Ginetta Drive It Day

[Emms]

OK,

What reaction would I get if I suggested "Ginetta Heritage Drive It Day"?

Any idea how many "out of production" road going Ginettas are around that might show an interest?

Shall I just shut up now and go back to sleep?

Cheers all

Alan

G15 No.60

[spadge]

Nice idea. You are welcome to come here and camp. I can put on a barbi and a bit of a party; barrel of Earl Soham beer, live music etc.

[Sam WantsG15]

I like the sound of that,
I'd better get building.
Do we get a factory tour Spadge?

Sam

[spadge]

Oh yes, and you can collect the side windows I left in my van last week.

[Sam WantsG15]

Ah-ha!
Oh well, I don't need them for a few weeks
I'm planning to aim for an MOT April time for the G15, so anytime after then!

Sam

[Emms]

OK.

National Drive It Day is always the nearest Sunday to 23 April, so,

2010 "Drive It Day" will be Sunday 25 April. But we are looking at 2nd May

Before we take Spadge up on his very kind offer lets see how many are interested, (assume two persons per car), a list I think!!!! (tell me by PM and I will edit this list - keeps it in one place).


1. Me & Pat in the G15 starting in Chelmsford.


Cheers

Alan

[spadge]

I can't do that Date, my father's 70th birthday party procludes it

How about 18th or 2nd May?

[Emms]

Spadge

Sorted - see revised post

Alan

[spadge]

Alan, If you can find time, please put an explanation of the whole "drive it day" concept on here. Then I'll do a notice on the front page of the website.

[Emms]

Have sent PM

Alan

[spadge]

ALan Wrote:

"Drive It Day is an initiative set up by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs - an umbrella body representing the classic vehicle movement in the UK - to encourage owners of old or interesting cars, vans, bikes or trucks to take to the road for one day and demonstrate the strength of the historic vehicle movement in the UK.
It campaigns against issues that may affect the right to use historic vehicles on our roads.

Drive It Day is always held on the nearest Sunday to 23 April. This date was chosen in 2005 to commemorate the 64 cars that set off from London on 23 April 1900 on the first day of the Thousand Mile Trial - an incredible undertaking and one which we believe deserves an annual celebration."

The way this worked in the early days was that you just took your classic out for a ride.

Not long after people started organising events based around the concept.

From your angle I would suggest that participants just drive from home in order to arrive at Ginetta Heritage say midday for a factory tour followed by barbi-lunch, refreshments & possibly entertainment, before leaving at a time chosen by them in order to get back home at a sensible time. (Or you can camp and stay over or B&B locally)

No planned route or timing!!!

[spadge]

Just to confirm, The Ginetta Heritage Drive it Day is 2nd May 2010. Lunchtime Barbeque, nose about, optional camping, beer, possible evening entertainment if enough numbers.

[Stussy]

Hi Spadge
count us in, that's myself,Lisa and Ginny aka Bar340k. Look
forward to seeing you all!!
Stuart and Lisa

[spadge]

From Manchester!

[lmasarati]

Just to confirm, The Ginetta Heritage Drive it Day is 2nd May 2010. Lunchtime Barbeque, nose about, optional camping, beer, possible evening entertainment if enough numbers.

uhm, I'm quite tempted