Pride of Longbridge SE Convoy from Clackett. 14th April 12.

[Roverguest]

People from last year will know the drill- I'm planning same locations and times- spread the word!. PICS OF LAST YEAR BELOW!

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Right guys, I am organising with a couple of Metro guys a MG Rover convoy to Pride of Longbridge on SATURDAY 14TH APRIL.

We are going to be meeting in the carpark at M25 Clacket Lane services CLOCKWISE about 7am and M40 Beaconsfield services NORTHBOUND about 8am.

Anyone with a MG or Rover is welcome to come along. Don't worry if you have slow car, all will be legal 70mph motoring.

Drop your name below and spread the word. Would be great to see 10 MGRs going up the motorway together. :D

There are 2 meeting points for people from the North and South. People from South can meet at M25 services and people from the North area can meet on the M40. People from the South then hook up at the M40 with the other people.

Saturday 14th April.

7am M25- Clacket Lane services - clockwise TN16 2ER

8am M40 Beaconsfield services- northbound. HP9 2SE


Any car with any rleation to Longbridge is allowed, old, young, modded, factory. :)

GOOGLE MAP directions of journey:
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Be there or be nowhere!

[Roverguest]

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[David3500]

You have some nice photos there of some truly great cars. Particularly of the Rover SD1 Vitesse, 200 BRM LE and P4 90 (three of my personal favourites).

Although the Maestro's off the road and won't likely be ready in time, I might think about going in 2012 anyway, as a friend is keen to show his Silverleaf MGB GT at more events.

Let me know if there are any meet ups along the M5 motorway heading up from the South West.

[Roverguest]

Hey guys. RalphG is coming in a Maestro VDP. Anyone else want to join us?

[CPL593H]

i'll be there. in a ZS, Maestro or 75 tourer.

[Roverguest]

Hi, which meet point mate?

[CPL593H]

Beaconsfield.

[RalphG]

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As you say Ralph and I will be going again and will hopefully meet at Clackets, hopefully we will be bringing a slightly more reliable car this year (appologies for the delays last year!) :o

[Roverguest]

Hi guys. Would really like to boost the number of older cars at PoL and the Maestro and Montego is a good place to start! :) Come on!

[Cambs Car-Tec]

Taking the Courier is out of question then.. ? Might follow from a distance ;)

[Ashandsarah]

I will be dusting off our mini around march time, back on the road start of April.

I would be well up for a trip to Longbridge!

[Roverguest]

just under a month now people. Please remember to keep checking here for updates as we get closer to the event!
Thanks

[Roverguest]

less than 1 week to go bump! Get your cars washed and polished! Be there or be square. ANY ONE ALLOWED, ANY MG OR ROVER.

7am- M25 Clacket Lane services CLOCKWISE

8am- M40 Beaconsfield services

PLEASE ARRIVE AT MEET POINT 15 mins BEFORE BOOKED DEPARTURE

[Roverguest]

Anyone else for this!?

[Bazzajay]

I'll be joining you at Beaconsfield in the Rover 216S - C733 ULL, now duly polished and raring to go.

[Roverguest]

Waheyy! Matey! So glad the Mk1 200 can come! Your likely to be the only one there! :(

LONGBRIDGE IS TOMORROW.

MEET POINTS

7am M25- Clacket Lane services - clockwise TN16 2ER

8am M40 Beaconsfield services- northbound. HP9 2SE

PLEASE ARRIVE AT YOUR MEET POINT AT LEAST 15 MINS BEFORE DEPARTURE

If you are going to be late or can't make it, get in touch with me; 07743278342, I'm David.

[Roverguest]

Few pics from the services, no pics in motion sadly. :P Was a great day and hopefully more metros next year! :D

Clacket Lane M25
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[Roverguest]

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Hopwood M42
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[David3500]

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Hopwood M42
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Thank you for posting these, RoverGuest, they really do capture the spirit of the meet-ups prior to arriving at Cofton Park itself.

As posted elsewhere on this website, I did go last weekend for the very first time and had a great time. Lovely location, some fantastic cars to look over, informal atmosphere and also some very friendly people to talk to. It also attracted enthusiasts of all ages. This is what all organised classic vehicle gatherings should be like, not the usual regimented stuff and rules that alienates a lot of potential vehicle exhibitors, particularly young drivers.

A great day out that really did reinforce why I am so proud to drive and enthuse about cars which have a direct or indirect link with Longbridge. I definitely plan to put this event in my diary for next year.

Thanks again.

[G51 NAV]

If only car parks always looked like that!