Tunbridge Wells Italian Car & Bike Show + Fair

Now there were a few compaints that there was not enough notice for this event (me included!) so I think this should give all those interested a chance to show interest. I don't think there were ANY! coupe's there So let's take this event by storm and show what we're all about
Honnington Italian Vehicle Day 4th September

Pre booked italian cars £3.00 (cheap day out ) / bikes £2.00

On the day:
Adults: £5.00
Children: £3.00
Children under 5 years: Free
Family ticket (upto 2 adults & 3 children): £15.00

It looks to be a friendly small scale enthusiasts event in aid of Kent Air Ambulance. Lets hope we never need it. It's also good for those who live to the right of London to have an event a bit closer to them for a change. So don't be shy sign up today

1) Pondman

1) Pondman
2) ckings6056 - convoy with Pondman if interested?

1) Pondman
2) ckings6056 - convoy with Pondman if interested?
3) Hovedan - provisional as I could be in Sussex at this time

A long way off, but should be there

ckings, yep no probs to a convoy, it's a fun road

Should give me time to clean the beast...put me down for this Ross

1) Pondman
2) ckings6056
3) Hovedan - provisional
4) Tim42
5) Jonjeffryes
6) Charlie_croker

Provisionally put me down for this please.

The photo of Italian cars, on a sunny day, in a nice flat grassy field has convinced me! - roll on Summer

1) Pondman
2) ckings6056
3) Hovedan - provisional
4) Tim42
5) Jonjeffryes
6) Charlie_croker
7) 555

This sounds cool to me. I'll be a provisional as it is quite a way off yet

1) Pondman
2) ckings6056
3) Hovedan (provisional)
4) Tim42
5) jonjeffryes
6) Charlie_croker
7) 555
8) dactul (provisional)

[quote=dactul]This sounds cool to me. I'll be a provisional as it is quite a way off yet

1) Pondman
2) ckings6056
3) Hovedan (provisional)
4) Tim42
5) jonjeffryes
6) Charlie_croker
7) 555
8) dactul (provisional)
9) 66Shark

1) Pondman
2) ckings6056
3) Hovedan (provisional)
4) Tim42
5) jonjeffryes
6) Charlie_croker
7) 555
8) dactul (provisional)
9) 66Shark (provisional)

Hi All, I would like to join up for this event and meet some local owners as well so count me in Guys.

i'll try to be there. I live close by.

1) Pondman
2) ckings6056
3) Hovedan (provisional)
4) Tim42
5) jonjeffryes
6) Charlie_croker
7) 555
8) dactul (provisional)
9) 66Shark (provisional)
10) Cooperman
11) schif (provisional)

Just saw this post - I'm interested in attending.

Be my first show with my Coupe - before it goes in for a respray (stone chipped to hell on the front).

What do I need to do if I'm interested showing my car?

Also be good to meet up with fellow Coupe owners.

ST

Little update - registered my car now for the event.

Be interseted to join the convoy for the meet too.

ST

1) Pondman
2) ckings6056
3) Hovedan (provisional)
4) Tim42
5) jonjeffryes
6) Charlie_croker
7) 555
8) dactul (provisional)
9) 66Shark (provisional)
10) Cooperman
11) schif (provisional)
12) ST212

Hi ST, glad you can make it along A clean car is a show worty car We'll arrange meet/convoy points closer to the time when final numbers have been confirmed.
Ross.

i dont have a coupe to show off anymore but it's on my doorstep, so hopefully pop over and come and say hello

More the merrier

Thanks Ross, word of warning my car is a work in progress!!

ST

bit early to say 100% for sure, but I'll try and get to this as looks good (and v. close for me)

1) Pondman
2) ckings6056
3) Hovedan (provisional)
4) Tim42
5) jonjeffryes
6) Charlie_croker
7) 555
8) dactul (provisional)
9) 66Shark (provisional)
10) Cooperman
11) schif (provisional)
12) ST212
13) cyborg7 (provisional)

Just signed up for this one

1) Pondman - confirmed
2) ckings6056
3) Hovedan (provisional)
4) Tim42
5) jonjeffryes
6) Charlie_croker - confirmed
7) 555
8) dactul (provisional)
9) 66Shark (provisional)
10) Cooperman
11) schif (provisional)
12) ST212 - confirmed
13) cyborg7 (provisional)
14) MrT - confirmed
Good man, Alan

Looking like it will be a good Coupe turn out. Now what can I bring along to make sure day is a great day out?

