Radnor Hunt Concours Garden Party

In 2020 Covid 19 has turned the whole world upside down and events like ours were no exception. Most auto events were canceled, postponed, or moved online. We will, in due time, move forward again and be better prepared for the next surprise this world throws at us. For now, we're listening to the science and remaining vigilant.

Putting on a National-level Concours that features 100 motorcars and nearly half as many motorcycles is a big task. The Radnor Hunt Concours requires a team of volunteers who work year-round to make this show possible. When Covid restrictions started trending down in the late summer, the idea of a Garden Party to raise funds for our beneficiary, Thorncroft Equestrian Therapy was put into action.

You can still donate to help Thorncroft at :

www.thorncroft.org

With that in mind, a small group was of volunteers was assembled, sponsors were drafted, and donors stepped up. A good day was had by all. Safety practices, such as social distancing and wearing masks (except for some photos and refreshments) and open air were the order of the day. Looking back, it was one of the hightlights of an otherwise difficult and tragic year for so many. It's important to remember how very fortunate we are to be healthy each and every day. Stay safe!

1961 Norton Manx greets guests at arrival

1973 MV Agusta 750 Sport

Featherbed frame duo

the 1968 Norton Atlas and the 1961 Norton Manx

Art Deco French style

Delahaye acrylic steering wheel and switches

The 1923 Mars White Mars A23.

It's powered by a Maybach flat-twin engine mounted in a box section frame and it was started with a hand crank. The nearside view shows the spare wheel on the unusual German machine.

Beautiful restored Bugatti type 57

The Delahaye delighted

1938 HRD Vincent Series A Rapide 998cc twin

MV Agusta 175cc racer

1962 Ferrari 250PF cabriolet

Green German defending the turf from the Brits

Radnor Hunt Executive Board

At the end of our fine day, I was offered a chance to ride the recently restored MV 750 Sport by the well-known MV guru and owner, Albert Bold. He and his wife had ridden the glamorous Italian stallion over 30 miles to the event and the bike sounded fantastic as they entered the farm. Did I ride it? Of course! It's in fine fettle and Albert promised to make my own MV 750 America run as well as his machine someday soon. That's good news as this is the best MV 750 I've ever ridden. Something to look forward to next year.

Some of the photos in this feature were supplied to Radnor Hunt Concours by Bearded Mug photography, the rest by the author