Scottish Borders Vintage Motoring Extravaganza at Thirlestane Castle

Just to remind folks that after witnessing and being impressed by last year's event I contacted the organiser who has agreed to a section being put aside for FCCUK to display in this year.

More details will follow once the BVAC website is updated....

good effort- well done!

Have just changed to the correct date of Sunday 4th, sorry my original mistake

Not looking good for me and coupe related meets this year. I'll be back at work when this is on.
Maybe I'll send you a poster of my car to put up in my absence.

And a sound recording Bern

Sounds like a job for Jim.

Hopefully my Coop will be ready

Now you're really talking pjm !

Ha!

Good news all round.

Yeah- your right, Bern: I need to do a bit of work on Coupé-mic'ing.

Recently made a contact mic (which would be good for the engine) so I've got no excuse, really...

Here's the updated link

BVAC’s 45th Historic Motoring Extravaganza at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder 4/6/17 It actually runs on both weekend days but I've only requested a site for us on Sunday.

I'll be submitting a Car Club Entry so it would be good to have numbers.....X's below please



1.Edinburgh

Hope to be there with my good lady Rita cheers Jimmy

Brilliant Jimmy, didn't see you sneaking in there

Better not sell your coop before it then

It'll be good to see you again, Jimmy...

2.20Vt whistle

Sorry, that didnt work as I thought it would and add me as number two to Edinburghs original quote.
Thanks.
Russ.

1.Edinburgh
2.20vtwhistle

Sorry Simon, I know I was pushing for us to go to this great show for a couple of years - and now it's happening I cant go as I'm off to Dublin to see Kraftwerk that weekend.

Too bad, cookie and crumbles etc!

1. Edinburgh
2. 20vtwhistle
3. JamesAH x2
4. dante giacosa
5. GeorgeHolmes

Could you PM me your names, addresses, coupe type and reg no. please for the organisers, cheers.

Ok in response to a request I've just emailed the entries secretary for confirmation that all our personal details will not be put in jeopardy.

Oh!

I've just realised what's going on!

Does this mean I HAVE TO take the Coupe..?

I've just sent everyone's details this morning....

1. Edinburgh
2. 20vtwhistle
3. JamesAH x2
4. dante giacosa
5. GeorgeHolmes
6. Bill&Robina

Hi , am I too late to say I'm bringing my car ? Not sure of I'll make it but if I do is there room or will I have to leave it in the car park lol , how much is entry also ,

Thanks !

Officially it's too late. You could try emailing the BVAC club secretary.
Info here

Spectator Admission on the day is £10.

Oh damn , had forgotten this was on until last night , thanks anyway

You could ask Simon to plead on your behalf.

Haha , how many coupes are going to be there mate?

Iain you're too late I'm afraid to get on the official entry, the last 3 were allocated on Thursday.

But come along anyway and make a presence the more the merrier!

Hey Marko, you going after all? Is your coop going to be ready?

Thanks Simon , must get organized earlier next year

Last minute.com

Probably not Simon as Ticketmaster or their affiliate sites wont take back or re-sell my Kraftwerk Tickets for some reason they cant explain ? So guess I am going to Dublin after all.

Are there any plans to meet up on route on the bypass on Sunday morning?

I'll be coupeless but guessing we have to be in a good bit before 11.

Well I tried

Coupeless?

what goes on Brian..?

Yep its currently tucked up in the garage until July so the Abarth is my mode of transport for next Sunday.

WHAT??

Is it NEXT Sunday..??

A week on Sunday to be precise



Yes we'll meet up somewhere like the Steading carpark which is on the A702 Biggar Road opposite the Esso garage, a few hundred metres after the Lothianburn exit from the Edinburgh Bypass
Steading carpark

Time tbc when I receive the entry cards

Rendezvous


I've now received all the passes.

We need to be in position by 1030 so suggest meeting at the above venue (see previous post) for 0920 to arrive in convoy. There are wristbands, a green windscreen pass and a map of the site with instructions which I'll hand out there.

9:20 is good fur us hopefully with Bill in tow

Are we heading back on to bypass or just direct from there?

Nice one. I will be there. Just some cleaning and polishing to do.

Back onto the A720 Bypass then down the A68 via Dalkeith bypass

"ok chaps

synchronise watches..."

A big Thank you to Simon, Bill, Brian, George, Jim and kids, Jimmy and Rita for making me very welcome with the interloping Alfa at todays event.
A great day was had and I am sure we will be back next year.
Thanks all.
Russ.

Delighted you could come on board Russ, plenty to see and a friendly atmosphere. It's an impressive event, really well-organised and attended which I'll certainly be applying for participation in again next year

No doubt some pics will appear soon.

Now for the North of Scotland Tour and then some malarkey down "Dee"side in August!

(Cowal peninsular)

Big thanks to Edinburgh for organising our attendance at this (and getting my son in for free)

For Jimmy as your pm is full up.

The restoration chap is Bill Dalgetty at Stack Yard west, Knowes Farm,Dunbar.

And Nick Harper in Norwich does the engine detailing we spoke about.

I will also ask a friend who is modding another Fiat X19 to see if he knows of anyone who can do what you want.

Cheers.

Russ.

Russ, Jimmy needs to have made a minimum of 5 posts to allow the PM facility to work.

I'll text him to read your post

Thank you Edinburgh. Much appreciated.