UK Meet Up & UK Register?
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UK Meet Up & UK Register?
Hello,
I see from the club site that the majority (if not all) meetings of 480 enthusiasts seem to take place in continental Europe. So, having recently returned to the 480 fold in the UK after a couple of years away, I was wondering what the appetite might be to organise some kind of a get together for UK based owners? I'd be happy to do the leg work and organisation if there was sufficient interest - let me know!
I'm based in the North West and havent seen another 480 on the road for months. I understand from a variety of sources that there are only around 300 of the cars left on UK roads - is that an accurate estimate?? If so, I was also wondering if anyone had thought of putting together some kind of register, to track the whereabouts of the remaining few and to provide a further support mechanism for those willing to share information and tips. Again I'd be happy to take on the burden of pulling this together, bearing in mind all of the Data Protection caveats etc.
Cheers!
Martin
I see from the club site that the majority (if not all) meetings of 480 enthusiasts seem to take place in continental Europe. So, having recently returned to the 480 fold in the UK after a couple of years away, I was wondering what the appetite might be to organise some kind of a get together for UK based owners? I'd be happy to do the leg work and organisation if there was sufficient interest - let me know!
I'm based in the North West and havent seen another 480 on the road for months. I understand from a variety of sources that there are only around 300 of the cars left on UK roads - is that an accurate estimate?? If so, I was also wondering if anyone had thought of putting together some kind of register, to track the whereabouts of the remaining few and to provide a further support mechanism for those willing to share information and tips. Again I'd be happy to take on the burden of pulling this together, bearing in mind all of the Data Protection caveats etc.
Cheers!
Martin
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Re: UK Meet Up & UK Register?
re. A Meet. I'd be up for it. I'd also rather selfishly like to suggest somewhere around Leeds as a location. It's pretty much in the middle of the country and rather conveniently located at the end of the M1!
re. A register. I'm sure it's good idea in ways I've not thought of yet! As Volvo discontinues parts for the 400 series we are more and more reliant on each other for finding spares and advice. As a newbie the help I've had from the people on here has been invaluable.
How many left?
http://howmanyleft.co.uk/?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=volvo+480
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Graham
re. A register. I'm sure it's good idea in ways I've not thought of yet! As Volvo discontinues parts for the 400 series we are more and more reliant on each other for finding spares and advice. As a newbie the help I've had from the people on here has been invaluable.
How many left?
http://howmanyleft.co.uk/?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=volvo+480
![Hopping Happily :hopping:](./images/smilies/hopping.gif)
Graham
Re: UK Meet Up & UK Register?
Why the hell not? Sounds like a great idea.
Re: UK Meet Up & UK Register?
Leeds Leeds Leeds
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Well there's two of us here already at least!
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Well I'm only up (down?) the road in Blackburn, so Leeds works for me too
Let's see how many might be interested after a week or so - we can't let the Germans have all ze fun now, can we
Cheers!
Martin
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Let's see how many might be interested after a week or so - we can't let the Germans have all ze fun now, can we
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Cheers!
Martin
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Re: UK Meet Up & UK Register?
I'd be up for a meet! Also wouldn't mind travelling to Leeds even though I'm near Aylesbury. Would be nice to actually just see another 480
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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Great! Thats at least 4 of us now.. How about we aim for a weekend in early September - gives some time to bring more people in, and allows for the (faint) possibility of an improvement in the weather ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Leeds has excellent accommodation for those travelling from further afield, plus the roads are good and there are some great places for photo-shoots!
Cheers!
Martin
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Leeds has excellent accommodation for those travelling from further afield, plus the roads are good and there are some great places for photo-shoots!
Cheers!
Martin
1991 ES White / 1995 ES Red / 1995 ES Red / 1994 S Black / 1995 Celebration Red / 1994 S Paris Blue / 1995 Celebration (again!) Red - Currently free of all extramarital cars, wrench-loose and fancy free ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Re: UK Meet Up & UK Register?
Good idea, but not the we 7-8th....I have got a festival to attend!Martin Mc wrote:Great! Thats at least 4 of us now.. How about we aim for a weekend in early September - gives some time to bring more people in, and allows for the (faint) possibility of an improvement in the weather
Leeds has excellent accommodation for those travelling from further afield, plus the roads are good and there are some great places for photo-shoots!
