Classic Car Run Sept 19th Phoenix Park

MercMad

Some of you guys will remember that there has been a classic run in September for the last two years. Many of you came to The Coachmans the first year, through Malahide and up to the Transport Museum in Howth.

Last year we went through the tunnel and down to The Beehive for breakfast.

Well we want to keep it going so we intend to meet on the main straight in The Phoenix Park at 10.30 am Sunday 19th September for departure at 11.00. We will take a meandering route, i.e off the main roads (exact route to be decided) and end up in The WhiteSands Hotel in Portmarnock ( that's Tamangos to you and I :'D ) for a spot of lunch, soup, sambo or whatever.

The date is fixed and the trip will happen no matter what the weather throws at us !

So spread the word and add your name and car type (anything interesting classic or not) here if you are interested. This is a very informal run and is not part of any official club so all are welcome.

If you are on Facebook search for NorthDublin ClassicCarRun and add as a friend !

macplaxton

I should be able to make it if I'm not working and the car is.

MercMad

Good stuff mac, see you there and spread the word. There seems to be quite abit of interest already from the phonecalls I've had !

Kevin_Herron

I'll go again this year Ben. The previous years have been very enjoyable.

okistag

certainly interested in popping along with my Stag. maybe i will be able to put a few faces to names

TRNIALL

okistag wrote: »

certainly interested in popping along with my Stag. maybe i will be able to put a few faces to names

Are you not going to Athlone????

okistag

TRNIALL wrote: »

Are you not going to Athlone????

No Niall, there was a mix up on dates with Janice but she says it was me who mixed them up !! been onto Mick etc. Stephen Mr Website has taken my place. I was really loooking forward to it but once again things not going my way.

So I am free on Sunday so I think I will join up with these lads and gals for couple of hours.

You dont miss a trick me man.

TRNIALL

Might drop by myself just to say Hi:)will be travelling up from Athlone early Sunday morning as i have to be in work at 1pm:eek:

okistag

TRNIALL wrote: »

Might drop by myself just to say Hi:)will be travelling up from Athlone early Sunday morning as i have to be in work at 1pm:eek:

why not, sounds good hope to see you there and hear all about the trip.:(

MercMad

Just a quick update, there are quite a number of cars expected, over 20 but again all are welcome.

The main straight in the Park where we will meet is called Chesterfield avenue, for those who dont know, and it may help you getting there.

also if the weather is nice we may extend the drive and continue to Skerries and stop at Jack's Ocean Bar & Grill but we can decide this on the day !

Again spread then world all are welcome, its casual so dont be shy !!!

Big Nasty

Wouldn't mind attending but got no rubber left after last weekend!

Kevin_Herron

MercMad wrote: »

Just a quick update, there are quite a number of cars expected, over 20 but again all are welcome.

The main straight in the Park where we will meet is called Chesterfield avenue, for those who dont know, and it may help you getting there.

also if the weather is nice we may extend the drive and continue to Skerries and stop at Jack's Ocean Bar & Grill but we can decide this on the day !

Again spread then world all are welcome, its casual so dont be shy !!!

Is there parking at Jacks Ocean bar and Grill?

okistag

Kevin_Herron wrote: »

Is there parking at Jacks Ocean bar and Grill?

Hi Keven

looking forward putting a face to a name

MercMad

Kev, there is plenty of parking all along that street, I believe mass will be just over by the time we get there !

Ok well the way I see it now is we should decide on the morning which way to go. If the weather is poor we will probably take Route A to Portmarnock.

If it looks good and the majority of folk are up for it then a longer run out to Skerries to Jack's Bar & Grill would be far more enjoyable, and we will take Route B.

Either way we will avoid the City Center and as many junctions, which could separate us, as possible

Both Routes

Leave the Phoenix Park via the X Gate and take the first exit at the rounabaout (N6), continue through the next junction and enter the M5 at Blanchardstown, Junction 6, head North to exit at Ballymun, Junction 4, exiting left (this is past the NCT centre). Continue on the R108 to "T" junction & turn right onto R122 and continue 8km's to "T" junction with R125 "Rathbeale Road".
Continue into Swords through 1 sets of traffic lights and turn left at 2nd set, veer right over small bridge and turn right at traffic lights at Swords Fire station.



At this point we will either take Route A. so take the second exit onto Seatown road and follow the estuary road into Malahide, hugging the coast road and arrive at The WhiteSands hotel,

OR

Route B.
Take the first exit and head North on the old N1, straight through the roandabouts to Blakes Cross where we take a right turn and follow the road through Lusk and on to Skerries. Jack's Bar & Grill is literally straight all the way and adjacent to the monument on Strand Street !

