New AMOC Club Chairman
Discussion
AstonZagato said:
I'm always saddened by these comments. I think there is some truth in them. However, the concours are NOT just for classics - even I have entered a Gaydon car! And the trips do seem to be quite modern when I see the pictures.
I had originally written that I appreciated some modern cars enter the Councours etc, but I thought my post was already getting too long for an Internet forum
But I would still maintain that Concours is primarily for "the classics" - as it it should be really. I guess my point was more that it would be nice to see the club spend just a fraction of the time that goes into Concours, thinking about ways to appeal to the masses (i.e. me). Just look at the enthusiasm for Paul's track day on here; it should really be AMOC taking the lead on these things
And with each year that passes the number of Gaydon cars is going to grow substantially (fingers crossed). At this rate AMOC risks having a rival club set up that does offer things for new owners (this forum is one small step away from it)
I think it very much depends on your Area Rob. You should live down in Devon and I think you would see a different picture. 80% plus are Gaydon cars and over the last few years we have visited Gaydon, McLaren and Morgan. When DAE were in the SW we visited them, we do drive outs, Treasure Hunts, foreign tours, weekends away with drive, country house visits and lots of lunches. Although I have stepped down now the new organiser and his assistant are both Gaydon owners and the irony down here is the problem of persuading people to bring their classic Aston’s out. Mind you the SW has always been different and gone it’s own way.
and I think you would see a different picture. 80% plus are Gaydon cars and over the last few years we have visited Gaydon, McLaren and Morgan. When DAE were in the SW we visited them, we do drive outs, Treasure Hunts, foreign tours, weekends away with drive, country house visits and lots of lunches. Although I have stepped down now the new organiser and his assistant are both Gaydon owners and the irony down here is the problem of persuading people to bring their classic Aston’s out. Mind you the SW has always been different and gone it’s own way.As a relatively newbie Gaydon owner (DB9 2006) I thought joining the AMOC would be a good and fun thing to do. However, I have not been able to find an active membership in my area. My local AML dealer did write to someone on my behalf but a reply was never received. So my decision not to join became an easy one - and, in my mind, reading some of the comments here does justify that decision. I felt the forums would be important to me and I do find PH very good indeed. AMOC tie down their forum with non-members not having access to all areas which is understandable, but I do wonder are they aware of the 'back door' which gives full access :-)
the area's i use...16 mainly..which is Sussex , 1 surrey and south London , 7 which is Kent.....always something going on and a good mix of cars...but the events are organised by the local reps...not the socom etc...in fact the only thing i ever see that they organise are the concours events...
all the other events...like in the past...covent garden...didnt know about it...kensington time line...didnt know about it...all until too late...
I get the feeling the prestige events are reserved for those chosen few...because they seen always to have the same people and cars...
who was asked to take part in the new years day parade?......i wasn't , didn't even know Astons were invited....apparently they are every year...
the socom , so called management.....chairman etc...£1200 per person to stay in a hotel for 3 or 4 nights.....not exactly hard work is it...
7k wasted on trips to cornwall for the concours...
all stinks to me...very easy to spend other people money....
unless the new chairperson changes things and attitudes change...then there will be a breakaway club....
all the other events...like in the past...covent garden...didnt know about it...kensington time line...didnt know about it...all until too late...
I get the feeling the prestige events are reserved for those chosen few...because they seen always to have the same people and cars...
who was asked to take part in the new years day parade?......i wasn't , didn't even know Astons were invited....apparently they are every year...
the socom , so called management.....chairman etc...£1200 per person to stay in a hotel for 3 or 4 nights.....not exactly hard work is it...
7k wasted on trips to cornwall for the concours...
all stinks to me...very easy to spend other people money....
unless the new chairperson changes things and attitudes change...then there will be a breakaway club....
Beechburn said:
As a relatively newbie Gaydon owner (DB9 2006) I thought joining the AMOC would be a good and fun thing to do. However, I have not been able to find an active membership in my area. My local AML dealer did write to someone on my behalf but a reply was never received. So my decision not to join became an easy one - and, in my mind, reading some of the comments here does justify that decision. I felt the forums would be important to me and I do find PH very good indeed. AMOC tie down their forum with non-members not having access to all areas which is understandable, but I do wonder are they aware of the 'back door' which gives full access :-)
Whereabouts are you?The current iteration of the forum is "access all areas" at the moment.
The old one had "members only" restrictions on certain areas - notably the "Idling" section which would enable the members to talk in confidence about club matters (and be perhaps more free with their opinions than on a completely public forum). Perhaps that would be a good thing now as it would be better to wash our dirty laundry away from the general public.
The model forums were always fully open but the technical forums were also member only on the basis that what would the point of joining the club be if all its knowledge were open to everyone.
However, currently, everyone can see everything.
AstonZagato said:
Whereabouts are you?
The current iteration of the forum is "access all areas" at the moment.
However, currently, everyone can see everything.
As an ex-member this made me go and look, whilst I accept I am a complete luddite, it seemed closed except for a few sections.The current iteration of the forum is "access all areas" at the moment.
However, currently, everyone can see everything.
I spat the dummy many years ago largely down to the way some of the old guard would treat newer recruits, it would seem nothing has changed for the better.
I think the AMOC is actually a pretty good club. Lots of social events if that’s your thing. Sure there’s a few braggers but I daresay they get everywhere and I’ve never struggled to avoid them.
Following the chairman debate it seems that there are plenty of people who are prepared to stand up to the shouty boys so I’m hopeful that things will change.
See you in my mirrors.
Following the chairman debate it seems that there are plenty of people who are prepared to stand up to the shouty boys so I’m hopeful that things will change.
See you in my mirrors.
Marco07 said:
I think the AMOC is actually a pretty good club. Lots of social events if that’s your thing. Sure there’s a few braggers but I daresay they get everywhere and I’ve never struggled to avoid them.
Following the chairman debate it seems that there are plenty of people who are prepared to stand up to the shouty boys so I’m hopeful that things will change.
See you in my mirrors.
Following the chairman debate it seems that there are plenty of people who are prepared to stand up to the shouty boys so I’m hopeful that things will change.
See you in my mirrors.
Your first post.
Seeing your name, I am wondering if you perhaps live in Germany ?
Marco07 said:
No Jon, UK but I get about!
Thank you, it was a long shot. Hope you did not mind, and that you spotted the connection.
The real Marcus from Germany, has just popped up on another topic, although seems slightly mixed up with his Marks and Euros. You would think a banker should be clear about that.
What has AP started ?
Edited by Jon39 on Thursday 8th February 20:20
Noticed some talk on the AMOC forum, about an event in Switzerland. Looked interesting because the opera can often be enjoyable, although usually better in Austria. I think it was Rich or Rob who mentioned being insulted by the AMOC Committee. Presumably this is some kind of constant joke, because this extract popped up. 'I would hardly call a 1979 Volante a "modern car", but it IS much more fun than the newer "plastic" ones.'
Who are these people ?
Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff