Two Vintage Models - looking at old cars

Technophobe and I enjoyed a great afternoon out today at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire. This is the world's largest collection of historic British vehicles. It's only about half an hour from where we live, but neither of us had visited before. 
First of all we were treated to a little talk about 1920's motoring etiquette, then followed tea (and the inevitable cake) and finally a guided tour. 
At 4pm we were let loose, so off we scampered to wander at will - and wander we did. We finished up being the last in there, apart from the chap who was waiting to turn the lights off. In fact he was turning off each section as we made our way to the exit ("I think we turn left at the yellow Spitfire, and then right by the D Type Jag").
We had really excellent time, but if we went again would probably plump for roaming at will a bit earlier.
For my extras, the first one is the cockpit of a D-Type Jag. The next one, that is all bumper and chrome, is a 1935 SS one, 6 cylinder, 2663 bhp (Swallow Sidecar). This model would have cost £360 new. Swallow Sidecars later changed their name to Jaguar, due to the unpleasant connotations of the company name "SS". The last extra is a 1908 Austin 100hp Grand Prix racing car. 
 

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