1) Good weather
2)..........................?

No problemo about the weather, will sort that out

Looking forward to it...

To all who are interested and have not yet, please fill in the pre event form on the link at the top of the page to gain an entry discount
I'll take it as red, that you will be coming if you've done this Please let us know and I'll amend your attendance staus.
Thanks, Ross.

Ross,

Just completed form :-)

Also registered, status updated, and a bargain! Should be a good day out for £3

1) Pondman - confirmed
2) ckings6056
3) Hovedan - confirmed (in the uber rare VIS)
4) Tim42
5) jonjeffryes
6) Charlie_croker - confirmed
7) 555
8) dactul (provisional)
9) 66Shark (provisional)
10) Cooperman
11) schif (provisional)
12) ST212 - confirmed
13) cyborg7 (provisional)
14) MrT - confirmed

1) Pondman - confirmed
2) ckings6056
3) Hovedan - confirmed (in the uber rare VIS)
4) Tim42
5) jonjeffryes
6) Charlie_croker - confirmed
7) 555
8) dactul (provisional)
9) 66Shark (provisional)
10) Cooperman - Confimed
11) schif (provisional)
12) ST212 - confirmed
13) cyborg7 (provisional)
14) MrT - confirmed


Just registered so looking forward to a good day out
_________________________

Charlie, done mate
Looking good, let's all hope Charlie is as good as his word with the weather

Agree!

1) Pondman - confirmed
2) ckings6056
3) Hovedan - confirmed (in the uber rare VIS)
4) Tim42
5) jonjeffryes
6) Charlie_croker - confirmed
7) 555
8) dactul (provisional)
9) 66Shark (provisional)
10) Cooperman - Confimed
11) schif (provisional)
12) ST212 - confirmed
13) cyborg7 (provisional)
14) MrT - confirmed
15) Insy

Not too long now, just to let those of you with kids know, there's a " Country Fair " at this event as well, so the Mrs can have fun too I assume that our discounted entrance get us into the fair too. I'll check and confirm shortly. We've chatted to the organisers of this event and there keen to see us there, so sign up for a fun day for ALL the family, inc. the Coop

1) Pondman - confirmed
2) ckings6056
3) Hovedan - confirmed (in the uber rare VIS)
4) Tim42
5) jonjeffryes
6) Charlie_croker - confirmed
7) 555
8) dactul (provisional)
9) 66Shark (provisional)
10) Cooperman - Confimed
11) schif (provisional)
12) ST212 - confirmed
13) cyborg7 (provisional)
14) MrT - confirmed
15) Insy

Looking forward to this 8)

Same here mate.

ST

Not going to make this in the Coupe I'm afraid as the little darling has broken down again

Any way the tax and insurance run out at the end of August so I'm taking it off the road (not that it's on the road now!!!) until I decide what to do with this little mechanical money pit

We'll probably come along in the Doblo van, as it's Italian

That's a shame Alan, what's the diagnosis Doctor

bugger, just seen this, but i'll be away...

looks great too

bugger !

Oh no

Im sure you'll have it working soon, such a great looking car Alan

Not had a chance to have a proper look yet, I'll try and get my startrek working today, it idles OK and accelerates OK but anything in between it cuts.

I can feel that mid engine conversion coming on

Thanks Rudi, I'm sure I will. BTW, your Mini project is looking good

Bump & repeat post

Not too long now, just to let those of you with kids know, there's a " Country Fair " at this event as well, so the Mrs can have fun too I assume that our discounted entrance get us into the fair too. I'll check and confirm shortly. We've chatted to the organisers of this event and there keen to see us there, so sign up for a fun day for ALL the family, inc. the Coop

1) Pondman - confirmed
2) ckings6056
3) Hovedan - confirmed (in the uber rare VIS)
4) Tim42
5) jonjeffryes
6) Charlie_croker - confirmed
7) 555
8) dactul (provisional)
9) 66Shark (provisional)
10) Cooperman - Confimed
11) schif (provisional)
12) ST212 - confirmed
13) cyborg7 (provisional)
14) MrT - confirmed
15) Insy

Please register and update when done. Thanks, Ross.

