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Freebyrd

20th December 2011, 13:11

Anyone up for a meet at this event?- Sunday 29 January 2012
Please be aware this is not an official 75 & ZT Owners Club meet and as such is not covered by the clubs public liability insurance. Also the owners club take no responsibility for the meet in any way

The 2012 Monte Carlo Classic Rally will begin in the shadow of the famous A-listed Titan Crane thanks to a partnership between The 2012 Monte Start Committee and West Dunbartonshire Council.

A special period Monte Carlo Show will be located on the site of the former John Brown shipyard and Monte cars will leave the start ramp in front of the £33 million Clydebank College campus. The Monte start falls on the Clydebank celebration of 125 years of Burgh status. West Dunbartonshire Provost Denis Agnew said: “We promote events that will bring added value to the area and this is a prestigious event for Clydebank.

Clydebank College is at G1 1BF. Look it up on Google Maps
Or http://www.caledonianmsc.com/
I'm sure George (Flyer) knows a good 'chippy' for eats:icon_smile:

Could move the Queensferry meet (Friday 27 Jan) to this venue instead, what does the team think????

Names so far:

1. Freebyrd
2. Flyer
3. Graham 1961
4. Jim Jamieson
5. Derekosb
6. AldoR
7. Big Fra (Poss)
8. Tim Burgess
9. FrazzleTC (Poss)
10. Pab

Graham1961

20th December 2011, 21:14

I am working that day till 3.00pm, but will try and get an annual leave..if i can, i will attend...:noel:

Will still attend the Fri South Queensferry on the 27th....The SQ meets should have Grade A protected status.....:xmas-smiley-004::xmas-smiley-004::xmas-smiley-004:

FLYER

20th December 2011, 21:22

FLYER

20th December 2011, 21:24

Anyone up for a meet at this event?- Sunday 29 January 2012

The 2012 Monte Carlo Classic Rally will begin in the shadow of the famous A-listed Titan Crane thanks to a partnership between The 2012 Monte Start Committee and West Dunbartonshire Council.

A special period Monte Carlo Show will be located on the site of the former John Brown shipyard and Monte cars will leave the start ramp in front of the £33 million Clydebank College campus. The Monte start falls on the Clydebank celebration of 125 years of Burgh status. West Dunbartonshire Provost Denis Agnew said: “We promote events that will bring added value to the area and this is a prestigious event for Clydebank.

Clydebank College is at G1 1BF. Look it up on Google Maps
Or http://www.caledonianmsc.com/
I'm sure George (Flyer) knows a good 'chippy' for eats:icon_smile:

Could move the Queensferry meet (Friday 27 Jan) to this venue instead, what does the team think????I would fancy this .

And BTW there is big canalboat sit in chippy across from the crane , never tried it but it,s been there for years so must be good.

Freebyrd

20th December 2011, 22:52

Ok, Hawes Inn still on for 27 January. Hope you can make Glasgow on 29th Graham, any more for any more???

Jim Jamieson

21st December 2011, 09:45

derekosb

21st December 2011, 12:04

Freebyrd

21st December 2011, 12:46

Hi Brian,

Only just seen this thread so apologies for my tardiness.

Sounds like a great way to start the year off. I'll add this to the calendar of events on the 2012 suggestion thread.

I should be okay for that (I think the rugby is the following weekend).

Derek
OK Derek, I'll start a list of those showing an interest. Maybe someone familiar with Glasgow can suggest a location to meet up so no one gets lost enroute:icon_smile:

derekosb

21st December 2011, 12:57

Hi Brian,

Right, I have added it to the calendar and added a link to this thread.

More details on the Council Website HERE (http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/news/clydebank-to-host-monte-carlo-classic-rally/)

We'll need to think where we can meet and park as they are hoping for 6,000 spectators. :xmas-smiley-035:

Derek

derekosb

21st December 2011, 13:22

Excellent idea this. Like it.

