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Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009
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30/11/2008 18:51
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We now have the dates for this meeting:- 13th -14th June. The organisers have emailed me preliminary details. Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June, 2009
Style, prestige & imagination come to power !
For its eighth edition, SpaItalia will pay a tribute to one of the most important Italian coachbuilder. Not through its production figures but certainly by the exclusive character of each piece of its creation. Every car coming out of the Carrozzeria Castagna was and remains a superb piece of stylish craftsmanship It is indeed to a prestigious cultural and artistic discovery that the organizer of SpaItalia will have the pleasure to invite the Italian style lovers. This will take place at Spa-Francorchamps, the world’s most beautiful track, on June 13 and 14, 2009.
The Theme Established during the 19th century, the Carrozzeria Castagna & Cie immediately set itself apart by the stylishness and the prestige of its achievements. Working to measure for the greatest names of the Italian aristocracy, the company left us numerous unique art pieces as the legendary Alfa Romeo 40/60 HP Aerodinamica. After WW2, the factory encountered some difficulties, as lots of small workshops dedicating their talent to the manufacturing of rare pieces. Vanished in1954, the name Castagna made a conspicuous come-back by the end of the 90’s and now devoted itself to fulfill the mobile dreams of people looking for some exclusivity for their Maserati, Mini, Bentley or Ferrari. Most of the original surviving pieces from the early ages are now making the pride of the greatest Concours d’Élégance. From Pebble Beach to Villa d’Este, those excellent pieces of design always make great impression upon juries, trusting awards and trophies around the world. The Castagna Gathering. A World Premiere ! Not only some important Castagna historical models will be on display at SpaItalia but the event will be the theatre of the brand’s very first assembly, with most of the cars coming from Italy. This world premiere will give visitors the opportunity to be in close contact with models usually only visible on Californian greens or along the Como lakeside.
The activities. All Italian Beauties ! As always, SpaItalia will not forget all the other transalpine makes or designers. Fiat Group Automobiles Belgio will reinforce its participation, offering the possibility to discover the latest Lancia and Alfa Romeo new models, on track or on roads. Ferrari aficionados will have the chance to uphold their annual date with Francorchamps in participating to free laps sessions or to the Grande Parade. On its way to Torino, the Fiat Club UK will more than probably pay a visit to the event, meeting there other clubs, faithful participants for years to SpaItalia. Lastly and as every year, hundreds of Abarth, De Tomaso, Iso Rivolta, Lamborghini or Maserati owners will of course not want to miss this annual Italian celebration. It is undoubtedly the diversity of activities proposed to the participants which makes the success of SpaItalia every year. On the Saturday, a touristic rally will take them to discover the most beautiful Spa surrounding roads. Other traditional activities like the Grande Parade on the track, the First or Free Runs for sports cars will naturally be renewed. However, this year, the Concours d’Élégance will deserve a very special attention. Indeed, no doubt that Castagna, as an exceptional theme, will attract exceptional cars ! To be informed about this unique event in Europe, news will be regularly posted on the website or sent by e-mail. So, pencil today in your sports diary the date of the week-end of 13 & 14 June 2009 in order not to miss the appointment ! See you soon and thank you for your fidelity. Do not hesitate to pass this information to any person being able to be interested. Pete.
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Re: Spa Italia 2009
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30/11/2008 19:34
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It's worked out nicely hasn't it?
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Re: Spa Italia 2009
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30/11/2008 20:24
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I'm interested in this. Not the tour of Italy, but I reckon I can arrange time for a short trip seeing it's earlier than I anticipated.
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Re: Spa Italia 2009
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03/12/2008 16:44
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It now looks that this weekend will tie in well with the end of the planned 2009 European Tour. At the 2008 event some 50 Coupes from all over Europe attended during the weekend including 5 from the UK. The French lads will be there in force once more. Please indicate your interest in joining us at Spa Francorchamps. MattB Petep Barnacle (interested) Magooagain + Gill Barmybob Boosted7 MattM (possible) Sparco
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Re: Spa Italia 2009
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03/12/2008 18:27
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You'd almost think we planned it... you coming, then?
(just realised this means I can stuff the wing in the back... Hmm, Schlegeiss, Mayerhofen, Annecy...) We know a nice B&B in Mayerhofen.Gill has worked in that area,so knows it quite well.
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Re: Spa Italia 2009
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03/12/2008 21:32
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I am sure Pete from Coventry would be interested again... I make that THREE Green Coupés
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Re: Spa Italia 2009
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04/12/2008 06:00
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Surely he can't see it smoking in HOLLAND Now you have a look at them stattelite pictures the weathermen uses Bob. That's not overcast. I can trace your every move now
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Re: Spa Italia 2009
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05/12/2008 19:11
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Bob , thanks for the comment and yes I would be interested and would recommend this to anyone who has any sort of interest in Fiat coupes or Italian cars in general. The only problem for me is due to other conciderations I have had to sell my coupe but if I can aquire another before then I am a definite for this.
Pete W ( it will be GREEN though)
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Re: Spa Italia 2009
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05/12/2008 23:10
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Oh Peter I didn't realise the Coupe had gone I know you loved owning it I so hope that things sort themselves out and you manage to get yourself another, and like you say it has to be a Green one
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Re: Spa Italia 2009
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08/12/2008 08:24
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Pete i have to say that i really am up for this and i'll bring along the red devil, albeit on a trailer. As long as we get some unrestricted runs around probably the greatest circuit left in the world.
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Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009
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08/12/2008 11:30
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Excellent. There should be unrestricted sessions each day specifically for coupes as well as the open to all unrestricted runs. Pete
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Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009
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08/12/2008 12:24
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The list so far:
FRANCE - Baby Cash / WE ? - regist20 / WE ? - mp750 / WE / OK session - TheDoktor / WE / OK session - Katre / WE / OK session (selon prix) - Gribouilly / WE ou Samedi / OK session - Batracien / WE / OK session - Gatoo / Samedi / OK session - Julio / WE / OK session - Kenmath / WE / OK sesion - Marcouzze / confirmé - Limited-edition / wE / OK session - nico16vturbo / samedi / OK session - Ced51 / WE - Crazyf1 / WE / OK session - Marcus (à confirmer) - Christophe LE 415 (à confirmer) / WE ? - cocoon750 (à confirmer) / WE ?
UK - MattB - Petep - Barnacle (possible) - Magooagain + Gill - Barmybob - Boosted7 - MattM (possible) - Sparco - Kelv27 - Kevcrab (quite tempted) - McMike - Matty (possible)
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Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009
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10/12/2008 13:44
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WOW this is starting to look like we could have a great turnout by UK Coupés Had a chat with Marco (Sparco) this morning regarding his plans to take his Track Coupe to the event Bob
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Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009
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10/12/2008 23:06
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I was discussing this with Matt B at the weekend, I'm quite tempted too
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Re: Spa Italia 13th -14th June 2009
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11/12/2008 00:04
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It's a great weekend, well worth the drive.
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