Ross,
Is it too late to say 'yes please' to this? I now find that we are free that weekend and would like to go. Do I have to register with the organisers or is that too late and therefore pay on the gate?
Either way we'll go and hopefully meet up en route!
Chris

Chris, go to the link on the first page and fill in the pre reg. form for a
discount + access to the Coupe Zone

Now registered and confirm attendance. Keen to discuss convoys etc. nearer the time.

Very much looking forward to it!


1) Pondman - confirmed
2) ckings6056
3) Hovedan - confirmed (in the uber rare VIS)
4) Tim42
5) jonjeffryes
6) Charlie_croker - confirmed
7) 555
8) dactul (provisional)
9) 66Shark (provisional)
10) Cooperman - Confimed
11) schif (provisional)
12) ST212 - confirmed
13) cyborg7 (provisional)
14) MrT - confirmed
15) Insy
16) Thunderbox- confirmed

Chris, Good man We'll talk convoys/locations later on, good to see you onboard, shaping up to be a good meet this one

Alas, the last 5 months have been unkind to my coupes paintwork and it's not allowed out in daylight. Enjoy the day those attending.

Also, I don't think Ckings6056 has a coupe any longer but might be wrong.

1) Pondman - confirmed
2) ckings6056
3) Hovedan - confirmed (in the uber rare VIS)
4) Tim42
5) jonjeffryes
6) Charlie_croker - confirmed
8) dactul (provisional)
9) 66Shark (provisional)
10) Cooperman - Confimed
11) schif (provisional)
12) ST212 - confirmed
13) cyborg7 (provisional)
14) MrT - confirmed
15) Insy
16) Thunderbox- confirmed

can i come please. my car probly isnt as nice your at the momment but would like to come
thanks tom

1) Pondman - confirmed
2) ckings6056 ?
3) Hovedan - confirmed (in the uber rare VIS)
4) Tim42 ?
5) jonjeffryes - SORNed 16V
6) Charlie_croker - confirmed
8) dactul (provisional)
9) 66Shark (provisional)
10) Cooperman - confimed
11) schif (provisional)
12) ST212 - confirmed
13) cyborg7 (provisional)
14) MrT - confirmed
15) Insy
16) Thunderbox- confirmed
17) fiatcoupemad

Follow this LINK and add yourself to the Pre. Reg. - confirmed list list

1) Pondman - confirmed
2) ckings6056 ?
3) Hovedan - confirmed (in the uber rare VIS)
4) Tim42 ?
5) jonjeffryes - SORNed 16V
6) Charlie_croker - confirmed
8) dactul (provisional)
9) 66Shark (provisional)
10) Cooperman - confimed
11) schif (provisional)
12) ST212 - confirmed
13) cyborg7 (provisional)
14) MrT - confirmed
15) Insy
16) Thunderbox- confirmed
17) fiatcoupemad
18) PeteP - confirmed

Good to have you onboard Pete

I am looking forward to this Only downer is I have just seen how polished pondman's Coupe is and I reckon it's going to be a struggle to match it http://www.fiatcoupeclub.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1251567#Post1251567

Don't worry about that, I'm taking my kids to Wings and Wheels a week before, and I'll load them with burgers and ice creams and tell them to feel the quality of the shine on his car. Whilst I put sunglasses on to protect them from the interior that lurks within

Mwahahahahaha

You are evil Dan! But what a great idea!

I will try to make this too so count me in as a maybe as i won't know if im working till the week before (damn retail).

Looking forward to this - fingers crossed for good weather.

Be good to finally meet people from the forum.