For details of the Rally itself, see HERE (http://www.rallye-monte-carlo.net/rmch/index.php?s=rmch&page=2012/presentation_edition_2012.php)

Glasgow Start Flyer is HERE (http://www.rallye-monte-carlo.net/rmch/2012/docs/glasgow_start_2012.pdf) (2 Mb PDF File)

Entry List is HERE (http://www.rallye-monte-carlo.net/rmch/2012/docs/liste_engages__ordre_alpha__v01-12-11_2012.pdf) (pdf)

http://www.rallye-monte-carlo.net/rmch/illu/poster_2012.jpg

Derek

http://www.rallye-monte-carlo.net/graphx/spacer.png

Yella Fella

21st December 2011, 18:34

I was at this event last time when it was at Blytheswood Square with the display at George Square but I'm sure this was mid week.
Anyway I have penciled it in the diary as I would really like to see it again.
JYJ

Yes it was during the week last time. I nipped out of the office for an hour to wander around the cars at George Square.

Pics from George Sq, Jan 2011.

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Tim_Burgess

24th December 2011, 20:22

That looks like fun. I'll check with management and see if we're free.

AldoR

25th December 2011, 14:21

Anyone up for a meet at this event?- Sunday 29 January 2012

The 2012 Monte Carlo Classic Rally will begin in the shadow of the famous A-listed Titan Crane thanks to a partnership between The 2012 Monte Start Committee and West Dunbartonshire Council.

A special period Monte Carlo Show will be located on the site of the former John Brown shipyard and Monte cars will leave the start ramp in front of the £33 million Clydebank College campus. The Monte start falls on the Clydebank celebration of 125 years of Burgh status. West Dunbartonshire Provost Denis Agnew said: “We promote events that will bring added value to the area and this is a prestigious event for Clydebank.

Clydebank College is at G1 1BF. Look it up on Google Maps
Or http://www.caledonianmsc.com/
I'm sure George (Flyer) knows a good 'chippy' for eats:icon_smile:

Could move the Queensferry meet (Friday 27 Jan) to this venue instead, what does the team think????

Names so far:

1. Freebyrd
2. Flyer
3. Graham 1961
4. Jim Jamieson
5. Derekosb

We would like to come to this :xmas-smiley-003:

Freebyrd

25th December 2011, 17:20

6 AldoR

We would like to come to this :xmas-smiley-003:
Excellent, the more the merrier, your on the list:icon_smile:

Big Fra

27th December 2011, 22:23

I'd definately love to go, but would have to be considered as a possible at this point in time.
I know I've got something on in January, but since my P.A. has just retired to bed, I can't confirm anything at this point.

Oh yeah, the boat shaped chippy is McMonagles, got a takeout window on the canal, (worlds only sail through chippy).
The foods none too shabby, but if you order a beer with your meal, you get a can of Tennants.

I used to live a few minutes away, so have enjoyed their wares several times.

tricia1470

28th December 2011, 05:16

Ok, Hawes Inn still on for 27 January. Hope you can make Glasgow on 29th Graham, any more for any more???

Phew

im dayshift so cant make the Sunday :-(

Freebyrd

28th December 2011, 05:26

Phew

im dayshift so cant make the Sunday :-(
Hope you can still make S. Queensferry on the 27th Trish

FrazzleTC

29th December 2011, 20:15

I'll be there, if I can get the day off, but I'll likely be in the P6, with some mates in a GT6 and an MGB. If I spot you, I'll pop over for a chat. If the weather's not good, or the P6 has broken down, I'll be there in my 75! I saw them at Dumfries last year, and was very impressed at the diverse selection of cars, and how friendly the drivers were! Here are a couple of photos from when i saw them in Dumfries.
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Tim_Burgess

13th January 2012, 21:22

You can put us down as definites. Any news on a meeting point / time yet?

Freebyrd

14th January 2012, 07:34

You can put us down as definites. Any news on a meeting point / time yet?
No meeting point or time yet. Hoping one of the members from the Glasgow area can come up with a loction to meet and park.

derekosb

14th January 2012, 11:07

No meeting point or time yet. Hoping one of the members from the Glasgow area can come up with a loction to meet and park.

I think I'll try and do a recon run out there sometime and see what will be best. Trying to get us all together will be the problem as the event is expected to attract thousands of visitors.

I'll get back to you (unless anyone else has local knowledge).

Derek

Freebyrd

14th January 2012, 15:35

I think I'll try and do a recon run out there sometime and see what will be best. Trying to get us all together will be the problem as the event is expected to attract thousands of visitors.

I'll get back to you (unless anyone else has local knowledge).

