Cumbria Classic Car Club were spotted enjoying the country roads of Penrith as part of the Gulf Road Trip – an adventure travelling between Gulf petrol stations across Scotland and England.
The special cross-country road trip saw members of classic car groups including QS Car Club, MG Owners Club, Cumbria Classic Car Club and Glasgow Moggies, rise to the Gulf Road Trip challenge, clocking up more than 300 miles between them.
The range of vehicles used by the road trippers was hugely impressive, including classics like 1960s Morris Minors, a range of Triumph TRs, and even a Mk1 Ford Cortina.
Each of the Gulf sites visited rolled out the red carpet to welcome the Gulf Road Trip drivers.
Participants got to meet Gulf teams and sample tasty treats including drinks and hotdogs.
Not only this but they had their moment in the spotlight for a photoshoot which drew crowds including local residents and other car enthusiasts.
Michael Rackham, of Cumbria Classic Car Club, said: “We were very lucky with the weather. It was completely dry so those with convertibles were happy.
“One of our members Tom did an extra leg of the road trip – he set off from Gretna Green and his first pit stop was the Gretna Gulf Garage.
“The rest of us had a bit of fun with it. We did a Le Mans-style start where drivers had to run across the road to their cars which were parked on the other side, climb in, start the car, and drive away to begin the road trip.
“We got a great reaction from the public with people smiling and saying they’d not seen cars like ours for years.
“The car that got talked about the most was Jim Scott’s green Mk1 Ford Cortina. It’s done over 260,000 miles but looks better than brand new! He keeps it clean – you could eat your lunch off any part of the engine bay.
“It’s all right going to the static shows but it’s so much nicer to get our cars out and do what we love doing the most – driving!”
Jessica Lilley, Certas Energy Retail Marketing Manager, said: “The road trip was a huge success! Gulf super fans have long been asking for a road trip across our sites, so we’re thrilled to have made that happen with the help of car groups nationwide.
“It’s been great to shine a light on these eye-catching cars and our independent sites through the road trip.
“Our drivers braved the autumn weather and brought a smile to the faces of Gulf customers, team members and local residents. We’re very grateful for all their support!”