ST

You evil "bar steward" my bonnet struts have just given up the ghost, so I
might just get you and them to have a good look at my shiny engine too

Sorry mate, I'm gonna have to pullout as I have sold my coop

I will be back on the scene in a couple of years when I've finished college. Have a good one guys

Terry

Anyone coming from Maidstone way, going to be staying there the night before?

I may come down if i can convince the misses to come aswell plus the coupe will be having a very long valet in the morning

Week to go now! We're on holiday this week so can make any arrangements for convoys from the west of Kent. I see Hovedan is in Maidstone so will be looking for people from Kent to link up with. For us, we can link with anyone from Horsham area or west (that's at least Pondman and Mr. T) and go on from there. Maybe Pease Pottage Services at 8:15 am for 9:00 at Tonbridge?

Be interested in joining either a convey from Sussex (Brighton area) to meet at Pease Pottage.

If not, then meeting at Pease Pottage for 8:15am is cool with me.

ST

Pease Pottage is good with me
Then, if there is any one else coming up the M23 from the M25 direction and off at the A264 (Copthorne) Junction 10 (map) we could all meet in the 1st layby on the L/H/S as shown on the map
Sound OK?

New & updated list:

1) Pondman - confirmed
2) Hovedan - confirmed
3) Tim42 - we will know tomorrow
4) Charlie_croker - confirmed
5) Cooperman - confimed
6) schif (provisional)
7) ST212 - confirmed
8) cyborg7 (provisional)
9) MrT - confirmed
10) Insy - (provisional)
11) Thunderbox - confirmed
12) fiatcoupemad - (provisional)
13) PeteP - confirmed
14) knight 7660 - (provisional)
15) coupepaul - (provisional)

Only 50% confirmed

I will be coming round M25 from Dartford tunnel, anyone else coming that way?

Mick - I'm staying in Maidstone, so can meet en route somewhere?

OK Dan, would be great to convoy 8) K2OUP followed by K3OUP.

Any idea where to meet?

Mick

New & updated list:

1) Pondman - confirmed
2) Hovedan - confirmed
3) Tim42 - we will know tomorrow
4) Charlie_croker - confirmed
5) Cooperman - confimed
6) schif (provisional)
7) ST212 - confirmed
8) cyborg7 (provisional)
9) MrT - confirmed
10) Insy - (provisional)
11) Thunderbox - confirmed
12) fiatcoupemad - (provisional)
13) PeteP - confirmed
14) knight 7660 - (provisional)
15) coupepaul - (provisional)

Coupe off the road for the foreseable future I'm afraid, I can't justify the cost of the tax and insurance to use it five or six times a year, particularly as said cost equates to at least four track days!!

We'll probably still come along to the show though and catch up with everyone.

Thanks for the update Alan, we were aware that you'd be leaving "The Beast" at home, just putting the name dowm for Club member attendance

Nope, it's your neck of the woods

Off junction 5 M25 on the A21 perhaps

Edit - just checked, how's about Westerham Road, Sevenoaks? About 10 miles from the venue, and just off junction 5 of the M25? AA map shows a car parking area on this road, literally just off junction 5... Say 8.30am which gives us plenty of time to drive the 10 miles to the venue?

Im getting my backside along (ahem, unlike last week !)
I'll prob go straight there guys.

1) Pondman - confirmed
2) Hovedan - confirmed
3) Tim42 - we will know tomorrow
4) Charlie_croker - confirmed
5) Cooperman - confimed
6) schif (provisional)
7) ST212 - confirmed
8) cyborg7 (provisional)
9) MrT - confirmed
10) Insy - (provisional)
11) Thunderbox - confirmed
12) fiatcoupemad - (provisional)
13) PeteP - confirmed
14) knight 7660 - (provisional)
15) coupepaul - (provisional)
16 ) AndyEssex - Confirmed

OK sounds like a plan, What time?
Anyone else going is welcome to come along too!

Pease Pottage possy, proposed route MAP

Pease Pottage Convoy
Pondman
Thunderbox

Weather for the weekend

Dan got the location in my sat nav, see you there at 08:30 ish.

Mick

Was really hoping to come to this but my Coupe has developed a very annoying air leak I'm trying to find grrr.

