally go with has now left the VBOA, in a dispute over its management, but also because it was William's first VBOA and his first time camping!
With this in mind we thought it wise to only stay one night, over Saturday/Sunday.
When we arrived we parked up at the 'Guest' area, joined by a much diminished Cavalier and Chevette club, and pitched up our tent.
To begin with, William didn't show much interest!
The one advantage of the dismemberment of the Cavalier and Chevette club from the VBOA, is that others could join us on our little Guest stand.
So on Sunday we saw a very familiar face as Ian parked his GSi up with us:
We also saw Alan and his very tidy CD, though he parked in the peasant car park
Obviously, the first place to go at these events is the trade stands and this year there was a pretty good showing.
I personally picked up a crankshaft pulley and an air con pipe for the Diplomat, both parts unique to C20NE engined Cavs with air con so pretty rare.
The club stands were, as always, a fantastic sight to see.
Club Calibra
Home to the shiniest C20NE I've ever seen!
MK3 Astra OC
MK1 Astra club
MK2Cav.com
OpelGT club
Performance Nova group
VX4/90 club
Viva owners club
Just Opel Vauxhall
Opel Manta Owners Club
Bedford Enthusiasts Club
Good turnout of Bedfords this year, probably the best in a few years.
Autobahn stormers
The Autobahn stormers club is always a source of some of my favourite show cars and this year did not disappoint with a very good turn out.
The obligatory Lotus Carlton, seemed to be fewer of them this year.
This has to be one of my favourites. Totally immaculate:
This is a car that's very well known by now. Think I see it every year but it never fails to be in my top favourites:
Fair enough!
Vauxhall Victor owners club
A club that never fails to impress, especially if you are a fan of cars parked so perfectly in line they would make an architect blush!
It's also home to some of the cleanest cars you've ever seen.
Just look at that!
Got to love the variety at VBOA. Not often you see cars like this all together:
Probably the most blingy car, in the world:
Next to this:
Favourites
6.2 Chevy V8 powered Firenza
Nice touch!
Interloper!
There was a great showing of MK3 Cavaliers as well. Here are just the ones I spotted:
All too soon it was time to leave so we packed up the tent and said our goodbyes:
I dare say even William was sad to leave:
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A great turn out as usual.
Good call on the Senator and Mk2 Cavaliers.
They are amongst my favourites too.
Along with the Monza and other big "Opel" battle-cruisers.
And welcome to William as the youngest affiliate of the forum.
I am surprised that he was not wearing any Vauxhall Griffin socks.
Maybe Lizzie was hogging them again - like she did before at many of the VBOA / Vauxfest events in the past.
Good call on the Senator and Mk2 Cavaliers.
They are amongst my favourites too.
Along with the Monza and other big "Opel" battle-cruisers.
And welcome to William as the youngest affiliate of the forum.
I am surprised that he was not wearing any Vauxhall Griffin socks.
Maybe Lizzie was hogging them again - like she did before at many of the VBOA / Vauxfest events in the past.
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The 6.2 Firenza was my favourite 
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What a great array of pictures - and the quality was excellent. It's amazing what mobile phone cameras will do these days. Thank you for posting these!
1993 Cavalier V6 Auto in Smoke Grey Metallic
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James normally takes a professional quality DSLR camera - he is as o.c.d about photos as I am with electrics.
But yes, smart phones are amazing these days -
my latest phone (Samsung A53) actually remasters photos to improve crispness and photo quality.
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Super 'album' James, had a great day there and nice to see you and Lizzie!
Alan
Alan
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My pleasure, glad you liked them.
You can really tell the difference when you zoom in though and of course you are so much more limited in terms of framing and adjusting aperture sizes, iso, shutter speed etc.
Most phones edit the photos in real time to make them look better but that takes the fun out of it. It's a bit like driving an auto compared to a manual.
Blimey, when was that?
Clun Calibra always gets gives a massive stand. They normally do quite elaborate displays with jacked up cars and mirrors but this year was very tame.
Yeah, phone cameras have come on a long way.
You can really tell the difference when you zoom in though and of course you are so much more limited in terms of framing and adjusting aperture sizes, iso, shutter speed etc.
Most phones edit the photos in real time to make them look better but that takes the fun out of it. It's a bit like driving an auto compared to a manual.
Blimey, when was that?
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I would say VauxFest 2019...on the Sunday.
It was when we did the line up at the end of the show, with the four CavMk3OC members' cars lined up in age order.
I told you we were a bit OCD.
Lizzie's V6, My LSi pretending to be a SRi, your dad's Cav, and the Ian's GSi on the far right.
It was when we did the line up at the end of the show, with the four CavMk3OC members' cars lined up in age order.
I told you we were a bit OCD.
Lizzie's V6, My LSi pretending to be a SRi, your dad's Cav, and the Ian's GSi on the far right.