Auto Italia at Gaydon, Saturday 28th August 2010.

I'll be going, anyone else?

1./ Countrycruising + Jake

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Hammy


I'll say yes at the moment subject to domestic permission

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Hammy
9. Simmo

One more for the list

Gary

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Hammy
9. Simmo
10. Marco (possible)

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Hammy
9. Simmo
10. Marco (possible)
11. MrCooper - Steve (depending on the wife's other plans).

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Hammy
9. Simmo
10. Marco (possible)
11. MrCooper - Steve (depending on the wife's other plans).
12.coupedummy

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Hammy
9. Simmo
10. Marco (possible)
11. MrCooper - Steve (depending on the wife's other plans).
12. coupedummy
13. Dickie26

I will be there.

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Hammy
9. Simmo
10. Marco (possible)
11. MrCooper - Steve (depending on the wife's other plans).
12. coupedummy
13. Dickie26

Sorry guys, I've been told I can't do this one as we've got to go to London. Pity as I rate Gaydon.

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Simmo
9. Marco (possible)
10. MrCooper - Steve (depending on the wife's other plans).
11. coupedummy
12. Dickie26
13. RMJ

14.Paul

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Simmo
9. Marco (possible)
10. MrCooper - Steve (depending on the wife's other plans).
11. coupedummy
12. Dickie26
13. RMJ
14. Paul
15. Nello

Moi

is there anything for kids to do, specifically girls? my ex won't be back to have the kids off me so i might be withdrawing from this

Last year there was kiddy go karting as well as for adults
There is the museum with some cool stuff in there
Plus there is always marco to clown around and entertain them

Took my 2 girls when they were under 6 and they loved it...

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Simmo
9. Marco (possible)
10. MrCooper - Steve (depending on the wife's other plans).
11. coupedummy
12. Dickie26
13. RMJ
14. Paul
15. Nello
16. Tomlough

Am I right in thinking this is in Warwickshire

Yes.

Their Web Site

Address
Heritage Motor Centre
Banbury Road
Gaydon
Warwickshire
CV35 0BJ

I'll have my 2 kids with me Proccy, boy of 4 and girl of 5 - so bring your two!

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Simmo
9. Marco (possible)
10. MrCooper - Steve (depending on the wife's other plans).
11. coupedummy
12. Dickie26
13. RMJ
14. Paul
15. Nello
16. Tomlough
17. Hovedan (+2 Under 5's!)

Count me in.

Im a no go now in the coupe as im sure the turbo is blowing


proberbly pop downin the stilo or company car though and say hello

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Simmo
9. Marco (possible)
10. MrCooper - Steve (depending on the wife's other plans).
11. coupedummy
12. Dickie26
13. RMJ
14. Paul
15. Nello
16. Tomlough
17. Hovedan (+2 Under 5's!)
18. Jame5
19. Hammy - I'm back in as our plans have changed!

Be bringing the Mrs. the kid (11) and one of his sprog friends........knew something would spoil it

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Simmo
9. Marco (possible)
10. MrCooper - Steve (depending on the wife's other plans).
11. coupedummy
12. Dickie26
13. RMJ
14. Paul
15. Nello
16. Tomlough
17. Hovedan (+2 Under 5's!)
18. Jame5
19. Hammy
20. Andre + 2
21. CJH + sproggs

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Simmo
9. Marco (possible)
10. MrCooper - Steve (depending on the wife's other plans).
11. coupedummy
12. Dickie26
13. RMJ
14. Paul
15. Nello
16. Tomlough
17. Hovedan (+2 Under 5's!)
18. Jame5
19. Hammy
20. Andre + 2
21. CJH + sproggs
22. peachey + the missus

i'm definitely out of this now, i'll be away on holiday

Sorry to hijack but any convoys or meeting before we go in?

Think there's at least 4 or 5 of us for a convoy up the M5 from Bristol?

Are you guys convoying from the M4/M5 via the A34?

I'll be going this way and will be setting off (convoying) with Joe (CountryCruising). Why don't we organise a meet at a services ala Brooklands?

im up for whatever

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - probably
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Simmo
9. Marco (possible)
10. MrCooper - Steve (depending on the wife's other plans).
11. coupedummy
12. Dickie26
13. RMJ
14. Paul
15. Nello
16. Tomlough
17. Hovedan (+2 Under 5's!)
18. Jame5
19. Hammy
20. Andre + 2
21. CJH + sproggs
22. peachey + the missus
23. mayzon (hopefully)

anyone fancy meeting at the m40 cherwell vally sevices

I'll probably have the Nello clan with me (Mrs Nello plus x2 Junior Nellos')....

