We should be celebrating another successful Festival of the Unexceptional. Chatting about a Cavalier. Conversing about a Cortina. Babbling about a Bluebird.
Instead, we’re reflecting on another motoring event to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic. But fear not, because the Festival of the Unexceptional will be back in July 2021. Which means you’ve got time to prepare an unexceptional car of your own.
While preparation for the world’s premier Concours d’Elegance could require a rather uncomfortable conversation with your bank manager, entry to the Concours de l’Ordinaire is a little more attainable. Not that finding the right car for you will be a straightforward task.
Some of the previous winners are almost extinct. Nissan Cherry Europe, Morris Marina pick-up and Chrysler Alpine are just some of the rare, if not exotic, overall winners of the event.
So, if you fancy finding an unexceptional motor of your own, how do you prepare for the unexceptional motoring event of the year? Some advice from one of the judges would be a start. Here, we’ve summarised the top tips from Sam Skelton, who has been a Festival of the Unexceptional judge since its inception.
All being well, next year will be filled with motoring events of all shapes and sizes. The 2021 Festival of the Unexceptional has been written on Retro Motor’s calendar using a pink highlighter pen from the 1980s. We can’t wait.
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