ClassicMeeting & Road Run -Sun 27th

MercMad · 16-09-2009 10:01pm #1

Similar to last years meeting at The Coachmans where we had a huge turnout and travelled through Swords,Malahide,Portmarnock and on up to Howth a similar run has been arranged for all Classic cars on Sunday 27th.

It is open to everyone, no specific Club involved, all are welcome. We had a diverse selection last year and hopefully this will be a nice way to round up the year, though an "Indian Summer" could see a monthly run.

Anyway we plan to meet again at The Coachmans near Dulin Airport circa 9.00, leaving at 9.30 sharp to drive south to The Beehive and meet up with enthusiasts from other areas for some tyre kicking, chat and some refreshment when the pub opens followed by a leisurely drive home.

This event will go ahead unless the weather is really terrible in which case we will move it to a week later.

Add your name and car type if interested and spread the word.

Wishbone Ash · 16-09-2009 10:16pm

MercMad wrote: »

in which case we will move it forward a week

Wow - you can bring it forward to the 20th if the weather is bad on the 27th! You must have swapped the Merc for a DeLorean!

Lauder · 16-09-2009 11:46pm

I will be there. Although the Nine O'clock start on a Sunday is a bit tough. Any chance of moving this up to 11 or so?

Lauder - MGB Roadster

Kersh · 17-09-2009 10:10am

If its the following week, and the weather is good, il bring the 308 out (for the 3rd time this year

). Here's hoping

MercMad · 17-09-2009 10:35am

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Wow - you can bring it forward to the 20th if the weather is bad on the 27th! You must have swapped the Merc for a DeLorean!

........I just do 88mph in reverse !!!

Original post edited to reflect my lack of a DeLorean !

seosamh1980 · 17-09-2009 4:47pm

Is it just a run that is on that day or will there be a bit of a show on at some stage where people can buy and sell too?

chiefwiggum · 17-09-2009 7:13pm

chiefwiggum golf mk1 gti cabriolet

MercMad · 18-09-2009 12:57pm

seosamh1980 wrote: »

Is it just a run that is on that day or will there be a bit of a show on at some stage where people can buy and sell too?

.....its not a "show" per say. We will just gather, drive, park up and have a look/chat and take it from there.Nothing formal but it is posted on various sites and there appears to be a lot of interest so far. I reckon we could have over 20 at this stage and its early days.

bookerboy · 19-09-2009 10:11pm

Just a thought Mercmad.I picked up a leaflet for an indoor classic car show at The National show centre(beside The Coachmans) which takes place on Sun 18 Oct.
The organisers are advertising that classic car clubs can exhibit free of charge.
If your run was on the same day you could possibly blag everyone in free of charge as a club and you would also finish up back where you started.
As i said,"just a thought"
I don't know anything about the show but if their leaflet is true there seems to be alot going on and everyone would benefit from a roof over their heads if the rain shows up

MercMad · 20-09-2009 11:00am

bookerboy wrote: »

Just a thought Mercmad.I picked up a leaflet for an indoor classic car show at The National show centre(beside The Coachmans) which takes place on Sun 18 Oct.
The organisers are advertising that classic car clubs can exhibit free of charge.
If your run was on the same day you could possibly blag everyone in free of charge as a club and you would also finish up back where you started.
As i said,"just a thought"
I don't know anything about the show but if their leaflet is true there seems to be alot going on and everyone would benefit from a roof over their heads if the rain shows up

............actually that is a good idea, and I have spoken with the organisers already.We may do a "Boards" meet up specifically for that, but it is over a month away so we will do the run on the 27th aswell !

Kevin_Herron · 21-09-2009 7:59pm

Hope to make this run. The last one was good craic.
Hopefully the weather holds up.

shagman · 21-09-2009 11:41pm

I'll pop along for brekkie. I'm only down the road in greystones so I don't think I'll be driving out to the coachmans.

I'll be bringing the Chevy camper.

chiefwiggum · 22-09-2009 9:28pm

could be a doubt for the run as car in garage and mechanic hasnt started it yet..will update soon

shagman · 25-09-2009 3:39pm

Has the beehive agreed to open for breakfast early then???