Derek
Thanks Derek, I am not at all conversant with the area, but I expect parking will be a problem.

pab

14th January 2012, 19:06

I'm in Glasgow that weekend.I will be attending the meet with Flyer,and would appreciate my name being added to the list.. :)

Freebyrd

15th January 2012, 09:36

I'm in Glasgow that weekend.I will be attending the meet with Flyer,and would appreciate my name being added to the list.. :)
Your on the list Paul.

3stripes

15th January 2012, 21:19

don,t know clydebank to well, but this one on hand might not seem to daft an idea as it sounds whats,s public transport in area like? as if possible maybe all park up in car park couple of miles away and get bus, surely cant be much more than a pound and avoids the traffic congestion, as i say just a thought.
phil

Yella Fella

16th January 2012, 10:23

Even though this is on our doorstep, I dont think I'll make it. I'm off to pick up a new interior the day before :) and this will take all day so I dont think I'll gert a gate pass to attend the Monte Carlo Rally also :(

David5000

16th January 2012, 23:10

The Titan crane is about 500 yards away from Clydebank bus and railway stations. Regular buses from Glasgow. First Bus 66 runs through and you could park along its route somewhere close.

splitshift

18th January 2012, 14:29

Mconagles sail through chippy is quite close, its in a retail park, asda, halfords etc, fairly large carparks ! Walking distance for the fit ! I might be there , but without car, am working !
scott

Wakarikid

19th January 2012, 22:34

What time and where are you planning on meeting if I can make it

Freebyrd

20th January 2012, 07:59

What time and where are you planning on meeting if I can make it
We are still working on time and meeting place. Will post as soon as it's settled

Wakarikid

21st January 2012, 18:36

Hi,
Justing wondering if this meet is still on?
Thanks

FLYER

21st January 2012, 20:44

Hi,
Justing wondering if this meet is still on?
ThanksThe rally is most certainly still on and no doubt something will be sorted out through the week , just keep looking in .:D

Tim_Burgess

24th January 2012, 22:16

Any news on a meeting point yet?

Apparently its not far from Clydebank Retail Park. I guess if we spread out they wouldn't notice.:D

Tim_Burgess

25th January 2012, 18:45

Stopped off at Clydebank today for a recce. The Event Car Park is the Retail Park Car Park.

I'd guess we'd need to be parked up early to stand a chance of getting a space.

Freebyrd

25th January 2012, 18:51

Stopped off at Clydebank today for a recce. The Event Car Park is the Retail Park Car Park.

I'd guess we'd need to be parked up early to stand a chance of getting a space.
Yes, I think your right Tim. 0900 at the latest. Maybe if we bring some traffic cones we can reserve spaces :confused:

FrazzleTC

25th January 2012, 19:03

I'm now entered for the Blythswood run with the P6, which at least means that I'm guaranteed a parking space. Also means I get to drive off the start ramp just like the rally competitors. I may even be in period dress.

Tim_Burgess

25th January 2012, 19:18

Yes, I think your right Tim. 0900 at the latest. Maybe if we bring some traffic cones we can reserve spaces :confused:

It all kicks off at 1:00pm so I'd have thought we'll need to be there by 11:00ish.

derekosb

25th January 2012, 21:15

It all kicks off at 1:00pm so I'd have thought we'll need to be there by 11:00ish.

Hi Guys,

Is this the retail park across from the main Shopping Centre?

Derek

derekosb

25th January 2012, 21:29

if the event is taking place at the Clydebank Retail Park then I would suggest we meet at the nearby Great Western Retail Park in the bottom corner of the B & Q car park.

That way when we are all there we can travel down in convoy and at least try and park together at the event.

Opinions?

Is everyone happy with the suggested meeting time of 11:00?

Derek

pab

25th January 2012, 21:37

I think FLYER is still picking me up from the Thistle Hotel in the city centre,I will send him a pm to check..

Tim_Burgess

25th January 2012, 22:14

Hi Guys,

Is this the retail park across from the main Shopping Centre?

Derek

It's the Shopping Centre Car Park nearest Dumbarton Rd IIRC.

derekosb

25th January 2012, 22:20

It's the Shopping Centre Car Park nearest Dumbarton Rd IIRC.

That's the one. Halfords/Matalan etc?

Derek

Tim_Burgess

25th January 2012, 22:27

That's the one. Halfords/Matalan etc?