Pondman & Thunderbox - I can meet you at Tunbridge Wells at point 13 if thats ok?

Looking forward to this.

ST

Na is the way Diddy, hope you get it sorted and see you there!

I'll be going this way so might try to tag along if I can rouse the troops. But don't wait if I'm late.

Be great if you could will PM you details

Sorry, point 13???
Shame if you can't make it diddy

I think point 13 means number 13 on your map? map

My bad, I ment on the map. I was getting distracted at the time. Any ideas what time you'll be passing that point?

ST

sorry but won't be able to make it due to family issue. hope all goes well

Just picked up this thread.

Attended this event last year, my coupe was the only one there. Look forward to see you all tomorrow.

Weather doesnt look too bad. Might only be
a quick shower -
http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/10209

Like those wheels Ross.

Hi Thunderbox I'll sse you at the petrol part of the Pease Pottage service station for 8-8:15
ST I recon, we'll be through Tunbridge Wells at about 8:45-9:00. If you park out the front of St Johns Kent & Sussex Hospital we'll meet you there; A26 Mount Ephraim Road. It looks to be the easiest point after our two routes coincide. Please can you confirm you are going to be there by pm-ing me your mobile number J.I.C.

Cheers Andy

Hey Andy, sounds like a plan to me! I see there's a turning area at the hospital (thank you streetview)along the A26 I'll park in there. Should see you coming.

I couldn't send you a PM with my mob as you have reached your limit.

ST

Pondman and ST212,
Sorry not replied earlier but been busy with lots of 'week off' kinda things so only just got in from scrubbing up the Coupe all day!!- Looks good for an old'un!!

Yes petrol part of Pease Pottage is fine see you then! We can then pick up ST212 in T Wells on the way through! It may be damp but I am sure it'll be good,

See you all tomorrow

Cool, see you tomorrow guys.

Looking forward to finally meeting you all.

Pondman (or StiloRimsMan or AbrathBadgesMan) is Ross.

Ross your pm box is un-pm able.

Buffed mine within a inch of its life (the car).

Laters. See you guys tomorrow.

See you tomorrow then people

Nicely holed up in our hotel in Maidstone. Actually a surprisingly nice town. Full of Argentinian steak

Custard will need a bit of a wipe over once we're there after the 200 mile journey, but otherwise is very shiny!

See you in the morning folks!

100% confirmed for tomorrow, but coupe will be missing the grill as no time to fix and respray so don't laugh too much.

cyborg, you want me to bring a spare slatted grille? It's sitting in the garage doing nothing. You can have it for gratis.

Also has anyone got a spare bonnet strut? Paid for two on Thursday 25th, and was promised them on Tuesday 30th... but haven't materialised. . Anyway, would appreciate a spare strut.

PM's sorted See you all tomorrow
Thunderbox, I'm looking forward to the there, it's a fun road

Oh & don't forget to print off your "Registration Conformation Form" to ensure entry as a registered vehicle
Search your emails for "Honnington Events Website" bookings@honningtonevents.com hope that helps y'all

I had a great day, pity about the weather, but it was great to see so many faces.. Here are a few iPhone photos, no doubt some better ones will be along shortly.

http://gallery.me.com/iphone/mick.smithson/100100#grid

Hey guys,

Want to say that it was great to meet fellow members finally, really good turn out just a shame that the weather had to turn!!

Sorry we couldn't make it guy's, unfortunately work got in the way again!!! The stand looked good in Charlie's pictures though

Hi Guys & Galls
Thanks for making another first meet for the club at Honnington a memorable one, if not for the weather alone It was realy nice to see a great selection of good looking coops gathered together, in an unusual and fun formation; Thanks for your patience Thunderbox - Chris It was good to see all the usual suspects and some new faces, you now who you all are I'm sorry, but I have no pics to post this time as I spent too much time yackerty yacking with you all, so, I look forward to seeing them all posted up on here shortly. Nice one Mick for the prompt post & pics
I hope you all got back home safe & sound? See you all again soon

Regards, Ross.

Here's my attempts.

Yep shame about the rain but good to have a catch up chat.

