Another great venue and another one that we regularly attend this is another chance to get that Italian-Metal fix!

This year there will even be a FIAT and Abarth Concours and we have been invited by Auto-Italia to display the best examples from the club on this stand which will be entered into the judging for best FIAT/Abarth/Car on the day. I would therefore appreciate nominations for which car you think should be on the stand and why. We will then open up the nominees to a secret ballot and BOO and BOOM Members will each get to vote for the cars they think should represent us. I have asked for confirmation of what they will accept as concours (usually, concours means original condition I'm afraid) but will confirm when I know.

The UK's Premier Italian Car Concours for top quality Italian cars in the UK, will again be held in the grounds of Stanford Hall, the elegant stately home near Lutterworth, in Leicestershire, on Sunday 12th June. The main features will include the Midlands Section Ferrari Owners' Club Concours, the UK Maserati Club Concours, and a general concours for rare and interesting Italian automobiles. In addition to the main attractions there will be Italian car club displays featuring the very best of Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, and Fiat.

Previous events at Stanford have been fantastic.  We were situated by the side of the lake in the glorious sunshine for one of them. 

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http://www.fiatboo.co.uk/galleries/20060611stannyhall.htm

Put your name down here if you're coming along with the rest of us stating login name and postcode.  This is one not to miss and hopefully an even bigger turn out than Brooklands.

For more information on Stanford Hall itself and its location please see http://www.stanfordhall.co.uk/

Unconfirmed attendee list (I have made a number of assumptions ): -
Ozric-Al
Tha Boss - WN4 9JE (CL)
Andy_sx - ME12 2LW
Tommy K (and the delicious Kate. ) - PE11 3TB
Moo - PE13 (Delta or Punto)
Jayvfr LE3 2BL / LE3 0JX
SlySi bd12 8qr
Rascal bd15 7al
Mark (MyyellowBOO)LN5 9UT
Greg (Green Monster) BD128QR
Jayfish - TN1 1LJ
hud2809 co43fq
Roberto IP14 5TL
furry005 - BD12 8QR
johnson-16v - postcode please
stephen01 - dy3
Kris - TS25 4NQ
Wolfie - TN-ish
Bravo_CT TN23 5LA
Beeson NN11 4EG, and LE3 2AD (Cinq too)
Sheario - Licolnish

On the stand: -

Shabash!
Wolfie
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Hmm mite be tempted thats if im still welcome in my coupe lol

Coop is more than welcome Kev as long as I get your postcode.



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argh, ive already told FF i would be on thier stand.
and im confused what this concourse thing is :S
if im on fiatforum stand can i still be nominated as a BOO person LOL
could just come with BOO and see FF while im there...

are we aloud bbq's cant remember

As far as I can remember Stanford Hall is a non BBQ event.

nope, stanford is the BBQ event. last year FF had a big cool one. was lots of fun, far as im aware its the only one that lets you

Seems like I should mark the event somehow, so the mule and I may make this our last appearance before we part company (gives me the excuse to finish a few bits off too....has it really been 4 years!!??)

good stuff think a dipposable bbq will be brought with then

Sounds like a hell of a good idea fur, i will bring the burgers and stuff lol

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no one answered my questions in my first post

More than welcome to join us Kay. I'd say come with BOO and meet FF when you're there.

Oh and the concourse is basically a seperate area for displaying the best cars from a particular make / model.



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An news on the concourse yet?  I have just had an email from Adam advising me of the 3 free tickets.

Deadline is 23rd May for entrants so we could wait to see what turns up at Brooklands

Id say that sounds pretty fair Wim

ill do my best to get there. im aware about the original condition for the concours but can modded bravos still go?

cheers hud2809

Sorry but I won't be able to make this one. Will be working and I know this time there's no chance I'll be able to change it.


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Coupe: Feb 97 20V N/A / 131,000 miles

Our intention is to look at the cars that turn up to Brooklands and shortlist cars that attend for the Concourse at Stanford. Another good reason to get yourselves to the events this year.



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looks like i better get all my body work sorted before brooklands then

Andy_sx

erm, anyone got a nice fiat branded tarpaulin for this one?



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No, but we have a big flag

Just hope Tommy has managed to sort out a base for concrete parking

ooh i forgot about them! We'll be a bona-fide show off club then eh? Really, must find a tarpaulin... lol



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Just had it confirmed that the stand car selection should be based on originality. Sorry to those with mods.



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I guess that is yours in then with original bodywork

Depends how the vote goes chap. To be honest, looking at the list of attendees so far I think we are struggling to get 2 originals.

However, if anyone just has the full abarth kit on that is still classed as original.

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in that case ill put my marea wheels on my car... unless someone has some mk1 hgt wheels i can borrow?

I have Mk.1 HGT wheels, but sadly they're on my car

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ha bloody ha Rob...

thinking about it anyway, it wont work what with the sus drop, exhaust, induction kit, upgraded breaks and other additions due soon, so theres little point

Andy_sx

OK, I've suggested to the organisers that they come to see us at Brooklands and help us to understand what would be suitable for the Concours. Will be interesting to see if they take me up on the offer.



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Nice one Oz, hopefully mine will be running better and looking neater by then... but no promises! if i spend much more on her ill be walking to work

Andy_sx

lol again...please can someone bring a tarp...damnit!
I reckon either of you two (andy n al) would be in with a shout on the concours to be honest.

