My brother Bob’s 1975 Unimog, made by Mercedes-Benz. These versatile, heavyduty, truck-like machines are technically classed as tractors.
One of the good things about living in a small country like the U.K. is that we don’t have to travel very far to get to our vintage vehicle events. There are at least five “vintage rallies” featuring old vehicles, tractors and steam traction engines all within a 60-mile radius of where I live, and there are several county agricultural shows within 30 miles of my home. There really is somewhere to go to every weekend if you feel so inclined.
A 1922 Ruston steam engine powering a saw bench made a nice working display at the Caerwys show.
I must admit, in the summer months, I am increasingly disinclined to travel far on weekends — I like where I live and as a working person, I value my time at home — this new found middle-aged antisocial tendency of mine means I don’t attend as many events as I could. Saying that, I really do enjoy an occasional weekend away at an event where I know I will catch up with family and friends, and the event I’m writing about here, the Caerwys Vintage Rally, is one such show.
You can see from the power take off shaft and the hydraulic arms that this Unimog is actually a tractor.
I can get to this two-day event in just under an hour, but it’s always worth staying over because the atmosphere at these events at night is quite unique, and it’s always a pleasure to spend the evening sitting having a few beers