Derek

No, the one further down, past McGonagles on the right hand side if you're coming from the retail park.

FLYER

25th January 2012, 22:37

I think the meet at the GT western rd carpark then convoy to the rally is a good idea , and yes PAB i,m still picking you up , just pm when you want picked up .

derekosb

25th January 2012, 22:38

No, the one further down, past McGonagles on the right hand side if you're coming from the retail park.

I'm looking on Google maps Tim and the car park you describe looks like it is the one in front of the diamond shaped building surrounded on three sides and accessed from Argyll Rd/Chalmers St/Abbotsford Rd.

See here (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Clyde+Retail+Park+Livingstone+St,+Clydebank ,+UK&hl=en&ll=55.901015,-4.401022&spn=0.003471,0.010568&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=14.902362,43.286133&oq=clyde&vpsrc=6&hnear=Clyde+Retail+Park+Livingstone+St,+Clydebank+ G81+2XA,+United+Kingdom&t=h&z=17). Is that right?

Derek

Tim_Burgess

26th January 2012, 10:59

I'm looking on Google maps Tim and the car park you describe looks like it is the one in front of the diamond shaped building surrounded on three sides and accessed from Argyll Rd/Chalmers St/Abbotsford Rd.

See here (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Clyde+Retail+Park+Livingstone+St,+Clydebank ,+UK&hl=en&ll=55.901015,-4.401022&spn=0.003471,0.010568&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=14.902362,43.286133&oq=clyde&vpsrc=6&hnear=Clyde+Retail+Park+Livingstone+St,+Clydebank+ G81+2XA,+United+Kingdom&t=h&z=17). Is that right?

Derek

That's the one Derek.

AldoR

26th January 2012, 20:34

Unfortunately i wont be attending the sunday meet as i have a job that ive just taken going down south over the weekend so no guarentee i will be back in time :( i will try thanks Aldo.

Tim_Burgess

26th January 2012, 22:43

Unfortunately i wont be attending the sunday meet as i have a job that ive just taken going down south over the weekend so no guarentee i will be back in time :( i will try thanks Aldo.

That's a real shame mate, especially as it's on your doorstep.

FLYER

28th January 2012, 09:37

Right folks whats the plan re meet up pre convoy to the rally point :shrug::D

Tim_Burgess

28th January 2012, 09:57

Right folks whats the plan re meet up pre convoy to the rally point :shrug::D

Good question George.

How about meeting at the Halfords / KFC car park. That way if the congestion is bad we can just walk from there anyway.

FLYER

28th January 2012, 10:55

Good question George.

How about meeting at the Halfords / KFC car park. That way if the congestion is bad we can just walk from there anyway.

im easy tim just need to know for sure cos ive to pick up PAB in town pre heading out there .;)

Jim Jamieson

28th January 2012, 11:55

Could we have some confirmation on the exact time & place for this meeting as I intend coming along for the day.

JYJ

Freebyrd

28th January 2012, 13:45

Could we have some confirmation on the exact time & place for this meeting as I intend coming along for the day.

JYJ

See Derek's post for location and map. Meeting at 11 am

derekosb

28th January 2012, 17:46

Okay. Meeting point is the Halfords car park in the Clyde Retail Park off Livingstone Street, Clydebank. Postcode for those that have sat nav is G81 2XA.

See HERE (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Clyde+Retail+Park+Livingstone+St,+Clydebank ,+UK&hl=en&ll=55.90343,-4.397262&spn=0.001735,0.005284&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=14.902362,43.286133&oq=clyde&hnear=Clyde+Retail+Park+Livingstone+St,+Clydebank+ G81+2XA,+United+Kingdom&t=h&z=18)

As Tim suggests we can simply walk down to the event at 1:00pm if we can't get parked near the exhibitors.

11:00 am at Halfords/KFC. See you there.

