Another great event in and around Warwick’s historic Market Square, what better venue to display cars and bikes from “yesteryear” together with some desirable modern creations. Another reminder of Warwick’s rich heritage was seeing members of Warwick Court Leet in their full regalia – impressive!
It is about the eighth consecutive year, excluding Covid, that CSI has attended this event. It is always good to see “the regulars”, they are the backbone of the event but I always enjoy seeing cars that I haven’t seen at this show before, like the Burlington SS; even better if there is a car that I have never seen in the metal before, like the exquisite Fiat Abarth 750 Coupe.
It was fitting that there were a number of different Austin Healey models on display, Warwick being the town where they were conceived.
Below are a few of the cars that particularly caught my eye at the 2025 event.
But first the Warwick Court Leet and ‘Town Crier’ –
AUSTIN
1950s Austin A40 Sports by Jensen Motors. This is the third I have seen this year and they are quite rare!
Mini Van customised to a very high standard.
AUSTIN HEALEY
1961 Austin Healey Sprite Mk. I recently restored to a very high standard including front disc brakes and Weber carburettor. Now for sale, call Roy on 07889 204316. Please mention CSI.1955 Austin Healey 100 M (Le Mans Kit). Originally exported to the U.S., repatriated to U.K. and converted to RHD.Austin Healey 100 Replica.
BMW
1980 BMW Alpina E21 Baur Convertible.
BURLINGTON SS
1980 Burlington SS Kit Car.Burlington SS engine – Tuned Triumph Herald 1200cc
DAIHATSU
Daihatsu Copen
FERRARI
Ferrari 308
FIAT ABARTH
Fiat Abarth 750 Coupe. CSI’s “CAR OF THE SHOW”!
Ford Model A Tourer.Ford V8 Hot Rod
GORDON KEEBLE
JAGUAR/DAIMLER
Daimler Sovereign
MG
MGA Twin Cam, very well presented.
PANTHER
Panther Kallister
PORSCHE
Porsche 356 – shabby chic.
RENAULT/ALPINE
Renault Dauphine customised (lowered suspension).2021 Alpine Coupe. This car was not on display at the show but spotted in a nearby car park – too good to miss.
TRIUMPH
Triumph TR8 – a rare RHD example.
BIKES
Triumph Bonneville
ENIGMA
1930s American Pick Up Truck (I am guessing) – This was almost the first vehicle I encountered at the show, it is a make I hadn’t seen or heard of before. I took a photo of the badge, beginning with a stylised ‘S’ but unfortunately it was not clear. Please let me know if you recognised what this vehicle/marque is.
Nick
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