Supercar Showdown - Beaulieu - Sunday 23rd Aug

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Anyone going to this ?:

http://www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/supercar-showdown...

[Dewi 1]

I did have a dealer invite, but unfortunately have other arrangements.
It looks a good event, although weather forecast not helpful.

Perhaps I can make it in 2016.

If you go, please describe and perhaps post some pictures.
Have a good time.

[dig123]

I am going along with others from AMOC, can't be as wet as last year can it?

[Ed50]

Hi Dave,

Did you enjoy the run to Applecross then…….?.

One notable PHer is going to Beaulieu in the form of MakoV12 who's not around it seems to post today……..

He mailed me the other day to see if I knew anyone that was going,I said you might be there so if you go keep your eye out for the Mako Beast on display…..

[wokkadriver]

Yup, I'm going - Lancaster Sevenoaks have organised a bit of a run out, so will doubtless be a good spectrum of Astons alongside some of Jardine Motors other holdings!

Going to be an interesting trundle down the M3 with lots to see.

Having just spent 3 hours washing the motor this afternoon, I have guaranteed that it will pi$$ it down and be really muddy. Sorry everyone!

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Ed50 said:

Hi Dave,

Did you enjoy the run to Applecross then…….?.

Hi Ed,

Yes, did Inverness to Applecross on day 5. Had a lovely Haggis and Cheese Melt in the Applecross Inn then the drive along the 'Mini-Stelvio' taking a good 6 months off Blofelds clutch.....

D & G

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dig123 said:

I am going along with others from AMOC, can't be as wet as last year can it?

I think we might have a few showers but not the constant pour down like last year. I will be in the main arena then taking part in the 'Sprint'.

[dig123]

Hi will say hello, I will be with the rest of the Aston Martin. Or with my father who has Aston Martin in the display his is for year 1969.

[wokkadriver]

What a grand day out - fairly heavy rain as I drove passed Winchester at around 9:30 which stayed with me until Beaulieu, but the rain eased at around 1200, before breaking into a lovely afternoon. Some great cars to see, and a hearty well done to the TVR Sagaris which got "Peoples' Choice", largely because it was a loud hooligan of a car!

Definitely would do it again, and a pleasure to thrash the V12 down the road (albeit for only a few hundred yards!). I think the crowds enjoyed it.

More Lambos than I've ever seen in one place before, so much so it was difficult to tell them apart.

Wokkadriver's top tip - if you aren't sure what you're looking at, ask a 12 year old boy. There were hundreds there and their car knowledge was frankly encyclopaedic!

[dig123]

Great day once the rain had eased off. Good selection of Aston Martin there probably covering most models and years even some pre war Astons.

Yes those 12 year old certainly know their cars.

[Wobbly]

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wokkadriver said:

What a grand day out - fairly heavy rain as I drove passed Winchester at around 9:30 which stayed with me until Beaulieu, but the rain eased at around 1200, before breaking into a lovely afternoon. Some great cars to see, and a hearty well done to the TVR Sagaris which got "Peoples' Choice", largely because it was a loud hooligan of a car!

Definitely would do it again, and a pleasure to thrash the V12 down the road (albeit for only a few hundred yards!). I think the crowds enjoyed it.

More Lambos than I've ever seen in one place before, so much so it was difficult to tell them apart.

Wokkadriver's top tip - if you aren't sure what you're looking at, ask a 12 year old boy. There were hundreds there and their car knowledge was frankly encyclopaedic!

Agree, it was a fantastic day. It's the fourth time I have attended this event and this was by far the best organised with the best turnout of cars.

As you say plenty of Lamborghini's , loads of Mclarens, a Veyron and a a good selection of AM's

Thanks Jonnie for the heads up regarding meeting up and a pleasure to meet you and your family.

[wokkadriver]

Wobbly said:

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wokkadriver said:

What a grand day out - fairly heavy rain as I drove passed Winchester at around 9:30 which stayed with me until Beaulieu, but the rain eased at around 1200, before breaking into a lovely afternoon. Some great cars to see, and a hearty well done to the TVR Sagaris which got "Peoples' Choice", largely because it was a loud hooligan of a car!

Definitely would do it again, and a pleasure to thrash the V12 down the road (albeit for only a few hundred yards!). I think the crowds enjoyed it.

More Lambos than I've ever seen in one place before, so much so it was difficult to tell them apart.

Wokkadriver's top tip - if you aren't sure what you're looking at, ask a 12 year old boy. There were hundreds there and their car knowledge was frankly encyclopaedic!

Agree, it was a fantastic day. It's the fourth time I have attended this event and this was by far the best organised with the best turnout of cars.

As you say plenty of Lamborghini's , loads of Mclarens, a Veyron and a a good selection of AM's

Thanks Jonnie for the heads up regarding meeting up and a pleasure to meet you and your family.

[dig123]

There are some photos taken by piston head RDS 25 link below.

https://flic.kr/s/aHskiTGbAy