It was another lovely dry and sunny morning today, I was quite pleased really because after breakfast I headed off to Harewood House to have a look at and photograph the Rolls Royce Car Rally. 2018 is the 38th year that the rally has been held at the house and with it being so close to home it would have been a shame not to have a look at these beautiful vintage and classic cars.

I arrived just after 10am and parked in the car park at Harewood. It is just a few minutes’ walk up onto the North Lawn of the house where all the cars were making their entrance. 

The setting could not have been grander with the house as a back drop.  All Rolls Royce models from Silver Ghosts to the modern Phantoms were on show, the dedication of their owners was clear to see, these beautiful vehicles looked in pristine condition, the paint work was highly polished with chrome work that glistened with a mirror finish in the morning light, the attention to detail was second to none. Some of the earlier models on show this morning were probably manufactured over one hundred years ago having been built between the years 1915/1920. I found it quite remarkable that these people/owners have dedicated their time and expense to purchase and restore such fine motor cars, not only that but many have come from all parts of the country to be here today.

The Bentleys from the Derbys to the present day Continentals and Arnages looked quite at home too, the quality of workmanship that went into manufacturing these vehicles was quite remarkable.

I felt quite privileged as I strolled alongside some of these beautiful cars, the conversations between the various owners was quite fascinating too with regards to overcoming design and spare part issues, to fuel and oil to mpg,  what a wonderful way to spend a morning.