This is a link showing the Route to Swords ( at least I hope it is ! )
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Chesterfield+Avenue,+Dublin+8,+Dublin+City,+Ireland&daddr=Unknown+road+to:R108,+Ireland+to:R122+to:Estuary+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FXodLgMdP7Sf_ymdaWg-qQ1nSDFasHNOlw4rUA%3BFTSLLgMdDuWe_w%3BFeggLwMdlxyg_ynhK4_KihFnSDE08DiTjCZufA%3BFf0lMAMdeJyf_w%3BFabWLwMdmEmh_w&mra=ls&sll=53.430401,-6.247101&sspn=0.216414,0.441513&ie=UTF8&ll=53.421809,-6.285553&spn=0.216458,0.441513&t=h&z=11

gfwd

I'd love to be doing this but family commitments will no doubt get in the way. I live in Lusk too so it's on the way (assuming route B is the winner).

MercMad

Good stuff !

One of the lads pointed out that Skerries could be a bit of a pain for parking on a Sunday. Strand street is a pay area whilst the sea front (parallel) is free. We will probably only e parked for an hour, hour and a half, so its no big deal.

I suggest we take a vote on it when we gather in the morning !

macplaxton

The car is working, but so am I.

Enjoy the day tomorrow and I look forward to seeing the pics.

ondafly

Hi folks - we couldn't make the rest of the trip, but delighted to see some lovely motors in the Phoenix Park.

Heres a couple of pics I took

Big Nasty

I've seen that Skylark before, lovely car. Also like the E21!

okistag

Hi there all,

A big thanks to those who organised the run. It was nice meeting some of you and putting face to the alias :cool:

Here are some pictures I took to day along with a short video clip and slide show.

Kevin thanks a million was delighted with it already stuck on garage wall. Owe you one.

okistag

okistag

okistag

okistag

Big Nasty

That Charger is savage, I think it's for sale too! Would love it if I had the dollars!

okistag

A little video and slide show from today

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GH4mjlfjxQ

Big Nasty

Fairly good yank representation! Sorry I couldn't make it!

By the way, for future reference a better meeting up point in the park is the car park in front of the Pope's cross, just behind the American Ambassadors residence.

carchaeologist

Great pics and lovely motors.

rugbyman

Okistag,,
any idea of the history of IIK 1, such as original owner ,etc.
Rugbyman

okistag

rugbyman wrote: »

Okistag,,
any idea of the history of IIK 1, such as original owner ,etc.
Rugbyman

Kevin Herron arrive up in it today and I only know what he told me about it. So I would leave it him to answer you on that one. However I do remember seeing it often parked at Killiney Court Hotel, years back.

Over to you Kevin

MercMad

Thanks Jack, thanks for coming, and for that video clip & the photos. It was a good turn out considering the weather !

Typically it was glorious as I set off home, about 20 minutes after you left.

The Papal cross car park was mentioned as a more suitable starting point...........maybe next time.

Loved seeing "OKI" up close........ truly a wonderful car...........must get the details of that Xenon kit from you Jack !

okistag

MercMad wrote: »

Thanks Jack, thanks for coming, and for that video clip & the photos. It was a good turn out considering the weather !

Typically it was glorious as I set off home, about 20 minutes after you left.

The Papal cross car park was mentioned as a more suitable starting point...........maybe next time.

Loved seeing "OKI" up close........ truly a wonderful car...........must get the details of that Xenon kit from you Jack !

I enjoyed it myself and to be honest, I really liked your Merc, the lines are something else and when the windows lowered just Class. She sounded very well pulling away from the lights a clean crisp sound just as a Merc should.
I will look it up where I got them (Xenon Kit) and will PM you details etc. i i DONT REMIND ME :oThere is a motor factors who sell them in Dublin as a kit. The 6000k white I think suit our type of car NOT the blue tint.
Catch you again some time cheers, Jack

alpina

That E21 is a credit..;)

gn3dr

I like the Morris Minor Traveller - I'm guessing it's non standard under the bonnet but what's going on with the angle of the steering wheel in it?

okistag

gn3dr wrote: »

I like the Morris Minor Traveller - I'm guessing it's non standard under the bonnet but what's going on with the angle of the steering wheel in it?

Hmmm, how about a V8

Kevin_Herron

okistag wrote: »

Kevin Herron arrive up in it today and I only know what he told me about it. So I would leave it him to answer you on that one. However I do remember seeing it often parked at Killiney Court Hotel, years back.

Over to you Kevin

A big thanks to all involved in organising this run, it was very enjoyable.

IIK1 was sold new by Huet Motors, Lwr Mount Street to a Mr. L. Edge in March '56.
It was originally Tudor Grey.