S Club Euro Tour 2015 - Le Tour de Franse

[glenrobbo]

Niiige said:

Is that film from the family archive Tony ?

Was your grandfather an itinerant French racing driver ?

I expect to see you in a beret very soon !

Niiige, I'm surprised you didn't know that Tony's grandpere was the famous French "pilote" Antoine de Bourne, a very dashing figure back in those pioneering days of real motor racing.
"Bourne-Bourne", as he was known, was very popular sur la piste, especially with the ladies, who thought he was very sweet. In spite of his hard exterior, he had a soft centre which they all loved.
When the wraps were off, few of his contemporaries could keep up with his pace and skillful handling of those dangerous curves.

What a man!

[Niiige]

Well I never knew that. It makes sense now, thinking about it. Tony drinks wine with a real flair - it's obviously genetic !

[glenrobbo]

Surely you must have seen those grainy images of him in his pure white mechanic's overalls, a patriotic light grey, white and black tricolour cravat, and early aviator's goggles over a beret which tapered aerodynamically with a slight upward kink at the back for extra down force to help give him that crucial edge over his rivals. He even spurned the then popular Hercule Poirot/ Inspector Clouseau curly moustache because he considered it would increase wind resistance.
He became one of my heroes in my late teens, and has remained so until this day.

Perhaps that's why I think light grey pale blue cars are the best!

And perhaps also my love of a fine St. Emilion.

One would never spray that about like a fire extinguisher as is the vulgar custom nowadays with that overrated Champagne stuff.

Edited by glenrobbo on Tuesday 3rd February 09:28

[Oldred_V8S]

glenrobbo said:

Surely you must have seen those grainy images of him in his pure white mechanic's overalls, a patriotic light grey, white and black tricolour cravat, and early aviator's goggles over a beret which tapered aerodynamically with a slight upward kink at the back for extra down force to help give him that crucial edge over his rivals. He even spurned the then popular curly moustache because he considered it would increase wind resistance.
He became one of my heroes in my late teens, and has remained so until this day.

Perhaps that's why I think pale blue cars are the best!

Sorry is this still TurboTony you are talking about?

[glenrobbo]

Oldred_V8S said:

Sorry is this still TurboTony you are talking about?

No Paul, I was referring to young TurboTony's famous grandfather on his father's mother's side, who was one of the greatest French racing drivers of all time.
You should have seen him on the piste back then, he was in a class of his own.

Edited by glenrobbo on Tuesday 3rd February 09:33

[TurboTony]

glenrobbo said:

No Paul, I was referring to young TurboTony's famous grandfather on his father's mother's side, who was one of the greatest French racing drivers of all time.
You should have seen him on the piste back then, he was in a class of his own.

Edited by glenrobbo on Tuesday 3rd February 09:33

Well done Glen for such a thorough piece of research. It was unfortunate that grandpere passed away in 1982 when I was but two years old so most of the stories have been handed down through the family.

Just to add some other stories. Although a French national he was also half Italian, half Eng!ish, half Spanish and half Cuban (he was a big man).

A lot of his success was,as Glen points out, down to St.Emilion but not many people know that he flouted convention by having a couple of celebratory bouteiles of premier cru before the race rather than after the chequered flag.

Of course, the parties at his domaine, Le Chateau d'Isle Reput are the stuff of legend.

As he was known for starting at the back of the grid and finishing first, I feel he would have been at home in the GTS....

[jim290s]

Hi all, is the trip list closed now? I'm a fairly new member and don't check the forum often, but would like to get involved if there is still room?
I'd need a double room, and i've got an S2.
Cheers, Jim

[phillpot]

jim290s said:

I'm a fairly new member and don't check the forum often

You're not joking, thread started 23 December and now at 107 posts!

jim290s said:

I'd need a double room

Are you very fat ?




Hopefully Longers will be along soon with a more constructive answer!

[jim290s]

Haha, I generally log on when something goes wrong with my S2, so just goes to show how reliable it's been lately!
If there's no spaces left, then no worries - thought I might be pushing it by getting involved now

[phillpot]

Perhaps you could contact Ian through his website, Fastrack tours in case he doesn't pick up on this thread?

[Longers]

James, I've sent you an email
Good to see that the random ramblings about Turbo Tony's family that preceded your post have not put you off

phillpot said:

Perhaps you could contact Ian through his website, Fastrack tours in case he doesn't pick up on this thread?

Thanks Mike but it's hard to ignore this thread, it's hardly left the first page since I started it! I did tick the box to be notified of replies but within a couple of days my email had melted so I cancelled it!!

[Longers]

A couple of changes to the list in the last 24hrs... Unfortunately Richard (griff200) has had to cancel but James is in

