Issue 24 (May 2008)

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May 2008, Issue 24

–       VEE FORMATION: This Cork-built Ford Corsair V4 is back on the road after an eleven-year restoration.

–       THE THREE-CYLINDER REVOLUTION: Andrew Pollock meets with Eamonn Barrett, owner of owner of a stunning collection of three-cylinder diesel Ford tractors.

–       ROLLS-ROYCE REUNION: In late 2007 Irish Vintage Scene attended a rather special reunion, that of a 1927 Rolls-Royce 20hp and the man who had learned how to drive in it many years ago.

–       QUEEN OF STEAM: This Fowler steam engine has been in the ownership of the Murphy family for four generations, and recently celebrated its 100^th birthday.

–       TRAIL BLAZER: One of the most universally-appealing range of motorbikes ever built, the Honda CB350 series broke sales records in the seventies and is still breaking lap records today. Andrew Pollock meets with an owner of a fantastic US-spec CL350.

–       SHOW REPORTS : Event reports from Killarney Vintage Rally, AMCI St.Patrick’s Day Meet, Ballyvaughan Old Boys’ Run, Kilkenny Vintage & Classic Sales Event, Cortina Club of Ireland Autumn Run, Laragh Monster Auction, Kilbeggan American Car Show and the Galway Historic Rally.

–       PLUS: All your monthly favourites like Dealers’ Wheels, Tales from Over the Water, Ten Best, Laid to Rust, Event Round-Up, News & Events, Diary Dates, Your Letters, Pastimes, classifieds and lots, lots more!