We have just returned from a mini-break in the English Lake District. With its beautiful mountains and streams, it was food for the soul and then some! Easily one of my favourite places.
En route whilst crossing the hills we saw two fighter jets zooming low across the valley, a sight we don't often see in our urban neck of the woods. There were many classic cars on the road as well including a whole convoy of three-wheelers like Messerschmidts and Citroens.
Another car of note was a Johnny Speed toy by Topper toys. Priced at £50 loose it beyond my budget but it was a thrill to see this old friend again as I had one as a kid. I'd forgotten just how big this plastic E-type jag was!
Alas the vehicular highlight of the area, the Cars of the Stars museum in Keswick, was shut and has been for a while. I visited it once before and the owner had spared no expense in tracking down TV and film cars like the original Batmobile, James Bond's Aston Martin and even a full size FAB 1. A real shame the collection has been sold off.
Are there any TV or film cars and vehicles on show near you readers?
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