The Seaside Shivver, Thursday 28th December 2006

A small but enjoyable annual event which we all look forward to is the Seaside Shivver, organised by (sadist?) Steve Pepper.  The event always takes place between Christmas and New Year, and is always attended by a bunch of Braveheart / Foolhardy Microcar-mounted Maniacs, usually accompanied some other enthusiasts in everyday cars.

2005's event was characterised by snow drifts across Yorkshire which prevented many, me included, from taking part.  Actually, I did set off to the event, but the snow and slush on the road eventually built up to such an extent under the rear of my Isetta that the engine just would not keep running and I was forced to turn and head back home!

For 2006's event the weather was kinder. Leaving home in heavy mist our Isetta soon encountered thick fog, but we persevered through it as traffic is only light at this time of year.  We met up with other microcars en-route, and numbered four cars by the time we met the main peleton, with had started from the other side of Yorkshire. From here we convoyed over the North Yorkshire Moors, the fog turning to mist turning to a light haze which was burnt away by a watery Winter sun.


Arriving at the sea-side town of Bridlington, we parked the microcars along the promenade which backs on to the cold and windy North Sea, and hastened into the fish'n'chip cafe where tables had been reserved for us.  By this time, the array of microcars numbered one Isetta, three Heinkel/Trojans, one KR200, an NSU Prinz, an Aixam and a Smart.

Much merriment later, we all dispersed towards home having had a fine feast of fish'n'chips and a super day's micronauting.  What more can you ask?

Thanks, Steve, for the event. More again this year please.

Terry Parkin