Italians in Horsham

[knight]

Think it's the 21st and 22nd march, similar to last year they are having an Italian themed weekend and the local paper says they are having some Italian cars, last year it was just Ferraris but this year it's Ferraris, Alfas, Lambos and Maseratis. Anyone from here going?

[XXVIII]

A few of our number (how formal and stuffy does that sound) have said they will attend in Saturday - the Ferrari mob will be there on Good Friday...

At this time, I think LCUK has 5 cars already booked - including two Diablos, a Countach or two, a Jarama (mine, but not me driving!), a Murciélago and, in theory, a Gallardo or two.

Easter weekend seems an odd time to be doing it, but then, maybe people in Horsham don't mind their rampant buy two get ten free for 99p on Giant Buttons eggs frenzy being disturbed?

[knight]

God knows why they picked that weekend!! Last year it was glorious sunshine and pretty warm, this year, with Easter being so early, we'll probably have snow!!!

Do you have any idea where the cars are meeting up, prior to the drive into town?

[XXVIII]

There is a website you can check:

www.piazza-italia.co.uk

meet-up point(s) are outsdie Horsham with a police-led convoy into the display area(s)

You NEED to register if you're going to be there with your Italian car, good luck!

They wanted 'final' display car numbers last Monday (03 March)... there will be free coffee for the drivers of F, M, L, & B's but not for anyone with a Lada or a Kia Pride, apparently...

[knight]

No worries there then, as I'm a non italian owner. Just wondering if they were meeting up at the same location as last year, before they parade into town, as I can walk there from home (about 15 mins) Was fortunate enough last year to be given a lift into town in an F40 owned by a PHer

[nick355gts]

Hummm!..

I joined in last year, was a lovely sunny day and a good turn out.. Not heard about this years event and any involvment/volunteers!

I am Horsham born and would happily join in.. anyone know if a black Gallardo would be welcomed on either day or do they have numbers?

Cheers

Nick

[FUBAR]

I may have to pop down to the meet-up area too Ged

I'll point a localish PH mate with a Pantera to the thread... as I see from the website his car would be welcomed

[XXVIII]

nick355gts said:

anyone know if a black Gallardo would be welcomed on either day

Nick - they kind of want just Ferraris on Good Friday - I can get you booked in with BossOrganiserPerson for the Saturday with your Gallardo if you wish... pm me and tell me your plate number etc and I'll call the guy asap

Edited by XXVIII on Wednesday 12th March 15:32

[knight]

FUBAR said:

I may have to pop down to the meet-up area too Ged

I'll point a localish PH mate with a Pantera to the thread... as I see from the website his car would be welcomed

Nice one Nick, hope the weather is kind

[RallyRider]

Still got to see if I'm allowed to attend this one but all things being cool I'll try my best to pop down for the start Saturday. And don't worry David, any photos of Kermit will be full colour

Edited by RallyRider on Wednesday 12th March 18:51

[XXVIII]

RallyRider said:

And don't worry David, any photos of Kermit will be full colour

but Del... Kermit would look green even if you were actually using PanF film!! (spot the 1970's art college b&w photo nerd!!)

[RallyRider]

can't beat the smell of a dark room and seeing the image develop in front of your eyes... none of this digital computer image thingy mucking around

[FUBAR]

knight said:

FUBAR said:

I may have to pop down to the meet-up area too Ged

I'll point a localish PH mate with a Pantera to the thread... as I see from the website his car would be welcomed

Nice one Nick, hope the weather is kind

Snow forecast (but its nice and sunny at the moment)

[knight]

Was a lovely sunny day, a bit chilly in the wind. Loads of cars present, am looking through some pics and will post a few up. Will be back tomorrow for the Lambos, Panteras, Alfas and a possible Zonda

[knight]

These were taken at the meeting point in Foundary Lane

[knight]

And these ones were taken at the start of East St where they all parked

[knight]

And todays offerings, was a lot colder with snow/sleet and a strong wind.

[Loz1234]

Nice! is the zonda the Group 20 one?

[autofocus]

Loz1234 said:

Nice! is the zonda the Group 20 one?

Hi there,

No, the Group 20 one is a Zonda F Roadster, the one in the picture is owned by a well known collector.

Regards

Tim

[jimmyb]

looks like it and the 599? reg are almost the same so assume both are.