New Year's Day Meet - The Phoenix, Hartley Wintney

[scoobal]

Sline said:

That chaved up Ferrari 599 was hedious though i never thought the day when i would see a barried F car

I couldn't work out if it was a normal one or some special edition, 599 TC was new to me? Car looked ok, typical owner, Ferrari boots and top

[5678]

The 599 (whilst an amazing car,) was ruined by the silver bits for me. All in black, it would have been stunning!



Loved some of the old school hot-rods and rat-rods too.





Thought this was rather nice too.



and this...


All of my pics here... http://www.flickr.com/photos/_daver/sets/721576257...

[mr tipping]

Great way to start the new year new faces, we normally go to brooklands this made a great change great turn out,friendly atmosphere happy new year!

Edited by mr tipping on Saturday 1st January 21:51

[Cardiff_Exile]

Really nice start to the new year with a nice mix of cars.

What was the engine in the E-type? It sounded like a 6 to me rather than the XKR lump and I did not get a peek under the bonnet (I have an XKR lump) The wheel choice was horrific but with the brembo package there needs to be the clearance to the calipers so you cannot fit, say, 18” double 5s.

I think I will defiantly attend next year. The added benefit was that I did not get steaming drunk NYE. I will take my own coffee though

[F355GTS]

scoobal said:

Sline said:

That chaved up Ferrari 599 was hedious though i never thought the day when i would see a barried F car

I couldn't work out if it was a normal one or some special edition, 599 TC was new to me? Car looked ok, typical owner, Ferrari boots and top

it's a converted std car, twin Superchargers, I think around 800HP. Agree it doesn't look the best!

[Jagmanv12]

The engine in the green E type is definitely a 6 cyl XJR lump. The car belongs to a friend of mine. It took him a couple of years to build it in his garage at home.

[RichB]

Jagmanv12 said:

The engine in the green E type is definitely a 6 cyl XJR lump. The car belongs to a friend of mine. It took him a couple of years to build it in his garage at home.

Then, over a beer, please convince him to swap the wheels for something more appropriate

[Sline]

No way! the modern wheels tie in perfectly with the engine and interior. Imo its perfection as it is i would love to see some detailed pics if you could persuade him to join the forum.

[Jagmanv12]

He's got a website with pictures and videos showing the build http://www.patsetypes.co.uk/index.html

[JonRB]

Damn, that's only 15 mins down the road from me.

Edit: I mean the Phoenix

Edited by JonRB on Sunday 2nd January 18:28

[RichB]

Sline said:

No way! the modern wheels tie in perfectly with the engine and interior. Imo its perfection as it is i would love to see some detailed pics if you could persuade him to join the forum.

Well each to their own of course but to me it looks like a Whacky Racers comedy car

[RedexR]

This definitely needs some more "appropriate" wheels , it sounded great but is missing the final piece of the jigsaw.

[5678]

JonRB said:

Damn, that's only 15 mins down the road from me.

Edit: I mean the Phoenix

Edited by JonRB on Sunday 2nd January 18:28

Jon, I did text you in the morning about it! Guess I have an old number for you? (Dave here!)

[JonRB]

5678 said:

Jon, I did text you in the morning about it! Guess I have an old number for you? (Dave here!)

I only got it today - the phone was in my jacket.

Thanks for thinking about me though!

[moto_traxport]

5678 said:

The 599 (whilst an amazing car,) was ruined by the silver bits for me.

RichB said:

Well each to their own of course but to me it looks like a Whacky Racers comedy car

If anyone's thinking of going next year make sure your wheels pass the Pistonheads taste police test!

I quite like the Jag pick-up thing - made me smile!

[mr pg]

RichB said:

Sline said:

No way! the modern wheels tie in perfectly with the engine and interior. Imo its perfection as it is i would love to see some detailed pics if you could persuade him to join the forum.

Well each to their own of course but to me it looks like a Whacky Racers comedy car

How could anyone do something like that on a glorious E type? Why do so many people think everything has to have huge wheels?

[Jagmanv12]

The thing is that it was not "a glorious E type" when he started. It was a rusty, rough 2+2 that probably would have been broken for spares if he had not bought it. Wheels are a personal choice. We've all probably seen some cars and thought the wheels don't look right but presumably the owner likes them.

[5678]

JonRB said:

5678 said:

Jon, I did text you in the morning about it! Guess I have an old number for you? (Dave here!)

I only got it today - the phone was in my jacket.

Thanks for thinking about me though!

I saw a Sag there and thought it may have been you!

[onyx39]

Don't know whether to do this Brooklands or both this time around.

[greeneggsnsam]

Nice bump... This is still a great event though. Once of my favourite meets of the year. No classic to go in this time though