The 75 / ZT Historic Landmark Thread

Zeb · 13th April 2007, 21:59

Rightyho chaps and chapesses this thread is for the posting of fine pics of our fine cars at fine locations in fine weather (or not!). The idea is that people give us a taster of places well worth a visit with some pictures (with car ideally!) and a few words about the area / attraction - possibly including what to investigate and equally what to avoid whilst there. We have some excellent photographers on this forum but equally it is something we can all have a go at and it gives us lots of excuses to get out in our cars!

NB:There will be a prize for the best location / photograph (provided by me) to be voted on by all at the end of September.

majedm75 · 16th April 2007, 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

I like this one of majedm75's car

So do I

Thanks Mike for your nice comment.

For information, Mont Saint-Michel is a Benedictan Monks monaster built on a granite hill (since year 898) and which is surrounded by a small village in its lower counter parts. Tides mouvements make the place get surrounded with water except on the "newly" created path on its southern side. During tides, even the car parkings get flooded, where Samarkand was parked for the day (very freaky feeling :SHOCKED: ) but you can check tidal movements before arriving on the net. There are many souvenir shops there for typical artifacts, as well as 4 museums that tell you more about the place (one can get a combined ticket for the 4 entrances - 39 euros for a family of 4 persons, of which one is under 10 = free entrance). There are also nice restaurants (most of them serve the famous "Omelette Poulard" which was invented by Mère Poulard who used to serve it to the pilgrims who arrived at different "impossible hours". It's a thick omelette, with battered foamy eggs inside, and may come with variations like cheese, chicken, mushrooms etc... added. If you're planning a trip there, plan to arrive early and book and confirm your hotel / camping reservation as places are limited. There are hotels inside the vicinity of the place, but prices are a bit high. There is a parking near the place for camping cars/caravans, but it could be flooded and best to check tide movements prior to reservations and arrival. One day trip, but worth it and also worth to stay few days around as there are many attractions and museums in the area.
Here's another image of the place where the village and other lower parts appear better.

P.S.: The green dam (appearing behind the Corsa is the un-submersible road). Lots of UK cars spotted there on that day, but no 75/ZTs BTW)
Regards / Majed

Paranoid Carlos · 16th April 2007, 12:19

Outside Aston hall in Brum (do a google it was quite important once)

And I have just realised it's a bit wonky

Zeb · 16th April 2007, 15:42

Now these are the kind of shots I was thinking of! It can be done...

Useful details too...

Phil · 16th April 2007, 20:07

Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey

GreyGhost · 16th April 2007, 20:13

Now we're cooking.

I've had a tidy up to get thread right back on track, keep 'em coming.

Simon W · 16th April 2007, 22:26

Great first pic Carlos - didn't they shoot you for parking on the grass?

Edit: I just Googled Aston Hall Carlos, so here's a bit of info for other members.

400 year-old Grade I listed building. Built between 1618 and 1635 when Birmingham was a small manufacturing town. Attacked by Parliamentarian forces during the Civil War. One of the last great Jacobean houses to be built in England.

Largest museum owned by B'ham City Council. Closed at the moment for a £10 million renovation. Nice to see some proper money being spent on it - they should be able to do a really nice job with that.

Keith · 18th April 2007, 13:52

Eilean Donan (Dornie) Castle of Highlander fame

And the classic view minus tourist in red coats to quote the man from the Sunday Times who was up there at the same time

Dunstaffgne Castle and the caretakers Car!

lightpainter · 22nd April 2007, 21:50

Hever Castle & Gardens is a good day out, the castle itself has a lot of history:-

There have been three main periods in the construction of this historic castle. The oldest part of the castle dates to 1270 and consisted of the gatehouse and a walled bailey. In the early 1500’s, the Bullen family bought the castle and added a Tudor dwelling within the walls and so it became the childhood home of its most famous inhabitant, Anne Boleyn. It later passed into the ownership of Henry’s fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. From 1557 onwards the Castle was owned by a number of families including the Waldegrave’s, the Humfreys’ and the Meade Waldo’s. Finally, in 1903, William Waldorf Astor invested time, money and imagination in restoring the Castle, building the ’Tudor Village’ and creating the gardens and lake.

www.hever-castle.co.uk

Dronix · 27th July 2007, 23:03

Here's my SeventyFive.
Take this picture tonight special for you) Direct from Red Sqaure )
Sorry for quality, had no good camera.