Really looking forward to both now!!

Jay... please no mate... you havent seen the HGT yet not as good as id hope currently

Hello all. I will be at this one but will be with fccuk. I will come over and have a look and have a chat oz, Not seen for you a while.

Ash

How do Ash. Nice to hear from you again.

Why not join BOOM and be on our stand?

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Whats boom oz? is it where ex boo members come

Will come have a chat with you on the day mate.

Ash

It is indeed chap. Bravo/a Owners Organisations Mates. Membership for ex-Brav owners. Check out the club page matey.



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Need more nominations for the concors people.

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i shuld be there chap, also will be a member again by then!!

Al, What was the name of the guy in the green Bravo at Brooklands that we decided was definitely worth nominating ? Was that you Wolfie ?

Whatever your name, I'll nominate him

My apologies for forgetting your name LOL

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It was indeed Wolfie chap. Duly noted just make sure you bring a screwdriver with you to the meet.



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Are you still going on about my base plates ??

You're obsessed !!!

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No, I'm talking about the little trick we need to play with your number plates.



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Oh, yes !! That !!

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lol, cheers for the nomination mate!! yea we need to do the numberplate trick!! im gettin some show plates made up ne way!! so that will get rid o mine!!

Al, can i nominate BRAVO_CT aka chris, his bravo looked nice n tidy to me!

Thanks for the nomination, just to let you know that my car has a private plate though!!

Chris

what year is ures then mate??

2001 - 51 plate

ohhhh, slightly over the 2000 limit then!! ah well its worth a shot!! u fooled me!

Could still fool the judges! You never know, however I think it may be a waste of the nomination if I can caught!

Thanks anyway, maybe next year!

Chris

Going to have to remove the nomination anyway as Chris is not coming (at least has not put his name down for this meet). Ho hum.



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I cant confirm that I'm coming till next week when I check with work, will that be ok?

Chris

No probs chap.



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I'm also going to nominate Insys Brava for two very good reasons: -

1. It's pretty close to standard barring the alloys;
2. It means he will HAVE TO bring the Brava.

im nominating furry's bravo cos i see it every day and i love the way it looks

btw mine is an original no mods what so ever just need to touch up the boot handle spoiler and maybe re spray my bonnet other than that its unmodified

I've got the day off work so I can come, so Oz if you could add me that would be great TN23 5LA.

Cheers

Chris

I shall be coming with the girfriend. Probably two cars, my Marea and her Sei. Will she be welcome to park her car with us? Not sure if we're coming from my house or hers yet so both postcodes are NN11 4EG, and LE3 2AD.

Cheers

John

Please bear in mind that the cars that will be on the Concours MUST be owned by fully paid up members as you will be representing the club.



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I'm also going to nominate Insys Brava for two very good reasons: -

1. It's pretty close to standard barring the alloys;
2. It means he will HAVE TO bring the Brava.


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Oz, sorry for not getting back to you sooner, been meaning to. Thank you for the nomination, it certainly made me smile.

There are 2 reasons why I'm going to have to decline however:

1. I don't think I'll be able to make the show
and
2. If I do come, I'd rather my Brava take a sideline rather than be a focal point if it's chosen in the ballot. Although I'm proud of my car and believe it to be of a high standard I wouldn't be keen to have it on the stand representing the club as I think its the wrong motor to have on it. Although not heavily modded, it does hint it's been tweaked with and for a concours stand, I think it would look out of place. Sorry

It's the one thing that has always struck me about Brooklands and what I've heard passer-bys mention before - Bravos and family do on the whole look a bit 'Max-Power', which consequently makes them a bit like marmite for those looking at them. The motors we have turning up to support the club are on the whole, modded in some way or other. Very few of the attending cars are original and I think perceptually this puts a lot of people off them.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not putting everyone down or being negative, just giving some justification and background as to why I think it's best my Brava is not in the limelight on this occasion. Thank you all the same tho Oz and to anyone who would have voted


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Coupe: Feb 97 20V N/A / 131,000 miles

OK chap. I'll respect that even though I don't agree (if you know what I mean). Personally I think your Brava is of an extremely high standard and a credit to the club. However, I can see what you mean about the cars that turn up to represent the club but without the passion of modders the range could very easily go the way of many of the "niche" italian models and just disappear. This is something that the old school Auto-Italia mob fail to appreciate I think.

In the "Good old days" people didn't modify cars and so the people that run such organisations do not appreciate the work involved and don't get it. They are purist and that's fine to a point but how many of the 70s / 80's FIATs turn up unmodified these days? Very rare to see a MK2 127 Sport unmodified let alone an Uno Turbo. The passion for keeping cars in good condition is generally with the modders these days as cars become increasingly "throw-away" items, especially in the mass market.

Anyhoo, 2p spent and back on topic!

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Will be doing the convoys this weekend so get yer name down if you're coming.

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Stick my name down for this one chap, although I will most certainly be parking in the McRegular area

Be good to see you again anyway mate.



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"I will most certainly be parking in the McRegular area"

LMAO !

Will be good to see you again too

Splitter

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I should be going if everything goes well.

Try and keep up if you can, Mark

Last chance - Will be doing the convoys just after lunch.



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i'll be there
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