Looks like its worth paying for tickets in advance :

Auto Italia Autumn Car Day

Admission Prices Advanced On The Day Adults £9 £11 Children (5-16yrs) £8 £10 Children (under 5yrs) FREE FREE Concessions (60 yrs+, unemployed or student) £9 £10 Family ticket (2 adults, 3 children) £28 £38 Track runs to be held at 12.00, 13.00, 14.00. A new date has been set for this popular late summer (previously Autumn) [...]

Not sure from where though? Maybe call Gaydon direct.... Track runs sound good. I've been on the old Airstrips years ago when they had the Rover Factory open days.

Anyone from the west midlands?I will be travelling down the m40 likely?Warwick services anyone?

Yea I'll be coming that way

How about we organise a meet at the first services on the M42. Hopwood Park, J12 I think, we can then have a nice coffee and cake before we all leave

im coming in a different direction

I'll be going from swindon, probably via Cirencester and Fosseway, far more fun driving route!

Hopwood is perfect for me and judging by direction Mayzon to.

I suggest for those coming from the South or South West that we set up a convoy meet at Oxford Pear Tree services on the A34.

Pear Tree map

This is fed into by the A40, A44 from the west, and from the South or South West via A34 or A420 from M4.

I'm happy to meet here in the car park near the service area (not the hotel)

OK so I'm now out of this as I now have to work!!

im with hammy on my route there what time and who else is in?

For me the most direct route would be East on the A44 but I'd be happy to go M5, M42, M40 if there's an organised early meet for coffee and dognuts

The Peartree location is good for me as well.
Any idea what time?

well i believe entry is at 10 am so say meet at 8:30-9:00 leave for 9:30?

what you think

(correct me if im wrong on entry time)

Google estimates it to be about 50 mins from Peartree via the A34/M40 (thats if the traffic is ok - can sometimes be a bit of a tricky junction between 9-10)

I suggest no later than 9am if we are getting there for 10am.

meet up for 8 then?

Yeah, sounds like a good time.

Peartree Convoy then
1) Hammy
2) Skinflint
3) Peachey

I dont mind coming down the m5 alittle and go across if the drive is more interesting.M5,m42,m40 is a little uninspiring

Probably be best to meet you at the East bound Hopwood services Reuben, the drive from mine isn't that interesting to be honest.

I hate the m4 with a passion, must know every bump and traffic cone to the m25 from bristol! Makes the m5, m40 m42 route like driving nirvana!

Joe, could meet you and Phil somewhere on that route?

No problems think I owe you a few coffee's by now.my round...for anyone who meets us a hopwood....**

**coupedummy's round consists of regular coffee,tea's and hot chocolates. None of this expensive fancy latte,mocha choco crap.**

lol

Great - so M42 convoy so far is....

CoupeDummy
Mayzon
CountryCruising
Patch
HoveDan??


say meet there at 8:00 (time for food & drink)?

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - out of it, on hols
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Simmo
9. Marco (possible)
10. MrCooper - Steve (depending on the wife's other plans).
11. coupedummy
12. Dickie26
13. RMJ
14. Paul
15. Nello
16. Tomlough
17. Hovedan (+2 Under 5's!)
18. Jame5
19. Hammy
20. Andre + 2
21. CJH + sproggs
22. peachey + the missus
23. mayzon (hopefully)
24. MiniMetaller (probably with my Dad too)

I expect I'll go whichever way HoveDan goes...

Do we pay on the gate?

James

Yes pay on the gate James

http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/event/auto-italia-autumn-car-day/

Why couldn't this be on a sunday

Because it is the Belgian GP at Spa?

Ok here's my proposal for anyone joining the convoy going North on the M5, we'll meet on the roundabout above the M5 at junction 7 for 7.30am, Hopwood services is then only 30 minuets away so we'll be there in plenty of time for coffee with Reuben

I rekon that sounds like plan

That's fine with me.
It looks like I'll be bringing my 2 daughters as well.

Sorry if this subject has already been brought up but is anyone doing the track run?

Sounds good to me Joe.

Reuben, I'll happily pay the mocca premium for me

James - shall I meet you on Kellaway avenue at 6.45, to give us time to get to J7 on the M5? Just after Wellington Hill west towards the Gloucester Road?

I'll be bringing my 5 year old daughter and 4 year old lad along for the day, so hopefully they can keep each other entertained, so won't just be you like at Brooklands!

Didn't know there was one Mart?

That's good. Mine are 3 and 7. I thought I saw that there are some other children coming too so hopefully they can have a good day.

Well according to the website (and i may be missing an obvious point here) but the website says there are tracks runs to be had

http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/event/auto-italia-autumn-car-day/

Down sides are it costs and is limited to 70mph and 3 laps??

Ooh I have driven a jag round this a few years ago.

