10th December 2023 - Bubblecar Museum - Dave Cusdin

I blame our venerable secretary Martin. As we arrived at our destination, I had picked up his latest email in which he had commented on the better weather. Quite clearly that was the catalyst for the heavens to open…but more of that later. Seven of us met at the McDonalds carpark adjacent to the Pullover roundabout. The weather was reasonably mild compared with last weekend and it was dry. We were heading for the Bubblecar Museum at Langrick just north of Boston. After the tedium of the A17 we diverted off at the Boston roundabout with the A16 and then took the B roads cross country through Kirton, Hubbert's bridge through to Langrick.

The Bubblecar museum is located on the B1192 approx. one mile north of Langrick bridge. Billed as the UK's most unusual motor museum it has on display a number of microcars or bubblecars. These are an alternative to full size cars, these small, fuel efficient vehicles were powered by engines of less than 700cc in size. The museum has over 50 microcars on display, many in thought provoking dioramas. Examples of Bond, Isetta, Reliant, Frisky and Bamby to name but a few. They also have a row of recreated shops for you to explore, memorabilia, a giftshop and a cafe - great for afternoon tea and very cheap. The vibe is very much 60s and 70s and always reminds me of my parents and grandparent's homes when I was a child.

We arrived in 2 groups - thanks Dave R for leading one. After a very reasonably priced coffee, biscuits and cake we spent an hour in the museum before heading back via Gipsey bridge. That's when it started raining, the sort of rain that fully tests your gear, leads to flooded roads and bow waves from oncoming artics. Fortunately, it wasn't too far home and we stopped for a brief respite at the Sportsbikeshop because it would have been rude not to. The group has one final ride out for this year on 17 Dec to sunny Wells, everyone welcome. Until then take care.

Regards

Dave C