Derek

FLYER

28th January 2012, 17:58

derekosb

28th January 2012, 18:00

Excellent stuff , see you there .:D

I just KFC i s shut cos i,m on a diet .:p:

Me too George, lost 10 lbs so far but that may suffer if the floating chippy is open..........:o:o

Derek

AldoR

28th January 2012, 18:03

That's a real shame mate, especially as it's on your doorstep.
Tim/Guys good news is i just got back from Warrington the bad news is am still without my car as the garage are still working on it so i am up for the meet just with no car can i cycle :)

derekosb

28th January 2012, 18:08

Tim/Guys good news is i just got back from Warrington the bad news is am still without my car as the garage are still working on it so i am up for the meet just with no car can i cycle :)

Of course you can Aldo, or I can pick you up if you like as you are close? PM me your address if you like and I'll come and get you.:}

Derek

Freebyrd

28th January 2012, 18:09

Tim/Guys good news is i just got back from Warrington the bad news is am still without my car as the garage are still working on it so i am up for the meet just with no car can i cycle :)
Yes, we'll keep a parking place for your bike:p::p:

AldoR

28th January 2012, 18:16

Hi Derek thanks for the offer of the lift however i will get you guys down there as ive got a few things on that need doing in the morrning.

Yes, we'll keep a parking place for your bike:p::p: nice :D

derekosb

28th January 2012, 18:44

Hi Derek thanks for the offer of the lift however i will get you guys down there as ive got a few things on that need doing in the morrning.

No worries, see you there then. :} Glad you can make it.

Derek

Twiggy

28th January 2012, 18:57

Hope to come across your cars tomorrow guys and will park up beside you hopefully but unfortunately the timing will depend on how things go in the morning .:)

derekosb

29th January 2012, 09:05

Morning All.

Lets hope it stays dry, looking not too bad so far. Look forward to seeing everyone later as I am heading off now.

Derek

FLYER

29th January 2012, 18:07

Cracking day and some interesting cars especially those old cars from the 20s and 30s , wonderful parade of well looked after vintage cars too boot .

The chill from the clyde got to me toes towards the end and a sit in fish n chips nosh up turned the tide for the better , note to self , wear warm boots next time and not poncy lee cooper shoes :o

Freebyrd

29th January 2012, 18:36

Very enjoyable day out, well worth the journey. The fish'n chips rounded the day off well.

derekosb

29th January 2012, 19:32

I'm on a diet so missed the Chippy! :(:(

But it was an excellent (if cold) day.

Time for some photos:

The club members cars in a nearby retail park.

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Twiggy makes only her 2nd appearance at a Scottish Meet :}

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/derekosb/Monte%20Carlo%20Rally%20Meet%20Jan%2012/P1050810.jpg

And another new member joined us but I never got to meet him as we were on the way to the Rally. His car was next to mine when I got back. :}

More of the cars at the Rally to follow.

Derek

FLYER

29th January 2012, 19:45

The new member was CRAIG [bikerboy] who we met for the first time at the hawes in on friday , good lad and a gab like the rest of us , twas a good night of dining and natter .:D

derekosb

29th January 2012, 19:53

;)There was some really excellent cars on show today:

The Static Show Cars

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http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/derekosb/Monte%20Carlo%20Rally%20Meet%20Jan%2012/P1050772.jpg

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/derekosb/Monte%20Carlo%20Rally%20Meet%20Jan%2012/P1050773.jpg

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/derekosb/Monte%20Carlo%20Rally%20Meet%20Jan%2012/P1050767.jpg
Ooohhh, the noise this one made....:drool4:
Then the Rally entrants (and other display cars) started to arrive...

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/derekosb/Monte%20Carlo%20Rally%20Meet%20Jan%2012/P1050774.jpg

Never heard of an Aronde before??? :shrug:

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/derekosb/Monte%20Carlo%20Rally%20Meet%20Jan%2012/P1050775.jpg

A little more familiar and closer to home.

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/derekosb/Monte%20Carlo%20Rally%20Meet%20Jan%2012/P1050776.jpg

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/derekosb/Monte%20Carlo%20Rally%20Meet%20Jan%2012/P1050777.jpg

Just loved this one and the noise it made....:drool4:

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http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/derekosb/Monte%20Carlo%20Rally%20Meet%20Jan%2012/P1050780.jpg

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I'll break this in to a few posts.

More to follow.

Derek

pab

29th January 2012, 20:08

Enjoyable day,some very nice exhibits on show..Always nice to see a few familiar faces too.

Thanks for the lift Flyer,and I know what you mean about the river Clyde and cold.

AldoR

29th January 2012, 20:09

Another good day going by the pics:}

derekosb

29th January 2012, 20:15

Still more arriving

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http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/derekosb/Monte%20Carlo%20Rally%20Meet%20Jan%2012/P1050789.jpg

A nice TVR (good plate too).

