2017 meet ups?

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Re: 2017 meet ups?

Post by gentlegiant » Wed Feb 08, 2017 12:52 am

Here's my history and present at the moment I briefly owned both before the redder one became parts so that others might live on. I'll be bringing the dark red celebration, assuming I can get the wheel arches respectable again..

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Re: 2017 meet ups?

Post by Rachel » Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:26 am

Sounds like a weekend is favourite. I can make any really. Definitely wait until a better chance of good weather. Mine doesn't come out unless its nice! Im also very interested in joining a group for club meets at car shows, that sound great!
'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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Re: 2017 meet ups?

Post by Ade » Wed Feb 08, 2017 6:46 pm

Yeah, that'd be good if we could get a few of us together and go and show off our 480's at some car shows, I'd definitely be up for that. As someone said previously, it would be no bad thing to raise awareness of the marque and I think it will be good fun too! :D

In terms of a date for our little meet, what are peoples thoughts? May, June? Perhaps we can discuss attendance of any upcoming shows too once we're all together.
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Re: 2017 meet ups?

Post by dragonflyjewels » Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:00 am

Al and I would love to join a meet - maybe we could organise several over the summer and vary the locations a bit to give everyone a chance to attend ? The pub that likes car meets sounds a great idea, does anyone know of any others in reasonably central areas? Maybe we could do May, July and September ? We would be happy to travel anywhere with 2 of our 4 - we've met some lovely people over the years at the European meets as well as picking up loads of useful info.
Another thought I had was the Silverstone Classic Meet (why not think big ????) Last time I was there they had a display of BMW Z3s so our babies are not too modern to be accepted. Looking at the website, the application for a display has to come from the club, not an individual and I see we are currently without a secretary. I assume Daniel Wilten is still on sabbatical as I can't see anything about an official European meet for this year. I'll try an email to him and see what happens. The club only has to pay a small fee and it would certainly boost public recognition and hopefully club membership as well. Save the rest of the 480s !!!!
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Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
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Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo

no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any

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Re: 2017 meet ups?

Post by Richmann1 » Thu Feb 09, 2017 9:09 pm

A meet sounds good, getting withdrawal symptoms not been to a meet for a few years now and never see any 480s over in this area.
A show would be good as well as very few people know what they are.

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Re: 2017 meet ups?

Post by dcwalker » Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:14 pm

May onwards would be good for me!

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Re: 2017 meet ups?

Post by dragonflyjewels » Sun Feb 12, 2017 9:00 pm

Another thought - the French 480 club is having a meet in Belgium 8th - 10th September. I can pass on details as I get them if anyone else in is interested in going.
Hope to meet up with some of you before then here in the UK.
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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Re: 2017 meet ups?

Post by jamescarruthers » Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:49 pm

What about a two-or-three-location meet? I'm thinking with a bit of a drive between each? That way, some people can do all day and we can enjoy a drive together in convoy and others just meet at one of the locations if that is more convenient.

I'm writing this when hungry so thinking maybe breakfast somewhere, lunch and then tea (or dinner dependant upon where you are from).

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2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

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Re: 2017 meet ups?

Post by Rachel » Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:12 pm

jamescarruthers wrote:What about a two-or-three-location meet? I'm thinking with a bit of a drive between each? That way, some people can do all day and we can enjoy a drive together in convoy and others just meet at one of the locations if that is more convenient.

I'm writing this when hungry so thinking maybe breakfast somewhere, lunch and then tea (or dinner dependant upon where you are from).

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This sounds good, a convoy has to be arranged! :D
'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
----------------------------------------------------------
'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: 2017 meet ups?

Post by Ade » Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:50 pm

Like that idea, was thinking something similar myself. Mega fun day indeed, 480's, fry ups and pub grub, what could be better! :D
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Re: 2017 meet ups?

Post by dragonflyjewels » Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:38 pm

Sounds like a good plan James, have we got an organiser ? Just need to find a date we can all do, and sort out route / stopping points.

I now have dates for the Volvo Enthusiasts Club meets, special this year to celebrate Volvo's 90th birthday:
4th June VEC 'Founders Day' National Gathering at Harvington Hall nr Kidderminster, Worcs. (nr Birmingham) ALL Volvo owners, enthusiasts and friends welcome to come along 11.30 onwards
8th October VEC Northern Day Out - club meet in the north of England. Will check with Kevin if it's open to non-members
There is also a road trip to Sweden in late August, let me know if anyone is interested and pass on details as I get them.
Sylvia
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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