David M0ICZ invited me to this year’s Lambourn Vintage Machinery Society 2017 show. Part agricultural show, part auto jumble and part vintage vehicle and machinery exhibition, it was a fascinating day out. I was particularly keen to go, as David had been working very hard in restoring his 1941 Austin K2 van so that he could display it.




Another item that will always get my attention at these sort of events is the static engine. Little Lister and Petter engines that pop and burble away happily, pumping water or generating electricity are fascinating. Lambourn had a very good selection this year – here are just some…



There are always some rarities and oddities at these shows. The rare…

…and the odd!
