The weather stayed grand for the two days of the Orkney Vintage Club Rally held on the 2 and 3 August 2025, at the Orkney Auction Mart, Kirkwall.

There was a range of anniversaries being celebrated this year:

215 Years (1810) All things Peugeot

80 Years (1945) Fordson E27N

75 Years (1950) VW Transporter

70 Years (1955) Yamaha motorcycles

60 Years (1965) Ford 1000 series, Ford Transit

And 50 Years (1975) Jaguar XJS, Ford Escort Mk2

The indoor exhibition on the Sunday had displays marking the end of World War II.

The Sunday also had music from Stromness RBL Pipe Band and Ian Kirkness & Friends. There were plenty of places to eat, with mobile vendors and the Auction Mart café.

Every year this event excels and pulls in the crowds. Money raised goes to local charities and the whole thing is run by the volunteers of the Orkney Vintage Club.

Robert Foden in the World War 2 house interior display area had a challenge for folk to take part in. See how you get on…

How Much Money?

• You have a Guinea and a Penny in your pocket.
• You go to William Shearer’s and spend Two Bob.
• At the Post Office you spend Half a Crown to send a telegram
• and buy two Thr’penny stamps
• You spend a Florin at Leonard’s
• and Ten Bob Note at Cumming and Spence’s
• On the way home you pick up a Tanner found on the street
• You stop at the chipper and buy Three H’p’rth of chips

How much money do you have left when you get home – In Farthings?

The Orkney News filmed some of the displays on the Sunday. You can watch it here:

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