See it's £20 for 3 laps, but where does it mention the 70mph limit? The straight is about a mile and a half long and with all the machinery there that day that'll be torturous!

It's done behind a pace car anyway.

You going to do it Pete?

Is anyone going to do it in fact?!

Back in 2007 on the same day I think a few people said that the pace car peeled off at some point and most of the cars then booted it and got the chance to do a maximum speed run. I guess this is down to the individual running it on the day?

£20 for three laps aint bad considering the track is 3.7 miles long

Is anyone coming from/through/near high wycombe?

If you click on 'track run booking form' it says it in there!
It also says its £30 but on the website it says £20??

You could meet us at Peartree at 8am?
It only adds about 13 minutes to your journey.

Sounds good to me, didn't realise it was that close. See you there at 8.

I'm not going to be able to come now.
Hope to see you all at the next event.

I may also have to skip,trying my hardest not to though...

Im double booked to do some crucial overtimes in brum...trying to get out though..will know friday for definant

Am i right in thinking there is another one of these in sept in at Windsor race course?

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - out of it, on hols
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Simmo
9. Marco (possible)
10. MrCooper - Steve (depending on the wife's other plans).
11. coupedummy
12. Dickie26
13. RMJ
14. Paul
15. Nello
16. Tomlough
17. Hovedan (+2 Under 5's!)
18. Jame5
19. Hammy
20. Andre + 2
21. CJH + sproggs
22. peachey + the missus
23. mayzon (hopefully)
24. MiniMetaller (probably with my Dad too)
25. Moosey (Dave)

I'm there...
Apologies for the rough paint on my coop in advance!

Burty will be there...

Yes it's Autoitalia's last one of the year so it should be a good one as there will be 4 or 5 other car clubs going like classic Porsche.



More the merrier Moosey, your Coupe is work in progress so I wouldn't worry about the paintwork

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - out of it, on hols
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Simmo
9. Marco (possible)
10. MrCooper - Steve (depending on the wife's other plans).
11. coupedummy
12. Dickie26
13. RMJ
14. Paul
15. Nello
16. Tomlough
17. Hovedan (+2 Under 5's!)
18. Jame5
19. Hammy
20. Andre + 2
21. CJH + sproggs
22. peachey + the missus
23. mayzon (hopefully)
24. MiniMetaller (probably with my Dad too)
25. Moosey (Dave)
26. Burty
27. Knight7660

Might come along , depending on the weather

It'll be good to see you there Ed

The weather is looking spot on at the moment with sunny spells all day

But then again we all know how unreliable the British weather can be

1. Countrycruising + Jake
2. Patch
3. Mario
4. Proccy - out of it, on hols
5. Skinflint
6. ioksotot
7. Nigel (as long as the car is built by then)
8. Simmo
9. Marco (possible)
10. MrCooper - Steve (depending on the wife's other plans).
11. coupedummy
12. Dickie26
13. RMJ
14. Paul
15. Nello
16. Tomlough
17. Hovedan (+2 Under 5's!)
18. Jame5
19. Hammy
20. Andre + 2
21. CJH + sproggs
22. peachey + the missus
23. mayzon (hopefully)
24. MiniMetaller (probably with my Dad too)
25. Moosey (Dave)
26. Burty
27. Knight7660
28. Edz (dependant weather)

I'll be without my 2 terrors now, so I'll properly be able to enjoy the day now and switch the eyes in the back of my head off

Should be there later in the day - won't get away from Motormech until lunchtime, so should be there between 1:00 and 2:00 - may be bringing Paul with me

Im defiantly going for sure i have got out of the overtime.wohooo.Im missing double bubble for you guys....

I'll probably be coming too guys, in convoy with a 156GTA

I'm definitely there though will be taking Mrs and x2 Junior Nellos' in the family Coupe. As such I'll meet you all there

Though boy am I cheesed off with the cr*p British so-called summer - hope its dry at least...pleeeeease

you're cheesed off??? i paid £725 for a cottage for a week in devon - we haven;t had a dry day yet

Okay who's meeting who, where? Shall we firm things up only two days before we go and I'm busy all day tomorrow

M5 Junction 7 @ 7:30am
Patch




Hopwood Services @ 8:00am
Patch

hopwood at 8am for me....


is it easy to get back out,im roped up to do call out and may have a call while im there.Fingers crossed not..

M5 Junction 7 @ 7:30am
Patch




Hopwood Services @ 8:00am
Patch
Coupedummy

I'll be meeting you guys at Gaydon as I've a Coupe to collect first thing in the morning from Cambridge, 5.30am start for me but I'll be there on time for 10am

My coffee's to go Reuben

M5 Junction 7 @ 7:30am
Patch
MiniMetaller
Hovedan


Hopwood Services @ 8:00am
Patch
Coupedummy
MiniMetaller
Hovedan

If I'm not too ill... can feel myself coming down with something

James

Are you still joining Peachey & myself at Pear Tree?

