Cottage Loaf Meet VIII, Wirral Tuesday 7th June 2016

[Dibble]

AB said:

I'd like to have met Dibble.

What time will you all be there until? I can be there by 9pm if I'm lucky.

I'm sure I'll be at some other NW meets!

[DSLiverpool]

Tom are you sorting that number plate out before tonight ;o)

[Lund]

DSLiverpool said:

Tom are you sorting that number plate out before tonight ;o)

Along with putting the engine back together, no!

Note: I think we're going to be a lot busier than it may seem. I have noticed a couple of folk have been promoting the event outside of Pistonheads and from what I can see, expect double the numbers! Try and get down early folks.

[Norbury90]

I saw a FB event with a few people on. What time is it tonight?

[Dibble]

List of Attendees

• Lund - E92 M3 4.0
• AB - 435d (most likely)
• jan8p - 370Z
• DSLiverpool - Mustang
• The Terminator - TBA
• 911legend - Porsche 911
• Mike Hardman - VXR8
• Mikewood - TBA
• Dream Cars Wirral

* Lamborghini Huracan
* Porsche 911 GTS
* Porsche Maccan Turbo
* Porsche Cayenne
* BMW M3 F80
* Escort Cosworth

• Lamborghini Manchester

* Huracan Spyder

• Triumph Appreciation

* TR4, TR6
* Spitfires
* Dolomite Sprint
* TVR Sagaris etc.

• MD - Ducatti 848
• Bobafett - Sunbeam Tiger
• Dave - C3 Corvette, Firebird & 630 CSI Coupe
• Richard Harris - Jaguar E-Type
• PSMurphy - Evo 3
• Ty Furnell - 370Z Nismo & Mazda RX-7
• Don - Lotus Evora
• Ceebmoj - Ginetta G40R
• Kev_Mk3 - TBA
• Jake Poole - Something Italian!
• Norbury90 - Clio 182[
• Dibble - White Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200

[AB]

Pictures please

[Lund]

AB said:

Pictures please

Wow, I'm not quite sure where to start... I think it can be classed as a resounding success.

I estimated that we would fill the car park, but not to that extent. As I mentioned to a few PH's, the word got out and I was even invited to the event by others I didn't recognise on social media! At one point we had the Huracan Spyder & Maserati Granturismo in the over-spill car park.

That said, it was a great atmosphere and really great to see some familiar faces and catch-up with you all. As a couple of you mentioned, I think we need a larger venue next year and so I'll have a think and see where is suitable.

I'll be uploading my pictures shortly, but there were plenty of others taking photos too. Cheers.

Ps. A big well done to the chap who managed to leave backwards.

ETA: Car Spotters video: https://youtu.be/-srQZuXw2Ds

Edited by Lund on Wednesday 8th June 11:47

[4parajon]

I was there for the first time in a pals mk2 escort & really enjoyed it. Was good to see so many different cars all together to be enjoyed by enthusiasts.
Well done to the organiser(s) for sorting the venue & the weather lol
Will certainly be going to the next one, is there any other 'meets' like last nights rather than waiting for 12mths??

[The Terminator]

Great work from Tom as usual to sort this meet out,awesome to see such a wide variety of cars.
Keep up the good work m8.

Edited by The Terminator on Wednesday 8th June 20:12

[jan8p]

Good work Tom, very good turnout.

Although something needs to be done about the dheads leaving sideways/backwards/on one wheel, it ruins the otherwise decent evening and makes us all look like tts.

Maybe I'm just getting old.

[Lund]

4parajon said:

I was there for the first time in a pals mk2 escort & really enjoyed it. Was good to see so many different cars all together to be enjoyed by enthusiasts.
Well done to the organiser(s) for sorting the venue & the weather lol
Will certainly be going to the next one, is there any other 'meets' like last nights rather than waiting for 12mths??

Yes, the first Tuesday of every month the Triumph Appreciation & Friends meet and all classics are welcome. It's generally a maturer audience, and the average age in the club is about 60! The Cottage Loaf promote this as 'Torque Talk' also.

The Terminator said:

Great work from Tom as usual to sort this meet out,awesome to seem such a wide variety of cars.
Keep up the good work m8.

Cheers, good to see you again and in another different car!

jan8p said:

Good work Tom, very good turnout.

Although something needs to be done about the dheads leaving sideways/backwards/on one wheel, it ruins the otherwise decent evening and makes us all look like tts.

Maybe I'm just getting old.

Thanks! I couldn't agree more. Unfortunately I didn't want to be branded the bad guy for having a say.

Only Dave in the 700bhp Corvette is allowed to leave a little irresponsibly, it's tradition!

Cheers

[mikewood]

Thanks for the invite, Tom. Enjoyed the evening...great variety of cars and a great atmosphere!

The Triumph enthusiasts appeared somewhat bemused, but seemed happy to mingle!

Cheers!

Mike Wood

[Kev_Mk3]

really good meet and some nice cars. I parked in the overflow out the way in my shonky bmw!

Shame about the grey 1 series hooning up and down the road and the volvo with the broken exhaust. I assume it was broken as it was so loud and when he put his food down he didnt go anywhere

[DSLiverpool]

Good stuff Tom, I think West Kirby car park next time ! (Chippy and ice cream) but last night was great, a bit longer than I thought (!) but the reversing and manoeuvring dexterity shown by some was top class and I think after seeing Adrian's GTR that it's my next car!

[am0611]

Thanks Tom.

Nice to see a great mix of cars there.

Edited by am0611 on Wednesday 8th June 23:05

[Lund]

Kev_Mk3 said:

really good meet and some nice cars. I parked in the overflow out the way in my shonky bmw!

Shame about the grey 1 series hooning up and down the road and the volvo with the broken exhaust. I assume it was broken as it was so loud and when he put his food down he didnt go anywhere

mikewood said:

Thanks for the invite, Tom. Enjoyed the evening...great variety of cars and a great atmosphere!

The Triumph enthusiasts appeared somewhat bemused, but seemed happy to mingle!

Cheers!

Mike Wood

DSLiverpool said:

Good stuff Tom, I think West Kirby car park next time ! (Chippy and ice cream) but last night was great, a bit longer than I thought (!) but the reversing and manoeuvring dexterity shown by some was top class and I think after seeing Adrian's GTR that it's my next car!

am0611 said:

Thanks Tom.

Nice to see a great mix of cars there.

Thanks again all for popping down. I completely agree with all that's been said, and that's not my scene at all. It seems like we went viral!

We will always be welcome at the Cottage Loaf, but more thought & careful planning needed for next years event and certainly a bigger venue.

Cheers,
Lund

Edited by Lund on Thursday 9th June 09:39

[jan8p]

Great pics Tom!

[AB]

I heard a rumour a few idiots turned up and drove like muppets.

[Lund]

AB said:

I heard a rumour a few idiots turned up and drove like muppets.

Thanks for your input Alex I was waiting for Dibble to put his blues & two's on!

[Beeznitch]

Lund said:

Only Dave in the 700bhp Corvette is allowed to leave a little irresponsibly, it's tradition!

Cheers

Can't break with tradition! Looked like a great meet, it's come a long way since the first! Sorry I couldn't make it, possibly moving back to the Wirral next year and will get back into the scene. If you need a bigger, more private venue then PM me Tom.