MercMad · 25-09-2009 3:50pm

They will open early if we give them enough numbers !

3nero · 25-09-2009 10:53pm

anyone got a rough idea what time the convoy will be passing bray?
i might join in :cool:

MercMad · 26-09-2009 9:57am

We will be leaving Coachmans at 9.30 sharp, not sure of planned route, M50 or tunell, but it wil be N/M11, Jaws will confirm later.

The Beehive was to open 1 hour earlier if there was enough interest, I think there was, either way it will only mean kicking tyres for a little longer if its standard opening times, but brekkie WILL be available either way.

Looking forward to seeing as many as possible, keep spreading the word, all are welcome !

Wishbone Ash · 26-09-2009 12:39pm

MercMad wrote: »

M50 or tunell

Tunnel would be a bit of a waste IMO. Why not show off your motors by driving through Dublin?

Lauder · 26-09-2009 3:04pm

I agree, We should drive through town. It will be quiet at that time on a Sunday and a tad more scenic than the M50 or tunnel.

MercMad · 26-09-2009 3:07pm

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Tunnel would be a bit of a waste IMO. Why not show off your motors by driving through Dublin?

...........except there will be a few US V8's which sound fab through the tunnel.

We'll see what the concensus is in the morning !

The chap in the Beehive is taking a chance and opening early, we couldn't conirm numbers.It would be great if as many as possible could come along in support! Bring everyoneyou know has any interest in cars !

3nero · 26-09-2009 7:47pm

well i'll try and catch you guys on the N11
i'll be in a yellow VW van (or a blue vw variant if the van refuses to wake up

)

and a friend of mine said he'll bring his renault 12

macplaxton · 26-09-2009 9:44pm

I'm having a lie-in for a change (well sort of, got things to do), and for that reason, I'm out.

trad · 27-09-2009 12:53pm

I took a few photos from at the M50 / M11 merge as you were going past.

PM me if you want the photos, tried to up load them here but was taking too long.

Cars spotted include
Blue american saloon
white frog eye
two tone station wagon
bmw 2002?
Scimitar
Red corvette
red Mustang
large green station wagon
X 19 red
Red Alfa
Silver SL coupe
silver porsch
yellow MG.

Not very good on the names of the american cars. If some one wants I can put all the photos on a cd and send them to you.

MercMad · 27-09-2009 2:47pm

trad wrote: »

I took a few photos from at the M50 / M11 merge as you were going past.

PM me if you want the photos, tried to up load them here but was taking too long.

Cars spotted include
Blue american saloon
white frog eye
two tone station wagon
bmw 2002?
Scimitar
Red corvette
red Mustang
large green station wagon
X 19 red
Red Alfa
Silver SL coupe
silver porsch
yellow MG.

Not very good on the names of the american cars. If some one wants I can put all the photos on a cd and send them to you.

..........I was passenger in the "blue american saloon" which was a '69 Charger.

Those last 4 weren't actually with us, though we did spot plenty of classics out & about, and I spotted you taking the shots too !

trad · 27-09-2009 3:32pm

So this would have been you then

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3nero · 27-09-2009 3:47pm

Nice turnout:D

chiefwiggum · 27-09-2009 5:32pm

feckin raging i missed this..the cabby was in the garage getting a timing belt and service....100% i'll be there for the next one

chiefwiggum · 27-09-2009 5:34pm

:mad::mad::mad: even more so now ive seen the pics and al the great stuff there...dream car is that that trans am...

trad · 27-09-2009 5:46pm

At least half of you must have gone through Bray. I was taking photos on the M50 / M11 merge for nearly an hour and only got less than half of whats in the picture

3nero · 27-09-2009 6:20pm

trad wrote: »

At least half of you must have gone through Bray. I was taking photos on the M50 / M11 merge for nearly an hour and only got less than half of whats in the picture

Well i'm from bray, so i kinda had to go through it:D

Big Nasty · 28-09-2009 1:18pm

trad wrote: »

So this would have been you then

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Damn fine looking Charger that!

ClassicMeeting & Road Run -Sun 27th

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