On to the parc ferme at the start line.

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http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/derekosb/Monte%20Carlo%20Rally%20Meet%20Jan%2012/P1050796.jpg

Loved that Stratos although we thought the exhausts looked like something off a motorcycle and check the size of those rear tyres :}

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/derekosb/Monte%20Carlo%20Rally%20Meet%20Jan%2012/P1050792.jpg

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/derekosb/Monte%20Carlo%20Rally%20Meet%20Jan%2012/P1050795.jpg

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Frazzle TC's P6 is just visible at the top of this line of cars.

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http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/derekosb/Monte%20Carlo%20Rally%20Meet%20Jan%2012/P1050804.jpg

And Freebyrd and I were joking that in 10 years time we would see a 75 or ZT competing, and then what drove in................

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/derekosb/Monte%20Carlo%20Rally%20Meet%20Jan%2012/P1050808.jpg

Derek

pab

29th January 2012, 20:16

Another good day going by the pics:}Aldo,wondered where you were,with a meet being on your door step..Someone said you have a problem with the car?

FLYER

29th January 2012, 20:19

Enjoyable day,some very nice exhibits on show..Always nice to see a few familiar faces too.

Thanks for the lift Flyer,and I know what you mean about the river Clyde and cold.No problem PAB, i must be getting old because i really felt the chill towards the end , january and the CLYDE dont mix methinks .:D

Tam

29th January 2012, 20:30

Looks a good day!.

Spotted young Frazzle's car arriving behind the TVR!!

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/derekosb/Monte%20Carlo%20Rally%20Meet%20Jan%2012/P1050789.jpg

Jim Jamieson

29th January 2012, 20:53

I've arrived home and just thawed out enough to post but, yes I did have a great day out. It was so cold I couldn't feel the pain in my legs but I did have a laugh.
I decided to put on my high viz jacket which I carry in the car so I can be seen in a lot of the photos hanging onto the railings.
Later in the day I got a prime spot opposite the start ramp but only problem was everyone thought I was a steward. The lady I was speaking with next to me thought this was hilarious with me having to explain to everyone.
Just after that ZT arrived an MGB painted in tiger stripes pulled in front of me and out popped a couple dressed up in tiger suits. Thats what the photographers were aiming for in the ZT shot so don't be too surprised they will be in the papers tomorrow.

On the Stratos, it was a replica but a very good one and those exhausts almost hit the ground as it left the ramp.

I was sitting in my car with a lovely chippy when the only other owner left in the car park, Craig I think from Livingston appeared back so we had chat while he enjoyed the heat up in my car.

Yes notes for next year wear a pair of winter socks

JYJ

AldoR

29th January 2012, 20:57

Aldo,wondered where you were,with a meet being on your door step..Someone said you have a problem with the car?
Yes paul the problem wth the car is its still at the garage getting work done i wasn't at the show as ive had a sore head:banghead:

FLYER

29th January 2012, 20:58

Jim Jamieson

29th January 2012, 21:10

Aye the "official" yellow jacket beside me said if I go along to the vendor I'll get a free coffee :} but I really didn't want any more in the bladder.

Chippy was good though but the yellow jacket didn't even get me a discount :drool4:

JYJ

MASTIFF2

29th January 2012, 21:16

Hi all , it was a good day, great to catch up with you all , I left around 3 when I couldn't feel my toes any longer , the shop did a good trade in wooly hats and gloves ! ,I did like the Replica Bullitt Mustang , good match for the Highland Green and the Stratos replica was making awesome noises. The wierdest looking had to be the Black Allard .

Some photos
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Possibly the biggest Mini rear window in History
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Bullitt replica Highland green Mustang fastback
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Wierd looking Allard
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Taxi !!!!!!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/brianmur/MC18.jpg

Afrika Korps WW2 BMW Combination , even had the gas mask container on the back !
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/brianmur/MC19.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/brianmur/MC20.jpg

FLYER

29th January 2012, 21:24

Great pics brian , excellent work , captures the day perfectly :D

Graham1961

29th January 2012, 23:39

Another highly enjoyable day out, this was the first time i had been to Clydebank and to be honest.....really loved it....some cracking cars, including a rare Fiat 131 2 litre TC and saw a laquer (maroon) red Ford Capri laser which caught my eye as i had one identical between 87 and 91

It did get colder in the afternoon so along with Freebyrd and Mr Mrs FLYER we found McMonagles and what a lovely fish and chips they did....thanks George.....they really hit the spot :drool4: and a big thank you to Brian (Freebyrd) who picked me up and ran me home...much appreciated. ;)

Yella Fella

30th January 2012, 07:39

:) Looks like a good day and the pics are great.

