300 series event - Brooklands - Sunday 1st September

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300 series event - Brooklands - Sunday 1st September

Post by foggyjames » 06 Aug 2013 02:54 am

Howdy gang,

Following on from the success of 2010...

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...2011...

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...and (albeit with a low turnout of 300s,) 2012...

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...it gives me great pleasure to announce the 2013 300 series 'national' event, which this year will be held on Sunday the 1st of September, at Brooklands Museum, Surrey. Brooklands was the first purpose-built race circuit in the world, so it's only right that we bring our race-honed high performance machines to this motorsport Mecca...!

I know the notice is a little short. Despite the best intentions of several of us involved in organising this to improve matters, it has actually been publicised later than in previous years....but I really hope plenty of people can still make it!

The plan is to meet at around 10am at the Museum (here: http://goo.gl/maps/71j1c). Someone (probably me!) will be around to point you in the right direction. We're planning to have an area where we'll be parking up, then having a mooch around the museum. At some point, we will be making our way up to the members banking for a photoshoot, which should make for some amazing pictures.

We have to pay for museum entry, and (per car) for use of the banking. There is a budget for the event, but we may not be able to cover the museum entry for everyone, depending on how many cars go on the banking.

There is also going to be some stuff happening on the Saturday (31st August). There was talk of karting at one point, but that appears to be unfeasibly expensive in that part of the world. The main attraction of the Saturday is likely to be pub / B&B / camping, but there will probably also be something happening during the day, too. Contact me if you're interested in attending. I will post details of the pub trip and camping / B&B as soon as I have them.

It would be good to see as many of you as possible, regardless of what you're driving. 300-series numbers were significantly down last year, so I'm hoping for a strong showing!

cheers

James
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Re: 300 series event - Brooklands - Sunday 1st September

Post by volvomania » 06 Aug 2013 07:39 am

To get a good crowd Foggy, you should have started publishing this before the BKV in June.....and not 3 weeks in advance :oops:
It makes it harder to find affordable accomodation etc.
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Re: 300 series event - Brooklands - Sunday 1st September

Post by Chris_C » 06 Aug 2013 09:14 am

I shall be in attendance (I think with +1)
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Post by classicswede » 06 Aug 2013 09:25 am

I was very much hoping to go this year. The notice is a little bit short but I shall try and juggle things to get there.
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Re: 300 series event - Brooklands - Sunday 1st September

Post by SteveP » 06 Aug 2013 10:48 am

I'm a maybe at this stage, in Scotland for the week so will have to see!
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Re: 300 series event - Brooklands - Sunday 1st September

Post by Speedy88 » 06 Aug 2013 07:38 pm

Probably doing the Dorset Steam Fair but if not I'll come on up :)
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Re: 300 series event - Brooklands - Sunday 1st September

Post by Hell Driver » 06 Aug 2013 11:55 pm

We'll be there (3) looks like an excellent venue, never been before!
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Re: 300 series event - Brooklands - Sunday 1st September

Post by foggyjames » 07 Aug 2013 12:31 am

I'm very much aware that the notice is short, and I apologise for that. There are reasons, but they're not brilliant, and I'm sure you don't want to hear my excuses (and I don't want to give Rupert ammo for pisstaking!). It would be good to see of many of you as possible, but I understand if you can't make it.

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Re: 300 series event - Brooklands - Sunday 1st September

Post by Chris_C » 07 Aug 2013 09:26 am

Speedy88 wrote:Probably doing the Dorset Steam Fair but if not I'll come on up :)
Are you going with friends? If not, me and a few of the Wessex lot are going in the week.
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Re: 300 series event - Brooklands - Sunday 1st September

Post by Nimminz » 07 Aug 2013 10:08 am

I might be able to make it, will have to see how things go this week
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Re: 300 series event - Brooklands - Sunday 1st September

Post by Speedy88 » 07 Aug 2013 04:51 pm

Chris_C wrote:
Speedy88 wrote:Probably doing the Dorset Steam Fair but if not I'll come on up :)
Are you going with friends? If not, me and a few of the Wessex lot are going in the week.
Friad so, going with the other train enthusiasts from Area52 :wink:
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Re: 300 series event - Brooklands - Sunday 1st September

Post by S10NPH » 16 Aug 2013 01:59 pm

I am planning to be there, probably in the red '79. Not sure when exactly yet.

Incidentally, this has re-surfaced, and the auction date and location looks oddly coincidental to my cynical eyes:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1979-Volvo-34 ... 7321296%26
1977 Volvo 343 DL 1.4 Vario TUJ 247R
1980 Volvo 345 DL 1.4 PGH 590V
1981 Volvo 345 DL 1.4 ECR 312W
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Re: 300 series event - Brooklands - Sunday 1st September

Post by baron_matt » 16 Aug 2013 04:31 pm

2 and a half grand!

WTF?

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Re: 300 series event - Brooklands - Sunday 1st September

Post by SteveP » 16 Aug 2013 11:15 pm

Probably worth a grand, I'm sceptical with all that black paint and even though I'm not a massive stickler for originality, such an early Mk1 just doesn't look right on them wheels...
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Re: 300 series event - Brooklands - Sunday 1st September

Post by S10NPH » 16 Aug 2013 11:44 pm

Correct, see my comments on its original eBay listing here: http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... =8&t=15095

Incidentally, last time it sold for £1k, the listing is still there if you search Volvo 343 in completed listings.
1977 Volvo 343 DL 1.4 Vario TUJ 247R
1980 Volvo 345 DL 1.4 PGH 590V
1981 Volvo 345 DL 1.4 ECR 312W
1985 Volvo 340 DL 1.4 Vario B168 DTU
1982 Volvo 245 GLT 2.3 Auto VKN 137X
1997 Saab 900 Convertible P290 DDF and 2018 VW Tiguan S10 NPH

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