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| Rapierdave |
Posted - 01 Jan 2011 : 12:19:40
Happy new year guys.
Hopefully i'll get to see some of you this year especially if we can get together as many Fastbacks & Series Rapiers as possible at Blenheim Palace on August Bank holiday 2011.
Any way here are a few pictures from SROC rally 2008 to wet your appetite.
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| Rapierdave |
Posted - 03 Aug 2011 : 17:00:07
Unfortunately there won't be a SROC stand although there will be an AROC stand for all Rootes cars.
The £3 entry fee is for people prebooking a classic car, i think the fee for members of the public is £7.50 ish.
I shall be there on Sunday & possibly Monday.
Coupes are cool |
| chazr |
Posted - 03 Aug 2011 : 09:04:14
Hi Dave
will there be a SROC stand and will there be any fastbacks in attendance,As I AM doing my 1970 fastback up it would be nice to meet some of you guy's who have already done this and have the knowledge,is the £3 the entrance fee to the show. |
| Hanley |
Posted - 27 Jul 2011 : 07:42:18
Hi Dave,
I'm away on holiday that week, but only in Derby so may well be able to escape. I would be especially keen if the paint has hit the rapier by then.
All the best
Paul
XJ8, Beach Buggy, ZX9r, ZX6r, BSA Bantam D7 x2 , Gorilla Monkey Bike, Skyteam Monkey Bike , Honda 400/4.....and now I want a H120! |
| Rapierdave |
Posted - 26 Jul 2011 : 17:27:26
Hi Guys
The Blenheim Palace Oxford show is only a matter of weeks away now, being held on 28th & 29th August 2011.
http://www.classicshows.org/blenheim280811.php
If you pre book using the form obtainable in the link above then entry is £3 per car each day and camping is available at £5 per night.
I intend to go on at least one of the days & if others are interested i may attend both days.
As its a Rootes weekend as well it would be nice to get as many Fastback & Series Rapiers together at one location.
We managed to do it at Powderham and the line up looked great.
Blenheim palace Oxford is a good central location for people from the SW SE & Midlands.
The last National rally was held there in 2008.
So come on guys whose up for it?
Coupes are cool |
| JPSH120 |
Posted - 05 Jan 2011 : 21:52:40
I really hope so Mike but I am having to replace my daily car so restricted funds may hamper my efforts to get finished in time.
I'm still aiming to be finished in time but I can't for whatever reason then the Blenheim meet would be the perfect 2nd chance!
If a few of us are travelling on the same day we will have to arrange a convoy, that would be an impressive sight!!
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| mikesunbeamH120 |
Posted - 05 Jan 2011 : 20:47:39
Hi all and a happy new year.
i think me and mark camped at woodstock
but not a 100 per cent sure .
it was a very good day and well worth going
would definatley go again cant wait to get vrc back on the road again
it will be interesting to see jason,s H120 again long no see c,mon
jason will it be ready for shepton mallet show cant wait to see her and all the work you,ve had done .. good luck. |
| mrfastback65 |
Posted - 04 Jan 2011 : 21:48:56
Mmmmmm. Thats a good question and very well presented. I honestly can't remember, i will ask Mike and try to find out. It was only a small site but very nice. |
| Rapierdave |
Posted - 03 Jan 2011 : 21:14:22
quote:
Originally posted by mrfastback65
Yes,it was a good show despite poor attendance. That is me in the top photo standing next to NAD. I drove up and camped with Mike (VRC)H120. Hopefully we will be able to make this one again (if petrol doesn't KEEP going up)
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Just out of interest where did you camp? |
| mrfastback65 |
Posted - 03 Jan 2011 : 17:14:29
Yes,it was a good show despite poor attendance. That is me in the top photo standing next to NAD. I drove up and camped with Mike (VRC)H120. Hopefully we will be able to make this one again (if petrol doesn't KEEP going up)
HAPPY NEW YEAR |
| Fastback Thomas |
Posted - 02 Jan 2011 : 16:51:36
I would love to come!!!
Perhaps We will...
It's a rootes day isn't it?
I like a car that looks normal but can really knock you off your socks! |
| Rapierdave |
Posted - 02 Jan 2011 : 00:12:17
The White fastback H120 pictured had NOS injection fitted and apparently went like s**t off a shovel
At the time i had the Carribean Blue Rapier which won best Fastback Rapier, competition was fierce in the H120 class & i think the lime green one won it.
A few more pics from Blenheim Palace 2008 for you, have a look at this Sunbeam Hunter which was a Canadian export model.
Also this beautiful Hillman Avenger GLS
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| 1922 |
Posted - 01 Jan 2011 : 21:37:30
Nice pics.
I remember going - weather was perfect.
I shall go again - but little chance of being in a Rapier. It'll have to be the Vectra again 
Heres a link to the google maps <http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=51.841491,-1.361079&spn=0.008684,0.027788&z=16>
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| Holbay120 |
Posted - 01 Jan 2011 : 18:31:48
Wow, there are some great pictures there! thanks for posting them
Best Regards
David McKenna |
| UMU |
Posted - 01 Jan 2011 : 17:05:25
Id love to go - count me in
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| arrocuda |
Posted - 01 Jan 2011 : 14:58:27
Could be in with a chance to make that one but is a fair way from here so i shall remain non commital.  I'm hoping to have it back on the road for August as the car was first registered in August 1971 so would be a good way to celebrate its 40th. It's not a show car so it will always be a 'works in progress' I guess.
Building the 'Mark II' fastback Rapier ('Arrocuda'). |
