Collecting Cars - The Motorist

[Rojer]

Me and a friend decided to take the trip up to Leeds to visit the Motorist. Impressive venue and a few nice cars.

 

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[S-JM]

Aye great venue. It's only 15mins from me and @leeds2592 , pop up quite often.
I remember going to the opening weekend and it was just a garage, mad how much it's been developed since then!

 

[Rojer]

I'm sure some of the Renault owners would be on here.

 

[Louis]

Rb is @Niall

 

[Clio_fool]

It's always a decent turn out there when it's sunny. As Steve says it's expanded massively since we first started going a while back. The bloody noisy planes spoil it though. @Matthew 👎😆.

 

[Kchristmas]

Nice s15! 👀 was a great morning, probably the busiest I’ve seen it. Loved the ag 200 makes me want one, the rb clio was very clean also

 

[Short Norman]

Hi Aye great venue. It's only 15mins from me and @leeds2592 , pop up quite often.
I remember going to the opening weekend and it was just a garage, mad how much it's been developed since then!

It's always a decent turn out there when it's sunny. As Steve says it's expanded massively since we first started going a while back. The bloody noisy planes spoil it though. @Matthew 👎😆.

That new cafe must have cost loads to buold. I’ve not been in it yet, but have seen loads of posts on their FB page while it was being built.

How do they make their money, I mean overpriced bacon sandwiches and cups of coffee can’t earn them that much.

 

[Clio_fool]

Nice s15! 👀 was a great morning, probably the busiest I’ve seen it. Loved the ag 200 makes me want one, the rb clio was very clean also

You'll have to have a trip up there when we all go next time, I'd love to see the datsun👍.

 

[Clio_fool]

That new cafe must have cost loads to buold. I’ve not been in it yet, but have seen loads of posts on their FB page while it was being built.

How do they make their money, I mean overpriced bacon sandwiches and cups of coffee can’t earn them that much.

The butties are very expensive😂. They do service and resto on classic cars and sell the odd one every now and then too. It was a real garage before all this cars and coffee stuff got popular. I guess it's so popular that banks are willing to loan for facilities to accommodate the growing crowds that go to these sorts of places every weekend.

 

[Rojer]

I didn't think it was that bad price, Im from down south so prices are higher anyways. The bacon roll had a good few slices in and the coffee was decent and it was £6.

They probably make most of their money in the restoration/repairs on the cars.

 

[Short Norman]

The butties are very expensive😂. They do service and resto on classic cars and sell the odd one every now and then too. It was a real garage before all this cars and coffee stuff got popular. I guess it's so popular that banks are willing to loan for facilities to accommodate the growing crowds that go to these sorts of places every weekend.

Even so, every time I’ve been entry has been free, sure I buy a buttie but they can’t pay for that cafe.

 

[Clio_fool]

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Even so, every time I’ve been entry has been free, sure I buy a buttie but they can’t pay for that cafe.

It is good that's its free to get in, they probably make a lot more in the cafe than you think otherwise what's the point in building it if it won't make money? When we first went thee was half the tarmac area thats there now, now they have the tarmac for super cars, the gravel for nice cars, the grass for commoners, the swamp for peoplehe who lie in and the mound for that guy in his old discovery! It's really grown in a very short space of time.

 

[Kchristmas]

You'll have to have a trip up there when we all go next time, I'd love to see the datsun👍.

Will do mate. give me a shout when you’re next going, I’m usually there every other Sunday
Didn’t realise you’d got a 200 now, im ready for a track toy again and would love one

 

[Clio_fool]

Will do mate. give me a shout when you’re next going, I’m usually there every other Sunday
Didn’t realise you’d got a 200 now, im ready for a track toy again and would love one

I think a 182 would make a much better track car, a black gold one specifically would be an excellent choice 👍😂.
I'll try to remember to message you next time we're off to the motorist mate.

 

[S-JM]

They used to charge £2-3 a car in the past, to say they hold events pretty much Tues-Sun every week means if they still did that they'd make an absolute fortune.
Obviously they realised they didn't need to any longer which is a great move but also goes to show how much they must already be making selling food and services etc.

 

[Richors]

I think the charging previously was during covid as a way to control numbers asking with any track n trace stuff. I remember seeing their plans before Covid too and everything there now was always planned to be. There are numerous rumours about the financial side but that's all they are I guess ....rumours. regardless, it's a lovely venue now and incredibly popular when the sun's out. You need to get there early for a decent spot to park in.....ha ha

 

[Niall]

Great morning wasn't it! Thanks for the photo of my 182😎

 

[bashracing]

From what I know the owners are a very wealthy local family and set it up as a place where their mates with nice cars can come for meet up and pass it off as a business to the wives.

 

[Waitey]

That new cafe must have cost loads to buold. I’ve not been in it yet, but have seen loads of posts on their FB page while it was being built.

How do they make their money, I mean overpriced bacon sandwiches and cups of coffee can’t earn them that much.

From what I know the owners are a very wealthy local family and set it up as a place where their mates with nice cars can come for meet up and pass it off as a business to the wives.

Its owned by the guy who has the posh mattress company (been on TV a few times, does all the ones for the royal family etc etc). He lives in Cawood, and does the Gumball 3000 nearly every year.

 

[Louis]

Its owned by the guy who has the posh mattress company (been on TV a few times, does all the ones for the royal family etc etc). He lives in Cawood, and does the Gumball 3000 nearly every year

Thomas Skinner? BOSH

 

[Short Norman]

Thomas Skinner? BOSH

Just googled him. It says he was on the apprentice, is that the one?

 

[Waitey]

Just googled him. It says he was on the apprentice, is that the one?

Thomas Skinner? BOSH

Nooooo

These people

Harrison Spinks | Luxury British Mattresses & Beds

Harrison Spinks is a luxury British mattress manufacturer who are world leaders in sustainable practices. Handcrafting mattresses and beds to provide a superior night's sleep.

www.harrisonspinks.co.uk

Mainly this guy....

Simon Spinks

Simon Spinks awarded Ambassador accolade

Simon Spinks, group chairman of bedmaker Harrison Spinks , was last night awarded the prestigious Ambassador accolade at The Business Desk’s Yorkshire…

www.furniturenews.net

 

[Louis]

I was taking the piss 😂

 

[Short Norman]

I was taking the piss 😂

Gimp 😂😂

 

[Jonnio]

The Futo!

 

[Cub.]

The splitter on this offends me deeply.

 

[Gray]

I attended this, decent event and great turn out!

Will be visiting again.

 

[leeds2592]

Ahhh I remember the days we were able to rock up when there was only about 7 other cars there and park on the tarmac without a care in the world. Now we get send to the cheap seats on the gravel

 

[dann2707]

My other driveway has tits

 

[Rojer]

My other driveway has tits

There was a blue GT4 that had that sticker, my other toys has tits..

So cringe lol

 

[leeds2592]

There was a blue GT4 that had that sticker, my other toys has tits..

So cringe lol

That's Mike Tysons car. He's always up for a game of footy with his Total 90's on. If you look carefully in his car, he has some pop up posts, nets and a football in case the situation arises.

 

[S-JM]

MOVE OVER

 

[Louis]

revo evoM

 

[dann2707]

There was a blue GT4 that had that sticker, my other toys has tits..

So cringe lol

That's why I said it mate lol