Classics on the Common

Classics on the Common

I went to the Classics on the Common event in Harpenden this week, which is a series of classic vehicles that are presented on the various green areas in the centre of the Hertfordshire town. The event has been going on for twenty years now, and there were several hundred vehicles – of various forms on display this year, which, as a free event to spectate, makes it a wonderful way to spend an evening.

There were many cars there that one would recognise as classic vehicles, but there were a few too that had a more loose interpretation of “classic”, like a modern Lamborghini, and `although it was not technically a classic, it was still interesting to look at.
Classics on the Common
There were other modern cars there too.
Classics on the Common
Classics on the Common, Harpenden

In addition, there were some cars that were more than a quarter of a century old, but somehow seemed less classic by the way that they are not that uncommon on the roads these days, like old Ford Fiestas.
Classics on the Common, Harpenden

There were some vehicles too that were not cars, but were still interesting.
Classics on the Common
There were, however, plenty that were classics.
Classics on the Common
Classics on the Common
Classics on the Common
Classics on the Common, Harpenden
Some were still work in progress.
Classics on the Common
Classics on the Common
Some looked like I might not fit in.
Classics on the Common
Classics on the Common
I quite liked the story of this one. From first appearances, it looks quite classic:
Classics on the Common, Harpenden
but on closer inspection and on reading the attached text, it seems that this car may not always have looked quite like this…
Classics on the Common, Harpenden
Classics on the Common, Harpenden
There were even some bikes to be seen.
Classics on the Common, Harpenden

If you are in the area next year – or any subsequent year – then it’s well worth a look. I suspect that it was the largest collection of classic cars that I have seen together at any event, and the whole town was filled with car related activity. We went to the pub afterwards, and found this outside.
Classics on the Common

Here are a few more photos from the evening, I do hope that you like them.