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Re: NEC Classic Car Show

Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:43 am
by stepa1007
Andrew wrote:Interesting photo's of old mag etc.
but who does that lovely 928 now belong to???
As far as I aware it still beongs to my ex-GF, Lynne Newall, a lecturer at Newcastle Uni.

It had an accident 6 months before the show and had a door torn off.
A new door (2.5K bare) was fitted and the car fully resprayed by then Porsche bodyshop of the year also the wheels were refurbished before the show.

Stephen

Re: NEC Classic Car Show

Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:37 am
by garyw
I thought that it was a great display and range of cars on the stand...
Whilst I know it can be controversial - me being a modern car man I feel it shows a broad club appeal by having both Classics and moderns on the stand, so I was personally pleased to see a 997 on the club stand..

I know that many people think that the show should be 'classics only'- learned that last year :roll: but I see the show as a shop window to the the club- so appealing to all, at the end of the day classic owners probably drove there in their moderns Porsche's/cars.

Well done to all involved and really good to catch up with so many of you.

garyw

Re: NEC Classic Car Show

Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:16 pm
by Sean Smallman
I would like to thank the Central Region for putting a great display together. It's a huge commitment agreeing to do the stand at the NEC, it's a long four days for those exhibiting and I have taken today off to relax. I really appreciate the effort guys and please pass on my thanks to your partners and families.

There was a good mix of cars, beautifully turned out and all looked fabulous even under the most unforgiving lights.

I had a really good 3 days, meeting old friends chatting to members and putting faces to names (nice to meet you Mas and your lad).Well done Clive who raised £1600 for Sporting bears by giving passenger rides in his 993 over the 3 days.

To those that joined the club over the weekend a very warm welcome, please try and pitch up at your local Club Night and introduce yourselves to your new mates.

Re: NEC Classic Car Show

Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:53 pm
by stratfordshark
A few pix...

Re: NEC Classic Car Show

Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:55 pm
by stratfordshark
And a few more...

Re: NEC Classic Car Show

Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:39 pm
by Andrew
Some great photo's Adrian well done ..... but I particularly like the one of the last "Model"

Re: NEC Classic Car Show

Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:53 pm
by lindsayhbrown
as with adrian above i spent the weekend on the club stand albeit without my car this year so found it a little strange not talking about my car, but i found it great talking to the members and putting faces to names i see/communicate with on here, cars on the stand were very well presented without being too bling and the general public feedback was very good, and as for the early 911 :love7:

Re: NEC Classic Car Show

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:26 pm
by gramand
Now fully recovered after the 4 day event and thoroughly enjoyed myself from start to finish. It was good to meet fellow club members and Porsche enthusiasts - a great laugh alround for 4 whole days - what more can you ask for? Thanks to Paul Bird and the organising team for inviting me to display my 993 C4S :D - It was great to be part of the 'TIPEC Display Team' :wink:

We had a wonderful display of Porsche models from across the range - something I'm sure for everyone.

See you all soon

Graham & 993 C4S

Re: NEC Classic Car Show

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:08 pm
by Gregson944
Gents I have to say I had a ball it some times brings you down to earth and makes you realise what you have that you just might take for granted. It was 3 days I will treasure for a long time great to meet some of the guys on a more personal level than the occasional hello and have the crack. From Adrian’s picture my 944 really did shine but then I did wax it about 4 times during the show lol :oops: :lol: ,. Cheers lads and a big pat on the back to Paul for all his hard work and is daughter for selling all the mags .

Greg

Re: NEC Classic Car Show

Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:16 pm
by tr7v8
Few pics I took at NEC are here http://www.pbase.com/tr7v8/nec_classic__09

Re: NEC Classic Car Show

Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:27 pm
by PaulPSB
Just wanted to say a quick thank you to the Guys for all the hard work over the weekend.

Cars don't just look that good - a lot of work goes into the preparation and it showed.

Many thanks also to Lindsay, Sean, Brian & Melissa for helping out

Paul :D