Just has an(other) idea....

[Mr Cerbera]

Following on from FarmyardPants ' epic thread recently, I've just discovered that there's a town in southern France called Cerbère.

It's only 12 hours of some of the most celebrated wine regions that the country has to offer.

Whaddaya think ??

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ETA
Just been reminded by Mrs CerberA that it was, in fact, SHE who lovingly discovered this fact.

Edited by Mr Cerbera on Friday 20th April 10:38

[Mark.]

This could be fun

[grahamn]

You have forgot the return trip...via Lyons, Dijon, Reims (for photo shoot at the old GP circuit) and on to Spa.

[itsallyellow]

Looks good. I'm in.

[julian64]

There going to think you're all a bit funny cos as far as I remember from when I was last down there its pronounced 'cor-bierre'.

[mart 63]

Had my photo take standing by the sign about 6 years ago,will have to dig it out.Its right on the spanish border for cheaper fuel.Its a great viewing point along the coast by the cerbere sign,i think you could park cars by it.

[DJR 7]

Can we come too

[gruffalo]

When are you thinking of, please don't say this year?

[podrick]

I'd be up for this if it's open invite, (as long as it doesn't clash with anything else allready planned)

[FarmyardPants]

I'd be up for that if I can persuade SWMBO. A proper euro tour for the cerb community (as opposed to Spa and back) is long overdue

[jackwibble]

Interested very interested

[billy no brakes]

grahamn said:

You have forgot the return trip...via Lyons, Dijon, Reims (for photo shoot at the old GP circuit) and on to Spa.

Don,t forget Le Mans done a trip similar to south of France took in all classic roads some of which are on you tube 2800 miles in 6 days was very very good only 2 minor problems brake switch melted and boot switch was eratic and guess waht every time we stoped for petrol it would not open other times it did and if anyone says Cerberas breakdown all the time are mislead if anyone said that then would you drive to the south of france and do 5 track days 8 hours a day because that is more or less what we did and at track pace if you know what I mean

[Mr Cerbera]

Wow ! Absolutely stunned by trhe posistive response ! I thought I was going to be alone on this one

julian 64 - my wife is the translator and although I prefer the idea of "Corrrrrr Beer !" she assures me that it's pronounced 'Sir Bear'. WTF - I'll contact the Mayor of the town before we set off and find out if he can line the town hall square with 1664

mart 63 - Brilliant info ! This is what we'll need to make part of the trip a photofest - Thanks !

DJR 7 and podrick - No-one has ever successfully accused me of being xenophobic. The more the merrier (in both senses of the word).

gruffalo - I actually was thinking of Aug 29 - Sep 7 but if this is too difficult then I'll go on my own this year to check things out and perhaps we can all agree on a date for next year (Rolls around on floor in laughter at the thought of the debate)

Itsallyellow - I am already envisualising the faces of the French Toll Booth attendants as The Screaming Yellow Zonker passes through the gate
Will have to factor-in GT Race Dates to the Tour Schedule Algorithm.

grahamn 'n' BnB- Unfortunately I am currently working to a School Timetable so Le Mans is out and there is no 'Classic' next year

Thanks once again for your posistive input and hopefully we can make it a Cerbs (and friends) do France spectacular. Should I contact Dulfords to cost-in a support crew or are we all brave enough to trust our own engineering.
Start planning to book those pre-tour services in now.

Keep the suggestions (and restrictions) coming in

ATB
PJ

[Mr Cerbera]

julian64 said:

There going to think you're all a bit funny cos as far as I remember from when I was last down there its pronounced 'cor-bierre'.

Hi Jules,

Have just had my wrist firmly slapped. I am told that you are thinking of Corbieres....




Close, but no Cigar

[julian64]

Mr Cerbera said:

julian64 said:

There going to think you're all a bit funny cos as far as I remember from when I was last down there its pronounced 'cor-bierre'.

Hi Jules,

Have just had my wrist firmly slapped. I am told that you are thinking of Corbieres....




Close, but no Cigar

Duh, my bad.

[Far Eastender]

Dulfords 'C'est Mort'.

[Mr Cerbera]

Good God !

Do you mean Dead as in "Dead !" or just re-badged ???

[optimax sniffer]

Mr Cerbera said:

Good God !

Do you mean Dead as in "Dead !" or just re-badged ???

Proper dead unfortunately.

Big Col is setting up on his own and hopes to employ some of the old staff in the future.

TVR Car Parts is no more, but there may be a deal to be done somewhere.

Colin can be found here http://www.tvrssw.com/

[pulsarboby]

me and the other half would be up for this trip too as long as theres none of that camping stuff involved
thats assuming alls ok

was planning a france trip this year anyway

[optimax sniffer]

Just had an email from Colin about the latest developments...


Hi Everyone

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Please check the website out for more details.

Best Wishes
Col & Tina

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Wellington
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Edited by optimax sniffer on Sunday 29th April 21:04