Roger, Hi mate, I was jesting with Marto.
The day was very well attended with many vintage and classic sports cars. Lots of interesting tin-tops as well. Its a really good get together.
I had the roof on and side screens, gore tex trousers and jacket, russian hat, gloves, scarf.
I got in the car, then gaffer taped up the passenger side door and stuffed all crevices with shammy leather pieces I have for the purpose. Treated the inside of the screen with rain-x, then stuffed tissue into the windscreen/hood interface.
Set off from home. travelled 1 mile and noticed needed fuel. Pulled into garage, crawled out the car on my knees and filled with petrol. Got back in - repeated everything above.
Headed down from Northampton via Salcey Forest. Avoided puddles but got a wet elbow. Interestingly at any speed over 50mph all my tissue fillets (now wet with water) were blown inwards as if by a pressure washer. (note to self - wipe condensation every 3 minutes from inside of windscreen and side screens.
After about 20 minutes I found a section of road to put my foot down a bit - car felt very light and visibility was about as good as if i was in a fish tank looking out.
Arrived at Stony with the car covered in horse manure, leaves , wet tissue and sodden but of shammy leather that all fell out when I opened the side screen. Got out the car, well climbed out the door one leg at a time with an audience - was rather embarrassing.
Had a stroll about and repeat above on the way home.
Did I get drenched ? not really, was it a hair raising drive on A048 tyres? yes, did i enjoy it - of course !!!