A good day out, despite the downpour from 12.30, which finally eased off just before the ferret race at 2.30 (yes, ferret race, really!). By then, we'd lost about half of the fairweather coopsters

Took a few iPhone snaps after the downpour;

A few gratuitous coop shots, of the 4 cars left;



And for me, the highlight of the day, the 2.30 ferret race



Followed by the duck herding;



There were some owls, and some hens for sale;



Some of the other cars on display;



Dave_t unexpectedly showed up;


And finally, a random shot on the way home of an angle that caught my eye;

Good pics guys It cetainly was a "Country Fair"

Great day, great convoy and really good to meet everyone.
& thanks to Mick for the grill - really appreciate it.
I wasn't expecting much of Honnington but thought it was really well done. Got some amazing shots of the birds of prey flying - I was one of the 'children' who volunteered to sit in the line while they flew overhead.



Sorry had to leave a bit earlier than I'd have liked and ruin the circle but had an appointment to pick up a guitar off ebay for my son.


A few of my attempts:














Saw this masarati up for £11,995 but doesn't look a patch on the ones behind in the background - seriously.

So what are we to call this type formation of coops?

1)Coup Circle
2)Group coup circle
3)....?

suggestions please
Good to meet you at last Chris

Coop circle. End of

Custard's last stand.

LOL @ Dan!

That's clearly not my car ... it's clearly one of those badly put together MR2-as-a-Ferrari type body kits.

I'm suprised and disappointed that you couldn't spot the difference, Dan ... I thought you knew more about cars than that.

To remind you, so that you can compare and suitably chastise yourself ... here's a shot of my car I took just a few days ago ...

Got home safe and sound yesterday aftrenoon.

Thanks to Pondman for organising and 'choreographing' the coup circle!- if only I knew my left hand down abit from my right!!!

It was great to meet everyone (most for the first time).

Very enjoyable day despite the rain- I did feel sorry for the organisers who must have lost shed loads of cash!!- Maybe not next year on that basis? Did anyone get charged anything 'cos we certainly didn't and feel that maybe at the very least I should sent a donation to Kent Air Ambulance (their chosen charity)?

My photos by and large reflect all the other (better) ones already posted so I won't show my ignorange athow to post photos now!!

We have ourselves a winner



I'm learning Dave, these Westfields/Caterhams/MK Indys/Noddy cars all look the same to me



Well, I contributed by gambling on the ferret race later (naturally, on the yellow trap tube), and even though I won, I didn't collect my winnings. My moral conscience is satisfied

RE: Donations, yes, I was asked for a donation upon exit. If any of those who attended feel that they would like to donate follow this LINK and it will take you to the donations page of the Kent Air Ambulance Trust
Thanks, Ross.

Like Ross, I was asked for a donation at the exit.

I think it was Kent Air Ambulance who sorted Barnacle out a couple of years ago when he made a Barnacle shaped dent in the ground.

What time did you guys stay until? I was in Tunbridge Wells around half one and was going to pop by, but it was tipping down and we saw some Italian cars leaving so thought that seeing as we didn't have wellies or umbrellas we'd have to miss out

I was last to leave around 4.15 after the duck herding.

Most had gone by 2.30

Should have come along, seen your old car!

I can't believe I missed the Ferret racing and Duck Herding!

@Cyborg7, no problems mate, that grille was only sitting in my garage taking up space, so was happy to let you put it to good use. It was great to meet you and your car looked awesome in my rear view mirror when we convoyed there. I just wish I had set up my video camera. It was funny seeing the looks on other drivers etc as 3 coupes sped down the A21.. Oh and your son's guitar looks awesome, though it has sparked my daughter's desire for a Gibson Explorer or Les Paul Standard!

@Hovedan, it's always a pleasure to see you mate, Custard is in very good hands and you are truly a mad b@gger as you led the convoy along the A21... Custard looked and sounded awesome. Do the words "speed limit" mean anything at all to you?

@Pondman, Ross it was great to meet you, how long have you been fighting OCD mate? (I only say that due to the inch perfect way Ross arranged the Coupes, though I think it's fair to say that we looked the best display).