Cheers!
Martin
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'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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Sounds good only see two in Bristol in the last 2 years ![Crying :cry:](./images/smilies/cry.gif)
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The weekend of the 22nd would be best for me.
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+1 for Leeds ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
I'm only up t'road!!
Would be good to meet up with some fellow 480 nutters...
Saw another 480 in Manchester yesterday, for the first time since buying mine... flashed my lights, waved, pretty much hung out of the window... Nothing!!
Presume he/she will not be attending!!
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I'm only up t'road!!
Would be good to meet up with some fellow 480 nutters...
Saw another 480 in Manchester yesterday, for the first time since buying mine... flashed my lights, waved, pretty much hung out of the window... Nothing!!
Presume he/she will not be attending!!
Steve
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Re: UK Meet Up & UK Register?
Hi
Yes, a UK meet is a great idea.
Will keep checking in to see the arrangements.
Although would prefer the location to be north England as I'm up in Scotland....![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Yes, a UK meet is a great idea.
Will keep checking in to see the arrangements.
Although would prefer the location to be north England as I'm up in Scotland....
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'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
----------------------------------------------------------
'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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Re: UK Meet Up & UK Register?
I'd be up for it if i can get it off work. Leeds aint a huge distance for me as im in nottingham. Dont see many 480s round here but when i do its like seeing santa for the first time as a kid haha ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/laugh.gif)
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Re: UK Meet Up & UK Register?
I'd be up for a meet I'm down in the south west but be willing to travel up.
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Does anyone have any set ideas for date and location for a possible meet?
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Well I've already mooted the idea of the weekend of the 22nd Sept. We need a way of reaching a consensus. Any suggestions?
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I'm happy with the 22nd sept. We need everyone that want to attend to put there views accoss about the date.
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22nd Sept is fine for me.
I guess we'd be looking at sorting out:
More definite timing
Location
Activities
Food / Drink
Press / PR
Date: Saturday 22nd September 2012
Timing - would suggest a lunch-time gathering to allow travelling up, with some 'doing stuff' in the afternoon and a get together in the early evening
Location - will scout Leeds - possibly use one of the public parks or university settings (would need liaison with 'authorities' for permission) - there's also that place off the M62 with the big cinema and shopping complex (Castleford?) Wherever we end up, it needs to be somewhere where we can assemble without causing the wrong kind of interest (of any sort), legally and legitimately. Any ideas??
For the food element I guess some kind of barbecue if the weather is good or arrangement with friendly restaurant if not...
Activities, hmm.. point to point / treasure hunt / beauty parade (for the cars!!) / Photo-shoot
Press /PR - I'm a member of VOC so will contact them about featuring the event in their mag.. Of course we'll publish a write up on here, with pics from participants
Does this sound like the kind of thing that would work?
Cheers!
Martin (in Blackburn, Lancs)
I guess we'd be looking at sorting out:
More definite timing
Location
Activities
Food / Drink
Press / PR
Date: Saturday 22nd September 2012
Timing - would suggest a lunch-time gathering to allow travelling up, with some 'doing stuff' in the afternoon and a get together in the early evening
Location - will scout Leeds - possibly use one of the public parks or university settings (would need liaison with 'authorities' for permission) - there's also that place off the M62 with the big cinema and shopping complex (Castleford?) Wherever we end up, it needs to be somewhere where we can assemble without causing the wrong kind of interest (of any sort), legally and legitimately. Any ideas??
For the food element I guess some kind of barbecue if the weather is good or arrangement with friendly restaurant if not...
Activities, hmm.. point to point / treasure hunt / beauty parade (for the cars!!) / Photo-shoot
Press /PR - I'm a member of VOC so will contact them about featuring the event in their mag.. Of course we'll publish a write up on here, with pics from participants
Does this sound like the kind of thing that would work?
Cheers!
Martin (in Blackburn, Lancs)
1991 ES White / 1995 ES Red / 1995 ES Red / 1994 S Black / 1995 Celebration Red / 1994 S Paris Blue / 1995 Celebration (again!) Red - Currently free of all extramarital cars, wrench-loose and fancy free ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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