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dragonflyjewels
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by dragonflyjewels » Thu Jun 02, 2022 2:45 pm
Some time ago Jaster suggested a photoshoot of GTs at Weston Manor, to recreate the photos in the GT sales brochure:
The proposed date is Sunday 24th July. Weston Manor is north of Oxford, near the M40/A34 junction.
I have yet to contact them for permission, but am planning to book a table for lunch. It would be very helpful to know who is interested in going so I have an idea of numbers for them.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
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dcwalker
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by dcwalker » Thu Jun 02, 2022 6:09 pm
When I first got Lily I took a couple of photos of her there for that very reason - I'd definitely be up for a return trip, especially if we could get a red GT there too.
There was an event on that occasion - ironically a classic car meet - so I couldn't get as close as I wanted...
David
Current: 1994 480 GT plus 2013 V60 D5 SE Lux Nav & 1997 440LE with lots of optional extras
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
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dragonflyjewels
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by dragonflyjewels » Fri Jun 03, 2022 7:57 am
Lunch is off, they don't do it. Afternoon tea is £37.50 so unless we win the lottery it'll just be coffees
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
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dcwalker
- 480 Is my middle name
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by dcwalker » Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:20 pm
dragonflyjewels wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 7:57 am
Lunch is off, they don't do it. Afternoon tea is £37.50 so unless we win the lottery it'll just be coffees
Blimey!
Current: 1994 480 GT plus 2013 V60 D5 SE Lux Nav & 1997 440LE with lots of optional extras
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
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dragonflyjewels
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by dragonflyjewels » Sun Jun 05, 2022 8:23 pm
Hoping to arrange lunch somewhere nearby - watch this space !
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
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phil480
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by phil480 » Mon Jun 06, 2022 1:11 pm
I am currently free for that Sunday 24th July, so should be up for the drive up there
Current: 480 GT 2.0 '94 in Red
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GCooper
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by GCooper » Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:31 am
I have a red GT, I'd be up for it
1994 GT
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Martin63
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by Martin63 » Fri Jun 10, 2022 6:56 am
dragonflyjewels wrote: ↑Thu Jun 02, 2022 2:45 pm
Some time ago Jaster suggested a photoshoot of GTs at Weston Manor, to recreate the photos in the GT sales brochure:
The proposed date is Sunday 24th July. Weston Manor is north of Oxford, near the M40/A34 junction.
I have yet to contact them for permission, but am planning to book a table for lunch. It would be very helpful to know who is interested in going so I have an idea of numbers for them.
I would love to join if that's possible Sylvia - I will keep the ES out of the photoshoot of course
(assuming it's not sold by then)
480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995
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dragonflyjewels
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by dragonflyjewels » Sat Jun 11, 2022 8:50 pm
Normally, I would say everyone else is welcome to join us, but I've yet to speak to Weston Manor. I was hoping to combine a personal visit with another trip, but our week went completely haywire so it will have to be a phone call. Until I have spoken to them, I have no idea if they might have a function on the same day (it's popular as a wedding venue). In the event of a large number of cars in their carpark we would have to keep numbers to a minimum - after all they won't be making money from our visit so they aren't going to want us causing problems to paying guests.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
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Martin63
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by Martin63 » Mon Jun 13, 2022 6:33 pm
dragonflyjewels wrote: ↑Sat Jun 11, 2022 8:50 pm
Normally, I would say everyone else is welcome to join us, but I've yet to speak to Weston Manor. I was hoping to combine a personal visit with another trip, but our week went completely haywire so it will have to be a phone call. Until I have spoken to them, I have no idea if they might have a function on the same day (it's popular as a wedding venue). In the event of a large number of cars in their carpark we would have to keep numbers to a minimum - after all they won't be making money from our visit so they aren't going to want us causing problems to paying guests.
480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995
