The Big Welsh Car Show, 18th Sept 2016 - Margam.

There were a few of us Coupe owners there last year, and I must say it was a good day out. Loads of classics to look at, and a lovely setting too.





Even more importantly, it's for charity.

https://bloodwise.org.uk/event-challenges/go-event/wales/big-welsh-car-show

Who fancies going this year?

1. Gripped (and Mrs G)

1. Gripped (and Mrs G)
2. Boosted7

I may come to this, although it won't be in the coupe.

Put me down as a possible.

If we're home we'll come along, won't be displaying as it's just too long a day for the wife to be sat around bored. I don't blame her, would be like expecting me to cope with 8 hours in boots at the makeup counter.

Did all who attended this have a good time?
Any pics for those of us who couldn't go??
Cheers

Last year the show was good, but more Coupes would have made it better.

The hospitality provided by Gripped & Ms Gripped for the weekend was most excellent.

And I look forward to the same again this year...

It hasn't been yet Huw. It's 18th September.

You coming this year?

HH means the Cardiff Bay thing methinks

Ha. Yes, I made a quick post as I was getting the kids out of the door for school and chose the wrong Welsh meeting thread

I doubt I'll get to go this year either. It's Mrs HH birthday weekend. Unless we get divorced before then. And I have been spending alot of time on the Alfa rather than doing up the house. Whoops.
The Alfa is going well, sounds fab and is now sporting a lovely boot/boat spoiler off of a Sunseeker.
Still needs the cambelt doing though....

Ps. I deleted the post twice as soon as I realised my goof, but it still remains

ROLL UP, ROLL UP !!

Closing date for registration is 1st August. It's a really good day - nice and chilled out. Picnics and polished engines. What's not to like??

There is even a parade lap if you can be bothered.

Easy access, just a short distance from M4 at Margam.

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Missed the deadline, ooops. Spoke the wife and she didn't want to go anyway due to the lack of facilities last time and not being able to leave until late.

I'll do my best to pop along and pay you guys a visit.

Just seen this. Is it too late to attend? Only down the road.

Hi All

In my haste to drum up support, I forgot to register before the 1st August deadline. DOH !! A couple of Coupe buddies also forgot.

HOWEVER do not despair !!

You can turn up on the day and pay your £10 entry. It is for charity after all. Just go to Gate 2 and with your Jedi skills, use the Force to make the steward let you in.

Actually, just say, "I'm here to exhibit, please direct me to the Fiat Coupe area."


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Hope to see you there.

I'm hoping to make this but the coup won't be in exhibition condition but I shall have to try and blag it! My buddy may be coming along in his too

Bump.

Not long now......

Free Welsh air (some pollution from Port Talbot) included with every ticket.

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I'm a might, poke me a reminder next week Toby

Ok no probs Joe.

I'm hoping to make this too, having done sufficient DIY and family duties at home to earn myself a day off with my car.
I see that exhibitors have to be on the show ground by 10.30am, and have to stay til 16.00.
I'll be going as a day visitor and so can enter the show at 11.00
The forecast is dry if not hot or sunny.
Looking at last years photos, there's a fair variety of cars too see. (I'm looking forward to seeing the buses too)!
Are you all meeting there, or is there a chance to meet up at a service station en-route for a mini, pre-event convoy of Italian steel (I'll be in me Alfa).

Yep, looking good for Sunday. See you there Huw. I'll be at the tea hut wearing a Fiat Cap...... maybe...

Exhibitors via GATE 2. Only £10 to exhibit and kids are free. We'll turn up around 9:30ish to get on site before it opens. Must remember to take picnic ! though plenty of food on site too.

Any other takers ???

Wish you all a grand Welsh day out.

You going to this, Joe? Be great to see you and your LE.

There's TWO tunnels on the way there if you travel down through Monmouth and along the M4

Topman!

Cars gassed up, polished up and ready to go.
A40 then onto Newport M4 for me.
I'll keep me eyes peeled for Coupes. You driving down this way too, Boosted?

Hi Huw,
Gripped, arm and I will be at junction 34 of the M4 at about 9:15. If you're coming westbound, take the exit at junction 34, then first exit at the roundabout... then park up on the right hand side. Look out for two coupes and a triumph Stag!

Thanks for the info, but that's a bit early for me. But then again, what time are you starting out as you've got further to drive than me?!
I think it's best that I meet you in there.
Cheers

I'm cheating and staying in Wales tonight so only a short blast along the M4 tomorrow morning. Let us know if you do decide to join us otherwise we'll see you there!

Alarm set and I'll try my best to see you there in the morning

Junction 34 us closer than I thought!
I'll see you there.
Hope your alarm is a loud one, Joe

Guys we're having some car troubles... anyone meeting us at junction 34, best to carry on and we'll meet you at the show later on!

Sorry Huw, hope you see this message!

I should add, non coupe related issue for once!

Thanks for telling us.
Sat here waiting at 34, I've been surrounded by classics. The best being a mint Integrale.
See you there

OK we're on our way! The stag lives!
See you guys at the show.

Arhhhhhh........

Just woken up

Sorry guys, I'm a no go but I'll still donate the entrance fee as it's for a good cause.

Have a great day and make sure you take lots of pictures

Replied to your pm Antony

What a great day! Sorry you couldn't make it, Joe.
Thanks for letting us know about it, Toby. It was great to see you again Toby, and Mrs G, Arm and Boosted7.
Glad your Stag decided to play and allow you to get to the show eventually,Arm. Where are you now? Immobilised at a petrol station on the M4? Hope not.
The Gripped scones, jam and cream were lush. Thanks.

On leaving the show, the number of Coupes I saw today doubled. There was an Inky T plate n/a by the top of gate 2, and Jacky was just leaving the car park in her lovely Electric blue plus. I shouted 'Coupe!' and stopped my car near to hers.
Fortunately, she worked out I was harmless and we had a good chat. She said she prefers her R plate that your restoring, Joe, to her Plus and is looking forward to getting it back.
She's also had a 3 litre GTV in the past. What a Lady .
Car of the show ( apart from the Coupes and the Stag), was a blinding TVR Sagaris. Also the Stratos.
There's a pic of the TVR HERE , along with some of my Alfa HERE
(That's sounding even better after the trip, I reckon I've cleared a few more cells out in the Cat. 180 mile round trip, and I still sat in the car listening to the engine when I got home!
The best pic I have in my head, was the view in my rear view mirror of Jacky's Plus seen through my rear spoiler as she closed me down on the way back home.'Triffic
I've just had another vision - your beer barrel Toby. Bloody brilliant. Is there any left now?

Good to see you Huw,

It was actually Alan's beer. I sneaked a little cup while he wasn't looking.

The cream scones were my favourite !

Your Alfa looks good. I've ALWAYS wanted an Alfa V6 since I went in a 75 Cloverleaf in 1996.

Right... where's ebay?

Anyway, it was a great day out. Weather warmer than last year. Even had to slap on the sun lotion to prevent my neck burning. Will post some pics on the FCCUK Facebook site.

A great weekend hosted by Mr & Mrs Gripped.

After a glorious day touring the Brecon Beacons on Saturday, the Stag was so tired it needed some attention before it would wake up the next day. After some emergency re-wiring and general wire wiggling, the immobilizer appears now to be working again.

At the show the Coupes received as much/more attention than the older classic alongside.

Great scenery, hospitality, food & drink and company!

Some photos

For most attention at a show, it appears what is required is a double-ended Coupe like the Rover parked behind the Stag. Over to Joe...