@AndyEssex it was great to meet you mate, I will definitely keep an eye out for your Coupe in future and thanks for the Choccy bar... (Now what was it my mum said about accepting sweets? LOL)

@petep, your knowledge of cars is awesome, I really enjoyed walking round looking at the other cars with you, in fact I could happily pick your brains for another week. Needless to say your 16vt looked and sounded awesome. (On the overrun I swear it "barked"). And if no one has seen a de-wipered rear Coupe, seeing Pete's has persuaded me, it really does tidy up the rear end.

@Thunderbox, again it was great to meet you, any time you want to swap coupes I am game yours is a credit to you. I hope you do make that trip to Italy and tour round in a rag top. Oh and your wife wants the new Fiat 500 Rag top btw

@ST212, great meeting you (and the other half), Looks like your Coupe was a bargain and has a good owner. Remember I want to know how the Canon camera works out.

@the man in the other sprinty, it was great meeting you too, though I didn't catch your name. Your car looked great too.

Everyone I met was great, the owner of a Zagato bodied Lancia, (Ex-MOD and a bit secret servicey) was another highlight, in fact all in all it was a great day spoiled only by some awful weather. If you haven't been to a Coupe meeting yet, you really should make an effort as it really was a great day.

Ross
I see you stole my idea from wings and wheels then, I knew it would look great though.

Dave, Pete was instantly on my case to get it done as soon as we arrived It was down to my usual annul retetive habits, that achieved the desired effects (colour arrangement & layout ) But it did look the Dogs
Best display by a long chalk and the flags realy topped it off. Couldn't have done it if it hadn't had been for the fine selection of Coops though

Ross, I'll get my wallet out and send some dosh to the Air Ambulance- we weren't stopped for a donation and would willing have done so!
Don't let the stewards of the bar grind you down!- first Abarth wheels, now Coupe Circles; both were good.


Mick- thanks for the kind words; your coupe is still a very desirable colour and very well presented- Jean does want a 500 Rag Top- maybe we should get that for next year's Italian Tour?!


Chris- sorry not to spend too much time chatting but being an axe victim myself I can sympathise with your son- tell him the Flying V is a great guitar but try playing it sitting down! I have one(of many!!!) and it's great!

Dan- lovely to meet you and your Good Lady- forgot to thank you for the fuel cap bling! Another piece of the perfect Coupe jigsaw complete and only 1,000,000 pieces left to find, buy and install- see you all again soon.

Again I would like to say that Corinne & I had a great time meeting you all. It was nice to finally meet you all.

We both had a great time at the fair and nice to talk with all you.

Below are a few photos from the show that Coza & I took during the day.


Biased Shot!


'Coop Circle'


Panoramic 'Coop Circle' (For all you lot thinking I was mad spinning around the circle)!


Some Other random shots.


Love this image. For you charlie_croker. This was taken by Coza on her new Canon Camera. I'll send you a update in a few weeks on how shes getting on.

Thunderbox - I'll put a post up for the gloss black interior over the weekend with pictures for you and details on the guy whole did the work. Makes such a big difference inside the car now.

Steve

Steve great pics.
That dials one is something else !
What canon model is that camera ( my daughter
is whinging about her olympus )

Steve, great photos mate and it was great meeting you both, please keep me informed about that camera.

Mick

Thanks for the comments guys.

The dials pic was taken with a Canon EOS 1100D SLR

The rest with a Sony DSC-W380 compact.

Anyone going to this one? September 2nd.

I might be.

If I'm not playing cricket that day I will turn up,

Tim

Fingers crossed this year it stays dry.

We are back from holiday in time for this and will be going unless it absolutely throws it down (like last year!!)
The only snag is that the Coupe may still be at the 'doctors' having its back bumper and new bootlid fitted after that very unfortunate episode with the telegraph pole on the driveway!!!
So we'll be in the Spider or 159 Ti sportwagon and park a discrete distance from you guys butcome over for a chat.

Please tranfer all interest to this new thread -> 2012 Honnington Car & bike Show Thanks, Ross.