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Another year, another great trip
- Pastry
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Another year, another great trip
It is the time of year again that a few of us head out to Normandy for a mini road trip. This year we decided to have a change and stick to the UK and after the last few days, boy was that a good idea!
Thursday was spent heading north through the Peak District via Hope Valley and Snake Pass before all meeting up near Blackburn for dinner and a drink or 2 Friday we headed into the Forest of Bowland and then the Dales lead by Mr Wilks in his 911, followed by 4 MRs and a 35is
Another great night followed after we were joined by Darren Slone and his MRC. After meeting Marlon in his 911 Saturday morning we headed out again into Bowland and the Dales and paid a visit to Tan Inn, the highest pub in the England
Sunday Morning was not quite so exciting with a long drive down the M6/M1 however, I can't stress enough, how enjoyable the trip was. I didn't realise how great the roads in Lancashire and Yorkshire were to drive, some real gems just a few hours away and that combined with great company makes for another trip to remember for a long time.
A few of my pictures below and Im sure the lads will add some more.
Thursday was spent heading north through the Peak District via Hope Valley and Snake Pass before all meeting up near Blackburn for dinner and a drink or 2 Friday we headed into the Forest of Bowland and then the Dales lead by Mr Wilks in his 911, followed by 4 MRs and a 35is
Another great night followed after we were joined by Darren Slone and his MRC. After meeting Marlon in his 911 Saturday morning we headed out again into Bowland and the Dales and paid a visit to Tan Inn, the highest pub in the England
Sunday Morning was not quite so exciting with a long drive down the M6/M1 however, I can't stress enough, how enjoyable the trip was. I didn't realise how great the roads in Lancashire and Yorkshire were to drive, some real gems just a few hours away and that combined with great company makes for another trip to remember for a long time.
A few of my pictures below and Im sure the lads will add some more.
991 Carrera 2S
Now gone:
2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i
Now gone:
2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i
- Pastry
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Another year, another great trip
And a few more...
991 Carrera 2S
Now gone:
2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i
Now gone:
2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i
- markplant
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Another year, another great trip
Great pics
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- mr wilks
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Another year, another great trip
Great selection of pics Paul ,
We have had some fantastic times in France but id have to agree on the Ribble Valley , Bowland Feels & Yorkshire dales being pretty special
I'm out there most weekends but having a train of Zs behind ( + Marlon's 911 ) really made this weekend one for the memory bank in many different ways .
We've driven hard , eaten a lot , laughed more than a lot (thanks D Slone ) & drunk maybe a little too much ( thanks D Slone)
Heading home alone this morning felt strange not seeing E11 PJM in my mirror
We have had some fantastic times in France but id have to agree on the Ribble Valley , Bowland Feels & Yorkshire dales being pretty special
I'm out there most weekends but having a train of Zs behind ( + Marlon's 911 ) really made this weekend one for the memory bank in many different ways .
We've driven hard , eaten a lot , laughed more than a lot (thanks D Slone ) & drunk maybe a little too much ( thanks D Slone)
Heading home alone this morning felt strange not seeing E11 PJM in my mirror
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3 E89s
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Another year, another great trip
great photos
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Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
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Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
- Smartbear
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Another year, another great trip
I’ve been on several holidays around that area and agree it’s an epic place for a road trip
Rob
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- Darren Slone
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Another year, another great trip
Can’t really add much more to what’s already been said, fabulous few days and epic driving, amazing roads that put us and our cars through their paces, with some tip top friends, one of the things that’s maybe overlooked when joining a forum, plenty of laughs and one or two drinks along the way!
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OEM CSL’s, Supersprint, Gruppe M, Eibachs, Carbon Roof, carbon rear spoiler,,
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‘71 Datsun 240Z imported from West Coast USA
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Current Porsche Cayman S 987.1
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Now sold - Silver Grey Z4MC
OEM CSL’s, Supersprint, Gruppe M, Eibachs, Carbon Roof, carbon rear spoiler,,
Now sold - My other Z
‘71 Datsun 240Z imported from West Coast USA
- Darren Slone
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Current Porsche Cayman S 987.1
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Now sold - Silver Grey Z4MC
OEM CSL’s, Supersprint, Gruppe M, Eibachs, Carbon Roof, carbon rear spoiler,,
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‘71 Datsun 240Z imported from West Coast USA
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Another year, another great trip
Ed looks about 70 in that picDarren Slone wrote: ↑Sun Oct 20, 2019 6:59 pm Can’t really add much more to what’s already been said, fabulous few days and epic driving, amazing roads that put us and our cars through their paces, with some tip top friends, one of the things that’s maybe overlooked when joining a forum, plenty of laughs and one or two drinks along the way!
The pic looks like it was taken in the 70s as well
Can only echo the above comments.
Great roads to drive if you fancy a road trip
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Another year, another great trip
Looks like a great trip and lots of fun. Some cracking looking Zeds there.
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- Pastry
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Another year, another great trip
Might be worth a 2 wheeled jaunt there next year Rob
991 Carrera 2S
Now gone:
2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i
Now gone:
2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i
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Another year, another great trip
Right up your street Puff...men dressed in leather
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981