Harrington Gathering - June 3rd 2012

The first Harrington Gathering was over 25 years ago and at that time was expected to be a "one off". Afterwards this was revised to "well, just one more in 5 years time". So here we are in 2012 and the Sixth rally specifically for vehicles produced by Thomas Harrington Coachworks of Hove, Sussex. The rally generally attracts a wide range of Harrington products. Although annual coach production was relatively small at approximately 200 units, the build quality and predominant use of aluminium in construction has meant that many have lasted well into the preservation era.

As usual the venue is Amberley Working Museum in Sussex which has excellent public facilities for hosting such an event. Although Harringtons closed down in 1966, there are a considerable number of former employees still living in the area and locating the rally at Amberley means that some are able to visit, renew old acquaintances and generally have their memories tested by the owners of the preserved vehicles on display.

Over the years the rally has been taking place there have invariably been surprises - several owners have managed to get vehicles to the display even before restoration has started. So it does not matter if the vehicle is not a concours winner - all Harringtons are welcome.

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Although we cannot guarantee that any particular vehicle will be on show, click on the thumbnails below for pictures from previous events.

Harrington Gathering - June 10th 2007

This was the fifth rally specifically for vehicles produced by Thomas Harrington Coachworks of Hove, Sussex. As usual the venue was Amberley Industrial Museum in Sussex which has excellent public facilities for hosting such an event. Although Harringtons closed down in 1966, there are a considerable number of former employees still living in the area and locating the rally at Amberley means that some are able to visit, renew old acquaintances and generally have their memories tested by the owners of the preserved vehicles on display.

Thanks must go to David Hurley for being the prime mover in organising the rallies, though I am sure he would also like credit to go to the helpers drawn from family and friends as well as the staff at Amberley Museum.

 

Photographs from Previous Years

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1997

1991

1986

 

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