Sorry I could'nt make it, I had a dining table and chairs to assemble which gave me brownie points to fit a new interior (which the missus doesn’t like! Women!) then I tried to sort my power steering belt tensioner which broke on the way to County Durham area on Saturday. Ahhhh. It's no fun driving without power steering!

Was that Twiggy and Mitch I see in some pics? :eek:

Pleased you all had a nice day :)

FLYER

30th January 2012, 08:36

pab

30th January 2012, 08:53

McMonagles and what a lovely fish and chips they did....
I thought you meant McDonald's for a second..But then realised in must have been the fish and chip restaurant on the boat.

Nice to have a chat again Graham..

FLYER

30th January 2012, 09:44

I thought you meant McDonald's for a second..But then realised in must have been the fish and chip restaurant on the boat.

Nice to have a chat again Graham..
best haddock n chips ive had for ages , lovely firm fish and crispy batter , it was just what the doctor ordered to chase away the chill .
:drool4:

derekosb

30th January 2012, 09:51

best haddock n chips ive had for ages , lovely firm fish and crispy batter , it was just what the doctor ordered to chase away the chill .
:drool4:

I thought you said you were on a diet George............:shrug::shrug:

:p::p:

Glad you enjoyed them mate :D

Derek

FLYER

30th January 2012, 12:27

I thought you said you were on a diet George............:shrug::shrug:

:p::p:

Glad you enjoyed them mate :D

Derek

still need treats derek , anyhoo it was lunch :p:

Tim_Burgess

31st January 2012, 12:28

Excellent event, shame the weather was so flippin' cold and damp. Great to meet some new faces and catch up with some of the usual suspects:D

Anyway, here's a few of my pics:

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p93/Tim_Burgess/DSC01910s.jpg

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http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p93/Tim_Burgess/DSC01930s.jpg

Was it you?????
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FLYER

31st January 2012, 23:15

quality pics tim :D

FrazzleTC

1st February 2012, 20:59

Was nice to see a few of you briefly on Sunday, sorry I wasn't able to stop and chat for longer, but it was 3 o' clock by the time I'd had some lunch! I hope to catch up with you all again soon! This is my perspective of the run as an entrant with the P6, but I can post my photos of the other cars, from inside the barriers if people would be interested?
On Sunday, I was entered for the Blythswood Run, part of the Monte Carlo Historique event, which meant that the car was on display at Clydebank college for the afternoon, and then there was a road run, with a tulip roadbook for directions, from Glasgow, along a particular route, all the way back to Dumfries. I set off from home at around ten o' clock, and met some friends who'd come up in an A40 from Lancashire, in Dumfries. After a getting petrol, and a couple of delays, we arrived at the GTG arrival point in Glasgow, on South Street, where we met up with another couple of friends who'd travelled up in a Lancia Stratos replica. At this point, we signed various forms to state that both ourselves, and the cars were fit to participate, and we were handed a packet of stickers to put on our cars, so we could be easily identified as part of this run.
We arrived at Clydebank College at two, at which point, we went off to find something to eat, and when we came back, we did our best to get plenty of photographs of the cars at the display. The atmosphere was absolutely brilliant, and it was really quite special, driving into the complex, surrounded by crowds of people!
I was last on the start list for the particular run that I was doing, and my mate Adam was navigator for this trip. The run took us rather a contorted route through the streets of Glasgow, along the M8, onto the M77, then on to the A726, back onto the A77, then the A76, into Dumfries, finally stopping at the Cairndale Hotel. It was an absolutely fantastic experience, driving off the start ramp, along absolutely packed streets of people who'd turned out to see the cars coming though. We got friendly cheers and waves through the whole city! We managed to arrive ahead of six other competitors, including my friend Richard with the Stratos, which was rather good really! We missed the M77 exit off the M8, so went into the city centre, then back onto the M8, where we soon found the junction that we should have gone off at. We pushed on a fair amoutn, but just tried to maintain steady, but brisk progress. I think a few modern cars, who were travelling fairly slowly, were quite surprised to see a Rover 2000 overtaking them, with various modern Audis and BMWs. We only caught up on one competitor, a Triumph Spitfire, on the A76, who we overtook. When we got the hotel, and the Spitfire owner arrived, he seemed convinced that my car was a V8, or at the very least, a TC.

