Italian Car Show in Rathoath

alfarocks

There's a show being organised (not by me) for March 11th at Rathoath GAA club, while not strictly for classics there'll be some classic Alfa's, Lancia's & Ferrari's on show as well as race cars and some new models to oogle over.

Show kicks off a 2pm.

69 mustang

Wow moving old Italian cars around for display must be like transporting the BOOK OF KELLS:D

coolcon

thats cool :cool:. how many cars, do you know, are likely to be there?

alfarocks

Not sure of the numbers to be honest, I just seen the open invite posted on an alfa site. But apparently there is a load of old Fiats & Alfa's, a few Lancia's and 2 (so far) Ferrari's.

The Book Of Kells can't make this one

Blue850

AAAAGGGHHH, I can't go on that day, its also posted on the Fiat Club site in the UK and theres talk of a convoy of Fiat 131 Sports coming over.
The Northern Ireland Italian Car club are organising an All Ireland Italian car day in Athlone on May 20th.
http://pub44.bravenet.com/forum/3727288057/show/673483

Dades

Woo! Nice one alfarocks.

I think I might trundle up there. Not too far for Il Spider to travel.
It's on the same day as the Ireland v Scotland game but sure thems the breaks.

Shame you can't make it Blue850. I've never seen an 850 (or indeed another 124 Spider) in Ireland.

Found a map to the Ratoath GAA club if anyone's interested - here.

alfarocks

Ya should be a good day out if the weather clears up... There's also head-to-head racing for those with thirsty V8's that can't afford to keep them on the road
(Although the-head Xbox racing fo Ps2 has a much better selection of racing classics)

Dades

Do you know if there is some sort of registration process, alfa?
Or does one just turn up and park in a field?

alfarocks

Just spoke with the guy organising this, basically turn up before 2 if you've got a show car - there might be a charge of about €10 per car to cover insurance costs but this is not finalised yet..

Dades

alfarocks wrote:

basically turn up before 2 if you've got a show car

A show car, eh?

Is that just a car that you could eat your dinner off, or would it include a daily driver that's been given a rub and a hoover? :v:

alfarocks

Ok its "a car to show" rather than "show car" Anything Italian will do be the sounds of it..

Dades

Great - thanks for all the info.

Dades

Anyone going to this?

Weather permitting will probably make the run.

alfarocks

Ya I'll be there, hopefully the weather will picked up a bit.

Alfasudcrazy

I might bring my Alfasud Ti - but only if the weather is dry.:D

Oldmerc

Rugby match is on at 3.30. Pity. Is it definitely not Sunday ?

alfarocks

Its on saturday alright, I'm sure the match will be shown on TV there even if it is a GAA club

marku-allen

hopefully the rain stays away so i can bring the integrale and fiat 500,looking forward to the 131 abarth that will be there,and the new brera

Alfasudcrazy

Weather outlook is not so good.:(

http://www.met.ie/forecasts/

Dades

Alfasudcrazy wrote:

Weather outlook is not so good.:(

Ah crap!

Glad I got up early to wax the car before work this morning.
If I'd left it till tomorrow chances are I wouldn't get a big enough rain-free window.

Oh for a day like today, tomorrow... :cool:

coolcon

i didnt get to go . Was it good? Any pics???

Dades

coolcon wrote:

i didnt get to go . Was it good? Any pics???

You want pics? I got pics!

Italian Car Show

I'm no longer a show virgin! Although I couldn't stay as long as I wanted, I enjoyed the sights. Good variety of cars, with a few non-Italians thrown in as well. A big pity the rain arrived as it turned into a cold and wet day.

I finally saw another Fiat Spider (red) - driving out the gate as I was arriving. Never came back either to my disappointment.

The full size pics are big when you click on the thumbs, so beware...

CHEERS!

el tel

Great pics The Atheist!

Those Lancia 037s are fantastic but have never seen one in the flesh before. They must be worth about €100k. Wish I was there to have heard the engine running!

The Maserati 3500GT is lovely too - I have some pictures of that very car which I took at Kilbroney years ago. Glad to see it's still around.

alfarocks

Was a decent enough show as Atheist said but the rain did spoil things a bit - did give us a chance to see the rugby though..
Ya the Maserati was stunning and won best in show. Plenty of X1/9 and 131's turned up as well but not too many Alfa's.

Here's a few more pics...

alfarocks

And more..

Dades

Hey alfarocks - you captured the other Fiat Spider - nice one!

But what were they thinking with those rims :eek:

alfarocks

Yep a bit on the bling side alright....