1. Longers / TVR S3 / twin / yes
2. Deeman (and me Julie) /TVR V8/ Double/yes
3. Phillpot & Joe/ TVR S3 / TWIN!!!/yes
4. Alan461/ TVR S2/ twin / yes
5. Max and me Luchi / TVR S3 /double / yes
6. Karen151 and Stew mc / double room V8S can't wait!
7. Andy Lynch / Chim / Double / Yes
8. mk1fan and mrs mk1fan / Samy - Tamy - Gamy - Wamy (which ever is working) / double / no
9. Turbotony / S3 / twin / yes
10. JustAl and either Mrs Al (Sheri) or Dicky Mint, twin / double. BOSTIN AI IT.
11. PompeyTim & Buzzlt / Griff / twin / yep
12. S2Andy / S2 / twin / Yes
13. Ragtop+Stuart / V8S/TR4A / Twin / Yes
14. Mr Plow / TVR / Twin / Yes
15. Niiige/TVR S4/Double/Yes
16. Anita and Han /TVR S3 / double / No !! VIVE LA FRANCE !!
17. TopGearTVR & the return of Tim / S2 / twin / yes
18. Lina & Christian /TVR S3c/double/NO
19. Dead spider / TVR S 3 / Twin / Yes
20. Oldred & Colin / Chiminea / Twin / Yes
21. tel595 / "something slow" / twin / yes
22. Big Ian / TVR S3 / Twin / Yes
23. AndrewS2 / MG Midget / Twin / Yes
24. kevro / S3 / twin / yes
25. Potless Paul & Glenrobbo / S3 / twin / yes
26. S3THUNDER / double / yes
27. jim290s / S2 / double / Yes
28. TV8 / 5.3ltr Chimaera / double / yes

[glenrobbo]

Longers said:

A couple of changes to the list in the last 24hrs..

28. TV8 / 5.3ltr Chimaera / double / yes

Yes, that's all very well, but will he be able to keep up do you think?

[Longers]

With that much power/torque, not if it's wet!

[Longers]

Ladies & Gents

You should all have an email explaining dates for balance payments, disclaimers I've not received yet, etc.

PM if you've not go it

Cheers,
L'rs

[DamianS3]

Well the Stars have aligned and a bit of luck has gone my way so I'm coming on tour many thanks Ian.

I'm so excited... The legendary S Club tour at last

1. Longers / TVR S3 / twin / yes
2. Deeman (and me Julie) /TVR V8/ Double/yes
3. Phillpot & Joe/ TVR S3 / TWIN!!!/yes
4. Alan461/ TVR S2/ twin / yes
5. Max and me Luchi / TVR S3 /double / yes
6. Karen151 and Stew mc / double room V8S can't wait!
7. Andy Lynch / Chim / Double / Yes
8. mk1fan and mrs mk1fan / Samy - Tamy - Gamy - Wamy (which ever is working) / double / no
9. Turbotony / S3 / twin / yes
10. JustAl and either Mrs Al (Sheri) or Dicky Mint, twin / double. BOSTIN AI IT.
11. PompeyTim & Buzzlt / Griff / twin / yep
12. S2Andy / S2 / twin / Yes
13. Ragtop+Stuart / V8S/TR4A / Twin / Yes
14. Mr Plow / TVR / Twin / Yes
15. Niiige/TVR S4/Double/Yes
16. Anita and Han /TVR S3 / double / No !! VIVE LA FRANCE !!
17. TopGearTVR & the return of Tim / S2 / twin / yes
18. Lina & Christian /TVR S3c/double/NO
19. Dead spider / TVR S 3 / Twin / Yes
20. Oldred & Colin / Chiminea / Twin / Yes
21. tel595 / "something slow" / twin / yes
22. Big Ian / TVR S3 / Twin / Yes
23. AndrewS2 / MG Midget / Twin / Yes
24. kevro / S3 / twin / yes
25. Potless Paul & Glenrobbo / S3 / twin / yes
26. S3THUNDER / double / yes
27. jim290s / S2 / double / Yes
28. TV8 / 5.3ltr Chimaera / double / yes
29. DamianS3 / s3 / Calais / single

[v8s4me]

Euro rate at John Lewis is 1.377 today. I've just bought some so that means there must be a better rate out there somewhere

[Longers]

Seeing Damian's post above reminded me I didn't add James to the list when he signed up a couple of weeks ago...

1. Longers / TVR S3 / twin / yes
2. Deeman (and me Julie) /TVR V8/ Double/yes
3. Phillpot & Joe/ TVR S3 / TWIN!!!/yes
4. Alan461/ TVR S2/ twin / yes
5. Max and me Luchi / TVR S3 /double / yes
6. Karen151 and Stew mc / double room V8S can't wait!
7. Andy Lynch / Chim / Double / Yes
8. mk1fan and mrs mk1fan / Samy - Tamy - Gamy - Wamy (which ever is working) / double / no
9. Turbotony / S3 / twin / yes
10. JustAl and either Mrs Al (Sheri) or Dicky Mint, twin / double. BOSTIN AI IT.
11. PompeyTim & Buzzlt / Griff / twin / yep
12. S2Andy / S2 / twin / Yes
13. Ragtop+Stuart / V8S/TR4A / Twin / Yes
14. Mr Plow / TVR / Twin / Yes
15. Niiige/TVR S4/Double/Yes
16. Anita and Han /TVR S3 / double / No !! VIVE LA FRANCE !!
17. TopGearTVR & the return of Tim / S2 / twin / yes
18. Lina & Christian /TVR S3c/double/NO
19. Dead spider / TVR S 3 / Twin / Yes
20. Oldred & Colin / Chiminea / Twin / Yes
21. tel595 / "something slow" / twin / yes
22. Big Ian / TVR S3 / Twin / Yes
23. AndrewS2 / MG Midget / Twin / Yes
24. kevro / S3 / twin / yes
25. Potless Paul & Glenrobbo / S3 / twin / yes
26. S3THUNDER / double / yes
27. jim290s / S2 / double / Yes
28. TV8 / 5.3ltr Chimaera / double / yes
29. DamianS3 / s3 / Calais / single
30. jim290s / S? / Calais / double

A record number of double rooms (11) this year

[mk1fan]

Really looking forward to this.

[HvdWeerden]

27 and 30 ?