13th April 2007, 21:59	#1
Zeb Banned MGZT V8 & ZTT 190+LPG Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The 75 / ZT Historic Landmark Thread Rightyho chaps and chapesses this thread is for the posting of fine pics of our fine cars at fine locations in fine weather (or not!). The idea is that people give us a taster of places well worth a visit with some pictures (with car ideally!) and a few words about the area / attraction - possibly including what to investigate and equally what to avoid whilst there. We have some excellent photographers on this forum but equally it is something we can all have a go at and it gives us lots of excuses to get out in our cars! NB:There will be a prize for the best location / photograph (provided by me) to be voted on by all at the end of September.

16th April 2007, 12:19	#3
Paranoid Carlos Posted a thing or two Starlight CDT Conn SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erdington, Birmingham Posts: 1,057 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Outside Aston hall in Brum (do a google it was quite important once) And I have just realised it's a bit wonky __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by Paranoid Carlos; 16th April 2007 at 12:21..

16th April 2007, 15:42	#4
Zeb Banned MGZT V8 & ZTT 190+LPG Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Now these are the kind of shots I was thinking of! It can be done... Useful details too... Last edited by Zeb; 17th April 2007 at 07:02..

16th April 2007, 20:07	#5
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey __________________

16th April 2007, 22:26	#7
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Great first pic Carlos - didn't they shoot you for parking on the grass? Edit: I just Googled Aston Hall Carlos, so here's a bit of info for other members. 400 year-old Grade I listed building. Built between 1618 and 1635 when Birmingham was a small manufacturing town. Attacked by Parliamentarian forces during the Civil War. One of the last great Jacobean houses to be built in England. Largest museum owned by B'ham City Council. Closed at the moment for a £10 million renovation. Nice to see some proper money being spent on it - they should be able to do a really nice job with that. Last edited by Simon W; 17th April 2007 at 08:06..

16th April 2007, 20:13	#6
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Now we're cooking. I've had a tidy up to get thread right back on track, keep 'em coming.

18th April 2007, 13:52	#8
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Eilean Donan (Dornie) Castle of Highlander fame And the classic view minus tourist in red coats to quote the man from the Sunday Times who was up there at the same time Dunstaffgne Castle and the caretakers Car! Last edited by Keith; 18th April 2007 at 13:56..

22nd April 2007, 21:50	#9
lightpainter Posted a thing or two 2004 Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 Conn SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rainham, Kent. Garden of England Posts: 1,162 Thanks: 28 Thanked 42 Times in 6 Posts	Hever Castle Hever Castle & Gardens is a good day out, the castle itself has a lot of history:- There have been three main periods in the construction of this historic castle. The oldest part of the castle dates to 1270 and consisted of the gatehouse and a walled bailey. In the early 1500’s, the Bullen family bought the castle and added a Tudor dwelling within the walls and so it became the childhood home of its most famous inhabitant, Anne Boleyn. It later passed into the ownership of Henry’s fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. From 1557 onwards the Castle was owned by a number of families including the Waldegrave’s, the Humfreys’ and the Meade Waldo’s. Finally, in 1903, William Waldorf Astor invested time, money and imagination in restoring the Castle, building the ’Tudor Village’ and creating the gardens and lake. www.hever-castle.co.uk __________________ See my pictures here. My Flickr [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by lightpainter; 23rd April 2007 at 14:06..

27th July 2007, 23:03	#10
Dronix Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moscow Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here's my SeventyFive. Take this picture tonight special for you) Direct from Red Sqaure ) Sorry for quality, had no good camera.

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