We received a very good reception at Dumfries, and the other drivers were all very friendly! I will definitely do the event again next year, as it's an awful lot of fun, and although not a competition, there's a real atmosphere! The car performed faultlessly, with the exception of a slightly sticky front caliper just after we set off from the start ramp! Thankfully it didn't resurface! The route really played into the P6's hands, with lots of fast A-roads, and some good corners too! t
Since my friends had travelled a reasonable distance just to get to Dumfries and Galloway, they decided to stay in a travelodge in Dumfries overnight, so that we could tour around as a group on Monday. We went to look at my newly-acquired P5, heard it running (more on that shortly), then went for a run to Kirkcudbright, around the coast to Gatehouse (where we met another P6 on the road, a 3500S) where we had some lunch, then over the moor road from Gatehouse to Laurieston, over to Loch Ken, then across to Castle Douglas, from where we all went back to my house. My friends went home at around six o' clock on Monday evening.
Overall, a highly enjoyable couple of days, and I would recommend the Blythswood Run to anybody! :D My apologies that the photos are not in the correct order! I can put photos up of the other cars if desired?
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ABAS SANTURI

5th February 2012, 14:49

I am newcomer of this club. pls answer my question:

Is Montecarlo-Glasgow rally same as famous Montecarlo rally or that's different?

FLYER

5th February 2012, 18:23

I am newcomer of this club. pls answer my question:

Is Montecarlo-Glasgow rally same as famous Montecarlo rally or that's different?Welcome to the forum ABAS , i hope someone can answer your question soon.:D http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Carlo_Rally

If you read this you will see that YES the glasgow start IS part of the proper rally.

derekosb

6th February 2012, 10:09

Hi Abas, and welcome to the forum.

As George (Flyer) has stated, Glasgow was used as a starting point for the Monte Carlo Classique Rallye. There were a number of different cities used with everyone heading to Monte Carlo for the main event. With Classique Rallye have the event is actually getting to Monte Carlo.

Have a look at the links in my post Number 10 (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showpost.php?p=880571&postcount=10) which will take you to more information.

Regards,

Derek

ABAS SANTURI

7th February 2012, 16:38

Dear Derekosb & Flyer

Thank you for your support. I hope this connection will continue.

Jim Jamieson

26th January 2013, 17:27

I'm surprised there's no mention of this year's event which left Glasgow today heading for Dumfries.

Even though it passed just a few miles from my house (Kilmarnock & Mauchline) I was unable to see it as I'm again confined to indoors with a heavy cold, my fourth since mid November. :shrug:

I'll be glad when summer comes with some warmer weather.

Gurgle260

26th January 2013, 23:18

I was at the event today at the Peoples Palace........big turnout ...they were expecting around 10.000 in the park and the avenue off the start line was lined with people on both sides

Some interesting cars ...old Saaab 94's, Porsches, Volvos, MG's , TR'etc.

Only critisicm was lack of any burger vans / coffee vans as it was a cold day to be hanging about.......I took one or two pics ..will put them on here when I get a minute

Robert

FrazzleTC

26th January 2013, 23:23

I, too, went for a look again this year. Having done the Blythswood run to Dumfries last year, it wasn't as much fun just looking on. The cars were very varied, and spanned many eras. It seemed very well attended, and Glasgow Green was certainly a good place for the start.
Here's a link to my photos. I'm afraid they're not great, as I don't have my SLR at uni with me, only a compact.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fk1991/sets/72157632618913710/

Astraeus

26th January 2013, 23:52

FLYER

27th January 2013, 01:01

The clydebank send off last year was well attended but i remember it was freezing cold.

Some fish n chips saved the day.:D

Graham1961

27th January 2013, 07:58

The clydebank send off last year was well attended but i remember it was freezing cold.

Some fish n chips saved the day.:D

I remember that like it was yesterday, enjoyed that day, quite chilli but the fish and chips with a cuppa was very satisfing :drool4: