The February 2015 edition of Irish Vintage Scene (Issue 105) is on sale now, and as ever is packed with a huge range of fascinating vehicle features. On the cover this month is a gorgeous Porsche 912 that’s recently been restored in Co. Galway; its period Golden Green colour and chrome trim make it a real eye-catcher, yet this four-cylinder model is a lot easier to live with than its more famous 911 sibling. Our second car feature brings us the story of one man’s passion for the Fiat 127; Bob Roe has built up a fantastic collection of cars and parts over the years, and with his family just as enthusiastic it looks like this is only set to continue. And, to round off our car features this month we look at a beautiful and rare Ford Model B from 1932, which has an interesting Irish history and a current owner that really lives the vintage lifestyle.
Our main tractor feature this month showcases Dinny Joe Molloy from Co. Laois and his quirky Steyr T84, which boasts a fantastic and recently-restored 1961 JF reaper/binder on the back and an even more impressive pair of goat’s horns on the front! We also take a look at a diesel-engined Fordson E27N, known colloquially to most as a ‘High-Nelly Major’, a tractor that sparks huge nostalgia in a great many people today. Our feature motorcycle this month is an unusual one, as on the surface it looks like a WW2 Harley-Davidson WLA but in fact it hides very modern mechanicals. Rounding off our highly varied stories in this issue, our commercial feature looks at a 1957 VW minibus that was restored to stunning condition in Australia before its Irish owner shipped it back home with him a couple of years ago.
Events-wise we’ve a huge array of reports this month including the Swords Classic Car Sale, Show & Autojumble, the DeCourcey Harvest Festival and the successful Ferguson tractor world record event in Burt, Co. Donegal. All of our usual attractions are in there too, so you won’t want to miss the February 2015 issue of Irish Vintage Scene; get yours today!
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Green with Envy
Even though it was originally intended to be a cheaper and less-complicated sibling to its legendary brother, the 911, in more recent times the Porsche 912 has become a collector’s item in its own right, and is highly prized amongst Porsche enthusiasts and classic car collectors alike. Looking at John Dooley’s recently restored example it’s easy to see why.
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By The Horns
Some enthusiasts like to mothball and pamper their classic tractors and implements in their retirement, putting their working days behind them. However some, like Dinny Joe Molloy, like nothing more than to keep them in proper working order, just as they were intended.
All in a Roe
Once an extremely common sight on our roads, the Fiat 127 has now become the polar opposite, even at classic events. However, one Co. Wicklow enthusiast is doing his best to save as many as he can, single-handedly.
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The Liberator
The wartime Harley Davidson WLA is a true classic in the motorcycle world, and is highly collectable today. However, when Noel Connolly wasn’t able to get his hands on the one he wanted, he decided to create his own!
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Bus Beauty
Despite its humble upbringings the split-screen VW Type 2 has today become one of the most desirable and recognisable classic vehicles around. However, one restored to the level of Adrian Cullinane’s 1957 bus will attract even more attention than usual.
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Show & Event Reports
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DeCourcey Harvest Day
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Eirespares VW Show
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Kilmurray Harvest Festival
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Cortina Owners Club of Ireland Autumn Run
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Half-Cabs & Bonnets Run
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Killucan Vintage Club Road
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Mille Miglia 2014
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Original Garden of Ireland Run 2014
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Broomhill Vintage Club Autumn Festival
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35th Erne Vintage Car Club Run
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Donegal Ferguson Tractor Record Event
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Swords Classic Car Sale, Show & Autojumble
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Regulars
News & Events The latest developments from all over Ireland and abroad.
Diary Dates The most comprehensive list of upcoming events in Ireland.
Club Scene A dedicated section open to every club in Ireland to promote itself and its events.
Your Letters Have your say and get it off your chest; this is your place to say
what you really think.
Laid to Rust A monthly pictorial of vehicles that are rusting away in the peace
of our countryside.
Past Times Ireland’s best-known motoring historian, Bob Montgomery looks back at motoring and motoring events in the early days.
Model Scene News from the ever-growning world of model collecting.
Tales From Over the Water The often offbeat stories of our roving overseas reporter, Roger Hamlin.
Retrospect A page of old and nostalgic motoring photos sent in by our readers.
Classifieds Looking for a classic? Well this is Ireland’s only dedicated marketplace.
Behind the Wheel Dick Byrne looks back at his memories of motoring in the last century.