Yep, 8 o'clock, i'll be bringing all my detailing kit if anyone needs a last minute wax!

Cheers, I`ll try and find an old banger to park next to give my mota some cred!

Park next to me - I haven't had a chance to clean it since Mondays rainy track day at Keevil - it's caked in dirt looking sorry for itself. It needs some Patch loving

It'll be a thorough hose down at the jet wash this eve and a wax on the day, if it is dry of course!

Given the lousy weather this week, the Coupe will be lucky to see a hoover and jet-wash.

Today is ok here (20 miles south of Gaydon) but Coupe is in having a new bit of exhaust fitted until this afternoon.

Hopwood Services @ 8:00am
Patch
Coupedummy
MiniMetaller
Hovedan
mayzon

I'll be there with bells on, see you tomorrow!

Mart

Last minute request does anyone going tomorrow have a spare drivers side wiper arm for sale that they can bring along?
I'll be there around 12 in convoy with a Maserati 420l0.

Gary

I've got one if you want me to bring it along?

Thanks Joe

Gary

No problem, catch up tomorrow

todays the day

Coupe out
If action.

Grrrrrrrrrrr and I'm only 10 miles away
However I have the crumpled NA which is in the processes of being prepd for Wcumrum 2011 ....hmmmmmm

Hope you all have a lovely time and sorry I can't be there for this one

Thanks to everyone for a great day. Nice to meet some new people and put a face to a name.

Patch sorry we lapped you on the go-karts.

Joe's car sounded like a lambo on the motorway

No photo's this time due to the torrent of rain at the end when we were going to line up a shoot!

woohoo

Many apologies for my no show today. Got your message James as I got home about half an hour ago.

My excuse was called Becky and she was very hot . As a single man the opportunity was too good to turn down, and I realised when we got back to hers at about 4am that I'd probably not make the event

Sorry folks once again, gutted to have missed this, but on the other hand

Alright Dan, I'll let you off and nice one . I hope the pen hasn't left marks on your windscreen...

Enjoyed the day despite the usual cr*p summer weather.
Sorry seemed to miss most of you at the cars but the line up was impressive. I'll add my 8 year olds photos tomorrow........Suffice to say the Lime Green LP560-4 Superleggera was my highlight

Cracking day, nice to put faces to names and meet a few new peeps. Although i did see that the fiat forum had a tent, a flag and a bbq! I still think we out classed them though, awesome line up.

Nice to see so many coops in one place today, some real stunning examples were on show. Plain and simple, a good day out with fellow enthusiasts.



I had a problem with the turbo on mine - I think it fell off?

My first meet for a while so really nice to see so many coupes in one place again.

Sorry I didn't get to speak to many of you due to my late arrival.

Thanks to Joe for bringing the wiper arm and especially his son for fitting it,

Shame I had to use it most of the way home.

Gary

No marks left James. I'd have been round with a big stick if you had - I cleaned it yesterday in anticipation of today!!

Sorry if I made you late for the meeting points in the convoy? Although you could have opened the taps on your plus!

slow burner today but great coupe turnout.Nice to meet some new faces and old ones....

Had a laugh,especially watching patch spin ...lol

Thanks Mayzon for the passenger ride..and the lairy first corner.

and thanks joe for arranging this

Phew, I was worried the pen might run if it got wet. We caught up with the others at Hopwood, so it worked out ok.

I had a really enjoyable day as well - was great to meet more Coupe owners and I was able to get some good inspiration and advice for my Cinq project from other owners there. Thanks everyone for the compliments about the car too!

James

Enjoyed the day except for the pi**ing rain at the end

Some really nice cars there yesterday, James and your new Plus Jame5 and those very nice OZ wheels and Gary with your Lotus paint job

Good to meet some new faces as well as the familiar ones

It was a very odd day to hold this event but I think it went well.

Good museum too, although they've cleared out a lot of the BL bilge since I last visited in 2005.

Weather wasn't very kind to us either with the wind and rain.

Is there a picture thread for this?

Just a few pics from sat.

How much must that Ferrari's license plate be worth?

Looks like a lot of Coupes were there - what was the final count?

Brill Day and a long one if i must say!!

Just over 20 I think!

Bit late I know but here are some of my pics, tried to get a shot of every Coupe there but may have missed one or two (turning up late didn't help ) and I had to fix the white balance

http://daveg.hankscorpio.net/slideshow.php?set_albumName=Gaydon-2010

I saw one at Auto Italia, Brooklands .. Supercharged Ferrari IIRC, got a photo of it going up the test hill .. License plate 22GF

I'm guessing he's got a few then

Nice pics Dave!