Anyone going along to this?
Anyone going along to this?
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ChrisFitz

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751 posts

210 months

Monday 9th May 2011
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http://www.pistonheads.com/calendar/event.asp?i=24...

Some interesting cars on the list already....

1 of 2 Duesenbergs in the UK
Bugatti Type 57 Atalante (1 of 3)
Bentley Le Mans


iandc

3,893 posts

237 months

Monday 9th May 2011
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Would love to have attended but sadly on holiday. It looks a good cause.

ChrisFitz

Original Poster:

751 posts

210 months

Tuesday 10th May 2011
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iandc said:
Would love to have attended but sadly on holiday. It looks a good cause.
Shame. As you say it does look like it is for a very good cause.

Caelum Blue

511 posts

229 months

Tuesday 10th May 2011
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Yes, If I can get the day off work.

ChrisFitz

Original Poster:

751 posts

210 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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Caelum Blue said:
Yes, If I can get the day off work.
Ok cool. Did you get my text on Sat evening re: Cliveden as I had problems sending it from Swindon.
Don't think mobile phone masts have got that far west yet! lol

Caelum Blue

511 posts

229 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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ChrisFitz said:
Ok cool. Did you get my text on Sat evening re: Cliveden as I had problems sending it from Swindon.
Don't think mobile phone masts have got that far west yet! lol
Yep, you missed a good day in the end.

RedBull

1,142 posts

253 months

Thursday 12th May 2011
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I've signed up to go to this.

ChrisFitz

Original Poster:

751 posts

210 months

Thursday 12th May 2011
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Caelum Blue said:
Yep, you missed a good day in the end.
Yep I know.... Was really good last year. Seen some good pics.... Didn't see yours in there mind.
Must admit was not keen with the weather predicted plus the bloody lump of paint out of the bonner courtesy of Waitrose but a dampner on it for me.....


ChrisFitz

Original Poster:

751 posts

210 months

Thursday 12th May 2011
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RedBull said:
I've signed up to go to this.
Excellent Mike. Looks forward to see you and your Countach down there.
Do you know Dave then, V10 BAT?
Seeing as you are both into Vettes?

Caelum Blue

511 posts

229 months

Thursday 12th May 2011
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ChrisFitz said:
Yep I know.... Was really good last year. Seen some good pics.... Didn't see yours in there mind.
Must admit was not keen with the weather predicted plus the bloody lump of paint out of the bonner courtesy of Waitrose but a dampner on it for me.....
I was there, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRGVI8MQC4Q leaving at 4:20.

V8S

8,582 posts

268 months

Thursday 9th June 2011
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Hello chaps,

Just a quick update as we've passed 300 cars, so there's only another 90 or so spaces left. I'm still looking for a Veyron to park alongside our rare Type 57. biggrin

A small selection of the cars that are attending:

VINTAGE
  • Bugatti Type 57 Atalante (1 of 3 and a previous entrant at Salon Privé)
  • Duesenberg Model J (1 of 2 in the UK)
  • Bugatti Type 35
  • Bentley 'Le Mans'
  • Lagonda Rapier Supercharged
  • Jaguar C Type
RARE
  • 2 of 4 TVR Typhons that exist
  • 1964 AC Cobra (which is racing at Le Mans Classic)
  • Peugeot 205 GTI 1 FM edition
  • Mercedes CLK DTM AMG
SUPERCAR
  • Ferrari 599 GTO
  • De Tomaso Pantera
  • Mosler MT900S
  • 2 x Ford GT
  • Ford GT40
  • 3 x Lamborghini Countach
  • 4 x Lamborghini Diablo
  • 2 x Lamborghini Gallardo
  • 3 x Porsche GT2
  • Spectre R42
  • 2 x Ultima GTR
  • Lancia Stratos
  • Aspira F620
RACE / RALLY
  • Aquila CR1 racing car
  • Mk2 Ford Escort rally car
  • Sandrail offroad buggy
  • Corsa rally car
  • Lancia Delta Integrale rally car
SPORTS & PERFORMANCE
  • 2 x Morgan Aero Supersports
  • K1 Attack
  • Lotus Carlton
  • KTM X-BOW
  • TVR Sagaris / Cerbera / Tuscan
  • Aston Martin DB6 / DB7 Zagato / V8 Vantage
  • 2 x 1967 Mustang
  • 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
  • 3 x Ariel Atom
  • Evo FQ400 & FQ360
  • 2 x BMW E30 M3
  • Noble (various)
  • VW Corrado VR6 Storm
The full list can be found here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/calendar/event.asp?i=24...


CHARITY RAFFLE PRIZES
  • VIP hospitality at the major 'Silverstone Classic' race meeting - Roger Wills Racing / Masters
  • Audi TT Roadster for a weekend, insured and fuelled - Bath Audi
  • Porsche Driving Experience at Silverstone - Porsche Centre Bristol
  • British GT hospitality - United Autosports
  • British GT hospitality - Chevron Racing
  • £500 paint / bodywork voucher - Alsa Automotive (prestige specialist)
  • Michelin star restaurant lunch at Gordon Ramsay's "Best Restaurant 2010" - Casamia
  • Jenson Button signed baseball cap - Jenson Button / McLaren
  • Oakley designer sunglasses - Ellis and Killpartrick, Cabot Circus Bristol
  • Glider flying lesson - British Gliding Association
  • Try Sailing voucher - Shell Bay Sailing
  • Magnum of Champagne - Elliston Southwick Fine Wines
  • Aston Martin Racing Team Shirt - Prodrive / AMR
  • Chipex stone chip correction kit - Chipex
  • Dorset Steam Fair tickets - GDSF.co.uk
  • Bovington Tank Museum tickets - Bovington Tank Museum
  • Gerry Marshall biography - Gregor Marshall

Full details and register:

http://www.caringwithcars.com

masermartin

1,649 posts

208 months

Sunday 12th June 2011
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Top stuff Graham, looking forward to attending.

V8S

8,582 posts

268 months

Tuesday 21st June 2011
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We now have the Red Arrows providing a flypast. thumbup

ChrisFitz

Original Poster:

751 posts

210 months

Tuesday 21st June 2011
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V8S said:
We now have the Red Arrows providing a flypast. thumbup
seriously? what time, I don't want to miss that!

V8S

8,582 posts

268 months

Tuesday 21st June 2011
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Yep.

Estimated time will be around 1.30-1.40 but they will give an updated time to me on the morning of the event.

ChrisFitz

Original Poster:

751 posts

210 months

Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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V8S said:
Yep.

Estimated time will be around 1.30-1.40 but they will give an updated time to me on the morning of the event.
Fantastic. That was a bit of a result. Well done.....
Just hope and pray the weather is good fot both cars and the Hawks....

iandc

3,893 posts

237 months

Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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I am soooo gutted I cannot attend. Sounds like such a good day. I hope one (or more) of you post some piccies so I can feel even worse when I return from holidays.
Have a great day and here's hoping the weather is kind and lots of money raised for the charity.

ChrisFitz

Original Poster:

751 posts

210 months

Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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iandc said:
I am soooo gutted I cannot attend. Sounds like such a good day. I hope one (or more) of you post some piccies so I can feel even worse when I return from holidays.
Have a great day and here's hoping the weather is kind and lots of money raised for the charity.
Sure, will see how bad we can make you feel! lol biggrin

iandc

3,893 posts

237 months

Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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ChrisFitz said:
Sure, will see how bad we can make you feel! lol biggrin
You BU!!!!!ER. Have a great day.

ChrisFitz

Original Poster:

751 posts

210 months

Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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iandc said:
You BU!!!!!ER. Have a great day.
I see we are wandering back into the TV thread forum once more! eek