AutoItalia Stanford Hall 7th July 2013.

A new event for classic cars and motorcycles of all marques and nationalities. Centrally located in Leicestershire, Stanford Hall offers easy access from the M1 and A1 motorways. This superb stately home is surrounded by acres of excellent parkland, ideal for extensive vehicle displays.

The event incorporates the long standing Auto Italia Concours which forms a centrepiece of exotic, classic and historic Italian cars from all eras.

1. Porkypaul

I'm definately going to this. Our favourite venue - pity its not now the Auto Italia day but should still be a good day out. Mrs Nello loves the setting. I may be taking my X1/9 though pending the junior Nellos wanting to attend in which case will be in the family LE!


1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo

I am going 👍

I'll going as well

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)
6. PeteP
7.

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)
6. PeteP
7. Barmybob (Possibly, it's after a night shift again )

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)
6. PeteP
7. Barmybob (Possibly, it's after a night shift again )
8. Mikndo69 (Possibly, dependent on she who must be obeyed)

I'm in Romford the previous day so have booked Saturday night at a cheapo (£26.10) Ibis hotel in Crick. I hope I don't regret it.

The Ibis in Carlisle isn't too bad Pete (not great, but not bad), so you should be ok, if the standard is pretty much the same

Fingers crossed for you Pete

I might be going to this. Might actually come meet you Coupe veterans!

Apparently the breakfast at an Ibis hotel is to die for Pete.

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)
6. PeteP
7. Barmybob (Possibly, it's after a night shift again )
8. Mikndo69 (Possibly, dependent on she who must be obeyed)
9. Mansilla

I too will be staying in Crick, but at my in-laws. TBH, the Ibis is probably a better idea.

I have just realised that it will be British GP weekend at Silverstone.

That's going to be fun on the roads, particularly going south after the event.

Silverstone GP is 28th - 30th June Pete

Thank goodness for that, I read it was 3 weeks away and misread the calendar: I thought it was 16 June yesterday.

I will be going, love standford hall

If the British summer develops a little sun I will be there in the Black LE (on the road at last). Any one interested in meeting North of Brum before hitting the M6??

I'll meet up with you Paul. LE convoy.

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)
6. PeteP
7. Barmybob (Possibly, it's after a night shift again )
8. Mikndo69 (Possibly, dependent on she who must be obeyed)
9. Mansilla
10. Fatash
11. davdelt037
12. Iceberg (Possibly, dependent on the weather)

Hi, do we need to pre-book ?

No, it's a turn up on the day and pay.

They know the club will be there and have allocated space for us.

I just hope you don't all bugger off home before I get there..... AGAIN

I'm up for a top of the range convoy - shall we meet at MaccyD's @ Bassetts Pole ?

What time do you want to meet ?

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)
6. PeteP
7. Barmybob (Possibly, it's after a night shift again )
8. Mikndo69 (Possibly, dependent on she who must be obeyed)
9. Mansilla
10. Fatash
11. davdelt037
12. Iceberg (Possibly, dependent on the weather)
13. Mark3009

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)
6. PeteP
7. Barmybob (Possibly, it's after a night shift again )
8. Mikndo69 (Possibly, dependent on she who must be obeyed)
9. Mansilla
10. Fatash
11. davdelt037
12. Iceberg (Possibly, dependent on the weather)
13. Mark3009
14. MCMike

Do you want meet around 8?

sounds good to me Paul

8 at Bassetts Pole sounds good.

Hi all,

Sorry, will now need to take the kids to a Karate competition on this day, so probably won't be able to make it.

Have rejigged the list accordingly.

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)
6. PeteP
7. Barmybob (Possibly, it's after a night shift again )
8. Mikndo69 (Possibly, dependent on she who must be obeyed)
9. Mansilla
10. Fatash
11. davdelt037
12. Iceberg (Possibly, dependent on the weather)
13. MCMike

14. Rob_78 (possilby)

I say possibly as its also a work event so want to bring the coop instead of a ferrari

I've got all the relevant pink passes so it looks like game on.

I cannot make Bassets Pole but are we all meeting up somewhere to drive in together? I like to make a grand entrance.

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)
6. PeteP
7. Barmybob (Possibly, it's after a night shift again )
8. Mikndo69
9. Mansilla
10. Fatash
11. davdelt037
12. Iceberg (Possibly, dependent on the weather)
13. MCMike
14. Rob_78 (possilby)

Oohh perhaps I should take the LE.... We'd only need to have a Vinci owner come along as well and we'll have a full LE set! One for the 2014 calender?!!

So only LE's are allowed on the calender then!

All welcome mik Just saying as I don't think I've ever seen a photo of all 5 LE colours together.....

You wouldn't what mine in it anyway

Long range weather forecast very promising! Sunny Intervals and high twenties.........

Sun cream and shorts ready

I'm out. That means I miss every show this year. Annoyed!


1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)
6. PeteP
7. Barmybob (Possibly, it's after a night shift again )
8. Mikndo69
9. Mansilla
10. Fatash
11. davdelt037
12. Iceberg (Possibly, dependent on the weather)
13. MCMike
14. Rob_78 (possilby) [/quote]

I won't be able to make this one. Too much money spent on the Coupe means I can't afford the Petroleum!

I'm definately there on Sunday though with the forecast I'm going to take the X1/9 - roof-off time! Will definately be over to say Hello though....... see you there..

