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Running from the 8th to the 10th November this year’s show proved as popular as ever with total attendance figures back to pre-covid levels. The Midas Club Stand was once again in Hall 5 but we had a spot against a side wall rather than in the middle of the arena.

After setting up on the Thursday the stand (as pictured above) was ‘good to go’.

All three days saw an almost constant stream of visitors, some knowledgable but most who needed some explanation of both the individual cars and the Marque itself. Viewed from left to right are car No1 the first production Mk1 : the extensively modified Mk4 Cortez which seems to feature regularly in the motoring press : a newly refurbished Mk3 convertible now owned by a previous Midas Cars employee.

It was good to see more Club Members than usual which must be a good omen for the Club’s upcoming 40th anniversary celebration. Planning for this is already underway.

MALVERN KIT CAR SHOW 1-2 JUNE 2024

On the Saturday there were 4 Midases, 4 members without Midases, the club mascot and his kennel-mate and 7 Red Arrows. Under the guidance (scoutance?) of Neil, the event shelter was put up and the food hidden from the club mascot and his kennel-mate.

Some members braved the cold night under canvas, and on the Sunday there were 9 cars, 6 members without cars, and the club mascot complaining about how hot it was. Eventually we found all the vital parts needed to have another famous free barbecue, after which we held the AGM and summary of the year in the shade of the event shelter. It was good to have lots of helpers to take down the event shelter and to pack everything away in the trailer. And the club mascot’s kennel-mate helped tidy up the left overs without needing to be asked.

Roy’s Decathlon was chosen to be one of the exhibits for display inside the hall, and the other cars were all entered in the Concours. John Crowson was this year’s guest judge, the there was the usual close contest in Mark 2s, requiring a tie-breaker and then a recount to separate the winner of Best In Show, Meredith Phillips.

Concours Results

Mark 1 – no entries

Mark 2 – Meredith Phillips

Mark 3 Coupe – Alistair Courtney

Mark 3 Convertible – Sue Jefferson

Cortez – Justin King

Excelsior – Neil Franklin

Most Improved Midas – Derek Green

Runner-Up – Roy Forrester

Best In Show – Meredith Phillips

John Crowson easily won the award for the Furthest Distance Driven to the Show in a Midas despite those following the detour around Worcester to get there.

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With a change of venue from Stoneleigh the club’s AGM was held at the National Kit Car Show at the Three Counties Show ground in Malvern. Set to the East of the Malvern Hills the venue is a series of flat display areas, covered hall, and large camping area. The venue suffered none of the restrictions on space which Stoneleigh (the previous venue) had due to the incursion of HS2. The new venue didn’t seem to attract the same number of cars or visitors, perhaps next year will improve as it’s reputation as a venue grows.

The AGM report has been in the club magazine, but for non-members the significant event of the afternoon was the transfer of the role of Club Secretary.

Roy Forrester taking over as Secretary from Tony Moss. Thanks must go to Tony Moss for all his work in the past, and his help organising the various shows we attend.

Retiring Club Secretary Tony Moss (left) hands a Judges award to the new Secretary Roy Forrester.

The Minikits stand paid tribute to the late Barry Stimson. A fine Rochdale Olympic and Gilbern Genie.

Easily accessible from the M5 the event is one which is a must for Kit Car enthusiasts. JBO 1/10/23