Scottish Branch

Although the climate has not been as friendly to Marina, Itals or their derivatives in this part of the UK as apposed to others; there is still a loyal and resilient (and stubborn) element who aim to preserve as many of these much maligned models for future generations to appreciate.

That said, we are a friendly bunch and are always happy to provide advice, reassurance and that much needed shoulder to cry on when nothing seems to be going right!

Our area is sadly too wide to allow us to host regular meets. However, we instead try to all attend as many classic car shows as possible during the show season (May to September) where we all can meet up.

Show Date	Event	Location
06/05/2007	Natural Museum of Rural Life	East Kilbride .
13/05/2007	Scottish Traction Engine Society	Balado Activity Centre, Kinross.
20/05/2007	Stirling and District Classic Car Club	Strathallan Games Park , Bridge of Allan .
27/05/2007	Scottish All Rover Rally Committee	Lathalmond Bus Museum , Nr Dunfermline.
03/06/2007	Borders Vintage Automobile Club Ltd	Thirlstane Castle , Lauder.
10/06/2007	TBA	TBA
17/06/2007	Fife Historic Vehicle Club	Lathalmond Bus Museum , Nr Dunfermline.
24/06/2007	Scottish Rootes Enthusiasts	The Showground, Moffat.
01/07/2007	Fife Council Community Services	Craigtoun Country Park , St. Andrews .
08/07/2007	Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club	Glamis Castle
15/07/2007	Scottish Association of Vehicle Enthusiasts	Lennoxlove, Haddington.
22/07/2007	Ayrshire Vintage Tractor & Machinery Club	Eglinton Country Park , Irvine .
29/07/2007	Classic Wheels Club - Dumfries & Galloway	Crichton Royal, Dumfries .
05/07/2007	NONE
12/08/2007	The Biggar Albion Foundation Ltd (SVVF Champion of Champions)	The Showfield, Biggar.
19/08/2007	South Lanarkshire Council	Chatelherault Country Park , Hamilton .
26/08/2007	Callander Classics	Ben Ledi Park , Callander.
02/09/2007	NONE
09/09/2007	Scottish Vintage Tractor & Engine Club	Scone Palace .
16/09/2007	Selkirk Rally	Sunderland Hall, Nr Lindean, Selkirk.

Please let me know as soon as possible if you wish to be included in our stand at any of the above shows as places can be limited!

N.B. Members from other parts of the country are more than welcome to join us at any of the above events. Provided sufficient notice is given, getting extra entry passes should not be a problem.

My own model is a 1972 Mk1, 1.8TC saloon and, although it is open to some debate, the colour is mallard green (NOT brown!). It was registered in Ayr on 1^st of August 1972 and was used regularly (and for caravanning holidays) for 10 years until it was laid up in a barn and forgotten about. It still bears its last tax disc which expired in September 1982! After 20 years it was offered to the club and underwent a mild restoration. Though mechanically sound it needs some cosmetic work now including new wings, front panel and a re-spray. Hopefully this will be done before show season this year!

This is only part of Rod’s fleet. His Mk1 element consists of this very original van and 1.3 saloon.

Part two of Rod’s fleet consists of two Mk 2s; his “sandglow” saloon and green coupe. Rod actually has a host of other classic cars besides Marinas and also has a number of commercials, including a 70s car transporter! (Well, it’s the only way he could get all his Marinas to the one show!). We look forward to seeing them at a show soon.

I am in the process of getting more pictures of our Scottish based Marinas . So, if you have one, please email me with your pictures and some history and I shall add them to our page.