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)
6. PeteP
7. Barmybob (Possibly, it's after a night shift again )
8. Mikndo69
9. davdelt037
10. Iceberg (Possibly, dependent on the weather)
11. MCMike
12. Rob_78 (possibly) [/quote]
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Just as a reminder - anyone who fancies a convoy to Stanford - meet at 8am at the Maccy D's at Bassets Pole which is on the junction of the A38 / A446 near Sutton Coldfield.

Link to map

Looks like its going be sunny which will be a bonus.

Is it too late to get involved in this? If not could you put me down a possible and i'll confirm asap. It'd be my first meet and sounds like a good one.

No mate your not too late.

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)
6. PeteP
7. Barmybob (Possibly, it's after a night shift again )
8. Mikndo69
9. Mansilla
10. Fatash
11. davdelt037
12. Iceberg (Possibly, dependent on the weather)
13. MCMike
14. Rob_78 (possilby)
15. Mike20VT

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)
6. PeteP
7. Barmybob (Possibly, it's after a night shift again )
8. Mikndo69
9. Mansilla
10. Fatash
11. davdelt037
12. Iceberg (Possibly, dependent on the weather)
13. MCMike
14. Mike20VT

Can't make this one now

A bit too far out of my way to join the convoy, but interested in meeting up before we go in.

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)
6. PeteP
7. Barmybob (Possibly, it's after a night shift again )
8. Mikndo69
9. Mansilla
10. Fatash
11. davdelt037
12. Iceberg (Possibly, dependent on the weather)
13. MCMike
14. Mike20VT
15. EDz - Friends Integrale

Sorry I can't make it as I have family over from America! Have a great day you lot and don't forget the suncream!

weather looks very good over the weekend so sould be a very good turn out .

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)
6. PeteP
7. Barmybob (Possibly, it's after a night shift again )
8. Mikndo69
9. Mansilla
10. Fatash
11. davdelt037
12. Iceberg
13. MCMike
14. Mike20VT
15. EDz - Friends Integrale
16. Nigel

14 Coupes and sunshine,

This looks like a good one

Looks like we all will be sitting under that big tree
next to the coupe plot to get in the shade

I bet this will be one hell of a turn out on sunday,not just the coupes.

It'll make a nice change from last year when me, Sofia and Pete were under that same tree, huddled under a golfing brolly and soaked to the skin

Will try and get down for this, circumstances permitting.

Would be great if you can make it Rob !

1. Porkypaul
2. Nello (maybe in X1/9)
3. Nismo
4. Stevo
5. JG (jobuguk)
6. PeteP
7. Barmybob (Possibly, it's after a night shift again )
8. Mikndo69
9. Mansilla
10. Fatash
11. davdelt037
12. Iceberg
13. MCMike - in the Stag I reckon
14. Mike20VT
15. EDz - Friends Integrale
16. Nigel

get angelo out of bed for the road trip too

What time are people planning to get there? I am going from Banbury if anyone wants to meet up.

I think we need to be in there for before 9. Gates open to the public at 9.

I'm going to have to back out i'm afraid, just been told about a family BBQ that was meant to be a surprise to celebrate me and Mrs 20vt expecting our first child. Hope you all have a great day.

Do we have to pay to get in as well?

Wish I could make it mate, but we can rarely both land the same day off unfortunately, there's always next year though... hope you all have a good one anyway weather is looking awesome so it should be a good turn out from the supercar snobs too

Somebody remember to take loads of snaps, and post them up

For the first time in ages I shall have my photographer with me, if he can see. His hayfever is giving him a hard time..

just finished cleaning the car - it had been parked under a tree all week and was a horrible, sticky mess

I'll see the Midlands crew at Basset's Pole at 8:00am and I'll see the rest of you there

Looking forward to it - seems like a long time since we had a properly sunny AutoItalia

Have a great time coupsters.

I will be there for sure
I will try and get there before 9am..
So be sure to save me a spot
please guys and gals.I will be going in my inky 20vt

I expect I will be late but save me a spot.

i'll be there for around 10am , had a late night last night and couldn't get out of bed at silly o'clock

Wish I was we'll enough to go........

WOW that was a HOT one.....

Good to catch up with you all...

Yes it was bloody hot.

Thanks everyone, good day

Great Day as always lots of nice cars and lots of great Coupe`s and nice to meet people who own them

Fantastic super-hot day, some very tidy Coupes there - and a very nice Daytona Spider (not sure if it was a genuine one though ?)

Great to meet up with Coupe mates & have a chin wag, and top effort from Rob who came down for the day from Carlisle.

Terrific day - Terrific cars - sorry I took the X instead of the Coupester but enjoyable all the same. Great to put some faces to names as well. TBH I almost considered putting the roof on on the way home it was that hot! nismo your car sounded awesome accelerating out of the place. Biggest nutter of the day was that Abarth stunt plane pilot! The orange Aventador and Silver Enzo were highlights along with the original Multipla. And I've never seen Iceberg away from Moor Street before!

Photos I took, hope the link works

Stanford Hall

Couple of nice shots of my black LE. Thanks.

Your car looks stunning Stevo

Cheers Nello. It's the best it's ever been at the moment.

Nice pics, looks a good meet?

16's on a Seicento is pushing it a bit!

Weird tyre size!
Looking gods guys I'll make it there one year

All the coops looking good, owners who care I particularly liked this car, one day.....one day!

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and I can't wait to get back home and start attending these shows once again! Motorhead heaven!

That Beta Coupe looks nice in front of it too

Well worth the trip
Dad thoroughly enjoyed himself and couldn't get enough of all the old cars that were there
Some unbelievably well-kept cars, and that black Giulietta was immaculate

Nice to catch up with you all again.