Saturday 3rd June Italian Car Breakfast, Southern England

[Denorth]

Hello All,

It is usually not me who is posting first about such events, but I guess we better have it here to give a chance for people to make plans. After a very successfully meeting on 1st April (42 cars - no kidding) we are meeting again at the same place on 3rd June.

The meet will be at the Departure Lounge Cafe in Alton, in the Northern part of Hampshire at 10:00 on Saturday 3rd June.

Please come along to meet like minded people and admire the cars.

The cafe has a good solid field just next to the car park and in front of the cafe building, so we dont have to be in the regular car park. It also does a very good cooked breakfast. We have a good chat and look at the cars, and normally finish around lunch time.

People coming form different directions have started to organise their convoys. In case of 'coming form North' we are gathering at 8:45 in Newbury - mMcDonalds carpark in the Newbury retail park, South of Newbury at A339, and take off at 09:00-09:05

See you then!

[wal 45]

These meets have been excellent with a really good mix of cars plus great food at the Departure Café, should be at least 3 of us coming along to this one.

Will undoubtedly be a whole lot better than AutoItalia this year!! See you there.

[Ross 156]

Thanks for posting it up here - It is also in the events section, but not everyone looks there.

We are going to make this a semi-regular, but still informal thing for anyone to come along to. At the same venue on the first Saturday or June, August, and October (after which many of our cars get tucked up until spring, when we will re-start in April).

We should have a good mix of cars again, as the event is being advertised across a range of Italian Car forums and social media site.

Please do come along and say hello.

For anyone coming from the south coast, we will be heading up in convoy from Hedge End- J7, M27. Meet in Sainsbury's car park by the petrol station by 08:30.

Best,
Ross

[Ross 156]

Only a fortnight or so to go now, and some good responses across various forums, social media platforms and boards- it's all a bit spread out due to the spread of marques this is open to.

Hope to meet some of you there.

[Ross 156]

Denorth - just to let you know, you may be joined by a Fiat at Tot Hill.

The chap (Charlie) is on the Fiat Forum, and doesn't use PH. He may be in one of several cars, possibly and X1/9. Sorry I can't be more definite, but I said I'd tip you off in case you notice a lost looking Fiat driver!

Best,
Ross

[solaris998]

Looking forward to the meet, I will look out for the X/19 at MacDonald in Newbury when we meet for the drive over the Alton.

see you all there.

[Denorth]

Ross 156 said:

Denorth - just to let you know, you may be joined by a Fiat at Tot Hill.

The chap (Charlie) is on the Fiat Forum, and doesn't use PH. He may be in one of several cars, possibly and X1/9. Sorry I can't be more definite, but I said I'd tip you off in case you notice a lost looking Fiat driver!

Best,
Ross

Ross, could you tell him it is not at Tot Hill McDonald that we are gathering, but the McDonalds at big Tesco in Retail Park?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/McDonald's/@51...

Dark red 156SW and Bright red 916 Spider will be there

[patrickgovier]

Less than 1 week to go. Really looking forward to seeing everyone.

[Ross 156]

Thanks Denorth,
I'll do that.
Best,
Ross

[solaris998]

So with less than a week, I'll be going along, and if anyone whats to meet in Newbury for a convoy this the place

McDonald at 0900hrs : - Newbury Retail Park, Pinchington Ln, Newbury RG14 7HU

I will be there in an Alfa Romeo 916 Spider,
an Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon (lovely Burgundy metallic my favourite colour for a 156)
there will also be a Lotus ( I know very Italian!!)

So see all who want to join us on Saturday @0900hrs.

Alan

[solaris998]

Well after a great meeting and good breakfast this morning, thought I'd add some pictures of the event

[xjsjag53]

Hi Guys,

Many, many thanks for organizing yesterdays gathering.

I very much enjoyed meeting so many delightful people and seeing so many magnificent machines.

Hoping I can make it to the August event.

In the meantime here is a link to the snaps taken.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5aetagjvnlrkztj/AABLeez...

Special mention for the amazing Cortina - Italian in name if not metal!

Kindest regards,

xjsjag53

[SeanST150]

I'm so gutted I couldn't make this. It looks like it was a great morning.

My GTA is currently in with Autolusso for a cambelt service, plus some engine powder coating. I will definitely do my best to make it in August.

[patrickgovier]

[patrickgovier]

[patrickgovier]

[patrickgovier]

I am glad everyone enjoyed the meet. We had over 30 Italian car, plus a great Lotus Evora and a lovely restored Ford Cortina. Next meet is the 5th of August and everyone is welcome to come along. I would like to break the 50 car mark!

[Ross 156]

Yes, an excellent meet, with good weather to match.

Great to meet some new people and catch up with those of you I've met before. Lots of really nice cars to look at too.

Looking forward to the 5th of August already!