Wilton Wake Up this Sunday

Wilton Wake Up this Sunday

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countzero

Original Poster:

392 posts

217 months

Friday 25th August 2017
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Sunday 27th August – ‘Hot Hatchbacks and Performance Estates’

hoping for a few 80s gems at this one

Now does my RX7 count as a hatchback?

countzero

Original Poster:

392 posts

217 months

Sunday 27th August 2017
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Well I manged to get in with the 7!

photos now on flickr

https://flic.kr/s/aHsm3H9PHa

Reebmit

11 posts

175 months

Sunday 27th August 2017
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Nice pics, bit disappointed today to be honest, far too many new/late cars.... thought there would be more 80's classics... only a couple...

will_

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202 months

countzero

Original Poster:

392 posts

217 months

Tuesday 29th August 2017
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Reebmit said:
Nice pics, bit disappointed today to be honest, far too many new/late cars.... thought there would be more 80's classics... only a couple...
me too but so many other shows on that weekend

Saleen836

11,061 posts

208 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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As it is American Muscle this weekend myself and a few others are thinking of attending, is it just turn up on the day or do we have to pre book?

F355GTS

3,721 posts

254 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Saleen836 said:
As it is American Muscle this weekend myself and a few others are thinking of attending, is it just turn up on the day or do we have to pre book?
turn up on the day

Saleen836

11,061 posts

208 months

Wednesday 20th September 2017
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F355GTS said:
Saleen836 said:
As it is American Muscle this weekend myself and a few others are thinking of attending, is it just turn up on the day or do we have to pre book?
turn up on the day
Thanks

Saleen836

11,061 posts

208 months

Thursday 21st September 2017
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One more quick question..
Which entrance do you use for this?

Bellini

768 posts

150 months

Saleen836

11,061 posts

208 months

Thursday 21st September 2017
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Bellini said:
I know where/how to get there just not sure on which entrance

james7

594 posts

254 months

Thursday 21st September 2017
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Saleen836 said:
I know where/how to get there just not sure on which entrance
The entrance is the one off minster street where the triangle bit of green is by the bend.
The main front courtyard, parking on the green itself and the main car park is all the same entrance and there will be someone to direct you where to park from there.

Nice car btw biggrin

Saleen836

11,061 posts

208 months

Thursday 21st September 2017
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james7 said:
Saleen836 said:
I know where/how to get there just not sure on which entrance
The entrance is the one off minster street where the triangle bit of green is by the bend.
The main front courtyard, parking on the green itself and the main car park is all the same entrance and there will be someone to direct you where to park from there.

Nice car btw biggrin
Thanks, and thanks thumbup

Simon BB

284 posts

214 months

Monday 25th September 2017
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A thoroughly enjoyable Sunday morning and a fantastic drive down to Wilton in the sunshine, always a lovely setting and a friendly turnout.


Simon BB

284 posts

214 months

Monday 25th September 2017
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globalfish

394 posts

96 months

Friday 29th September 2017
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Simon BB said:
A thoroughly enjoyable Sunday morning and a fantastic drive down to Wilton in the sunshine, always a lovely setting and a friendly turnout.

I must say I'd rather see classic American Muscle rather than 10 year old replicas. I'd have been bitterly disappointed if it was all like the two in your picture. Looks like another fake Cobra on other side of GT40 too. Ok cars although Cobra reps are far too common (esp. those with 427 badges and a 350sbc in reality) but not exactly what the words conjure up IMO. I'd expect GTOs, Chargers, Challengers, Corvettes, Olds etc.
Seems the same for previous comments regarding the 'hot hatch' meet. Too open to interpretation and lots of stuff not worth a look at other than a swift glance whilst walking by. I've seen so many fake Cobras at car shows, I wouldn't even stop to look any more. Each to their own...

Simon BB

284 posts

214 months

Friday 29th September 2017
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Yep each to their own. I simply hadn't realised what a shoddy pile of old crap i'd been looking at, thanks for setting me straight.

I look forward to seeing your original GT40 next year.........and then maybe we can have a deep and meaningful about true originality

S

globalfish

394 posts

96 months

Friday 29th September 2017
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Simon BB said:
Yep each to their own. I simply hadn't realised what a shoddy pile of old crap i'd been looking at, thanks for setting me straight.

I look forward to seeing your original GT40 next year.........and then maybe we can have a deep and meaningful about true originality

S
I don't think you've read my post correctly. I never EVER implied I had an original GT40 or a GT40 of any kind. To put the record straight, I never mentioned "shoddy pile of old crap" either - that's entirely your description. Looks like I touched a raw nerve there.
I was stating that replica cars probably aren't what a lot of people would expect at an American Muscle show. I know several folk that would be disappointed. Maybe you believe yours is real judging by your, "...and then maybe we can have a deep and meaningful about true originality". Really don't know what you mean by that or what you would do if I or anyone else had turned up in a real one. Sure there are some great replica cars with awesome build quality , handling and performance but that's all they are. There are great replica watches but I doubt if they would appeal to the lovers of the real items in the same way as an original.
Maybe there were some old classics there but you just wanted to post photos of your car. I wasn't trying to offend any of the owners - just stating that if I'd turned up; I personally would have been disappointed seeing replicas/recreations/kit cars.
Perhaps I was thinking of "Classic" American Muscle but the same usually applies without the need for the "classic" prefix.

In all truth, my Vauxhall is probably at least as "American Muscle" as the GT and Cobra in the photos but it's not what I'd expect at a show with that title IMO.
Happy driving.


Bellini

768 posts

150 months

Friday 29th September 2017
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Simon's example was worth seeing. The detail on it is stunning and it sounded like an original from the moment the fuel pumps were switched on prior to it being started.

I'm no GT40 expert, but it looked, and sounded, massively convincing and was a pleasure to examine.

I was there that Sunday. And I was parked nearby with my classic piece of American muscle. There were some fine classic examples present.

globalfish

394 posts

96 months

Saturday 30th September 2017
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Bellini said:
Simon's example was worth seeing. The detail on it is stunning and it sounded like an original from the moment the fuel pumps were switched on prior to it being started.

I'm no GT40 expert, but it looked, and sounded, massively convincing and was a pleasure to examine.

I was there that Sunday. And I was parked nearby with my classic piece of American muscle. There were some fine classic examples present.
Whilst I can appreciate your comment and I'm sure looking at the pics Simons car is a very high quality build as the Cobra probably is too, 10 year old cars where the only American part is likely the engine, just don't seem to fit comfortably into the event title for me personally. As i said previously I have a GM vehicle with an LS3 so that's as relevent but really not what I'd expect to see or want to see there.
You all chose to attend & had a grand time so that's all the matters really. Glad to hear there were some proper Yanks there too. Enjoy.