I know a number of us went and either showed cars or just had a nose around last year, they are taking entries now for the show - Saturday 25th April.

Book your spot directly with the organiser at his details below, but let us all know on this thread if you are going

This fills up quickly, I applied for an entry last year in February and was too late.
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Bristol Italian Auto Moto Festival

Saturday 25th April 2009

Lancia to be the Featured Marque

Lancia will be the Featured Marque at next year's Bristol Italian Auto Moto Festival to mark the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the original Delta model. The organisers are working with the Lancia Motor Club to feature a wide range of Lancias of all ages to make this a most memorable show.

Once again there will be wide ranging displays of Italian cars and bikes of all marques and ages to set the Italianesque 'Old City' streets alive with Italian chic and design flair.

All car entries must be pre booked (with full name, address, phone & mobile numbers and vehicle details - marque, model, year, reg. no.) to: biamf@ourhemanpal.co.uk or 0117 947 5814. If using a transporter vehicle please advise as it will also need a pass.

Why not make a note in your diary to come on down and take part in the best free Italian vehicle festival in the country? This event makes for a grand day out just looking at all the exciting cars and bikes on display, chatting with the owners and making new friends. The City's shopping centre and markets are nearby and worth a browse too. Also nearby, the historic harbour is lined with attractions, museums, historic boats and ships including Brunel’s ‘SS Great Britain’ and a replica of John Cabot’s ship the Matthew. (A little known fact - in the year 1497, the Bristol-based Cabot sailed in the original Matthew to reach the North American mainland before Columbus!)

If anyone requires further information or wishes to promote a product or company through the Festival, please contact the undersigned. Sponsors will receive a full 12 months of publicity on our website (under construction at present).

Yours faithfully,

Paul G Hanmore
BIAMF Organiser

biamf@ourhemanpal.co.uk

I've left a message for Paul to contact me regarding a FCCUK official Club Stand. As soon as I get a reply, I'll post up on here.

As said above, entries for this go really quickly so book now to avoid disappointment.

Sounds good - i really want to get to more events this year.

Post amended to say I have just emailed to reserve a place.

Just need the car to get booked in for a respray now :-)

I've emailed him to register. It was great last year so I'm keen to do it again.

I've spoken to Paul today and confirmed that a number of us can all park together as an official Club Stand with a banner etc.

However, each person needs to register individually so get your emails sent asap.

My entry is confirmed; I'll be there

My entry is also confirmed.

Just sorting out a hotel for the weekend so the missus can enjoy some shopping whilst I drool over the cars.

I have a feeling that my daily driver Coupé is going to be somewhat over shadowed by the other cars on display! Best get cleaning!

I assume that nearer the time we can organise how we can meet up and ensure we are all parked together?

I spoke to Paul and sent an email this morning so hopefully once confirmed I'll have 2 coupes to show this year, MrsCC's and the Hybrid

Looks like a good turn out so far!

What do people do about getting the car all cleaned up? Obviously it will be done before heading down but i'd been keen to give it another rinse off and quick detail when I arrive for maximum shine...

Showing Coupés:

MABR
RusH
AlanW
Joe (x2)

Attending, but not showing:

simonj

This is already in hand - see above.

Simon, how come you are not showing the Coupé?

The event isn't just going to be concours/garage queen cars is it? Mine's clean but by no means a show stopper!

I think there are more worthy Coupés of being shown to the world than my old (albeit very reliable and lovely) shed! I know spaces are at a premium for this and I don't want my car to take the place of another one I'd feel more worthy of being shown.

The wheels are disgraceful and it needs a couple of bodywork bits to bring it up to a standard I'd be pleased with. I'm not sure whether these will get done before April as they are currently sat on a list beneath:

Servicing the Coupé
Fixing a couple of niggles
New thermostat
New front pads
New rear tyres
Insurance
Tax
MOT

Servicing the wife's car
Fixing the niggles on the wife's car
Insurance
Tax
MOT

This year's holiday.

All of which will come before April for me.

Showing Coupés:

MABR
RusH
AlanW
Joe (x2)
Taffy
TrevM

Attending, but not showing:

simonj

last year i said i'd like to register for next year. this year i'm saying the same, as the car is still, well in awfull condition if im brutally honest.


looks like i'll be parked in the ncp agin then...........

Showing Coupés:

MABR
RusH
AlanW
Joe (x2)
Taffy
TrevM
t0m0
Schwaz

Attending, but not showing:

simonj
owl10
flea

I won't be showing this year but I'll be there, being it's only a 20 minute walk

I would like to go again and will phone in the morning. Hopefully we can all get a spot as a club =)

Worth taking note that this event falls on the same day as Castle Combe Performance Car Action Day

i've already booked Castle Combe track time so i wont be attending the Bristol Festival

I've just fired off my registration e-mail so hopefully will get the nod soon.

Well up for this looked great judging from last years photos.

Just need some 'prancing horse' badges now to mix it with the big boys

I bet you will give a good few cars quite a scare bulldog

Paul who organises the BIAMF has some personal issuses to sort out but will get back to people so dont worry if you dont get an imediate response.

Paul has confirmed my entries today, looking forward to this

Had mine through too along with this footnote;

Dear Craig,

Many thanks for your entry. Will do my best to ensure coupes displayed together but the best way is to arrive together or send someone early to speak with marshals and 'bag' some space. Anyone living local to Bristol could volunteer to marshal and 'look after' the space! It is always best to arrive as early as possible - leave breakfast until later!

You must arrive by 10 am and not leave until 4 pm.


So, is anyone close enough to grab us a good space on the day (main street not one of the side streets)?

I was one of the first coops there last year but most of the good pitches had already gone so we really need someone to do this.



Oh and "well done" to Paul for getting the confirmations out so quickly - as above, he has been having some personal issues atm.

I'll be there showing an Alfa, not taking the coop - although it's an interesting car I don't think its quite tidy enough for an unsuspecting public.

Joe, will you be coming passed our place on your way? Fancy a convoy?

Sounds like getting us all parked together could turn into a bit of fun!

I've booked the Friday off work and will be travelling down the afternoon before the event - have a hotel booked for a couple of nights (mainly to keep the Girlfriend sweet). This means that I should be able to get there as early as possible.

From people's previous attendance what sort of time do people start turning up?

I'll be happy to get down there as early as possible and bag some space for everyone. Perhaps as we get closer to the event it would be worth while getting people's contact numbers so we can communicate the patch where we have 'bagged'...

Good idea James, unsure what time we'll be going past yours yet but we can sort that out closer the time.

As for bagging a good patch, what we could do with is a coupe owner volunteering as a marshal, that way he/she could have our mobile numbers and direct us all in from a general meeting point just outside Bristol. It would be an early start though, Paul has said marshals are to be there at 6.45am

Sorted just had the entry confirmation email of paul.
Nearer the time i'll book a room for me & woman for sat night for a lash up!

yeah, if its not broken lol

Ive attended most years, and can confirm its one of the best shows of the year. The cars are shown off very well against the old buildings.
This year, i am on holiday.
So no show for me.

Andy.

I've just realised this clashes with a swimming meet I had that day, so I won't be popping along.